Mullins fears horses could be ‘nobbled’

Willie Mullins has revealed he fears his horses could be “nobbled” with sedatives before next week’s Cheltenham Festival.

Ireland’s champion trainer boasts an enviable Cheltenham team and admits to being “paranoid” his stars could be got at.

“It wouldn’t surprise me,” Mullins said. “We have some very fancied horses and it would make a lot of money for someone if they were going to Cheltenham and they could alter the course of events. So we would be very aware and keep people away. Everyone should be vigilant — especially if you have a fancied horse. You’ve got to be.