Ricci hails ‘magic’ Mullins as duo preserve Irish pride

Another day like that and the people behind this Prestbury Cup lark will be left with a considerable amount of Cotswold mud on their faces.

Fitting really given the shiny new trophy brought into commission this year to make official the long-standing and friendly rivalry between those horses trained in Britain and Ireland has had a piece of the famous racecourse turf encased within it.

Last year was to blame, of course.