MIN justified a tall home reputation and consolidated his position as favourite for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle when making a highly impressive Irish debut in the Festival Hospitality On Sale Maiden Hurdle, the highlight of yet another treble for champion trainer Willie Mullins.

The French import, by the same sire (Walk In The Park) as last season’s Supreme hero Douvan, was sent off the red-hot 4/11 favourite and made light work of beating his 20 rivals in this two-mile, two-furlong race. Ruby Walsh’s mount led before halfway, and came home on a tight rein to record an effortless 14-length victory.