THE Marlin Hotel Dublin, Supporting The National Breast Cancer Research Institute Handicap Chase was the most valuable event on the card and Grandero Bello (22/1) produced a fine performance to win under top-weight.

Ricky Doyle’s mount has been seen only once since last year’s Punchestown festival, but showed no signs of rustiness, as he improved to lead after the last. Brought to the stands’ side rail once straightening up, the son of Great Pretender stayed on well to beat Tyre Kicker by three-parts of a length.