Mullins targets French Champion Hurdle

DEUTSCHLAND looks set to be trainer Willie Mullins’ sole runner in the French Champion Hurdle on June 19.

Both Deutschland and Thousand Stars disappointed Mullins at the track last month when finishing down the field behind the Robert Collet-trained Young Poli in the Prix La Barka.

Very soft ground was thought to be the reason for their poor performances and Mullins, who remains without injured number one jockey Ruby Walsh, hopes better ground will be underfoot on Sunday week.