Willie Mullins - OHR

**FMH** · **08-03-09**, **05:45 PM**

From Willies website for Tuesday:

10th March 2009 - Cheltenham Tuesday
Cousin Vinny (Patrick) runs in the opening Supreme Novices Hurdle. He is a course and distance winner and the ground conditions are not a big concern. He would have won the Deloitte Hurdle at Leopardstown last time but for falling at the final hurdle. He is generally a good jumper and, while this is a huge task, he has the talent to go very close here. We also have Kempes (Ruby) in this race. He is improving all the time and jumps well. Ideally he would prefer drier ground. Golden Silver (Paul Townend) goes for the Arkle Chase. He has done nothing wrong all season and gets on well with Paul. The experience he gained in the early part of his career in France has been a big plus. He worked well after racing at Leopardstown recently and has definite each-way prospects here. Quevega (Ruby) has a lot going for her in the 2m 4f mares hurdle. She showed her wellbeing when winning easily at Punchestown on her seasonal debut and has a touch of class. We are hoping for the best. Ebaziyan (Paul Townend) runs in the Champion Hurdle. He is a course and distance winner and won well at Leopardstown last week. His jumping may not be sharp enough to win this but if he produces his best on the day he could be each-way value.

**Chris Verner** · **09-03-09**, **01:18 PM**

did anyone hear anything about CV not travelling over well, or is it another stable trying to increase the price on the day?

**Qzy** · **09-03-09**, **03:12 PM**

MULLINS - RAIN WOULD HELP VINNY

By PA Sport Staff

Willie Mullins would like to see some rain overnight to aid the chances of ante-post favourite Cousin Vinny in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Last year's Champion Bumper winner has won two of his four starts since turning his attentions to hurdling but letdown odds-on backers when coming to grief at the final obstacle in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown last time.
He seemingly had the race at his mercy on that occasion however, and Mullins is hopeful he will give a good account in the Festival curtain-raiser in the hands of his son Patrick.
The six-year-old also had the option of the Ballymore Properties Novices' Hurdle a day later at Cheltenham, but Mullins is planning to run another smart prospect in Mikael D'Haguenet in that event.
"I looked at Mikael D'Haguenet being a Grade One winner over two and a half miles so I thought the Ballymore Properties Hurdle presented itself for him, leaving Cousin Vinny to run in the Supreme," said Mullins.
"He won the Champion Bumper last year and while it will be a tough assignment, we are hoping for the best.
"Patrick (Mullins) has ridden him all season so I was happy enough to let him keep the ride as he gets on well with the horse. He has also ridden a winner at Cheltenham.
"The ground is drying by the minute which is a bit of a worry and I hope the rain that is forecast comes overnight - just to take the speed out of the race.
"It's probably yielding to good ground on present conditions so if we get a bit more rain, all well and good.
"We also run Kempes and if he continues to improve, he should be right there in the firing line as well and he has travelled over well.
"Cousin Vinny maybe didn't travel over quite as well as I might have expected, or hoped. Sometimes this happens when horses come back for a second year.
"He is settling down now but he definitely didn't travel or eat as well as I expected."
All the leading protagonists have stood their ground for the two-mile contest with Torphichen and Leo's Lucky Star lining up for David Pipe.
Along with the Mullins duo Noel Meade's Go Native is the only other Irish challenger, while Medermit, Red Moloney and Aachen are all major players.

08-03-09, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
FMH Back From The Dead Join Date: Sep 2006	Willie Mullins From Willies website for Tuesday: 10th March 2009 - Cheltenham Tuesday Cousin Vinny (Patrick) runs in the opening Supreme Novices Hurdle. He is a course and distance winner and the ground conditions are not a big concern. He would have won the Deloitte Hurdle at Leopardstown last time but for falling at the final hurdle. He is generally a good jumper and, while this is a huge task, he has the talent to go very close here. We also have Kempes (Ruby) in this race. He is improving all the time and jumps well. Ideally he would prefer drier ground. Golden Silver (Paul Townend) goes for the Arkle Chase. He has done nothing wrong all season and gets on well with Paul. The experience he gained in the early part of his career in France has been a big plus. He worked well after racing at Leopardstown recently and has definite each-way prospects here. Quevega (Ruby) has a lot going for her in the 2m 4f mares hurdle. She showed her wellbeing when winning easily at Punchestown on her seasonal debut and has a touch of class. We are hoping for the best. Ebaziyan (Paul Townend) runs in the Champion Hurdle. He is a course and distance winner and won well at Leopardstown last week. His jumping may not be sharp enough to win this but if he produces his best on the day he could be each-way value.

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09-03-09, 01:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris Verner Well Handicapped Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Darvel	did anyone hear anything about CV not travelling over well, or is it another stable trying to increase the price on the day?

09-03-09, 03:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Qzy Low Grade Handicapper Join Date: Apr 2007	MULLINS - RAIN WOULD HELP VINNY By PA Sport Staff Willie Mullins would like to see some rain overnight to aid the chances of ante-post favourite Cousin Vinny in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Last year's Champion Bumper winner has won two of his four starts since turning his attentions to hurdling but letdown odds-on backers when coming to grief at the final obstacle in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown last time. He seemingly had the race at his mercy on that occasion however, and Mullins is hopeful he will give a good account in the Festival curtain-raiser in the hands of his son Patrick. The six-year-old also had the option of the Ballymore Properties Novices' Hurdle a day later at Cheltenham, but Mullins is planning to run another smart prospect in Mikael D'Haguenet in that event. "I looked at Mikael D'Haguenet being a Grade One winner over two and a half miles so I thought the Ballymore Properties Hurdle presented itself for him, leaving Cousin Vinny to run in the Supreme," said Mullins. "He won the Champion Bumper last year and while it will be a tough assignment, we are hoping for the best. "Patrick (Mullins) has ridden him all season so I was happy enough to let him keep the ride as he gets on well with the horse. He has also ridden a winner at Cheltenham. "The ground is drying by the minute which is a bit of a worry and I hope the rain that is forecast comes overnight - just to take the speed out of the race. "It's probably yielding to good ground on present conditions so if we get a bit more rain, all well and good. "We also run Kempes and if he continues to improve, he should be right there in the firing line as well and he has travelled over well. "Cousin Vinny maybe didn't travel over quite as well as I might have expected, or hoped. Sometimes this happens when horses come back for a second year. "He is settling down now but he definitely didn't travel or eat as well as I expected." All the leading protagonists have stood their ground for the two-mile contest with Torphichen and Leo's Lucky Star lining up for David Pipe. Along with the Mullins duo Noel Meade's Go Native is the only other Irish challenger, while Medermit, Red Moloney and Aachen are all major players.

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