Mullins keen on Quevega defence

Willie Mullins believes Quevega is stronger than ever as she bids for a fourth successive triumph in the OLBG Mares’ Hurdle.

Since winning this prize for the first time in 2009, the eight-year-old has actually only graced the racecourse six times, delighting punters with two further victories at Prestbury Park as well as registering two wins against the boys at Punchestown.

As has become tradition, she makes her seasonal reappearance in this Grade Two contest, better known as the David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle, but the Irish champion trainer could not be happier with her condition.