Sam James continued his good start to the season, recording win number four on Spirit Of Cuba in the 1m2f handicap at Navan.

The top-weight was sent for home over two furlongs out and kept on gamely to land the spoils.

Kevin Prendergast 's charge had the pack chasing hard in the closing stages but held on for a half-length success over Reasons Unknown

"She ran well last time and the extra two furlongs helped today," said Prendergast.

"She had nothing to spare at the end so it was a good job we had Sam's claim."