Mullins at double with impressive Le Divin Enfant French-import Le Divin Enfant turned his Irish debut in Thurles into a procession as the 1/6 favourite cruised home for Paul Townend. He was last seen finishing fourth in a conditions' hurdle in Auteuil more than a year ago behind a subsequent Grade 1 winner in Lulamba. He scooted clear of his two main rivals before the penultimate flight in this maiden hurdle with the remainder of the field toiling in behind. He was clear at the last and a good jump sealed the deal as he hacked up by some 23 lengths from Glenrush Bay (9/1). Moon Mission was a further 12 lengths adrift in third at 12/1. The son of Saint des Saints sealed a double for Willie Mullins after the victory of Kappa Jy Pyke in the opener. Townend said: "He had the experience from his French jumping and, while it wasn't the deepest race, he had a nice experience out there and jumped for fun. "I'd be hoping he could be a good standard as I got the feel of a good horse from him. I didn't dip the tank at all and that is usually a good sign. "I'd say this trip (extended two-miles) suits and while he was busy today, that should knock the freshness off him. Even after the race, he was still fresh in himself." Le Divin Enfant translates to 'the divine child'. Additional reporting by Tom Weekes
