Market gets it right with Massiyn

Massiyn was produced with a perfectly timed run by Johnny Murtagh to claim the opening ten furlong maiden at Roscommon.

The market proved a good guide as the Aga Khan colt was punted from 8/1 this morning into 3/1 on track.

2/1 favourite Battle Of Saratoga set a furious gallop before dropping away in the straight.

Newcomer Encrypted Message looked set for victory when hitting the front a furlong out but was followed through by Massiyn.

Michael Halford 's charge worked his way into the lead inside the final furlong and Murtagh could even afford to pull him up close home for a cosy length-and-a-half victory.

The winner had been sixth on his sole start at Leopardstown last year.

"That was a good performance. He was tough," said Garrett Cotter, representing the trainer.

"Last year he needed time as a two-year-old. He'll probably find a handicap somewhere now.

"Johnny said he liked the ground and appreciated the trip."

Gary Carson & Thomas Weekes