Argento Boy moves clear© Photo Healy Racing
Willie Mullins unleashed another smart newcomer in a bumper when Argento Boy ran away with the nightcap in Fairyhouse.
This well-related sort put his rivals to the sword in the final quarter of a mile as he moved clear for Jody Townend. The even-money favourite was far from troubled in scooting in by seven lengths. Born Braver (10/1) could make no impression on the winner in second, but was five lengths clear of Lieber Nicc (11/4).
Assistant trainer David Casey said: “He did it very well, he's a big chasing type. I was afraid he might be a little bit green.
“Jody said he was a bit lazy in front, I think when he learns more and learns how to race properly he'll be a decent horse.
“I thought it was a good performance today and he stretched well in the straight. The further he was going the better the better he was going.”
Gordon Elliott's Machismo was a notable non-runner
This was the final leg of a six-timer for Mullins that comprised three meetings - Western Diego and Jade De Grugy were also winners in Fairyhouse while Capodanno and Lossiemouth scored in Cheltenham. Ashroe Diamond won under Patrick Mullins in Doncaster.
Additional reporting by Gary Carson
