Pat Hughes supplied the winner of the 2m handicap hurdle when light-weight Shanillo (14/1-11/1) made every yard a winning one in the hands of Philip Carberry.
However, it wasn't all smiles for the Carlow trainer after the grey defeated Khairabar by 4l as the winner's stable-companion Akasian (7/2-9/4f) could finish only 4th.
'Shanillo made quite few mistakes at Cork and we weren't sure whether he'd handler that fast ground. There was money for both horses but after that, Akasian needs further,' said Hughes.
Aidan O'Brien, who could be three-handed in next Sunday's Irish Derby with Shakespeare, Ciro and Glyndbourne, recorded another juvenile success with newcomer Turnberry Isle (4/6-11/10-4/5f).
John Oxx reported Epsom Derby hero Sinndar bang on target for next weekends Irish equivalent, 'He's just ticking over and seems to be in fine form. He's well and fresh and that's the main thing.'
Tadhg O'Shea (18) from Mallow had his claim reduced to 8lb after he recorded his 3rd success aboard Helen Bach for his boss Mick Halford in the 1m handicap.
Aussie ace Damian Oliver notched up his 5th success in Ireland when partnering Indian Desert (6/1-8/1-13/2) to victory in the 7f maiden.
Tony Mullins, who trains accross the road from the track, said, ' I think the cut in the ground beat him (4th)at Ballinrobe but he'll run again in a #40,000 handicap at the Curragh next weekend.'
The Mullins family struck again later when veteran handler Paddy sent out Bamford Castle (1-1-7/4-6/4f) to justify favouritism in the 1m6f handicap for a Mick Kinane double.
'He'll run in a 12f handicap on Derby Day. I was going to wait until next Sunday but when Mick was available today I decided to run him here as well,' said Paddy Mullins.
Looking to the future with Bamfor Castle, Mullins said 'We'll keep him on the flat for the moment but he could be a possible for the Galway Hurdle.'
Liam Keniry was banned for 2 days for using his whip with excessive frequency aboard Ajar (3rd).
Colm's Rock and Ruby Walash defied top-weight of 12 stone in the 2m4f handicap chase.
Frances Crowley has either the Galway Plate or a handicap chase the following day at Ballybrit in mind for her 9yo.
Favourite backers got no run in the last when Brenny's Pearl (3/1-7/2f) refused to race in the bumper won by 7/1 shot Watershed and Aidan Fitzgerald.
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