Willie Mullins has won the Opening race at Cheltenham, the Supreme Novices Hurdle.
The 7/2 joint favourite came right away from the field to deliver the first winner and the perfect start for Mullins.
Second was Josses Hill at 14 to 1 and third was 11 to 1 shot Vaniteux.
Walsh is back in action later this afternoon on board the Mullins trained Hurricane Fly in the Champion Hurdle.
The Fly is bidding for his third triumph in the Grade One race.