Sackville racked up an incredible eighth victory in a row when getting the better of Limestone Lad in a thrilling Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse.
Having tracked his main rival for the majority of the 2m4f contest, David Casey produced the 4/6 favourite to challenge at the last fence, and a good jump there secured a 3 1/2 length verdict.
Limestone Lad, as ever, ran his heart out but once again made life difficult for himself with some hesitant jumping.
Frances Crowley was understandably delighted with the outcome and confirmed that her eight year-old will be aimed at the Cheltenham Gold Cup next season (16/1 with Cashmans).
'I was a little anxious about the ground yesterday, but having walked the course I was happy enough with it,' she added.
Twenty year-old Daniel Howard partnered his fourth and most important winner to date aboard Masalarian in the valuable 2m handicap hurdle.
The seven-pound claimer rode what trainer Arthur Moore described as a 'peach' of a race, taking it up over the last before repelling the strong late surge of Just Our Job.
'It's nice to be able to give Daniel this opportunity, and I would like to send this horse chasing next season,' said Moore.
Timber King, supported at all rates from 5/2 downwards in the morning, landed the 2m hurdle in great style under Paul Moloney.
The 1/1 favourite came through to lead approaching the final flight, and had three lengths in hand of the never-nearer Darapour at the line.
Tuco looks a young horse with a real future after running away with the Land Rover Bumper.
The Scenic gelding scored by 4 1/2 lengths from Bar, and will have a 'light' campaign in novice hurdles next season according to connections.
Polaris Flame rallied well on the run-in to collar Our Boy in the shadows of the post in the hunter chase.
The latter had looked sure to score when going a length up after the last, but was unable to resist the late challenge.
Caol Na Sprida stayed on strongly to capture the opening 2m4f maiden hurdle, overhauling Hurry Bob on the run-in after the latter had boldly attempted to make all.
Favourite For Paddy's Day was under pressure a long way out but kept on gamely to be third behind John Fowler's winner, who may have another outing before going out to grass for the summer.
Kilbyrne King recorded his third win from his last four starts when taking the 2m handicap chase with plenty in hand, while Lord Bacchus (James Nash) came from well off the pace to capture the bumper.
