Tiz The Shot made the most of his three previous runs to step up and score in the one mile maiden at Leopardstown at 7/2 by half a length from favourite Notable Graduate The pair pulled five lengths clear of third-placed Pirate Chest
Winning trainer Kevin Prendergast explained the gelding’s success. He said: “He stays well and a mile and a quarter will be no problem to him. He’s a straightforward horse and has grown up. He was the most experienced horse in the race. I would say the ground out there is good ground."
Notable Graduate making his debut for Dermot Weld was supported on course from 4/1 to 3/1 favouritism, but couldn’t reel in the winner. Massabini restricted trainer James Hartnett’s first two-year-old runner, finished a commendable fourth.
