Primrose blooms on fast surface

Twenty-four hours after his Royal Ascot breakthrough with Simenon, Willie Mullins provided punters with plenty to celebrate when Primroseandblue, ridden by his son Patrick, justified even-money favouritism in the Wellingtonbridge Novice Hurdle in Wexford last night.

With ground conditions drying out (changed to good to firm after the second race), there were a number of withdrawals. But Primroseandblue clearly appreciated the fast surface, travelling well and jumping fluently before beating Audrelles Lad convincingly.

In the absence of his father, Patrick Mullins commented: “He’s rated 130, so we were expecting him to do the business. He’s at his best on better ground and is a fantastic jumper I’m not sure about plans but I’d imagine he’ll go chasing sooner rather than later.”