Willie Mullins to unleash big guns at Aintree in bid to catch Nicholls

Willie Mullins’ assault on a first British trainers’ championship has gathered pace after the powerhouse Irish trainer earmarked a number of his Cheltenham superstars for the Crabbie’s Grand National meeting at Aintree next week.
Willie Mullins to unleash big guns at Aintree in bid to catch Nicholls

Champion Hurdle winner Annie Power is set for the Doom Bar Aintree Hurdle on the opening afternoon, along with Nichols Canyon, while Gold Cup third Don Poli is heading for the Betfred Bowl on the same card.

Ryanair Chase victor Vautour is in line for the Melling Chase 24 hours later, with brilliant Arkle Trophy hero Douvan pencilled in for the Doom Bar Maghull Novices’ Chase on National day.

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