Elliott holds no grudges as Mullins eyes 100  Festival winners

Gordon Elliott relishes the challenge and says the pair are pushing each other to new heights.

STRAIGHT TALKER: ‘I can’t have people whinging and giving out about Willie Mullins. Make yourself better. There’s no excuse for not wanting to be the best,’ says Gordon Elliott. Pic: Healy Racing

With Willie Mullins on the verge of an incredible 100 Cheltenham Festival winners, those who face the battle of taking him on could be forgiven for feeling a little resentment.

But there is not a bit of it from Gordon Elliott, perennially the runner-up to Mullins in the Irish championship and who comes up against him more than anyone else.