Willie Mullins set a new record for winning-most trainer in the County Hurdle, as classy flat performer Absurde took a record-extending seventh victory under jockey Paul Townend.

Dan Skelton annexed the McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle for a fourth time in eight years as 33-1 shot Faivoir downed Pied Piper in a thrilling finish.

Lorna Fowler is thinking of running Colonel Mustard at Aintree next month after his terrific effort at Cheltenham.