Balladiene toughed it out in front to land the mile handicap at Gowran Park for Jarlath Fahey.

Ronan Whelan sent his mount to the front turning for home and she proved a willing partner.

The daughter of Noverre repelled all-comers, scoring by a length from the fast-finishing An Saighdiur

"I'm delighted for Ronan. The owners put her in training to give him a winner. They are from the same town, Monasterevin," revealed Fahey.

"She's been very consistent. She's entered at Killarney on Tuesday. Ronan gave her a peach of a ride."