Martin Brassil saddled yet another big staying handicap winner as Desertmore House capitalised on a number of withdrawals to land the Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase at Listowel.

The Galway Plate was the highlight of Day 3 (Wednesday) at the Galway Festival and Ash Tree Meadow ran out a worthy winner for trainer Gordon Elliott and claiming jockey Danny Gilligan.

Gerri Colombe maintained his unbeaten record with a clearcut victory in the Guinness Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick.