SUNDAY’S Bree Foxhounds fixture proved a red-letter day for Harley Dunne as he saddled his first success as a handler from just his second runner when Paloma Dove made all in the opening four-year-old mares’ maiden to come home a cosy six lengths clear over Honey I’m Good in the hands of her handler.

Dunne reported that the daughter of Valirann had improved plenty over the summer: “She’s bounced back stronger and more mature, she galloped them into the ground today.” The Wexford native added that his €13,500 August Sale purchase would now be offered for sale.