Big Generator (right, Robbie Power) keeps Annie Other and Jack Doyle at arms length© Photo Healy Racing
Aidan O'Brien had no luck in the opening two days of Royal Ascot and that trend continued as his Shield was disqualified at Wexford.
The JP McManus-owned five-year-old was first past the post in the Wellingtonbridge Novice Hurdle, but rider Robbie Power weighed in light and the race was awarded to Bentelimar the 8-13 favourite who had trailed home eight lengths behind in second.< Changeofluck who had finished a long way back in third, was promoted to the silver medal position.
Power gained compensation for that disappointment when riding Big Generator (2-1fav) to victory in the Jog For Jockeys Handicap Chase.
The Paul Nolan-trained gelding followed up a recent hurdles success back over the larger obstacles as he opened up a two and a half-length over Annie Other after a fine jump at the last fence.
There was an upset in the opening Mount Leinster Maiden Hurdle, as Posh Frock edged out Easter Hunt by three-quarters of a length.
The latter was sent off 4-9 favourite and the Oratorio Mare was the only threat approaching the last, after which Lar Byrne's charge proved the stronger under Brian Hayes to cause a 20-1 surprise.
Byrne completed a double when Key Account ran out an easy winner of the Phelim Byrne Seasuir At Wexford Racecourse Handicap Hurdle.
It didn't look it was going to be straightforward as the 9-1 jumped the last level with Ni Sin E Mo Anm, but the winner had much more in the tank and stretch clear for a 14-length success.< She Be Fine coasted to a first win in the Hen & Stag Parties At Wexford Racecourse Maiden Hurdle.
Ger Mullins' six-year-old had shown little of note in six previous starts, but the result was never in doubt once she kicker clear off the home turn and recorded a 12-length verdict over Boru Boy < Shake The Bucket (5-1) recovered from a last-fence blunder to take the Courtown Beginners Chase by two and a half lengths from Silver Chief
