While the defending champion Priceless Jet was a Towcester, the first round of the Corn Cuchulainn was getting underway at Shelbourne Park. Quickest in the first round was Derby quarter finalist Ballymac Belvult
At Limerick, Jamie McGee’s Gizmo Cash landed the €3,000 Treaty Cup over the 350 yard course.
One for the notebook – Capitan Garfio, unbeaten in four and winner of a puppy stake at Kilkenny in 29.00 on going rated -20.