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Mullins favours Punchestown for On His Own

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Published at Apr 21, 2015, 11:01

On His Own
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Top-weight On His Own is likely to swerve the Gold Cup at Sandown on Saturday in favour of a run at the Punchestown Festival.

Trainer Willie Mullins is leaning towards staying at home with last season's Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up, with a tilt at the Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold Cup a more likely alternative.

He said: "I would prefer to go to Punchestown with On His Own."

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