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‘He’s not himself’ – Willie Mullins issues worrying update on one of his biggest Cheltenham Festival stars
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‘He’s not himself’ – Willie Mullins issues worrying update on one of his biggest Cheltenham Festival stars
Source: The Sun
Published: Jan, 22 2025 15:08

WILLIE MULLINS has issued a worrying update on one of his biggest Cheltenham Festival stars, admitting: "He hasn't been himself.". El Fabiolo was unbeatable in his novice chase season, smashing Jonbon by five lengths en route to winning the Arkle. The Simon Munir and Isaac Souede-owned monster then took Punchestown's 2m Grade novice chase by 11 lengths the following month before recording two further wins.

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