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Mullins & Walsh record double

Sun 1st Mar 2009, 15:45

Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh recorded a double this afternoon when 2/1 shot Serpetaria won The www.leopardstown.com Handicap Hurdle.

Mullins commented afterwards, "She has improved a fair bit since last season. She will go to Fairyhouse and Punchestown and maybe a flat race or two later in the season. We will consider the good Mares Hurdle at Punchestown after Fairyhouse."

Mullins and Walsh's earlier winner came when the pair landed The Ballsbridge Hurdle with Ebaziyan

Jockeys Trainers Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins

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