The winningest trainer at the Cheltenham Festival did not declare Lossiemouth in the Champion Hurdle to run her in the Mares’ Hurdle, to the dismay of backers
Willie Mullins defended his decision to switch Lossiemouth from the Champion Hurdle to the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham, stating his priority is securing wins for owners, and he believes Lossiemouth has a better chance in the Mares' Hurdle. He acknowledged the two-year plan to run her in the Champion Hurdle but changed course after recent work, feeling she wouldn't be competitive enough.
