The Sneezer prevailed in a tight finish to the concluding handicap hurdle at Thurles under a strong drive from Stephen Gray.

The 9/4f joined Strange Encounter at the last and found most on the run-in to grab a neck victory.

"He has no respect for hurdles and is a difficult ride. I don't think Stephen had a nice time out there!" said trainer Tom Nagle.

"He jumps fences better. He's won a couple of hurdles now so we'll go chasing again with him."