“ALL credit to Mark Walsh,” said Willie Mullins after the pair completed a Grade 1 double for J.P. McManus with the best version of an unpredictable Majborough in the Ladbrokes Dublin Chase.

For the market, the brilliance that Majborough had shown in the past overshadowed any disappointing efforts, including when third last time out behind Solness over course and distance at Christmas. With cheekpieces employed for the first time on Sunday, the three-time Grade 1 winner was sent off 2/1, while Marine Nationale headed the market at 5/4, despite ground concerns.