Racing: Eoin Griffin's Lounaos held off the determined challenge of Al Eile to claim the Leopardstown November Premier Handicap in the hands of Pat Smullen.
Settled in mid-division behind a strong pace set by the Willie Supple-ridden Warrens Castle, Smullen made his bid for home on the turn into the straight and looked to have the race sewn up when the 8-1 chance shot five lengths clear.
But Seamus Heffernan conjured up a late rally out of 15-8 favourite Al Eile, who won the race two years ago.
But after being caught flat-footed on the back straight, he had too much ground to make up and went down by three lengths.
Clara Allen (13-2) stayed on for third, five and a half lengths further adrift.
"I'm thrilled to bits, delighted," said Griffin. "I was worried that the handicapper had caught up with her but I've always thought she could be Listed class.
"We probably will go over hurdles with her now but we will give her a little break and think about it as she has been on the go a long time.
"If she is half as good over hurdles as she is on the Flat she will be very good, I think she will make a nice juvenile hurdler."