ONE of four J.P. McManus representatives in the line-up, Mica Malpic led home 14 rivals in the Tote Connacht National Handicap Chase of €25,000.

Unplaced on his return from a lengthy layoff at Tipperary last month, the Enda Bolger-trained eight-year-old didn’t go unsupported and, having touched 20s in early shows for this feature contest, he was eventually returned at 9/1.