BLUE Lord (165+) added another Grade 1 success to his profile with his most impressive performance to date over fences, equalling the time figure he achieved when winning his Grade 1 novice at Punchestown last season.

The mistake of Chacun Pour Soi (151) at the second last fence was an influence on the closing stages, although it should not detract from the achievements of the winner who surged clear after the final fence after tracking the strong pace.