Willie Mullins Triumphs in bet365 Gold Cup with Minella Cocooner

Willie Mullins and Danny Mullins continue to dominate this spring. A week ago, the pair claimed victory in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr with Macdermott, with jockey Danny Mullins expressing his joy and relief at the tight photo finish. The 5lb claimer Freddie Gordon, riding Annual Invictus, made a valiant effort for his father Chris but was worn down on the run-in and narrowly beaten into second place.

Another Mullins entry, Nick Rockett, claimed third place. The winning horse had previously finished third in the Irish Grand National and demonstrated resilience on heavy ground, with the jockey attributing the victory to Willie Mullins’ expertise. Danny Mullins reflected on his uncle’s historic achievement of becoming the first Irish-based trainer to win the British title in 70 years, acknowledging the remarkable feat.

Following the near-miss, Freddie Gordon shared his disappointment, expressing satisfaction over the performance despite falling short in the final moments.