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
Irish raider Vauban was disappointing again in the Melbourne Cup but trainer Willie Mullins was thrilled with the performance of Absurbe. Vauban was a handful for his strapper while parading in the mounting yard, eventually requiring travelling foreman ...
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 ...
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, has targeted the Flat contest (03:00 GMT) as a key ...
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 gives Melbourne Cup reaction as Absurde finishes best of his two runners at Flemington
Willie Mullins will not give up on his Lexus Melbourne Cup ambitions after watching Absurde finish best of his two runners in the Flemington feature on Tuesday. The Closutton maestro fielded the same two horses as last year in the latest renewal of the two-mile Group One,
Willie Mullins column: Melbourne Cup runners Vauban and Absurde
Vauban ’s form this year has been fantastic including behind Kyprios in the Irish St Leger and I loved what Absurde did on his last run at Chester, settling in behind, getting one gap and taking it.
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.
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.
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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 ...
‘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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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 ...
Mullins’ past heartbreak can’t kill off Cup dream
You think the Melbourne Cup is the most important thing in the world.”But the Cup, to so many at home and abroad, is worth ...
Rich Ricci and Willie Mullins horse dubbed ‘the next superstar’ among five most popular Cheltenham ante-post bets
A RICH RICCI and Willie Mullins horse dubbed ‘the next superstar’ is among the most popular Cheltenham Festival ante-post ...
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Melbourne Cup results: Irish jockey with double life wins race that stops a nation on 100/1 shot Knight’s Choice
Irish jockey Robbie Dolan landed the Lexus Melbourne Cup onboard 100/1 shot Knight’s Choice with what was his first ever ride ...