Mullins pair beaten in France

The Willie Mullins-trained J’y Vole and Financial Reward could not repeat their French heroics of last month as they were both well beaten in the Grade One Prix Alain du Breil at Auteuil.

The Irish raiders, who were first and second respectively over course and distance last time, were held up towards the rear in the early stages of the two-and-a-half-mile contest but failed to make any real impression.