DESPITE the poor recent weather conditions those who attended Umma House for the South Westmeath point-to-point were blessed with an afternoon of glorious autumn sunshine and some quality action.

The opening contest on the card went the way of Piper Park (3/1 – 6/4 favourite), with the daughter of Walk In The Park, who was an eye-catcher in the parade ring, stamping her class on the field by making virtually all of the running to provide Tiernan Power Roche and Harley Dunne with their first winners of the new season.