Mullins winning streak continues

Willie Mullins' terrific run of form at the Punchestown Festival continued as he registered his fourth success of the meeting…

Willie Mullins' terrific run of form at the Punchestown Festival continued as he registered his fourth success of the meeting with Josephine Cullen in the Aon Group/Sean Barrett Bloodstock Insurances Hurdle.

Hot on the heels of his 839-1 treble on Tuesday, the County Carlow handler struck again in the first race on day two with Ruby Walsh steering the 11-2 chance to an eight-length success over Very Green.

Walsh sent the four-year-old to the front three out and she never looked like being caught, with Nicky Henderson's 11-10 favourite Jack The Giant weakening on the turn for home and finishing another two lengths back in third.

"I am delighted with that — she ran a cracker the last day and she is home-bred, so I am very happy," said Mullins.

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"There is nothing left for her here this season so she may go to Auteuil or even run on the Flat.

"I thought the team was in great form going into Cheltenham but they disappointed and they have come back to themselves just in time."