Veteran Dilston trainer Neville Allison landed his third Illingworth Classic when promising youngster Nail 'em Fencer led throughout in the $16,000-to-the-winner final in Launceston on Monday night.
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Allison also won the prestigious race in 1992 with Dilston Prince and 2005 with Dilston Diamond.
Sent to the boxes as the $2.90 second favourite, Nail 'em Fencer made it five wins from seven starts at the track with a dominant three-length victory.
He beat Dashing Pippa and Just Posh in 29.62.
"We had some luck go our way - having come up with box 1 in the final was a massive help," Allison said.
"There was going to be plenty of speed in this race and it was a matter of Nail 'em Fencer getting out and avoiding any trouble.
"To have his box manners was a huge asset."
Owner Kingsley Jarman celebrated his second Illingworth Classic triumph following on from I'm A Fencer in 2011.
Since its inception in 1991, the Illingworth Classic has been designed to highlight the best locally-bred juveniles and Allison was quick to give praise to breeders Anne and Bill Witherden.
"Anne and Bill have done a tremendous job whelping and rearing the entire litter," the trainer said.
"There were seven pups born from Hoity Toity and they've all won races now (44 winners and $155,503 in stakes).
"And the litter has also produced two classic winners which is a great achievement to showcase our breeding industry."
Meanwhile, a brilliant front-running performance paved the way for top stayer Dark Titan to capture his second feature win in the inaugural $3475 to-the-winner Paul Bullock Cup.
The new staying event honours former greyhound administrator Paul Bullock.
Starting from box 1 as $1.45 favourite, Dark Titan made it two from two over the 600m trip, scoring by 3-3/4 lengths over Dewana Milo.
Owner Ian Sowell and Mangalore trainer Debbie Cannan have raced the black chaser throughout his 42-start career with his 12 wins including last year's Tasmanian Derby.
