Bobby Molloy produced Carlowsantana with a well-timed run to gain a deserved success in the two-mile handicap hurdle at Limerick.

The Stephen Nolan-trained gelding hit the front just after the last and kept on well to score by two-lengths from Keats Dream

"That was great. He's been knocking on the door and was unlucky when second at Fairyhouse last time. He should have won but there was no pace on," said Nolan.

"The ground wasn't ideal today but he galloped through it. He'll win again and will probably get a bit further on better ground."