Rule Supreme rules at Clonmel

Willie Mullins' Rule Supreme returned to action after his French Champion Hurdle win and put up a gritty performance to land the Prior Park Service Station Clonmel Handicap Hurdle.

Despite having to carry top weight of 12st in the grueling three-mile contest, the 12-1 shot overcame an absence of 152 days to see off Bennie’s Pride by a head.