Jack Finch proved strongest in the handicap chase as rain lashed the course at Listowel.

Edward O'Grady 's charge was produced to lead before the last and kept on strongly.

Andrew McNamara 's mount went on for a length-and-a-half success over long-time leader Heartansoul

The ground had been good at the start of the day. It was changed to good to yielding after the third.

Heavy rain hit the track, however, and the going was changed again to yielding to soft after the sixth.