Jessica Harrington's Star Horse looked a progressive type when taking his third race over hurdles in the Stanleybet On Sunday Hurdle at Down Royal yesterday.
Robert Power sent his mount to the front approaching the straight and kept him up to his work to score by four-and-a-half lengths from Banasan.
Johnny Harrington, who was representing his wife Jessica, revealed afterwards that the gelding has several options including races at Listowel and Cheltenham.
Carapuncha kicked four out to take the Stanleybet In Ireland Handicap Hurdle by eight lengths from Peruge, giving 24-year-old trainer Suzanne Cox her eighth winner.
Indian Pace was an unlucky loser at the last meeting here and gained compensation when produced by Pat Smullen inside the final furlong to claim the Oasis Gaming Centres Maiden in good style.
Rare Beauty (1/3f) was a warm order in the Stanleybet Tax-Free EBF Auction Race but had to work to hold of the late challenge of newcomer Bay Boy by a head.
Joanna Morgan described Lough Gem as a 'genuine little thing' after he opened his account under Rory Cleary in the Oasis Retail Services Nursery.
