The OLBG Mares’ Hurdle was the one that got away for Ruby Walsh, but not for trainer Willie Mullins or Midleton jockey Paul Townend, who, along with Glens Melody, was on hand to pick up the pieces when Annie Power and her partner departed at the final flight.

Irish Cavalier capped a fine day for jockey Paul Townend when lifting the CHAPS Restaurants Barbados Novices’ Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.

More Of That will not defend his World Hurdle crown and will miss the rest of this season.