Graineyhill and Davy Russell account for Smokey Joe Joe and Denis O'Regan© Photo Healy Racing
There was a third winner for Gordon Elliott on the day and a second for Davy Russell when Graineyhill finished out the Your Clubs Fundraiser At Fairyhouse, Enquire Today Handicap Hurdle best to justify favouritism.
The top-weight now has recent form figures of 121 after collaring Smokey Joe Joe in the closing stages for a two length success.
It was half a length and eight lengths then to Benefit Of Magic and Wee Small Hours in third and fourth.
There was a yawning gap of twenty two lengths to fifth home Rock On Westie
Earlier scorers for victorious trainer and jockey here, were Commentariolus (Keith Donoghue) and they combined to taken race two with Lackaneen Leader
"He's an honest horse. He got plenty the last day he won," suggested Elliott.
"Davy gave him a great ride. He said he travelled well, he didn't jump great, but he was very tough. It's great for Tommy (Kenny) and Paddy (Byrne).
"I'd say he just needed a belt in Gowran as he was a bit leery. He won well there so it's great.
"I'd say he wants further. He'll win a chase. He's not a superstar but if he wins again it'll be great."
J.J. Slevin, rider of Camile trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a respiratory noise in running and was pulled up.
Rachael Blackmore, rider of Dorkas (GB) trained by J.R.Finn, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount stopped quickly and was pulled up.
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