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Mullins has strong hand for Coral.ie Hurdle

Tom MullinsTom Mullins
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That's A Wrap is set to spearhead a strong team of runners for trainer Tom Mullins in the Coral.ie Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday week.

The JP McManus-owned six-year-old has been in tremendous form since returning from a summer break, completing a hat-trick with wins at Galway, Navan and Leopardstown.

He is a general 10-1 second-favourite for next weekend's fiercely-competitive handicap behind Melbourne Cup runner-up Heartbreak City.

"That's A Wrap couldn't have done any more for us this season and he's in good order as well," said Mullins.

"He came out of Leopardstown at Christmas really well and there is no other obvious race to go for apart from this one."

The Goresbridge-based trainer may also saddle Sir Scorpion, Grand Partner and Top Othe Ra.

He said: "Sir Scorpion was brought down at the last in Fairyhouse the last day, but he was fine afterwards and never missed a beat.

"He's in good order and may even improve a bit. He did well over the summer and looks a stronger horse this season. He's at that end of the handicap where he'd have a chance.

"Grand Partner went lame after he won at Leopardstown last summer, a few vets looked at him and we couldn't find out exactly what the problem was.

"All we did was rest him and we've been getting him ready since.

"We decided to wait for this race as he's at the right end of the handicap. We could put a claimer on him as well.

"If he gets a run we'll stick Top Othe Ra in as well. I feel there is a good handicap in him."