Four-star Mullins out on his own

Willie Mullins bagged a four-timer at Fairyhouse on Saturday and in the process threw punters a potential curveball as he suggested On His Own could have improved enough to swerve the Crabbie’s Grand National and go to Punchestown after landing the At The Races Bobbyjo Chase.

The 10-year-old, a faller in the last two runnings of the Aintree showpiece, was sent off the 11-8 favourite after winning the Thyestes Chase and led just about all the way in the Grade Two contest.

Mount Benbulben, who was conceding 7lb, made a brave attempt to throw down a serious challenge but was never jumping particularly well and the Ruby Walsh-ridden On His Own stamped his authority between the final two fences before scoring by 12 lengths.