THE victory of The Sophster (7/4) in the Wilsons Auctions mares’ two-winner at Loughanmore on Monday was a notable one for handler Ben Arthey, as his last point-to-point success was when the Helissio mare won her maiden at Maralin just over two years ago.

Held up in the early stages by northern region championship leader Noel McParlan, the eight-year-old was sent into the lead three from home and had to battle gamely to hold off the renewed effort of the favourite Camillas Wish by a length in the colours of Janet and Rodney McIlveen.