Mullins split between Cheltenham and Cork run for Chelsea Harbour

Tom Mullins is considering whether to send staying chaser Chelsea Harbour to Cheltenham for Saturday’s Servo Trophy Handicap Chase.

The nine-year-old put up a fine display to finish second behind In Compliance in a Listed event at Thurles last week.

Mullins was not too disappointed by that performance over what he thought was an inadequate trip.

The County Kilkenny handler now plans to run his charge at either Prestbury Park or Cork this weekend.

“He’s entered over hurdles at Clonmel later in the week but he won’t go there and I just want to see what sort of weight he gets at Cheltenham,” said Mullins.

“He’s in at Cork on Sunday as well so we’ll have a good look at both options and make a decision.

“He came out of the race at Thurles the other day in great nick and I was pleased enough with him as two miles and six furlongs is a little short.

“I thought we might win it, but In Compliance really came back from the dead and obviously he is a class horse.

“The more testing the ground the better for our horse but he wants a trip as well, so we’ll have to have a good think about where we go.

“I’d say it’s 50-50 between Cheltenham and Cork at this stage.”