Flat Out was backed as if defeat were out of the question this morning and despite proving a little easier on track in the face of support for Moi Desire the former still prevailed in the style of an exciting prospect when bolting up in the Paddy Cullagh Memorial (Pro/Am) Flat Race by nine lengths.

Patrick Mullins led aboard the French-bred grey when Tripolovitch unfortunately broke his knee on the approach to the straight and the four-year-old quickened in really impressive style to soon put the outcome beyond doubt, accounting for newcomer, Talab

Winning trainer, Willie Mullins said: "He is an out and out stayer. I'll try and find a winners of three bumper for him and if I can't he'll go hurdling. He is good enough to win a maiden on the flat when the ground gets softer again."