JP McManus enjoyed a rare big-race win on the level as Smuggler's Song got the better of a duel with market leader Canberra in a poorly-contested Glanbia Classic Trial at Gowran Park.
The gelded son of Dr Devious made all under Tadgh O'Shea and battled on to score by 3/4 length, after the favourite had looked sure to sweep past him a furlong from home.
Trainer Charles O'Brien has no major plans for his charge, mentioning a Listed event at the Curragh in a couple of weeks time as a possible target.
The Jim Dreaper stable has shown signs of a revival in recent weeks, and Cherry Hunter gave the yard another winner with a game effort in the Avonmore Supermilk Novice Hurdle.
A second success for 7lb claimer Robbie Colgan, the six year-old made most to beat Monty's Pass by two lengths and is now likely to have a summer break before going chasing.
Askthejudge could be set for a quick reappearance after readily landing the Yoplait Everybody Handicap under Emmett Stack.
'He'll run at Tipperary on Thursday as long as he comes out of this alright,' said trainer Frank Ennis.
Aidan O'Brien enjoyed his customary winner when Paquita belied a lack of market confidence with a narrow victory in the 7f fillies maiden, asserting close home to deny Bev Who by 1/2 length.
Michael Hourigan saddled a double via Old Kilminchy and Jolly Moonbeam, stylishly ridden by Paul Carberry and the trainer's daughter Laura respectively.
