Motion In Limine (right) makes his move under Simon Torrens © Photo Healy Racing
The Pat O'Hare Bookmaker Handicap Hurdle produced a satisfying result for the sponsor as 50/1 chance Motion In Limine led on the run-in to score on his handicap debut.
The Court Cave gelding got past fellow outsider She’stherightone in the final hundred yards to win by half a length.
The 6-year-old had finished runner-up in his first outing over hurdles in June.
Winning trainer Willie Murphy said: "I hoped he would run well. He had a very good run at Navan earlier in the summer.
"He really wants quick ground - good, quick ground is key to him. Sligo the last day the ground was gone a bit on him.
"He had always worked well even as a young horse and he has basically been waiting for his ground. There is ability there but he just had no luck as a youngster.
"His first run in a handicap we were a little bit worried, but Simon (Torrens) gave him a brilliant ride and that's the way to ride him.
"I'd say you will see him soon as he likes that ground. we'll run away."
Quotes from Michael Graham
