Willie Mullins priming ‘phenomenal’ Cheltenham Gold Cup team

Willie Mullins hailed his “phenomenal” Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup team as he hosted the press at his County Carlow yard yesterday morning.
Willie Mullins priming ‘phenomenal’ Cheltenham Gold Cup team
Tue, 01 Mar, 2016 - 00:00
Colin Wilson

Last year’s runner-up Djakadam, Vautour, a winner at the last two Festivals, Don Poli and Valseur Lido are all set to line up for the powerhouse stable in the blue riband on March 18.

And such is the strength in depth at this stage, Ruby Walsh has yet to decide who to ride.

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RacingCheltenham 2016Willie MullinsCheltenhamGold Cuphorse racingPlace: County CarlowPlace: DjakadamPlace: LeopardstownPlace: KemptonPlace: CheltenhamPlace: GigginstownPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Don PoliPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: MullinsPerson: Don CossacksPerson: Don CossackPerson: QuevegaPerson: VautourPerson: King GeorgePerson: Gordon ElliottPerson: Valseur LidoPerson: WalshPerson: RubyPerson: Annie PowerPerson: Vroum Vroum MagPerson: AnnieEvent: Cheltenham Gold CupEvent: Gold CupEvent: Mares’ HurdlesEvent: World HurdleEvent: Ryanair ChaseEvent: ChristmasEvent: Irish Gold CupEvent: Cheltenham FestivalOrganisation: Timico Cheltenham Gold CupOrganisation: Gigginstown House StudOrganisation: RyanairOrganisation: Arctic
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