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World rule for Quevega.

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Quevega helped form a brilliant five-timer for Willie Mullins when winning the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown for the fourth successive year.

Her task, though, was made considerably easier when the favourite Solwhit was withdrawn at the start on veterinary advice. Even so Mullins' mare, ridden by Ruby Walsh, put up a superb display as she won with her head in her chest from Reve De Sivola.

Whatuthink made the running until the sixth-last flight where Reve De Sivola went on. Daryl Jacob did his best to make it a true stamina test but he could not shake off Quevega (6-4). She loomed menacingly from the third-last and was able to take Reve De Sivola when she wanted to before the final flight. Once Walsh let out an inch of rein, Quevega forged clear to win with great ease.