Terrific Townend makes it a perfect 10 Thyestes triumphs for Mullins 

Nick Rockett runs in the colours of Stewart and Sadie Andrew, the latter having died in 2022 in the same month Nick Rockett made his bumper debut for his new owners.

Owner of Nick Rockett Stewart Andrew hugs trainer Willie Mullins after winning the Goffs Thyestes Handicap Steeplechase. Pic: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

“The Goffs Thyestes Chase is our race, at our track, and we target it every year,” said trainer Willie Mullins when he welcomed press and Dublin Racing Festival sponsors to his Closutton base on Wednesday afternoon. Twenty-four hours later, that love affair with the prestigious event bore further fruit when Nick Rockett gave the local trainer a tenth victory in the race.

For winning rider Paul Townend, from whom it was yet another masterclass, it was a third win in the event, following on from On His Own in 2014 and Carefully Selected two years ago.