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Il Etait Temps Dominates Tingle Creek Chase, Eyes Cheltenham

12/6/2025

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Il Etait Temps Triumphs

Il Etait Temps solidified his status as a leading contender for the Queen Mother Champion Chase with victory in the Tingle Creek Chase.
The seven-year-old trained by Willie Mullins finished nine lengths ahead of Jonbon.
Winning jockey Paul Townend praised Il Etait Temps for his ease and maturity.
Part-owner Wayne Kieswetter expressed hopes for a Cheltenham Festival win, likening it to his son's 2010 T20 World Cup triumph.

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Mullins Dominates Chase

Il Etait Temps won the Grade One Tingle Creek Chase by nine lengths over Jonbon.
This victory shows Willie Mullins' strength in the UK trainers' championship.
Lulamba won the Grade One Henry VIII Novice Chase and is a contender for the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham, with trainer Nicky Henderson optimistic.
Hurricane Pat won the Claremont Novice Hurdle, boosting his prospects for the Supreme Novice Hurdle at next year’s Cheltenham festival.

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Il Etait Temps Triumphs

Il Etait Temps solidified his status as a leading contender for the Queen Mother Champion Chase with victory in the Tingle Creek Chase.
The seven-year-old trained by Willie Mullins finished nine lengths ahead of Jonbon.
Winning jockey Paul Townend praised Il Etait Temps for his ease and maturity.
Part-owner Wayne Kieswetter expressed hopes for a Cheltenham Festival win, likening it to his son's 2010 T20 World Cup triumph.

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