The Karl Thornton trained Street Runner took the Pepsico Handicap Hurdle, following up on his win in this race twelve months ago.
The seven-year-old son of Rainbow Quest had been a bit disappointing since his win last year, however he hinted at a return to former at Bellewstown recently, finishing a close up fifth to Courtncatcher.
Ridden by Eddie O’Connell, the bay gelding was 10/1 this morning with Paddy Power, opening on-course at 7/1 before going off at 13/2.
He travelled best approaching the third last, hitting the front after that flight, keeping on well under pressure on the run-in to score by two and three parts of a length. Corr Point finished second under Paul Townend for Colm Murphy at 6/1, while Carmels Boy who went from 5/1 to 7/2 favourite on-course, finished half a length back in fourth under Shane Hassett for Neil McKnight.
Karl Thornton said afterwards: "My dad owns him. My horses have been busy and consistent but haven't been getting their heads in front.
"He had problems after Christmas - problems with his pelvis. Today was the plan. He likes it here.
"I've four in training and am based in Skerries, Co Dublin."
Additional reporting by Michael Graham
