After struggling in the first several months of the season, Michael Grassick's Amanirenas regained their groove when they won the last See You Next Friday Handicap at Fairyhouse by staying on top.
The five-year-old, who has already won three times, performs best when she can finish with one run over an extended time.
With a fading pace from more than two furlongs away, Danny Sheehy held the daughter of War Command near the rear and brought her wide into the straight.
She had the lead early in the last mile but had to fight back when Aurora Nova, the eventual runner-up, forced her to use every last bit of energy.
Michael Grassick said:- “I was a little bit worried about the trip, I thought it might be a bit short for her. The handicapper has given her a chance, to back down to her level. Every time I step her up in class she just gets found out. When she wins she wins impressively. You have to hold her up so when they go fast and she passes tired horses she just loves it. We'll try and find a similar type of race. This is a Newbridge College syndicate for past pupils. They've leased her for the season and it's their first winner. Johnny Murphy set it up recently so hopefully we might get a few more horses for them.”