The market suggested it would be a straight forward task for Powder Paint in the www.gowranpark.ie Median Auction Race and, although she had to work, John Oxx's filly duly landed the odds.
Cathy Gannon sent the 2/5f into the lead turning for home but had to keep her mount up to her job in the last two furlongs and also correct a left-handed drift late on.
The result never looked in doubt, however, and the Sheikh Mohammed-owned daughter of Mark Of Esteem looked to have a bit up her sleeve as she recorded a length victory over Leading Article.
The consistent Tamworth gained a deserved success when holding on by three-quarters-of-a-length from fast-finishing newcomer Undercover Glamour in the Gowran Golf Shop Maiden.
Ken Condon's gelding has filled the runner-up spot on his last three starts and benefited from a positive Robbie Burke ride as he kicked before the turn and kept on well to earn his victory.
Ruby Walsh was a significant substitute on Thunder Road in the Gowran Park Charity Golf Classic Handicap Hurdle and Pat Fahy's gelding ran out an easy winner for the champion.
The 7/4f cruised into the lead after the second last and was not extended to beat Reisk Superman by three-and-a-half lengths.
Jomacomi proved the strongest in the closing stages as he stayed on well to take the Thomastown Maiden Hurdle by two-and-a-half lengths from Sorry Al.
Davy Condon was seen at his best when bringing Aunty Euro with a strong run in the straight to land the opening Lord Annaly Catering At Gowran Park Handicap by a length from Midnight Mist.
Broomfield Lad kept on well to land the first division of the Kilkenny Handicap by a length-and-a-half from Snowfox while the second division was claimed by Say Anything, who found a gap a furlong out to score under Billy Lee.
