The Tullow Tank and Adrian Heskin clear the last© Photo Healy Racing
< The Tullow Tank s accomplished display over fences at Fairyhouse completed a double on the day for trainer Dessie Hughes.
A dual Grade One winner over hurdles for Philip Fenton, he made his debut for Hughes and first start over the larger obstacles in the Fairyhouse Membership 2015 On Sale Now Beginners Chase.
Settled just behind the pacesetting Azorian the 4-7 favourite was not hard pressed by Adrian Heskin to take over at the third last and run on to beat Mala Beach by five and a half lengths.
Hughes' double started when Sheamus made light work of the INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle.
Ruby Walsh opened up a huge lead early on, and though the gap diminished on the back straight, the 4-6 favourite stretched clear close home to beat rank outsider Annamatopoeia by 13 lengths.< A Sizing Network was another to make all the running to score, but he had to work harder to land the Book Online At fairyhouse.ie Maiden Hurdle.
After cutting out a solid tempo, Johnny Burke was in an all-out drive to fend off favourite Crown Of Gold who was gaining with every stride, but was still half a length down as the line came in time for Henry De Bromhead's 3-1 chance.
Burke secured a double on the card when guiding the veteran Cool Warrior (12-1) to victory in the Sponsor A Race At Fairyhouse Call 018256167 Handicap Chase.< Lindas Choice s fall at the last allowed Kate O'Farrell to simply push out Snapchat (6-1) to a 20-length success in the Premier Jump Racing Weekend November 29th And 30th Handicap Hurdle.< Groody Hill (16-1) got up on the line in the Book Your Christmas Party At Fairyhouse December 20th Handicap Hurdle to foil Bearly Legal by a short-head under Jody McGarvey.
