Classy cousin eases to another win

Cousin Vinny’s victory in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Irish Racing Writers Novice at a wind swept Naas provoked a mixed reaction from the bookmakers.

Willie Mullins’ Champion Bumper winner, third in a Grade One on his first start over hurdles and an easy winner at Leopardstown last time, was sent off the 2-7 favourite to oblige under the trainer’s son, Patrick.