Paul Carberry partnered a double at Galway on Monday courtesy of Kahuna and Aitmatov.
Kahuna kicked on before the second last to secure victory in the Killanin Stand Design Team Handicap Chase.
Dusty Sheehy's charge tired badly in the straight but still had enough left to get home by four lengths from Cane Brake.
The Noel Meade-trained Aitmatov proved an easy winner of the opening Connacht Court Maiden Hurdle, leading at the last to score by two-and-a-half lengths from Gripit N Tipit.
'I couldn't believe how easy Clopf beat him at Clonmel last time,' said Meade. 'He'll go a novice race now and is a possible for the For Auction Novice Hurdle at Navan (November 12th).'
Arrive Sir Clive (4/7f) was a short-price to make a winning debut over hurdles in the Diamond Vision Novice Hurdle but could only finish a disappointing fourth.
Foligold wore down Callherwhatulike in the closing stages to claim the 2m4f contest.
Winning trainer Jessica Harrington also went on to record a double when Gazza's Girl ran out a convincing five-length winner of the WB Gavin & Co EBF Beginners Chase.
Patrick Mullins shone on veteran Adamant Approach, who was delivered with a well-timed run to score by seven lengths in the www.swordsecurity.com (QR) Race.
