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Ireland's Elliott and Mullins Tackle Cheltenham Challenges

2/12/2026

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Gordon Elliott (Irish horse trainer) will field Brighterdaysahead and Teahupoo among Cheltenham Festival contenders.
Elliott plans to adjust Brighterdaysahead's training approach this time.
Willie Mullins (Irish trainer) faces weather-related preparation challenges while overseeing a larger team.
The article notes Ireland's dominance in National Hunt racing continues to pose a challenge for British competitors.

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Gordon Elliott (Irish horse trainer) will field Brighterdaysahead and Teahupoo among Cheltenham Festival contenders.
Elliott plans to adjust Brighterdaysahead's training approach this time.
Willie Mullins (Irish trainer) faces weather-related preparation challenges while overseeing a larger team.
The article notes Ireland's dominance in National Hunt racing continues to pose a challenge for British competitors.