Review CLONMEL 1ST NOV

Ruby Walsh was seen at his brilliant best when recording a shock victory aboard For A Song in the featured Wilderness Chase.

The Leslie Young-trained gelding was sent off at 16/1 and made virtually all before just holding on by a head from Letterman, with Sher Beau a further 1 1/4L in third.

'His future will depend on what the handicapper makes of this. He's a super jumper for his size and Ruby riding him was a big bonus,' said Young, who is considering a trip to the upcoming Cheltenham meeting.

Davy Russell is still three ahead of Walsh in the title race having earlier moved onto the 71 winner mark for the season as Migmatite landed the 4yo maiden hurdle.

John Kiely's charge was produced full of running in the straight, and quickened up nicely to beat Shazand by a neck. 'He's a tall horse that is maturing with time and will make a nice summer horse next year,' was Kiely's verdict.

Absolute Image showed the benefit of his hurdling debut at Punhestown last month by justifying favouritism in the other maiden hurdle on the card.

The 11/8 favourite was always close to the pace, and just pushed out with hands and heels on the run-in by Robbie McNamara to beat Western Whisky by two and a half lengths.

The talented amateur will have his claim reduced from 5lb to 3lb after this 30th career win.

Barry Geraghty successfully deputised for the sidelined Robbie Colgan on Jamie's Boy in the 2m handicap hurdle, getting a nice run up the inner to beat the gambled-on Asian Royale by a neck.

Paul Carberry continued his recent impressive strike rate by partnering Joys Island to land the beginners chase, while Noel Meade was again among the winners in the bumper.

Martin Doran took over from the injured Nina Carberry on Nollaig, and the son of Presenting just got the better of chief market rival Our Matti by a short-head.