The Empire Strikes Back.

Willie Mullins raid on Perth got off to a great start when his runners finished first and second in the valuable staying novices hurdle.

That negated the proceeds from Paul Nicholls five winners since Saturday.

They both go for it again today.

Mullins fields Tennis Cap in the feature 2.5 mile chase at Perth.

Nicholls has a few runners - his best chance is withThe Eagle has Landed at Warwick.