Mullins lands another bumper with Champ

The Willie Mullins-trained Abi's Champ justified her short price with an effortless success in the concluding bumper at Downpatrick.

The Leading Light filly had been runner-up on debut at Punchestown on New Year's Eve and went to post a 4/9 shot to go one better this afternoon.

Patrick Mullins produced his mount to lead on the outer passing the two pole and she didn't come off the bridle as she cantered to a 12 length success over New Sheriff

Patrick Mullins said: "She was very green in Punchestown, but even her work in the winter was all very laboured.

"We gave her a break and she is a different mare now. Much quicker and much more on the ball.

"I don't know what the plan will be - I'd love for her to go for a winners' bumper, but Willie might want to go jumping.

"To me, at home she shows enough gears maybe to go for a Flat race in the future.

"Great for the lads (Slaneyville Syndicate), they hit a few crossbars last season."