Connections facing Cheltenham Festival quandary with Gaelic Warrior

His only two defeats since joining Willie Mullins have come at the left-handed Cheltenham
Connections facing Cheltenham Festival quandary with Gaelic Warrior

MR VERSATILE: Gaelic Warrior was an impressive winner of  the Grade One Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick over Christmas. Picture: Healy Racing

Patrick Mullins has hailed Gaelic Warrior's versatility — but as a result admits it means his Cheltenham Festival target is likely to be a late decision.

Having won from two to three miles over hurdles, he has shown both speed and stamina and his win in Grade One company at Limerick over Christmas marked him out as one of the best novice chasers at Willie Mullins' Closutton yard.

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