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Willie Mullils to train for Gigginstown House Stud again

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Willie Mullils to train for Gigginstown House Stud again

Willie Mullins will train for Gigginstown House Stud again. Giginstown is owned by Ryanair supremo Michael O'Leary and managed by his brother Eddie. Shanbally Kid will be the first of the horses trained by them this season. Gigins and Mullin's have previously enjoyed Cheltenham Festival success together. They also won the Irish Gold Cup together last season and the Glenfarclas Chase at the Cheltonham festival.

Willie Mullils is training for Gigginstown House Stud again. Recommended bets are advised to over-18s. National Gambling Helpline is on 0808 8020 133.

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