Pace And Passion recorded her third win in the space of less than four months when taking the Allianz Handicap Hurdle at Down Royal.

The eight-year-old mare, who only made her debut under 18 months ago, was following up handicap wins over the summer at Bellewstown and Killarney.

The 7/1 chance travelled well to lead after the penultimate flight but did start to wander on the run-in when asked for an effort by Jody McGarvey.

Thomas Farrell 's charge held on by half-a-length from Misdflight with top-weight Bearly Legal weakening on the run-in a further three and a half lengths back in third.

The placings were confirmed following a stewards enquiry.

Part-owner and former Turf Club Senior Steward Pierce Molony said, "That's three now for us this year. We bought her from the late Ger Hayden, who bred her.

"We had concerns over the extra two furlongs and the ground as she has been running well on good to firm ground.

"We will go chasing and breed from her. We think she'll go on any ground."

(MG & AM)