Racing: Mullins duo start Gold Cup countdown

Willie Mullins today started the build-up to the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup with his star duo Florida Pearl and Alexander Banquet.

Bookmakers William Hill quote the latter at 11-1 for the chasing’s blue riband after his one and a half length success over Behrajan in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown earlier this month.