Galway Hurdle or Ascot beckon for O'Brien's Mr Percy after impressive win at the Curragh

In the other premier handicap action at the Curragh, the Michael Grassick-trained Gazelle D’or won the five furlong Sky Bet Handicap. 

Trainer Joseph O'Brien described Mr Percy as a "smart horse". Pic: Healy Racing Photo

Ousted as favourite by Sixandahalf, the Joseph O’Brien-trained Mr Percy (2/1) availed of bottom-weight to land the Sky Bet Race To The Ebor (Premier) Handicap at the Curragh.

Ridden by 5lb claimer Wayne Hassett, the five-year-old was boxed-in along the inside early in the straight, but got a gap in sufficient time to challenge and master 25/1 shot Jabbar by a neck, with former Group 1 winner Helvic Dream in third.