Willie Mullins column: Wednesday runners

Boxing Day reflections

It was a day of highs and lows and Allaho ran very well in the King George VI Chase at Kempton, it just looked like he didn’t stay in that real top-class company.

A lot of things fell his way and he was still denied, but he ran a great race.

Facile Vega was a big disappointment in the Grade 1 at Leopardstown, I thought he was doing everything right throughout the contest. There doesn’t seem to be any problem with him, he just might need to go up in trip.

Bunting won at Limerick in the three-year-old hurdle in Energumene’s colours for Tony Bloom. Despite jumping big and being a little keen he put in a huge performance and it augurs well for the rest of the season in the juvenile division.

Sean O’Keeffe said Loughglynn was quite keen during his win at Limerick and he was very impressed with how he stayed on at the end in the conditions, he thinks there’s more improvement to come. He could be a nice staying novice for the rest of the season.

Leopardstown

15:00 Adamantly Chosen

Paul has chosen to ride him and I think the drying conditions will suit. He has a lot of weight but I like the way he’s shaping up.

15:00 James Du Berlais

He has been slightly disappointing. He’s a horse who we would think a mark of 148 could be very useful in a big handicap like this. If Daryl Jacob can get a tune out of him even though he has 11st 11lb to carry, he could be great value at the price he is.

15:00 Ontheropes

He’s been difficult to train but he needs a trip and being by Presenting will like the ground. He’s a hard horse to follow at the moment though.

15:00 En Beton

Another who is hard to fancy off his recent form and if he got round and finished in the first half dozen I’d be pleased.

15:00 Meetingofthewaters

He gets in here of a light weight which is always a help and he has current form too. Danny rides him and he has an each-way chance.

15:35 Joystick

He’s a lovely horse that we bought from Donnchadh Doyle. He’s by Coastal Path who we’ve been lucky with, he shaped up nicely in his point-to-point and his work is good. We’ll be looking for a good run from him.

Limerick

14:02 Sa Majeste

His form in France would be good enough to win this however he disappointed at Punchestown on his only run for us. I think the extra trip will be a huge benefit though and I hope he has every chance.

15:47 Hens Tooth

He’s been doing nice work at home and is a real jumping type. He’ll love the testing conditions down there and I think he could give Jody Townend a very good spin and is a horse worth following.#

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