The final day of the jump racing season will be Saturday in Sandown, where Dan Skelton and Willie Mullins square off against one another for the title of British trainers.
Before the Grand National on April 5, English trainer Skelton had paved the way for the majority of the year-long season and was more than £1 million ahead of the competition in terms of prize money won.
However, Mullins, the first Irish trainer to capture the British saddle in a 70-year career in 2024, saddled five of the first seven, including a one-two-three, to reduce the deficit by £860, 000.
The outcome of the finale meeting at Sandown is likely to depend heavily on the outcome of the race between Skelton and the winner.
After winning on Wednesday, he was 244 289 in front, but Mullins still has the best chance of winning thanks to his strong Saturday hand, particularly in the Bet365 Gold Cup, where £175, 000 is available.
Hoe Joly Smoke and Minella Cocooner, the winner of last year’s Skelton Cup, could make the Mullins squad.
Although Nicky Henderson trained Jonbon, the hot favorite, in the Celebration Chase, both trainers are likely to have several runners in attendance.
Mark Walsh will take Mark Walsh’s place on Jonbon after Jockey Nico De Boinville is injured after falling.
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Source: BBC
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