Mullins: Pearl was a treasure to train

Irish jumping legend Florida Pearl has been retired by trainer Willie Mullins at the age of 12.

Mullins: Pearl was a treasure to train
Fri, 30 Jul, 2004 - 10:16

Irish jumping legend Florida Pearl has been retired by trainer Willie Mullins at the age of 12.

The gelding won four Irish Hennessy Gold Cups in a glittering career, which also included two victories at the Cheltenham Festival – the champion bumper in 1997 and the SunAlliance Chase the following year.

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