FAIRYHOUSE 14:40

All 4 ran. Hurdles: 10.

Time: 5m 2.4s Closing Sectional: (4.55f): 59.7s (115.2%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 108%, Betfair SP 102%

Just the 4 went to post for this year's Hatton's Grace, the race unsurprisingly developing into a test of speed, which plainly suited Lossiemouth more than Teahupoo, but it was still impressive the way the mare swatted her rival aside.

LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) was notably strong in the betting and fully confirmed herself a bona-fide Champion Hurdle contender with another dominant display back against geldings after 7 months off, not least with major doubts lingering over the well-being of Constitution Hill; in touch, typically travelled strongly, relegated to last when untidy 4 out, went third again 2 out, produced to lead last, merely shaken up to draw clear final 100 yds, won very readily.

TEAHUPOO (FR) couldn’t complete a hat-trick of wins in this race despite his excellent record fresh, just unable to live with the speed of Lossiemouth on the run-in over a trip which suited her more, especially the way the race was run; chased leader, took keen hold, not fluent 3 out, jumped on next, shaken up after, headed last, left behind by winner final 100 yds, albeit not unduly punished; he’ll likely follow the same path as last season and head straight to the Stayers' Hurdle now, where he'll likely take plenty of beating again.

BEACON EDGE (IRE) ran about as well as could have been expected back down in trip, though would surely have been beaten further in a more truly-run race; made running, headed 2 out, not quicken.

MAXXUM (IRE) had his work cut out at this level and is best not judged on this run anyway; waited with, pushed along home turn, bad mistake 2 out, no chance after, eased off.