Tank oozes class on chasing debut

The Tullow Tank made an impressive return from a lengthy layoff as he claimed the Fairyhouse Membership 2015 On Sale Now Beginners Chase on his fencing bow at Fairyhouse yesterday.

A dual Grade One winner over hurdles last term, he had not run since being edged out by subsequent Cheltenham and Punchestown scorer Vautour at Leopardstown back in February.

Owner Barry Connell opted not to run the six-year-old at Cheltenham in March as former trainer Philip Fenton faced court action over the alleged possession of illegal animal remedies, and he has now switched to the care of Dessie Hughes.