Akito landed a nice touch for connections when claiming the O'Neill's Bar Maiden Hurdle at Tramore.

Shay Barry's charge was backed from 8/1 this morning and went to post a 7/2 shot.

He tracked 2/1 favourite Killiney Court in the two mile contest before hitting the front on the long run to the second last.

The French-bred powered clear before the last to record a seven-length success.

"He is a lovely horse but he has been a little bit disappointing," said Barry.

"I thought he would have won before now. The ground might have made the difference and it's onwards on upwards from here."

(Quotes by Donal Murphy)