Evan Williams’ charge earned introductory quotes of 33/1 for the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle, with race sponsor Paddy Power following his tenacious victory in the Grade 2 Trustatrader Novices’ Hurdle.

Trainer Peter Fahey celebrated a fourth winner of the week when Ambitious Fellow and Sam Ewing collected the spoils in the feature BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle on day six of the Galway Festival.

Doctor Bravo paid a handsome compliment to his Leopardstown conqueror Dark Raven when beating The Big Doyen in the Molson Coors Beverage Company Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal.

Peter Fahey hopes Saturday will crystallise his Cheltenham Festival plans for at least two of his horses.