Willie Mullins dominates Betfair Hurdle contenders

Willie Mullins has a strong-hand at the five-day stage of the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury with four of the top six in the weights from 31 to stand their ground.

Despite taking out Sempre Medici, Mullins has left in Dicosimo, Kalkir, Ivan Grozny, Petite Parisienne, Buiseness Sivola, Noble Inn and Whiteout.

Saturday’s impressive Leopardstown winner Blazer has also been left in, but is unlikely to make the cut.