Mullins tackles JLT with trio

Willie Mullins fires three arrows at the JLT Novice Chase at the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon.

The champion trainer is responsible for Felix Yonger, the mount of Ruby Walsh, Mozoltov and Djakadam in a race which carries Grade One status for the first time.

The County Carlow handler told his website, www.wpmullins.com: "Felix Yonger is definitely better on decent ground and the heavy last time found him out.

"After his last run we felt the longer trip suits better.

"I think Mozoltov could be an interesting prospect as I don't think we have seen the best of him.

"I didn't bring Djakadam over to Cheltenham last season as I felt he was too inexperienced and he would improve with time. He looks a real natural at his fences but he is still a little inexperienced. He is a horse with a big future."