For the third time in seven runnings, trainer Willie Mullins took the Suir Valley Chase at Clonmel, and on this occasion it was the Paul Townend-ridden Acapella Bourgeois who prevailed, leading home stable-companions Yorkhill and Polidam.

Denis O’Regan rode his first winner since becoming retained rider to owner Barry Connell when Hurricane Darwin landed the Monty’s Pass beginners Chase in Down Royal yesterday.