The Buck only ran during the week when ninth at Punchestown but he was expected to step-up on that effort in the Paddypower.com Iphone App Handicap Hurdle as he was backed from 12/1 into 9/1 and the tough son of Quws duly delivered under David Splaine.

The 7Ib claimer got The Buck to the front before two out and he stayed on well for a two length success over Lea Lady

The Buck is owned by Ottelo Finetto who had a recent winner at Cork courtesy of Gossamer Seed.

John Murphy, the winning trainer, said: "David gave the horse a perfect ride, keeping to the outside for the better ground."