Silver Concorde (10-1) overcame a troubled passage to strike gold in the Tote November Handicap at Leopardstown.
The 2014 Cheltenham Festival Champion Bumper winner was always travelling well but looked to have had the door closed on him as long-timer leader Sr Cartage and Guard Of Honour set down to battle it out with 100 yards to run.
However, jockey Leigh Roche finally managed to navigate a clear passage and the pair burst through to get up in the shadows of the post, denying Guard Of Honour by a neck.
The home guard were unable to resist British raider Sovereign Debt (3-1) who proved too strong in the Bet Online At thetote.com Knockaire Stakes.
Dandy Nicholls' six-year-old has made Ireland a happy hunting ground this summer and always had enough left in the tank to repel the late challenge of Iveagh Gardens by half-length having taken over inside the final furlong.
Jim Bolger looks to have another exciting prospect to go to war with next year after Moonlight Magic maintained his unbeaten record with a clear-cut victory in Best Odds Guaranteed For Tote Account Holders Eyrefield Stakes.
Held up in the early exchanges, the 5-1 chance quickened up smartly once finding top gear and came with a strong run on the outside to claim Landofhopeandglory by three quarters of a length.
Theodorico (evs fav) has bumped into a number of smart types in his short career to date and claimed a deserved first success when beating Orangey Red by half a length in the Tote Jackpot Races 3 To 6 Nursery, handing Bolger a second winner on the afternoon.
The opening Tote Pick6 Races 1 To 6 EBF Fillies Maiden saw Pretty Perfect (7-1) get off the mark while Awtaad (11-8 fav) made a favourable impression when opening his own account with a two length triumph in the Tote Quickpick Now Available EBF (C & G) Maiden.
