Meain machineset to return over jumps at Punchestown

Inis Meain will return over jumps at the Punchestown Festival following his impressive Flat victory at the Curragh on Sunday.

The Denis Hogan-trained seven-year-old was looking to go one better than 12 months ago in the Listed Alleged Stakes and did so with the minimum of fuss, making every yard of the running in the hands of Danny Mullins.

Owner Barry Connell said: “He’s a great little horse and I would say that was his best run ever on Sunday.