Impaire Et Passe team taking positives from Fairyhouse defeat

The Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old will drop back to two miles after his Hatton's Grace reversal

KEEPING THE FAITH: Connections of Impaire Et Passe insist there were "a lot of positives" to take from his comeback defeat in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Picture: Tim Goode/PA 

Connections of Impaire Et Passe insist there were "a lot of positives" to take from his comeback defeat in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

The Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old was one of the star novices of last season, carrying the 'double green' colours of owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede to four victories, including Grade One triumphs at the Cheltenham and Punchestown festivals.