Quevega builds towards Cheltenham

Willie Mullins declared himself “very happy” with Quevega after the history-seeking mare made a gentle appear ance after racing at Leopardstown.

The nine-year-old is attempting to become the first horse since Golden Miller in the 1930s to win the same event at the Cheltenham Festival five times when she lines up for the David Nicholson OLBG Mares’ Hurdle.

Quevega galloped with another long-term absentee, Fiveforthree, and two other stablemates.