“We’re Looking Forward”: Horse Racing Trainer Excitedly Shares Plans for Dual Cheltenham Festival Winner’s 2024 Season

William Peter Mullins is one of the most memorable names in the thrilling world of horse racing. An icon in the field, Mullins has won the Irish National Hunt Champion trainer title an incredible 17 times and his record is unmatched! With an astounding 94 winners, he became the most successful trainer in Cheltenham Festival history during the 2022–2023 season.

One race that stands out in this remarkable career is the New Year’s Day Chase, which Mullins takes seriously. He recently revealed his plans for the upcoming sprint causing a stir in the horse racing community, teasing fans with the promise of another breathtaking performance.

Horse racing community left in anticipation of the next sprint

The news about the Dual Cheltenham Festival winner, Monkfish, trained by William Mullins, was recently shared on X by @RoadCheltenham. With a riding shot, the update was captioned, “Via @nickluck, Willie Mullins says MONKFISH will run in the Savills New Year’s Day Chase at Tramore.” Mullins stated, “We always have nice soft ground there, we’re looking forward to getting him out and I think he’ll love the ground.”

The nine-year-old Monkfish’s last appearance was at Punchestown on April 27, 2023, in the HG1 over 2m 7½f, he finished ninth, but Mullins is eager to unleash the horse’s potential once more. Monkfish is a force to be reckoned with, having returned to the track after two-years. Fans and gamblers alike are looking forward to the Savills New Year’s Day Chase at Tramore since the man himself promised soft ground, which can prove to be Monkfish’s strengths. However, Monkfish isn’t the only equine force in the cards of Mullins.

Ahead of time, William Mullins recently reveals more plans for 2024

Willie Mullins announced plans to enter one of his top jumping stars in the coveted Ladbrokes King George VI Chase, a calculated move that has bookmakers on edge. Two-time winner of the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, Allaho will race for Mullins in the £250,000 event on Boxing Day at Kempton. Mullins, who has a reputation for picking his spots in the main British jumps races, is hoping to win the King George again.

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Due to injury, Allaho missed the whole sprints previous season. However, he made a successful comeback in November, winning the Grade 2 Clonmel Oil Chase and hinting at the strong presence he will likely have at the renowned Boxing Day race. The racing world waits in suspense to see how Mullins’ extraordinary talent and strategic acumen will continue to shape the story of the sport.

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