Mullins brings down curtain on 51-year training career

PADDY MULLINS, trainer of the legendary mare Dawn Run, announced his retirement at Thurles on Saturday.

Mullins brings down curtain on 51-year training career
Mon, 28 Feb, 2005 - 00:00
Anita Chambers

The 86-year-old has called time on his 51-year career and hands over the reins at his Gorsebridge base to his son Tom from today.

Mullins could not bow out on a winning note, having to settle for third place as 2-1 favourite Miss Toulon was well beaten by Poker Pal in the Market Square Maiden Hurdle.

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