Majborough lit up Fairyhouse with a lovely round of jumping on chasing debut in the beginners' chase over an extended two-miles.

Last season's Triumph Hurdle winner marked himself out as a smart novice chasing prospect in this contest which was dominated by Willie Mullins' three representatives.

Majborough the easy-to-back even-money favourite, dictated from stablemates Tullyhill and Asian Master who weren't far behind him in the betting at 3/1 and 2/1 respectively.

Tullyhill attempted to get on terms with Majborough from two out, however, the leader bounded away on the run-in to score by a decisive six and a-half lengths for Mark Walsh.

Tullyhill came in second and was half a length up on Asian Master who was backed down to 2/1 from 7/2.

Walsh said: “He was very good. There were a few little novicey mistakes, but I wouldn’t mind that on his first run.

“He had to do it the hard way in front but ,when Paul’s horse (Townend on Tullyhill) came to him, we were fairly motoring over the last two and he was good and slick at them.

“With the size of him, fences were always going to be the making of him and it was a great introduction for him.

“He lobbed away in front, he wasn’t keen with me. He has gears and he’ll stay, so he’s one to look forward to.

“Willie’s other two horses in the race were no slouches, so it was a good test for him.”

Frank Berry, racing manager to J.P. McManus, added: “He jumped well and Mark was happy with him.

“We’ll see how he comes out of it and the Grade 2 in Naas (on January 5) could be an option. We could only be pleased with the way he won and jumped.”

Paul Townend said of runner-up Tullyhill: “I thought it was a nice run, and it rode a good race.

“I’d say we were beaten by a very good horse, but I’d be happy with him if he can build on that.”

Paddy Power and Betfair made him 6/1 (from 12/1) for the Arkle.

Additional reporting by Alan Magee