By Pauric Lodge at Shelbourne Park
Former Wexford hurler Eamonn Cleary took the honours at Shelbourne Park, claiming Irish Derby glory with 12/1 outsider Ballyanne Sim.
It was a first derby triumph for Cleary and for young Kildare trainer James Robinson.
Breaking smartly from his favourite trap one, he was never challenged in the race and came home a length and a half ahead of Magical Bale, with Clona Blaze a further two lengths back in third.
The winning time 29.28 and it was the first dog in 13 years to win the big one from trap one.
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A delighted Cleary, who also bred Champion Hurdle winner Annie Power, told RTÉ Sport: "Six weeks ago, I wasn't going to run him. Eugene Robinson asked me to reconsider and another friend of mine, Ian Reilly, asked me to have a go and said 'There's only one Derby'.
"We were drawn in trap one but we knew we had a fighting chance.
"We knew we were improving. I knew all week and told everyone and anyone who wanted to listen to me that this dog was going to win."
Victory in the Consolation Derby went to the John Browne trained Newhall Missile who led from start to finish for joint owners Noel Coote and Colin Barry, winning in 29.47secs.
The Derby Plate was won by Gurteen Feather in 29.30, beating the odds on favourite Dropys Davy.
