COOLFIGHTER came out on top in a three-way finish at Downpatrick, much to the delight and surprise of trainer Noel Dooly.

The County Wexford handler thought his eight-year-old was only third in the Downe Travel & Best Dressed Lady Win A Luxury Trip to New York Handicap Hurdle. However, Coolfighter (4-1) had prevailed by a nose and a short-head from Our Brian and Rendezvous Peak, under 3lb claimer David Splaine, to complete a four-timer.