Dedigout won a thrilling renewal of the John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle from Monksland at Gowran Park.
Three of the five runners still held every chance over the final two flights, with long-time leader Zaidpour also in with a shout.
As they approached the last Dedigout looked to be coming with a race-winning run but he put in an extra stride and lost some momentum.
In contrast, Noel Meade's Monksland absolutely pinged the final flight and went a couple of lengths clear.
Tony Martin's Dedigout is nothing if not game, though, and Bryan Cooper sensed Monksland was running on empty he galvanised the 7-2 chance close home.
They crossed the line virtually as one, but the judge came down in favour of Dedigout by a short head.
Briar Hill dropped away in the straight.
