Mullins has serious Gold Cup contender in Sir Des Champs

Willie Mullins has never won the Cheltenham Gold Cup, but in Sir Des Champs he has a serious contender.

Mullins has serious Gold Cup contender in Sir Des Champs
Fri, 16 Mar, 2012 - 00:00
Pat Keane

That is the only logical conclusion to be drawn, following the stunning success of the Davy Russell-partnered six-year-old in the Jewson Novices’ Chase.

Many observers felt Sir Des Champs was running in the wrong race and should have gone for Wednesday’s three-mile RSA Chase instead.

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CourtsRacingPlace: GigginstownPlace: IrelandPlace: CheltenhamPlace: HeavenPerson: MullinsPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Davy RussellPerson: MichaelPerson: Eddie O’LearyPerson: Sir Des ChampsPerson: RussellPerson: EddiePerson: Aaron MaddenPerson: AaronPerson: Michael O’LearyPerson: DavyPerson: WilliePerson: FirstPerson: Nicky HendersonEvent: Gold CupEvent: Cheltenham Gold CupEvent: Jewson Novices’ ChaseEvent: RSA ChaseOrganisation: Sir Des ChampsOrganisation: House Stud
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