Ma Shantou was a real eyecatcher on his debut in a strong bumper at Fairyhouse on 3rd December. The Ray Cody trained 4yo son of Shantou moved through the race stylishly and laid down a stern challenge in the final two furlongs to two well regarded horses trained by Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott respectively. He stuck to his task in very taking fashion and he looks a near on certainty to win a bumper or two before making a significant mark over obstacles.