Overview
- The eight-year-old made all to land a 2m3f conditions hurdle at Punchestown, his first success since February 2024.
- Danny Mullins took the ride after Paul Townend was stood down with sore ribs following an earlier fall.
- Willie Mullins said El Fabiolo will stay over hurdles for the foreseeable future after falling three times in four chase starts last season.
- Spring options under review include the Aintree Hurdle, with the Irish Champion Hurdle and Red Mills Hurdle also mentioned.
- Owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede saw bookmakers trim interest, with bet365 listing 20-1 for the Stayers' Hurdle and 33-1 for the Champion Chase.