High Priestess gained an deserved success over hurdles when landing the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle at Tralee yesterday.
Michael's O'Brien's mare has run well in defeat in decent contests and found a perfect opportunity to get off the mark over jumps.
Barry Geraghty never had an anxious moment on the 8/15f as she raced handily throughout. The daughter of Priolo led at the third last and wasn't extended to beat Sundeck by six lengths.
Brian O'Connell recorded his second success on the racecourse when Shoot The Breeze took the O'Keeffe Marquees Hire Handicap Hurdle.
The amateur had also partnered the gelding to victory at Down Royal last time and trainer Philip Fenton's faith in the rider paid off when he secured a five-length win over Hartson.
Andrew McNamara made a great start to the day when securing a double in the opening two contests courtesy of Peripheral Vision and Clock House.
The Limerick pilot steered Peripheral Vision to a three-length success over Longueville Quest in the Caherconlish Mares Maiden Hurdle while Clock House caused a 20/1 shock when claiming the Liberator Handicap Hurdle by seven lengths.
Mattys Joy kept on well to land the Ballybegan Handicap Chase under Davy Russell while Sound Witness made a winning debut over fences in the Directors Beginners Chase.
