Hightimeyouwon struck again in claiming company at Dundalk when landing the odds in the ten furlong contest for trainer Stephen Thorne.
The Garswood gelding won in handicap company last month before following up in a mile claimer a week later.
He failed to make an impression in another handicap last time and stepped up to this trip for the first time today.
Jack Kearney produced the 5/6 favourite to lead a furlong-and-a-half from home, and despite running around a touch in front, he was always in control, posting a length-and-three-quarters win over Comfort Line
Thorne said: “I didn’t think he would stay that trip in a handicap, but in that grade, he is too good for them.
“There isn’t a claiming race programme that suits this horse now, and he is quite stiff in the handicap and is a nine-year-old so if we get him back, we will give him a complete break ,and we might get him back in the summer months for a couple of races on the turf.
“He’s been a great soldier, and he means a helluva lot to me, and has been a great flagship horse for me over the winter period to get me started and get my name out there.
“I’ve a lot to be grateful to this horse for and for the owners for keeping him going.
“A very consistent, fun horse – he is exactly what it says on the tin. We will be happy to keep him, but best of luck to the next man if they get him.”
By Gary Carson, Irishracing.com; Quotes by Michael Graham