Jessica Harrington's Badgerlaw sporting first-time blinkers, landed Cork's feature Listed Imperial Call Chase in the hands of Andrew Leigh.
Fifth to Russian Trigger in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter, the 7-2 chance was settled in midfield before moving up to join long-time leader Baltiman at the fourth last fence.
A fine leap at the next gave him a clear advantage and the nine-year-old stayed on all the way to the line for a four-length victory over Gripit N Tipit
Ruby Walsh was seen at his imperious best when effortlessly guiding Equator to victory in the Tallow G.A.A Handicap Hurdle.
Tony Martin's charge hadn't been seen in public since September 2007 but was not without support - sent off the 9-2 joint favourite - and after being burried in the pack, he emerged full of running to beat Moving On
The Edward Stanners-trained Maid Of Malabar (8-1) produced a good performance to go one better than last month's course and distance second in the Killetra Mares Maiden Hurdle.
Kevin Coleman made his move four flights from home and though pressed by College Daisy two out, his mount battled well for pressure and held the fast-finishing Moonlight Sapphire by a length and a half.
The Charleville Handicpap Hurdle was a muddling affair but ultimately went the way of Bar The Rest (4-1).< Nipper John opened up a clear lead early on but Stephen Gray was alert and went in pursuit.
After taking the lead on the home bend, the recent course winner added to his tally after seeing off the persistent challenge of Duartin
Eric McNamara's Jafra (8-1) cosily broke his jumping duck at the sixth time of asking in the opening Buttevant Maiden Hurdle, while the Mallow Handicap Chase proved easy meat for Colm Murphy's Arc En Ciel (8-1).
Indiana Girl came from last to first under Fran Berry to take the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes at Dundalk.
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