Prince Of Fashion got up in the dying strides to land the ten furlong handicap at Fairyhouse. Umindme looked set for victory when kicking for home a furlong-and-a-half out but was mugged close home.

Fran Berry got a good tune from Prince Of Fashion inside the final furlong to chase down his rival and pip him for a neck success.

It was the first start of the year for the John Geoghegan-trained Desert Prince gelding.

"He's a funny type of horse. He was on and of the bridle the whole way," said the Maynooth handler.

"He's always worked well but he's a bit of an eejit! He's a half-brother to Invincible Ash and will pay his way if he keeps his mind on the job.

"I was expecting a good run as he worked well during the week. The tongue-strap was a big help today." Snuggle Up was the gamble of the race, backed from 12/1 into 6/1, but failed to make an impact back in 13th.