Ayr witnesses unprecedented visit from Willie Mullins’s extensive team in pursuit of debut victory

Until now, Mullins, despite reaching the age of 67, has not trained a single winner at Ayr. This stands as a rare area where he could learn from Gordon Elliott, who boasts 21 victories there. It appears that Mullins may lack a strong presence in Scotland, as evidenced by his minimal participation at Ayr, with only five appearances in 36 years. Despite sending over 1,000 runners across the water, his lorry has not made an appearance at Musselburgh or Kelso.

If there’s a map of Britain in the war room at Closutton, the Scottish region may have been overshadowed by old copies of racing calendars and sales catalogues.