Winter Fog helps Willie Mullins to Galway treble

The Closutton haul was completed in predictable style when 4-9 debutante Just For Love captured the mares' bumper in good style

LOCKED IN BATTLE: Winter Fog and Paul Townend, nearside, en route to winning the Deacy Gilligan Hurdle at Galway. Picture: Healy Racing

Paul Townend’s only ride of the day, Winter Fog emerged victorious in a protracted battle with favourite Seddon in the Deacy Gilligan Hurdle, providing Willie Mullins with the middle leg of a treble in Galway.

The pair forged 29 lengths clear of the rest as they battled it out, separated by just a neck at the line. They are set to clash again in the Americvan Grand National in far Hill next month.