Tenth-placed Port Fairy shocked reigning premier Warrnambool Gold by three shots, distancing itself from the bottom of the Western District Bowls Division Tuesday pennant ladder.

Port Fairy Gold third Hillary Hamilton described the feat as “really exciting”, revealing her side overcame a tense final end to claim victory.

The final score was 68 to 65.

“The other two rinks had finished, and ours (skippered by Kaye Miller) was still going,” Hamilton said.

“We had one left, and I sent it down and drew, which meant we had two shots.

“That put us three up. We just had to hope and pray (Warrnambool’s) Helen Lock didn’t get close with her last bowl.”

Hamilton said the triumph instilled belief in her side after a run of poor luck.

“We didn’t get six points against Lawn Tennis, because that was cancelled due to heat,” she said.

“We could’ve had more, but we’ll never know. We’re now able to stay in touch with the rest of them.

“Hopefully this lets us get up the board a little more.”

Warrnambool Gold skipper Paul Symmons said his side had “lots of improvement” left in it.