Vinny back in business22nd February 2012
Cousin Vinny made a winning return from almost two years on the sidelines in the Festival Free Upgrade Offer Ends Today Hurdle at Punchestown.
The Willie Mullins-trained 2008 Champion Bumper winner had not been seen in competitive action since finishing behind stablemate Quevega at the 2010 Punchestown Festival, but was still sent off the 8-11 favourite.
Ruby Walsh eased his mount to the front between the final two obstacles and while he fluffed his lines at the last, he soon recovered to beat Won In The Dark by three and a quarter lengths.