'It's very special': Galway Hurdle joy for Willie and Patrick Mullins

Saldier was sent off at odds of 18-1 to defy top weight. That he emulated 2020 hero Aramon and 2018 victor Sharjah in doing so was testament to the horse’s class
'It's very special': Galway Hurdle joy for Willie and Patrick Mullins

Patrick Mullins onboard Saldier celebrates winning The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap in the parade ring. Picutre: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Thu, 29 Jul, 2021 - 19:36
Darren Norris, Ballybrit

We should have known. Put Willie Mullins, Patrick Mullins, and the Galway Hurdle together and there could only really be one result.

Add a dual Grade One-winning hurdler to the mix and the outcome was inevitable.

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