Winner 1,000 for Gordon Elliott

Elliott reached 1,000 with the Davy Russell-partnered Moonday Sun which landed the two-mile handicap hurdle.

The win gave Elliott his 10th national hunt winner of the season.

Tom Gibney also added to his tally when Robin De Roost opened his account on the track when winning a handicap chase with Jonathan Moore on board.

Noel Meade continued his fine rounn of form with another success, this time Ladysingstheblues made a winning start over the minor obstacles by taking the mares maiden hurdle with Sean Flanagan on board.