Mullins octet boss Bumper

IRISH-trained horses have dominated the Weatherbys Champion Bumper and they again have an extremely strong presence at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2009 - 00:00

They have pocketed no less than 13 of the 16 runnings, with County Carlow trainer Willie Mullins bagging the race an incredible six times.

Mullins accounts for eight of the 24 horses declared this time.

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