Willie Mullins’ Al Boum Photo headlines Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders

Mullins has a host of other contenders for the showpiece event on March 19

Speaking from Fairyhouse on Sunday after the Tramore run, Mullins said Al Boum Photo was "a bit more ring-rusty than we expected"

Dual winner Al Boum Photo heads 41 entries for this year’s Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Willie Mullins’ nine-year-old enjoyed his usual preparation recently with a straightforward victory at Tramore and will head straight to Prestbury Park in his bid to emulate the likes of Arkle, Best Mate and Golden Miller as a three-time winner of the blue-riband event.