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Skatman the star of the show with impressive maiden victory

Skatman: caught the eye with victory at Dromahane
Skatman: caught the eye with victory at DromahaneCredit: Healy Racing

The opening Goffs Punchestown Sale four-year-old mares’ maiden the race won last year by the unbeaten Grade 1 winner Honeysuckle, provided its share of drama as the original winner Noreen Bawn was disqualified in favour of runner-up Tucanae.

Richard Black's charge, a half-sister to former Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Dodging Bullets, moved through to lead from three-out in the hands of Luke Murphy.

Noreen Bawn however made her way to the front with Mikey O'Connor at the final fence and Brian Jordan's charge duly fended off Tucanae by a neck.

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