FOR the second consecutive afternoon, trainer Willie Mullins recorded a treble at Punchestown, with Spanish Harlem the first to draw for the stable when taking the opening Jim Ryan Memorial Novice Chase. Ridden by Sean Cleary-Farrell, the Dr Peter Fitzgerald-owned 8/15 favourite stayed on well to win by one and a quarter lengths.

David Casey reported: “The trip and the track suited him, and he has plenty of experience. Sean gave him a good ride and he kept galloping well. I thought he’d have won a beginners’ before now and I’d say nicer ground suits him and obviously those extended trips.