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Willie Mullins would rather Quevega did not have to tackle Voler La Vedette at Punchestown

Quevega (blue sleeves) may face World Hurdle runner-up Voler La Vedette at Punchestown
Quevega (blue sleeves) may face World Hurdle runner-up Voler La Vedette at Punchestown

Willie Mullins would rather Quevega did not have to tackle Voler La Vedette in the Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at Punchestown.

The Colm Murphy-trained Voler La Vedette ran Big Buck's to a length and three-quarters in the World Hurdle while Quevega made it four straight wins in the Mares' Hurdle.

Quevega had a wall of horses in front of her turning into the straight but eventually found space to power home by four lengths.

"I was a little bit worried but then I thought at least she would get a good breath of air coming down the hill as Ruby (Walsh) had her jaw locked," said Mullins.

"I had her in the Champion Hurdle at Punchestown until Hurricane Fly did his final bit of work and I took her out and put her in the three-mile race and I thought none of the others would be entered in a Grade One two-mile hurdle.

"I thought if she got the breaks she'd come through and she did, she shows plenty of gears at home. Other people might want to see her take on Voler La Vedette but I'm not so sure!"

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