CHAMPION trainer Willie Mullins and stable jockey Paul Townend combined for a Cork double on Monday as the pair scored with two easy and impressive winners, Aurora Vega and Saint Sam.

The pair began by winning the opening Mallow Mares Maiden Hurdle with Aurora Vega (2/15 favourite), which gave the successful Hammer & Trowel Syndicate another reason to be more cheerful following the loss of their Cheltenham Festival winner Facile Vega at the beginning of last week.