AN evening of mixed fortunes for Tiernan Power Roche began on a positive note, as he guided Must Meet Cecil (4/1 from 6s) to a narrow win in the opening Tramore Claiming Hurdle.

Increasing his lead to two in the race to be crowned champion conditional, the Co Wexford native was then hit with an eight-day careless riding ban, which will see him miss the Punchestown Festival.