Mighty Park won the Jimmy & Sheila Owens Irish EBF Beginners Chase on yielding ground at a winning time of 4m 22.21s, Sporting Life reported.
The seven-runner turf contest featured a notable field over two miles and one furlong for horses aged four years and older.
The winner scored after previously showing useful form when winning his first two starts in the 2024/25 season, including a Navan Grade 3.
He had an off-day when well beaten in a Leopardstown Grade 1 when last seen later that season. G P Cromwell trains the victor, while Keith Donoghue handled the steering on race day.
Several other runners faced testing conditions during the fixture. Wingmen came home after a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle win in April, though he dropped away quickly at Punchestown later that month. Conor Stone-Walsh steered Wingmen for trainer Mrs G Callaghan after the gelding secured a point-to-point win.
Saint Baco fell at Fairyhouse in April and went amiss at Cork the following month before going with no encouragement on his chasing debut at Naas. Jordan Gainford rode Saint Baco for trainer H De Bromhead.
Meanwhile, Largy Star paid for an aggressive ride returning from a four-month absence when finishing third of four on his chasing debut at Killarney in early October. Sam Ewing rode Largy Star for trainer G Elliott off an official rating of 138.
Donagh Meyler rode his stable companion, who went backwards from a considerate chasing debut when fourth at Naas in March for E Mullins. Tom Dreaper-trained contender Alix Balfe placed all four starts in maidens last season before finishing in a handicap at Punchestown.
Market support centered heavily on the leading contenders ahead of the race start. Bleu De Vassy and Mighty Park both opened at 5/6 odds with bookmakers. Wingmen attracted support at 11/4, while Saint Baco went off at 7/2.
Jet To Monte Carlo drew 4/1, and Time Is A Thief priced at 9/1. Largy Star entered the stalls at 12/1, followed by Powerful at 20/1 and Champagne Jury at 28/1. Royal Soldier and Workinonadream started as outsiders at 80/1 and 125/1 respectively.
Following his stellar introductory hurdle performance at Fairyhouse, the Supreme proved too much of an inexperienced hurdle test for Mighty Park. According to Sporting Life, he is well-positioned to begin his career over fences successfully, potentially defeating his stable companion Saint Baco, who might benefit from stepping down in distance for his initial appearance over the larger fences. Largy Star and Bleu De Vassy also deserve mentions.
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