< War Secretary showed excellent resolution to claim Listed honours in the Avenue Inn, Dundalk Patton Stakes.
Seamie Heffernan was able to set his own pace on the Aidan O'Brien-trained 5-2 shot and was pressed most strongly by Noivado a furlong from home.
War Secretary really stuck his neck out, though, and fought hard to cross the line with a neck in hand, with market leader Ambassadorial only third.
O'Brien followed up when Key To My Heart led home a one-two for Ballydoyle in the Crowne Plaza Race & Stay Fillies Maiden.
Ana O'Brien led and then stole a march half a mile from the finish on the 11-4 chance, who got tired but had enough in reserve to keep stable companion Puppetshow two and a half lengths at bay.
Aidan O'Brien completed a hat-trick when San Remo (4-1) successfully stepped outside of maiden company for the first time, battling hard in the hands of Donnacha O'Brien to land the Dundalk Stadium Handicap.
The money came for Donnacha O'Brien's mount True Blue Moon prior to the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden and the gamble was landed.
Backed down to 11-10 favouritism, the Joseph O'Brien-trained Holy Roman Emperor colt ran around a bit when hitting the front over a furlong out, but had too much in the locker and accounted for fellow newcomer Dali by half a length.
Despite just the six runners taking part, the Dundalk Business Club 2017 Handicap served up a real treat and each of the runners were still in contention flashing past the furlong pole.
However, Red Sabor (8-1) pulled out most where it mattered and beat Yulong Xiongyin by half a length.< Shelbe (8-1) successfully dropped in distance to land the Hen And Stag Parties At Dundalk Stadium Handicap, while 11-4 chance Burn The Boats ran away with the Irishinjuredjockeys.com Claiming Race.
