Handfull Of Euros second in the attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse twelve months ago, went one place better when foiling the gambled-on Lilywhitedancer by a head.

The winner responded to strong driving from Andrew Leigh and according to trainer Willie Austin is a 'hardy mare.'

'She is bred to be tough, she is from the family of Danoli. Andrew gets on very well with her and gave her a fine ride.'