Atlantic Breaker landed the opening contest at Downpatrick for Sligo trainer Mark McNiff in good style, rewarding his supporters with success at odds of 11-2.
The seven-year-old had twice hit the frame at this venue in his last two starts and under a confident ride from Paddy Kennedy, managed to get his head in front for the first time.
The Coolaney-based handler suggested that he could be aimed at a Galway handicap hurdle at the summer festival, but will most likely run again prior to that…
