Gordon Elliott: I’m lucky to be in the same league as Willie Mullins

Elliott currently leads 19 times champion trainer Willie Mullins by €628,300 but having come off second best to his great rival 13 times, it’s easy to see why the current leader is dismissive when asked about his champion trainer of Ireland title prospects.

BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD?: Gordon Elliott with Brighterdaysahead and Romeo Coolio pictured at the launch of the 2026 Dublin Racing Festival. Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy.

The third Monday of the year is said to be the most depressing day on the calendar but for Gordon Elliott it’s just another day, another step on the journey towards one day realising his dream of becoming champion trainer of Ireland.

One day, just not any day in the immediate future, Elliott insists.