Willie Mullins takes surprise one-two as Labaik refuses to start once again

The Cheltenham winner reverted to his old tactics of being stubborn at the start.

Cilaos Emery sprang a surprise when leading home a one-two for Willie Mullins in the Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.

Ridden by David Mullins, the five-year-old mowed down stablemate Melon on the run-in, after they jumped the final flight together, to take the Grade One spoils by one length.