Prepare yourself for an unoriginal statement, but Willie Mullins-trained horses have dominated the Grade One Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle (4.15), especially in recent years. I find myself saying this about a lot of major races. He now loves to target that race. With nine victories, he has become the most successful trainer in the race’s history. Since 2004, he has entered 49 runners overall, averaging two or three each year. In recent years, it was wise to simply support the favorite if you were searching for a shortcut while deciding which Mullins runner to support.
