Lucky 13 as Mullins sets new Punchestown record

Willie Mullins topped his own record as two Grade One victories on the final day helped him take his Punchestown Festival tally to 13 winners for the week.

Mullins sent out 12 winners in both 2009 and 2010 but successes for Glens Melody and Diakali in top-level contests, as well as The Paparrazi Kid in a lesser heat saw him better his own record.

Jockey Paul Townend finally opened his account for the week as Glens Melody (7-2) saw off better-fancied stablemate Tarla amongst others in the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Fillies Scheme European Breeders Fund Mares Hurdle.