Willie Mullins
Willie Mullins
Willie Mullins is an Irish racehorse trainer and former jockey from Goresbridge county Kilkenny, but is based at Closutton, Muine Bheag, County Carlow, Ireland...
across bit blessing confidence david disguise frightened life maybe race time took
David said something jumped across him at the second, and that frightened the life out of him. He took a bit of time to get his confidence back after that, but maybe it was a blessing in disguise because that way he didn't get into the race too soon.
last surprise won year
He won well last year so it's come as no surprise to see what he has to do this time, but it's a big task.
argue bit handicap
I never thought I'd say this but you could argue that he's a bit of a handicap snip now!
carry form good horse price short
He is in very good form but he is a very short price for a horse who has to carry all of that weight.
decision
We haven't made a decision yet but we will probably do so at the weekend.
champion discuss french owners whether
We will discuss with the owners whether we go for the French Champion Hurdle.