Jamie Scallan earned the plaudits after the opening Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase at Punchestown after giving Jetbob a perfectly judged front-running ride.

The 28/1 shot soon had a healthy advantage in the two-and-a-half mile contest and had his rivals on the stretch from the fourth last.

“This has been the plan for a while,” said Doyle afterwards.

“He probably wanted that bit of dry ground. In fairness Jamie came out with a plan in his head and by-God he executed it well.

“You’d be hoping he’d turn into a good Foxhunters horse next year. He’s very big so you’d be hoping next year he’d be a year better and more mature.

“He’ll get a good summer and we’ll make a plan for next year.

“Jumping is a big asset to this horse, I think he just rubbed one fence, but I can’t commend Jamie enough he was outstanding on him. I’m very lucky to have him.

“I knew when I saw how far clear he was going to two out that he would stay and I seen Rob (James) giving Ian McCarthy’s horse (Hearts And Spades) a little shove.

“I wasn’t confident until he jumped the last. It’s great when it comes off.”