Lilywhitedancer came with a well-timed charge to claim the 2m1f beginners chase at Fairyhouse.

David Casey produced the King's Theatre gelding to lead before the last and he kept on strongly to score by six-lengths from Native Clan

"David rode him in Mallow and said to bring him back to two miles - he was right," said trainer Willie Mullins.

"He thinks he will improve again when the ground dries out in the spring.

"We'll skip Christmas with him and looks for a race in the New Year. We'll try and keep him to two miles or two-and-a-quarter."