CHAMPION trainer Willie Mullins had mixed fortunes at Navan yesterday, sharing a double with Ruby Walsh before saddling three beaten favourites.

IT really is something of a rarity to spend the entire weekend at home, but I’m at Punchestown this afternoon and Navan tomorrow.

FIRST things first and that disappointing display by Kauto Star at Punchestown yesterday.

THERE was no fairytale return for me at Newbury yesterday when Don’t Turn Bach finished well behind in a handicap hurdle.