‘I can’t wait to see him hurdling’ – Patrick Mullins’ horses to follow this season

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Patrick Mullins contributed to the publication and he has plenty to say about his father Willie’s stable stars ahead of the new campaign. With this in mind, we’ve selected four horses to follow after his confident assessments now that the National Hunt season is kicking off. Check out our free tips page for daily content across British and Irish racing.

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Ballyburn

‘He was downed on his seasonal reappearance, showing winning first time up isn’t everything. David Manasseh’s post-race interview was one of the best of the year, the pure and raw joy of it. He’s a horse that could go every which way. Wherever he does get pointed, he’ll put his head down and run through a brick wall to get there. I hope he gets pointed to Limerick at Christmas.’

Galopin Des Champs

‘I think it is fair to say that this season revolves around one thing above all else. Galopin Des Champs has the chance to emulate Golden Miller in the 30s, Cottage Rake in the 40s, Arkle in the 60s and Best Mate in the 00s. The Mount Rushmore of jump racing. GDC danced every dance last year, he even stumbled twice. But he showed up.’

Jasmin Du Vaux

‘Jasmin Du Vaux is like a scrawny kid. You would pass him every time. But the engine is there. he has that want, and he understands the point is to win. His long, sweeping run down the outer to win at Cheltenham gave me great pleasure and I can’t wait to see him hurdling.’

Majborough

‘Majborough could follow in the Djakadam’s steps as a juvenile hurdler that could make into a Gold Cup horse. He fills the eye and what he achieved last season was mind-blowing for the kind of horse he is.’

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