Time to sign off with Greg Wood’s Gold Cup report. Willie Mullins made history this week with his 100th Festival win; he’ll be back for more next year where Galopin Des Champs is expected to go for the hat-trick. Thanks for joining me, it’s been fun.
As for the leading trainer, it’s no surprise at all to see Willie Mullins top the charts for a sixth straight year. His nine Festival wins matched the collective victories for all British trainers. Dan Skelton’s four wins with brother Harry on board were all that home fans really had to shout about.
Trainer standings:
Nine wins Willie Mullins
Four wins Dan Skelton
Three wins Gordon Elliott
Two wins Gavin Cromwell, Henry De Bromhead and Paul Nicholls
One win Kim Bailey, Emmet Mullins, Fiona Needham, Paul Nicholls, Joseph O’Brien, Ben Pauling and Jeremy Scott
