Goodnightngodbless collared Sweet Will in the closing stages of the extended 3m2f handicap chase at Down Royal.

Sweet Will and Conor Clarke were always to the fore but couldn't shake off a staying-on Goodnightngodbless on the run-in.

The challenger got up by a length at 10/1 from the 7/2 runner-up. Dorking Cock (17/2) ran well for a long way in third.

Trainer James Motherway said: "This is what she wants (better ground), this is why we came five hours up the road today.

"She often runs well fresh and she just wants a trip, she wants decent ground.

"Charlie (O'Dwyer), in fairness to him, knows this mare like the back of his hand. He gets a great oul tune out of her.

"I thought myself along the top going to the fourth-last that we could be in a bit of trouble. I was worried if I had her fit enough. He (O'Dwyer) said once he jumped the fourth-last she kept picking up and picking up. She stays really well, stamina has always been her forte.

"She is a great little mare for 11 years of age. She will run away over the summer and we'll have a bit of fun.

"Brilliant to get one on the board for JP (McManus), he's a great supporter and it is fantastic that he has kept her with us so long."