Eleventh on Thursday, first on Friday for Comfort Line

The second split of the 47-65 handicap went the way of Ado McGuinness and Adam Caffrey courtesy of 5/1 co-favourite Comfort Line

Trainer and jockey were completing quick doubles after Sirjack Thomas had won the first division of the mile contest and both horses carried the colours of Dooley Thoroughbreds, with Martin White a co-owner in the case of Comfort Line.

Unplaced at Leopardstown last night, the Alhebayeb gelding was recording his third win over course and distance. 

Ridden behind the leaders early in the straight, the seven-year-old came through to lead inside the final furlong and had three-parts of a length to spare over Daonethatgotaway

Ado McGuinness said: "I ran him last night and I suppose most people probably wouldn't run him back - he went to the beach this morning and he did half an hour there. He grubbed up last night and we just said we had nothing to lose.

"When he gets back into that grade, he's dangerous.

"He's probably after booking a ticket west as well!

"He's solid out and he's a great fun horse. When he comes down to his mark, he wins. That's the good thing about horses like him. He's sound as a pound and solid.

"Keep them nice and sweet, and they are great.

"In all fairness, Adam was good on him. He's (Comfort Line) a lazy brat at home! You have to get after him, but he kept at it well. He gave him a good spin and knows the horse well.

"Delighted for the Dooley boys in England. They bought a new horse yesterday in England as well. They are a great supporter of the yard. Martin White is involved as well and he is a local guy. It is great for them."

Quotes from Michael Graham