Boy has Cathy smiling at Fairyhouse

Meath trainer Cathy O'Leary was another local to make a winning start to 2017 when her Conright Boy recorded a third victory in just over 12 months by winning a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse today.

In-form Meath jockey Robbie Power had the steering duties and sent Conright Boy into the lead approaching two out to go on and win by over four lengths.

The 11/8 favourite Top Othe Ra took the runner-up spot with Ruby Walsh on board while the Peter Casey-trained Eight Till Late was third.