First time blinkers certainly had the desired effect on Mano Boy as the grey brought up an 87/1 double for his rider, Alain Cawley, who had earlier scored on Carrigmoorna Storm
Paul Nolan 's winning six-year-old had shown form in the past but he had pulled up in three of his last five starts and went off an easy to back 10/1 shot here.
Leading before two out, the French-bred quickly settled the issue on his way to beating Cluain Cearban by twelve lengths.
Of course one of Nolan's stable stars, Joncol had earlier won at Naas under Ruby Walsh. (EM)
