DESERT Heather won the featured Moyvore Whiskey Vault Handicap Hurdle for Declan Queally, Mikey O’Connor and owner/breeder Harry Gettings. The 12/1 shot just got up close home to prevail by a head in the three-mile contest.

“Mike said she didn’t travel great but she came home well, she’s as tough as nails,” said Queally. “She had won three point-to-points and to win a 30 grand handicap like this is brilliant.