British raider Mac's Supreme landed the #80,000 Guinness Kerry National in fine style for Ferdy and Timmy Murphy.
The lightly-raced 8yo swept to the front with a mighty leap three out, and stayed on well in the straight to beat River Cora by 2 1/2L.
'My assistant John Supple brought him over a week ago, and he stayed with Ballyduff farmer Mossy Whelan. He is a tough horse on the upgrade, and is still a novice,' said the Yorkshire trainer.
Paul Carberry has been stood down for seven days after sustaining a left knee ligament injury when Super Franky fell two out.
The Meathman had a similar injury three years ago, and will attend the same surgeon to assess the damage.
Brown Paddy could make a quick reappearance over fences here tomorrow after heading Sophronia before the last for a 3L success in the 2m6f maiden hurdle.
'I really faniced him for the four mile chase at Cheltenham but the ground went against him. He's tough, and everything was right today,' said trainer Michael Hourigan.
Hourigan later completed a double when Mr Red Banner drew clear inside the final 1/4m for Philip Fenton to beat Red Paddy by 14L in the bumper.
Hot Stuff (Barry Geraghty) will go chasing soon after heading Vanilla Man in the closing stages for a neck victory in the 2m conditions hurdle.
Championship leader Pat Smullen moved onto the 67 winner mark for the season - 7 ahead of John Murtagh - when Mutakarrim headed Hill Port a furlong out to score by 1L in the 12f race.
'He is a tough horse, and has progressed really well to complete a four-timer since winning at Tramore last month,' said trainer Dermot Weld's son Mark.
One For The Money (Eddie Ahern) was always prominent for a hard-earned neck victory over Cosi Island in the 7f handicap.
Ahern's mount Tammany Hall (14/1-13/2) could never get on terms in the 1m handicap, where the Wayne Smith-ridden Euphoric (10/1, paid #27 on the Tote) held off Conti by 1/2L.
Tadhg O'Shea, rider of 7/4 favourite Oran, was given a three day ban for careless riding after an incident before the final bend where Flying Boat was checked.
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