Willie Mullins’ 10 to follow...
Douvan
(Supreme Novices Hurdle): ‘One of the nicest horses we’ve taken to Cheltenham. Every time we ask him a question, he comes up with the answer.’
Un De Sceaux
(Arkle Trophy): ‘The type of horse you love to train, a fast jumper who could be a Champion Chase horse. With his bold style of racing, it’s a huge test.’
Faugheen
(Champion Hurdle): ‘Nigel Twiston Davies wants to know what he’s beaten but I’m going to side with Faugheen. If Hurricane Fly was a year younger he’d be favourite.’
Annie Power
(Mares’ Hurdle): ‘She’s hit every target since we started back with her in the New Year. I’m aiming at the Mares’ Hurdle but if they keep falling out of the Stayers’, who knows?’
Don Poli
(National Hunt Chase): ‘I’d imagine Bryan Cooper and Gigginstown House may like the RSA but I’d prefer the four-miler.
Nichols Canyon
(Neptune Hurdle): ‘People are saying he’s going to be the next Inglis Drever for his owner (Graham Wylie). He stays 1m 6f on the Flat and can go on any trip.’
Champagne Fever
(Champion Chase): ‘Jumped fantastic at Gowran. He’s had three runs at Cheltenham all over the minimum trip and has only been beaten a short head.’
Pylonthepressure
(Champion Bumper): ‘He ran away from a decent field at Naas, which is probably as good a racetrack to trial for Cheltenham as any.’
Vautour
(JLT Chase): ‘I thought he might make a Champion Hurdle prospect but he had more potential than Faugheen to go chasing. Next work will be crucial.’
Djakadam
(Gold Cup): ‘To carry the weight at Gowran and in the muddy conditions on the day having only had four runs in chases was a Gold Cup performance.’