The Joseph O'Brien-trained Duplication (12-1) stepped forward markedly from his introductory effort to claim the New Year's Eve Greyhound Racing At Dundalk Maiden.

Snapped up by Qatar Racing for €165,000 earlier this year, the son of Requinto was only eighth here a couple of weeks ago but showed a smart change of gear to lead inside the final quarter-mile and then held the late lunges of Alfredo Arcano and Slumming Angel.