Backers of Florimund would have been forgiven for tearing up their dockets on the approach to the straight as Mickey Butler was rowing along well off the pace, but when switched from outer to inner after two out, he began to motor. In front before the last in the www.fairyhouseracecourse.ie Handicap Hurdle, the son of Sadler's Wells galloped on well to win by five and a half lengths from Knocklayde Euro

This was a real family success as Michael Butler, father of the successful rider, trains the 13/2 winner in Piltown for his daughter, Eileen. He commented: "I thought he mightn't like the ground that deep."

Akinspirit, Casco Bay and Florimund's names have been keeping the Butler's name well up in lights in recent times.