It was a Grade 1 double on the day for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend.

Impaire Et Passe powers to a second G1 victory @punchestownrace

Five runs
Five wins
G1 Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle
G1 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle
Roll on next season@WillieMullinsNH | @PTownend | @simon_munir pic.twitter.com/aDyrOmI4dy

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 28, 2023

The French-bred Impaire Et Passe had a seven and a half lengths victory over High Definition as he added to his Grade 1 tally.

Townend’s body language was not one of ultra confidence as pace-setting stablemate Champ Kiely and High Definition opened up a three-length gap turning into the straight but the Cork jockey didn’t panic.

He came alongside the Joseph O’Brien-trained former Derby favourite High Definition jumping the last, and went on to claim a fifth consecutive win.

"All's well that ends well."@PTownend on an 'idle' Impaire Et Passe who remained unbeaten following success in the Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle @punchestownrace pic.twitter.com/OkmxTHMM5V

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 28, 2023

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