Impressive Killultagh Vic books Festival trip

Willie Mullins further strengthened his formidable hand for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham next month as Killultagh Vic produced a scintillating display at Naas yesterday.

Mullins has saddled eight previous winners of the Grade One contest and already had Graham Wylie-owned pair Black Hercules and Shaneshill disputing favouritism with most bookmakers for this year’s renewal.

Killultagh Vic (2-1) appeared to have his work cut out to follow up a recent course win as he faced Tony Martin’s 4-6 favourite Golantilla, making his first appearance since finishing third in last year’s Champion Bumper.