< Whatsabillion put his light weight to excellent use with a clear-cut victory in the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Clonmel.
A winner at the track 12 months ago, John Joseph Murphy's charge was sent off a well-supported 6-1 chance and ultimately had 10 lengths in hand.< Whosaidso loomed up approaching two out in his bid to provide owner JP McManus with a birthday winner, but he had to settle for second after tiring between the final two fences.< Days Hotel (8-1) gave the Henry De Bromhead team a timely boost ahead of Sizing Europe's Champion Chase assault next week with an impressive performance in the Lisronagh Maiden Hurdle.
Travelling well for Andrew Lynch towards the sharp end throughout, he was kicked clear three from home and pulled 14 lengths away from favourite Pickapocketortwo following a couple of fine leaps at the last two flights.
Big Zeb's trainer Colm Murphy will also be heading the Prestbury Park in high spirits after Bobs Display overcame an awkward jump at the last to win the Slievenamon Beginners Chase.
The mare's error gave runner-up Scouting Party a glimmer of hope but Colm Motherway galvanised his mount, who held on by half a length.< Jim Will Fix It made every yard of the running under Shane Byrne to open his jumps account in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle.
The Seamus Roche-trained 5-4 favourite hurdled well and found plenty on the run up to the line to beat Saved By John by two and a half lengths.
Last Time D'Albain (10-1) took the Comeragh Handicap Hurdle in the hands of Ken Whelan.< Molko Jack was produced to win the race on the turn for home but the Liam Cusack-trained winner found more after jumping the last and surged home for a four-length victory.
