Coach Willie Mullins loved a pair of shock victories within the day’s different Grade One contests.
Within the Champion Novice Hurdle, 18-1 shot Irancy headed up a one-two-three-four for Mullins.
Cheltenham winner Kopek Des Bordes had been the heavy favorite within the race however completed fourth, with Irancy successful by 9 lengths forward of stablemates Salvator Mundi and Karbau.
“Irancy has at all times been a very good horse and met with a setback after successful right here earlier within the season, however it might need been the very best factor to have occurred as he got here right here recent,” Mullins instructed RTE.
“I gave Kopek Des Bordes a pleasant break after Cheltenham and possibly gave him an excessive amount of and will have introduced him to someplace like Ayr or Perth.
“Taking a look at him within the parade ring, I assumed he was carrying an excessive amount of situation and that confirmed at immediately’s tempo.”
Mullins, having educated 5 of the eight riders, additionally loved a one-two within the Champion Novice Chase.
Champ Kiely (22-1) took the lead on the penultimate fence earlier than successful by six and a half lengths from 11-8 favorite Ballyburn.
On Wednesday, Galopin Des Champs would be the foremost attraction as he goals for a primary Punchestown Gold Cup.
