< Limini made a sparkling return to action by defeating Apple's Jade in the Quevega Mares Hurdle at Punchestown.

Successful at the Cheltenham Festival before making the frame in a couple of Grade Ones, Willie Mullins' six-year-old hadn't been seen since the Festival here last spring.

Apple's Jade, the 2-5 favourite, disputed the early lead with Whiteout before going on heading out on to the final circuit, but Ruby Walsh kept her in his sights on board Limini (3-1), who quickened better after jumping the last to seal a two-length verdict.

Mullins looked like following up when Castello Sforza nosed in front after touching down over the last in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle.

However, Mossback (5-1) would not lie down and rallied to get back up by a neck, giving Gordon Elliott some compensation for the defeat of Apple's Jade.< Kilfenora left his previous form a long way behind him to break his duck in the Festival Party Pack From 25 Maiden Hurdle.

Eddie Harty's 50-1 chance cruised into contention two out and was clear when getting the last wrong, but he regained his composure and came home 15 lengths clear of Mr Showtime < Freeway Space had to settle for minor honours again as she had no answer to The Green Lady (10-1) in the Festival Any Day Flexi Ticket Mares Maiden Hurdle.

Freeway Space made her own running but was being stalked by The Green Lady, who eased past her on the run to the final obstacle and stretched eight lengths away.< Perfect Man was raised 7lb for his surprise Thurles success earlier in the month but defied that in the Festival Hospitality From 109 Handicap Hurdle with a game defeat of Stay With It at odds of 9-2.< Graphic Legacy (20-1) denied Rock On Barney in the Festival Free Upgrade Offer Ends Soon Handicap Hurdle, while Early Doors was a very impressive winner of the Family Saturday At The Festival Flat Race.