Majborough turned in an amazing efficiency to take the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rookies Chase at Fairyhouse.
Willie Mullins elected to go straight over fences along with his Triumph Hurdle hero and he regarded a pure as he bounded alongside on the head of affairs.
Stablemates Tullyhill and Asian Grasp saved tabs on him, and it was Tullyhill – additionally a wise performer in his bumper days – who proved the largest menace.
That problem was solely a short one, nonetheless, because the four-year-old Majborough and Mark Walsh pretty rocketed clear after the final to win by six-and-a-half lengths because the easy-to-back even-money favorite.
Walsh stated: “He was superb. There have been a couple of little novicey errors, however I would not thoughts that on his first run.
“He needed to do it the laborious approach in entrance, however when Paul (Townend, on Tullyhill) got here to him we have been pretty motoring during the last two and he was good and slick at them.
“With the scale of him, fences have been all the time going to be the making of him and it was an incredible introduction for him.
“He lobbed away in front, he wasn’t keen with me. He has gears and he’ll stay, so he’s one to look forward to.
“Willie’s different two horses within the race have been no slouches, so it was a superb take a look at for him.”
Frank Berry, racing manager to owner JP McManus, added: “He jumped effectively and Mark was proud of him.
“We’ll see how he comes out of it and the Grade Two in Naas (on January 5) could be an option. We could only be pleased with the way he won and jumped.”
Mullins struck once more when the Townend-ridden Judicieuse Allen (7/1) produced an irresistible late cost to rise up within the McInerney Properties Rated Novice Chase.
Townend stated: “She jumped for enjoyable however was doing lots at instances all through the race, so once they received racing round me three out, I attempted to go along with them with out totally committing.
“I had to give her a chance to recharge the batteries and she got a good jump at the last. She has a big heart and found plenty on the run-in.
“She loves leaping fences and stays effectively. She would not thoughts that floor and can go on slower floor as effectively.”
Reflecting on Tullyhill in the first race, he said: “I believed it was a pleasant run, and it rode a superb race.
“I’d say we were beaten by a very good horse, but I’d be happy with him if he can build on that.”
