The champion trainer on his Cheltenham Festival runners

Willie Mullins Cheltenham Friday runners: Exclusive guide


Check our star columnist's horse-by-horse guide to his team for the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.

17:20 Karafon

10
Karafon40
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-2| J: Tiernan Power Roche| T: W P Mullins| OR:  135
25/1

He disappointed at the Dublin Racing Festival but if you go back to his run at Christmas then he has a chance. It’s great to have Tiernan Power Roche in the saddle. He’s been riding really well all-season and will be a big advantage to this horse.

17:20 Kopeck De Mee

8
Kopeck De Mee310
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-3| J: Aidan Kelly| T: W P Mullins| OR:  136
5/2

A horse who shows a lot at home. A lot of people were waiting to see which race we declared him in and we’re happy to let him take his chance in the Martin Pipe. I’m very hopeful he will give Aidan Kelly, who won this race two years ago, a good spin. He won’t lack for experience in the saddle in this conditional riders’ race.

17:20 Stormbreaker

20
Stormbreakerh,t40
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-11| J: Sean Cleary-Farrell| T: W P Mullins| OR:  130
80/1

He’ll probably have to run a career best to get involved in the finish.

17:20 Tounsivator

1
Tounsivator40
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Kieran Callaghan| T: W P Mullins| OR:  145
50/1

It’s unusual to have a Royal Bond winner in the Martin Pipe but Kieran Callaghan takes the mount and we know he will jump and stay.


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