Plenty held chances in the mares' (Ladies Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Roscommon but it was Pursecco who forged on best to take the spoils.

She hunted down Cant Wait in the final quarter of a mile and was ridden to lead approaching the final furlong.

She stayed on stoutly for Jane Mangan to repel second-placed Appy Days (20/1) and the fast-finishing 7/2 shot Frazel Express

Successful trainer Prunella Dobbs said: "She's a lovely mare but got wound up by the crowds at Tramore the last day. She has settled today and Jane walked the track and it was a huge help being on the outside. It was very good thinking to have her on the right place.

"She'll go back over hurdles next.

"She is owned by a very enthusiastic syndicate who are fishermen and shooting people - hence the Fin & Feather Syndicate."

The winner sported a hood for the first time and came in at 5/1 having been 8/1 in the morning.

Pursecco had been placed in one of her two maiden hurdle runs and was also placed once in two bumper outings before this evening.

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes