Ten-year-old Contrapposto (9/2) is certainly not a frequent winner but has been in good form lately and recorded a second success over flights in the second split of the Mallow Handicap Hurdle.

Richie Deegan 's mount got into a challenging position three out and a flying leap at the last carried him to a length and quarter victory over Katzoff

The winner is owned and trained by Dick Donohoe who said: “He was waiting a while to win one and he got into the right side of the divide today, but they are always hard to win.

“He’s so good at the jumping now which is a big help to him. Richie was very good on him and knows him well at this stage.

“My cousin John, who is a very enthusiastic racing man, is a part owner and loves the game.

“He’s in a Flat race at Tramore on Tuesday and maybe he’ll run there. We’ll mix it with him and he’s a fun horse.”

Quotes from Alan Magee