Jimmy Finn and James Hannon are all smiles after the success of Turbo© Photo Healy Racing
Jimmy Finn and James Hannon doubled-up with Turbo in the last at Downpatrick, the Molson Coors INH Flat Race.
Finn was earlier on the mark with Dorkas (14/1), while Hannon came in for a winning spare ride on Macs Legend (7/1) in the sixth.
Turbo, who is a five-year-old son of Getaway, was an unlucky loser on his second start in a point-to-point at Tallow in February, when trained by Robert Tyner.
He was then sold for 60,000 pounds, and finished down the field on his racecourse debut at the Punchestown Festival.
Fitted with a tongue strap for the first time today he was sent off a 14/1 chance.
Sent straight to the front by Hannon, he had all his rivals off the bridle from three furlongs out, keeping on well from there to score by three lengths. Global Jackpot finished second at 4/1 under Lisa O'Neill for Gordon Elliott, while Klassy Kay (16/1) was eleven lengths back in third, with Finian Maguire aboard for Gillian Callaghan. Tipp Toe was sent off the 5/2 favourite and he finished a disappointing sixth.
Finn said afterwards: "He works very well at home. He was very keen in Punchestown. Robert Tyner said they rode him out front in a point-to-point and that's the way to ride him.
"He was unlucky not to win his point-to-point, he unseated at the last. James (Hannon) actually rode him and that's why we got him today. He kind of knew him.
"He'll go hurdling, he jumps exceptionally well. He's a nice horse and it's nice to see him go and do it. I'm very happy with him.
"I'd love to keep him but it's up to the owner."
The winner is owned by Finn's niece Amanda, who also owns earlier winner Dorkas.
STEWARDS REPORT
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Tipp Toe, trained by Noel Meade, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
Additional reporting by Michael Graham
