Ruby Walsh was at his patient best as he produced Jubilant Note to perfection in the feature Water Towers Chase at Ballinrobe.
Held up, the 5-4 favourite moved quietly into contention and jumped the last in front.
Mick Murphy's seven-year-old soon asserted and was not hard pressed to beat Barna Bay by two and a half lengths.
Murphy said: "He was well-in at these weights, but we were worried about the ground.
"We'll now aim Jubilant Note at two races in America. The first is the Lonesome Glory Steeplechase at Belmont Park on September 20, and the second race is the $250,000 American National at Fairhill, New Jersey on October 17."
Jim Gorman's Redera (6-1) finished with a wet sail to snatch the spoils Ladbrokes.com Irish Poker Festival Handicap.< Across The Rhine looked to have got first run on his rivals in the nine-furlong contest, and was a length or so clear entering the last.
But Chris Hayes got a real tune out of the winner and they flashed home three-quarters of a length to the good.
Gorman's assistant Aidan O'Ryan said: "Redera is a tough sort and was a bit unlucky the last day. He'll probably go for another handicap at the Curragh on Sunday."< Mosman Park s recent form had been nothing to get excited about and he was sent off at 20-1 for the Vaughan Shoes Handicap - only to turn the mile-and-three-quarter event into a procession.
Paul Townend was able to coast down the straight on Charles O'Brien's charge, and it was 11 lengths back to his nearest pursuer.< Scrupulous was one of only two three-year-olds in the Tote Placepot Races 1 to 6 Claiming Race but age proved no barrier as she battled to a length-and-a-half win over 2-1 favourite Aseasyas
Winning rider Wayne Lordan said: "She is a grand filly, but was still a little green when she hit the front."
Favourite-backers were on much better terms with themselves 30 minutes later as Peter Casey's Fingal Rock streaked to a nine-length success in the Costello McDermott Handicap under the trainer's son, Oliver.
The 2-1 winner had put up a good effo
