Willie Mullins to saddle first runner for Britain's King and Queen at Leopardstown
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Reaching High, previously trained by Michael Stoute, is set to make his debut under renowned trainer Willie Mullins in the Leopardstown Lady Riders Handicap. Mullins, who expressed his excitement about being chosen to handle a horse for King Charles and Queen Camilla, noted the horse's pedigree suggests he will thrive in longer distance races. Reaching High is expected to be ridden by Jody Townend and, after his debut, could compete in the prestigious Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot, a race Mullins has won multiple times in the past.
Mullins expressed delight at being chosen to train a horse for King Charles and Queen Camilla, marking a significant moment in his career.
Reaching High is set to debut under Mullins in the Lady Riders Handicap at Leopardstown, aiming for potential participation in the Ascot Stakes.
Mullins believes Reaching High's stamina-based pedigree makes him well-suited for distance races, eyeing an ambitious campaign leading to Royal Ascot.
The trainer reminisced about his past successes at Royal Ascot, including wins in the Ascot Stakes, further fueling ambitions for Reaching High.
Read at Irish Independent
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