Melbourne Cup disaster strikes again for Willie Mullins

Willie Mullins left with mixed emotions after Melbourne Cup as Vauban fails again and Absurbe gallant in defeat
Willie Mullins knew Vauban’s Melbourne Cup hopes were gone at the halfway point of Tuesday’s $8m epic. Mullins sent Vauban and Absurde back to Melbourne a year after both were unplaced in the Melbourne Cup, declaring the pair was in better shape for their second shot at the race.
Willie Mullins already planning for next year after disappointing Melbourne Cup
Willie Mullins will focus on Clonmel’s more local charms on Thursday after another attempt to land the Melbourne Cup ended in failure in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Although Absurde ran an honourable race to be fifth behind the 90-1 winner Knight ...
Irish trainer Willie Mullins looking for breakthrough Melbourne Cup win with Vauban, Absurde
Irish trainer Willie Mullins brings Vauban and Absurde back for shots at Melbourne Cup glory after both missed out last year under the Flemington sun.
Willie Mullins and Rich Ricci are back in town as confidence carries Vauban into another crack at the Melbourne Cup
Twelve months on from experiencing his latest dose of Lexus Melbourne Cup disappointment, the world's number-one jumps trainer is back in town with the same two horses who withered under a scorching sun 12 months ago.
Willie Mullins eyes another Absurde challenge in Melbourne Cup
Willie Mullins has not given up on his Lexus Melbourne Cup ambitions after watching Absurde finish best of his two runners in the Flemington feature.
Mullins seeks triumph in Australia's Melbourne Cup
Irish trainer Willie Mullins will seek an elusive first Melbourne Cup victory in Australia's most famous race on Tuesday. Mullins, the only man to train 100 winners at jump racing's Cheltenham Festival,
Melbourne Cup disaster strikes again for Willie Mullins as champion trainer makes big admission after Vauban 'disappoints' at Flemington
On Tuesday, the Irishman saw his two horses Vauban and Absurde run in the Melbourne Cup as the trainer attempted to end his duck at Flemington.
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‘Let’s get it right this time’: Mullins has unfinished Cup business
Willie Mullins says he has learned from mistakes made in 2023 with Vauban and Absurde ahead of this year’s Melbourne Cup ...
Willie Mullins hoping perseverance is finally rewarded with Melbourne Cup glory
Perseverance might be its own reward, but Willie Mullins is hoping his own persistence tangibly pays off with perhaps the ...
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Melbourne Cup dream still alive for Willie Mullins
Willie Mullins has not given up on his Lexus Melbourne Cup ambitions after watching Absurde finish best of his two ...
‘To me he looks a chaser’ – Willie Mullins drops huge hint on future target of Cheltenham Festival winner Ballyburn
WILLIE MULLINS played his typical tantalising game with punters in a stable tour of his biggest stars – but suggested that, ...
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Solness can thwart Willie Mullins in Clonmel
Willie Mullins bids to extend his impressive record in the Clonmel Oil Chase (2.40) when he sends Saint Sam into battle today. Mullins has taken this prize with a who’s who of brilliant chasers and ...
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Melbourne Cup start time, tips and Irish runners as Willie Mullins aims for famous win
The 2024 Melbourne Cup takes place in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Willie Mullins runs Vauban and Absurde in the race ...
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Kilkenny trainers Willie Mullins and Shark Hanlon among Horse Racing Ireland Awards nominees
There are 38 nominations for the 2024 Horse Racing Ireland Awards which will be presented in Dublin in early December. Three horses that that enjoyed an unbeaten season are among the six nominations ...