Mullins hits nine for the week with another fruitful Cheltenham friday

The day, which would culminate with Gold Cup glory, began on the right note for the yard as Majborough took JCB Triumph Hurdle honours.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024 - 19:08

Tom Lyons

Willie Mullins, Cheltenham’s century scorer, wrapped up the 2024 Festival with three Friday winners to take his tally for the week to nine, and his career total to 103.

The day, which would culminate with Gold Cup glory, began on the right note for the yard as Majborough took JCB Triumph Hurdle honours. From Scolardy in 2002 to the fortunate Burning Victory 20 years late, this race eluded Mullins, but since that desperately unlucky last-hurdle departure for runaway leader Goshen in 2022, which gifted the race to the Closutton contender, the pendulum has swung very much in the trainer’s favour.