Irancy makes statement as Mullins backs up Aintree success at Fairyhouse

“Mark said he jumped great and that the ground was nice for him. He said he was a happier horse today. If he’s fit and well, I’m sure he’ll be heading for Punchestown.” 

FULL FLIGHT: Irancy and Mark Walsh win for trainer Willie Mullins. Pic: Healy Racing

In the wake of his Aintree exploits, Willie Mullins was responsible for the first five home in the Grade 2 Donohue Marquees Novice Hurdle in Fairyhouse, a domination spear-headed by the J P McManus-owned Irancy, another big-race winner for Mark Walsh.

Seventh in the Supreme at Cheltenham last time, the 5-1 shot tracked the pace, was produced to lead before the final flight and went on to beat odds-on stable-companion Karniquet (Rachael Blackmore, deputising for the ‘sore’ Paul Townend), with Belloccio, Gaucher and Runcok close behind.