Sean Levey produced a perfectly-timed front-running ride on board Hindu Kush to land the feature race at the Curragh, the Nolan And Brophy Auctioneers Silver Stakes.
The Aidan O'Brien-trained 25-1 chance travelled kindly in front for Levey and was still full of running after the turn for home, and held a clear lead inside the final two furlongs.
Winchester put in a strong challenge inside the final furlong but could not get to the winner, who galloped on strongly to register a half-length success.
The well-bred Shimah (evens favourite) create a highly favourable impression when running out a convincing winner of the Gallo Wines 'Girls Night Out' EBF Fillies' Maiden.
A half-sister to Haatef, she was settled in mid-division by Declan McDonogh and travelled smoothly, before McDonogh pushed her into contention two furlongs out.
Hitting the front at the furlong pole, she eased past Connie Mac before finishing four lengths to the good.
Fran Berry was at his patient best on 7-4 favourite Lethal Weapon, who followed up his recent Navan success by taking the gallofamily.ie Handicap.
David Wachman's charge again travelled well for Berry, before running on well close home to register a length-and-a-quarter victory over Belle Noverre.
Desert Mile showed a blistering turn of foot to get up in the closing stages of the Gallo Turning Leaf EBF Fillies Handicap.
Produced widest of all by Shane Foley, the 20-1 chance gunned down favourite Tis Mighty to score by a length.
It was a case of lucky number seven for Epic Odyssey (3/1) as Ger Lyons' charge opened his account on his seventh start in the Gallo 'Rose On The Rocks' Maiden.
Hazlewood Ridge turned the form book on its head when seeing off Wychwood Wanderer to land a 25-1 surprise in the Gallo Family Vineyards Handicap.
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