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Felix Yonger made it six wins from seven in the hands of Ruby Walsh (file photo). Morgan Treacy/INPHO

Felix Yonger trumps Flemenstar in today's big race at Punchestown

Mullins hints that Yonger might swerve Cheltenham.

FELIX YONGER COULD skip the Queen Mother Champion Chase and head for Japan instead.

The 10-year-old shortened in the betting for Cheltenham’s two-mile showpiece, cut from 20/1 to 14/1, after winning the Grade 2 Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown this afternoon.

But trainer Willie Mullins indicated afterwards that the Nakayama Grand Jump, with its mouthwatering purse of €500,000 for the winner, is also under consideration.

Ridden to the front by Ruby Walsh before the last, Felix Yonger (Evs f) ran on to win by 1 3/4 lengths from Flemenstar (3/1 j2f) with Mozoltov a further 2 1/2 lengths back in third.

Punchestown – Sunday’s Results

13.30 - 1. Balko Des Flos (11/8f) 2. Robin Thyme (3/1 2f) 3. Indian Court (10/3)

14.00 - 1. Ball D’Arc (9/2) 2. Royal Caviar (4/1 2f) 3. Monbeg Rose (25/1)

14.30 - 1. Rathpatrick (16/1) 2. Oscar Sam (9/2 2f) 3. Mall Dini (5/2f)

15.00 - 1. Felix Yonger (Evs f) 2. Flemenstar (3/1 j2f) 3. Mozoltov (3/1 j2f)

15.30 - 1. Ballyboker Bridge (9/2) 2. Cantlow (11/10f) 3. Love Rory (3/1 2f)

16.05 - 1. Bonny Kate (4/1) 2. Baie des Isles (3/1f) 3. Folsom Blue (10/1)

16.35 - 1. Battleford (4/6f) 2. Presenting Percy (50/1) 3. A Rated (13/2)

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