IF any further affirmation of the well-being of the Willie Mullins string was needed, the champion trainer notched up a double which brought his tally for the season in Ireland to 100 winners.

The hardy and prolific Edward O’Connell-owned Bachasson (30/100) brought up the brace in the tote.ie Punchestown Hurdle where he was making it 13 wins from 23 career starts.