Cooldine fitness doubts for Mullins

Willie Mullins is fearful a lack of “match fitness” could catch out Cooldine in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2010 - 13:11

Willie Mullins is fearful a lack of “match fitness” could catch out Cooldine in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday.

The eight-year-old looked destined for the top when winning last season’s RSA Chase at Cheltenham, but failed to fire when pulled up on his comeback in the Lexus Chase over Christmas.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Leopardstown Place: Cheltenham Person: Cooldine Person: Mullins Person: Willie Mullins Event: Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup Event: RSA Chase Event: Lexus Chase Event: Christmas Organisation: The Races

<p>SMALL SETBACK: Galopin Des Champs at Willie Mullins' Closutton earlier this month. Picture: Healy Racing</p>

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