One for Willie Mullins and one for Gordon Elliott - again

One-all again today between champion trainer Willie Mullins and challenger Gordon Elliott in terms of winners at Thurles. Willie Mullins added €26,550 to his tally for winning the big race.

Gordon Elliott was on the mark with Sutton Manor in a handicap hurdle with Lisa O'Neill on board.

Gordon added €11,088 first place prizemoney plus place money of €12,000, but it means that Willie Mullins closed the gap by another €3,000 in the race for the lead at the top of the national hunter trainers table.

Both trainers will have runners in the two big races at Fairyhouse on Saturday.