MAUGHREEN was the star of a treble for Willie Mullins at Punchestown on Monday, as the well-touted mare made a winning start over timber. The daughter of Walk In The Park made her first outing since an impressive bumper victory at the course over a year ago.

She went to post a 4/11 shot in the BetVictor Mares Maiden Hurdle and made all on her jumping debut under Paul Townend. Having scooted clear before the final flight, she got under the last a bit, but always looked comfortable in posting a five-length victory over Dee’s Lady.