Curious Boy made it four wins from his last five races in the second round of the Thurles Fresh Milk Tipperary Cup over 525 yards at Thurles on Saturday.
Gerry Holian’s Kerry Hospital Stake winner was soon clear and held off the challenge of The Other Major by a length and a half in 28.73sec.
Holian was hoping for a double with Emers Superstar in heat three but he was denied by fastest heat winner Boherna Pedro.
Liam Dwan’s runner was soon in front and came home two and a half lengths of Irish Derby Finalist Emers Superstar in 28.79sec.
Declan Byrne’s Black Tom was a trap to line winner of the opening qualifier when holding Tynwald Rodney by a length in 28.78sec.
Billy Murphy’s Ascot Buddy was a surprise 5-1 winner of the second qualifier when getting up close home to deny long-time leader Lemon Miley by a short head in 28.97sec.
