Willie Mullins takes the lead for first British title with Monster’s fourth win of 4,462-1

The recent events at the Scottish venue on Saturday exceeded Mullins’ expectations. He achieved a stunning 4,462-1 four-timer, earning £209,137 and breaking the £3 million barrier for the season in Britain. This gave him a substantial lead over Dan Skelton and Paul Nicholls. However, the outcome was quite different for Macdermott and Surrey Quest, who won a pulsating race, delivering a significant sum to the Mullins effort.

The combined earnings of stablemates Klarc Kent, Spanish Harlem, and Ontheropes almost nullified Skelton’s earnings at Ayr and Bangor. Paddy Power, paying out Mullins backers on Friday, favored him to become the first Irish-based trainer to win the British jumps crown in 70 years. Townend’s best ride in Britain for the season had been aboard Absurde, winning the County Hurdle at Cheltenham. Next Saturday, there will be a total of £675,000 up for grabs across seven races at Sandown, dwarfing the money Mullins, Skelton, and Nicholls will be competing for during the week.

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