Tag Man was a helpful 25/1 winner for bookmakers in Punchestown's concluding JP & M Doyle Bumper today, scoring under jockey Davey Roche in a somewhat controversial race.

Cheltenham Bumper-third James's Gate was the heavily backed 4/9 favourite but shortly after the start the 11 runners split into two distinct groups, headed by a trio of leader Sir Jimmy Mac , chasing Sir Argus and winner Tag Man.

The pack were well behind with half a mile to race, by which stage Sir Argus and Tag Man were still clear, with Tag Man maintaining his gallop to beat Sir Argus by two and a quarter lengths.

Third-placed Monbeg Park went past James's Gate in the home straight but neither were ever close enough to lay a finger on the leaders.

Winning trainer Henry De Bromhead, earlier successful with Magic Daze , said “I'm delighted with that and mainly delighted for Roger Brookhouse (owner). Roger hasn't been racing for a couple of years and it's brilliant that he's here and great to get a winner for him here.”

He added “we went to buy the horse that beat him (Amarillo Sky), in his point-to-point, but couldn't buy and the next thing he said 'what about this guy' so we got him.”

“He's a real galloping horse and fair play to Davy, he gave him a super ride. He's a key member of our team and I'm delighted for him.”

Quotes from Gary Carson