Shanpallas just came out on top in an epic battle with Tom Horn to give owner JP McManus a one-two in the Ladbrokes Munster National at Limerick.
Trained by Charles Brynes and ridden by Davy Russell, Shanpallas looked to have plenty to do with half a mile to run as Paul Carberry made a bid for home on Noel Meade's Tom Horn.
Carberry gave his mount a breather which allowed Shanpallas and Meade's Bose Ikard, ridden by Ruby Walsh, to close right up.
When Tom Horn kicked clear again he looked as if he might hold on, but as his stride shortened Shanpallas (7-1) took advantage to claim the €60,000 by three-quarters of a length, with Bose Ikard not far back in third and Back Off Mate in fourth.
By finishing only third Walsh brought to an end a run of four successive wins since his return from injury last weekend.
