BENTELIMAR, returning from a break of almost five months, ran out a clear-cut winner of the Carrickbyrne Novice Chase at Wexford.

The 11/4 shot was anchored towards the rear for the first half of the race before Brian O'Connell moved him up into the thick of the action four out. He took over at the head of affairs from Dicosimo after jumping the next and safely negotiated the final couple of obstacles to cross the line with 15 lengths in hand.