Mullins four-handed in Triumph

Willie Mullins launches a formidable four-pronged assault on the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham on Friday.

Mr Adjudicator has the strongest form of the quartet, having landed the Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown last month, but Stormy Ireland, Saldier and Sayo add strength in depth.

Patrick Mullins, assistant to his father, said: "Stormy Ireland produced a huge performance in Fairyhouse and although that's her only run for us, she has plenty of experience from running in France. She's in good form and we're very happy with her.

"Mr Adjudicator has the best form and has travelled over well. He is an ex-Flat horse, though, so you would just wonder about how he'll handle the ground.

"Saldier won very well in Gowran. He obviously doesn't have much experience, but I just wonder whether the ground will help the less experienced horses like him.

"Sayo won in Naas, despite not getting a clear run, and we hope he can run well too."

Farclas was runner-up to Mr Adjudicator at Leopardstown, having previously chased home Espoir D'Allen at the same track over Christmas.

Trainer Gordon Elliott said: "I think he'll improve an awful lot from Leopardstown and I'm looking forward to running him."