Touch Back returned to action to claim the bumper in good style at Thurles.

Christy Roche 's charge had shaped with promise on his sole start at Gowran over a year ago but had been given a break after that effort.

It's all systems go now with the Shantou gelding (11/10 second choice in the market here) after a four-and-three-quarter length success under Kevin Power.

1/1 favourite Champagne Agent had led turning in but couldn't hold the charge of the JP McManus-owned winner, who powered home after hitting the front a furlong-and-a-half from home.

"He's a grand horse. I was debating whether to give him another fortnight," said Roche afterwards.

"He'll go straight over hurdles now. He went home to Martinstown after his first run and was given a bit of a break."