Jessica Harrington saddled a 1-2 in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Chase at Gowran Park but it was not the result that was expected as Carrigeen Victor turned over the 5/2 fav Pay It Forward.
The latter pecked at a number of fences in the straight as Robert Power's mount kept on well to score by ten lengths.
"He's entitled to go for the P J Moriarty at Leopardstown now. He goes on that ground, unlike most of mine, and stays well," said Mrs Harrington.
Loughanelteen benefited from a recent outing in the Pierse Hurdle where he 'blew up after three out' when landing
the 2m1f handicap hurdle.
The seven-year-old nearly threw away victory with a terrible mistake at the final flight before drawing clear again in the closing stages to beat Welcome Sunset by two and a half
lengths.
Derek O'Connor produced Slim Pickings to lead in the straight for a two length verdict over My True Romance in the bumper.
