Mullins optimistic Thousand can star again at Auteuil

Trainer Willie Mullins is optimistic Thousand Stars can successfully defend his crown in the French Champion Hurdle at Auteuil on Sunday.

The eight-year-old grabbed his first Grade One prize in this extended three-mile-one-furlong contest 12 months ago and returns at the top of his game having won last month’s recognised trial, the Prix La Barka.

Stable companion Zaidpour finished well to take second spot in that Grade Two affair, and renews rivalry.

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