Jungle Boogie routs the field© Photo Healy Racing
Jungle Boogie made virtually all in the beginners' chase at Fairyhouse to seal a double for Willie Mullins and an across-the card four-timer.
The unbeaten Jungle Boogie had previously won a bumper and then a maiden hurdle when last seen in February 2021.
He took well to fences and popped away for Sean O'Keeffe (registering a double himself).
The pair cranked up the pressure on the pursuers after two out and had the race in the bag once safely over the last.
The 5/6 favourite obliged by a healthy 12 lengths from 4/1 Diol Kerr. Grand Paradis finished third, beaten over 16 lengths by the winner.
Assistant trainer David Casey said: “That was very impressive, obviously he's been a bit fragile to train but he has a huge engine.
“Sean said he jumped very well in front and thinks he'll improve a little bit off it, the more experience he's getting.
“Chasing was always going to be his game, obviously we would have preferred to have had more racing into him before now. Hopefully we can keep him in one piece and go forward with him.”
O'Keeffe was on Allegorie De Vassy in the mares' hurdle for Mullins, while the trainer also sent out Al Boum Photo and El Fabiolo to win in Tramore.
Additional reporting by Gary Carson
