Talking Horses: Willie Mullins’ Cheltenham team plus Tuesday tips


The trainer with more favourites than any other for the Festival gives the lowdown on the horses from his stable heading for the premier jumps meeting in a fortnight

Willie Mullins, the champion trainer at five of the last six Cheltenham Festivals, threw his stable doors open to the media on Monday morning and spoke at length about his team for this year’s meeting, which is expected to include about up to 40 horses. Here’s what he had to say about some of the leading contenders.

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