Can Willie Mullins claim a clean sweep of Grade Ones on Cheltenham Day One?

Quite extraordinary trainer poised to repeat last year’s feat

Another weekend dominated by the Willie Mullins juggernaut has increased the possibility of the Closutton maestro eclipsing last year’s record haul of eight victories at a single Cheltenham Festival.

If that remarkable tally is to be exceeded, Mullins needs to emulate the day one success he enjoyed last year. Then Douvan took the Supreme Novices’ Chase, Un De Sceaux claimed the Arkle Trophy before Faugheen led home a Mullins 1-2-3 in the Champion Hurdle.