WILLIE Mullins’ strike rate is the envy of most, and his record in bumpers is particularly impressive.

He struck twice in bumpers recently, both in Co Kildare, winning at Naas with the French-bred four-year-old gelding Quiryn (Sottsass), and at Punchestown with the seven-year-old mare How’s Hannah (Sans Frontieres). Both were ridden by Patrick Mullins, and won by nine and 13 lengths respectively.