• Willie Mullins: ‘It was a relief to get that out of the way
• Jockey Club Racecourses seeking new Cheltenham Gold Cup sponsorDouvan,who Willie Mullins lauded as one of the most exciting horses he has ever trained, save up a superb performance on his chasing debut at Navan on Sunday which resulted in the bookmakers running for cover and quoting him as short as 5-4 for the Arkle Trophy in March.
Ruby Walsh had final season’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner in front from the off in this 2m1f Beginners’ Chase and apart from a chancy jump at the final fence it was a perfect introduction to the larger obstacles.
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Source: theguardian.com