The second split of the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden over a mile was won by Natalia Lupini's easy-to-back Thebelmontgangster (13/2) in the hands of Billy Lee.

Fifth at this venue over seven furlongs last month, the son of Inns Of Court was prominent throughout on this third career start and led over two furlongs out to beat odds-on favourite Nobler by two and three-quarter lengths. 

Lupini said of the Eoin McDonagh-owned winner: “He's a lovely big horse and has kept improving during the year. 

“He did it nicely today and Billy gave him a great ride, very straightforward and simple. 

“He let him build up and he kept finding in the last furlong. We're delighted with him. 

“He's going to improve a lot from two to three. He's for sale as the owners are trading people and he's going to be a nice horse for next year. 

“You can step him up to a mile-and-two.” 

Quotes from Gary Carson