Eric McNamara had his first winner since Questions Answered in early April when Whiskey Hall caused a 16/1 surprise under Davy Condon in the Fethard Handicap Hurdle at Clonmel.

The lightly-weighted son of Alderbrook (a second winner of the day for him in the testing conditions following on from Leanne went clear of Van Lone who landed badly at the last and he ultimately crossed the line seven lengths to the good.

Whiskey Hall is owned by the River Arra Syndicate from Newcastle West.