Willie Mullins
Willie Mullins is a highly respected Irish horse trainer, widely regarded as one of the best in the sport. He has trained numerous champions and holds an impressive record at prestigious events like the Cheltenham Festival, where he continues to seek victories that would further solidify his legacy in National Hunt racing.
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Willie Mullins collected an astounding 15th Irish Gold Cup with Fact To File.
Mark Walsh’s resilience pays off in spades as Fact To File secures Irish Gold Cup victory – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-03
Willie Mullins is a trainer whose team will support Paul Townend in the competition for champion jockey.
Darragh O’Keeffe makes most of chance and starts Christmas action as country’s leading rider – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-25
Willie Mullins surrendered to emotion after his son Patrick won the Grand National on a horse he trained.
With diamonds made under pressure, 2025 saw Ireland’s sporting treasure chest overflow – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-25
Willie Mullins is in the unusual position of hoping for a festive form boost as the champion trainer.
Willie Mullins in unusual position of hoping for a festive upturn in stable form – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-24
Willie Mullins secured the most valuable victory of his career as Ethical Diamond won the $5 million Turf.
Willie Mullins supplies Breeders’ Cup shock as Ethical Diamond secures a first win and $5m prize – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-02
Champion trainer Willie Mullins has queried the need for Thurles to have such a system.
Jockeys’ body says any new watering system for Thurles not anticipated until 2026 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-05
Willie Mullins is known for his unconventional training methods.
Danny Gilligan wins second Galway Plate in three years as Western Fold powers to Ballybrit glory – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31
Willie Mullins commented on Edward O'Grady's legacy as a trainer at the Cheltenham Festival.
Poignant success in Galway festival feature for Alan O’Sullivan aboard Filey Bay – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Willie Mullins will celebrate another landmark in his illustrious training career on Friday evening when he saddles his first runner for Charles and Camilla.
Willie Mullins saddles his first horse owned by Charles and Camilla – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-15
Willie Mullins provided Rachael Blackmore with success throughout her career.
Jockey Rachael Blackmore announces her retirement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-12
Willie Mullins is a Carlow-based trainer whose horses Rachael Blackmore rides.
‘When I won the Grand National, it was nothing to do with being male or female’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Willie Mullins claims his 19th trainers’ title in Ireland.
Irish National Hunt season finishes at Punchestown as Willie Mullins claims 19th trainers’ title – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Willie Mullins is the trainer of State Man and celebrated a big-race hat-trick at the festival.
‘Genuine and never flashy’ State Man gallops to Champion Hurdle glory – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Having once again filled the thankless role of finishing runner up to Willie Mullins in the trainer’s championship.
Teahupoo successfully defends his Stayers Hurdle title at Punchestown – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-02
Willie Mullins trained Galopin Des Champs to victory in the Gold Cup.
Galopin Des Champs completes Gold Cup ‘Triple Crown’ in stunning fashion at Punchestown – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01
Willie Mullins is a champion trainer who had multiple winners at the festival.
Marine Nationale’s Punchestown win has Barry Connell already dreaming of Champion Chase hat-trick – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-30
Willie Mullins is the 11-8 favourite to be British champion trainer again next year.
Willie Mullins targeting big domestic finale at Punchestown with British title under his belt – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-27
Willie Mullins goes into Saturday’s finale to the cross-channel jumps season virtually assured of retaining the British trainers’ title at Sandown.
Willie Mullins set to overhaul Dan Skelton for British trainers’ title on final day of season – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-26
Willie Mullins is noted for having a strong chance of success in the Scottish Grand National.
Munster and Leinster draw breath and get ready to go again – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-08
Willie Mullins is preparing his horses for the Coral Scottish Grand National as he aims to defend his title as champion trainer in Britain.
Willie Mullins readies Ayr squadron as handler zeroes in on British champion trainer title – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07
Willie Mullins was left in tears after his son Patrick guided Nick Rockett to victory in the Grand National.
Munster’s peach leaves O’Gara reaching for superlatives and swears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07
Willie Mullins is now a heavy odds-on favourite to retain the cross-channel crown after a stunning Aintree Grand National outcome.
Willie Mullins odds-on to retain British trainers’ title after Aintree festival success – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
Willie Mullins could ponder the summit of his extraordinary career after his son Patrick rode Nick Rockett to a dramatic victory.
Aintree Grand National scripts keep delivering the goods despite conflicting views on race – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
Willie Mullins expressed joy at his son Patrick riding Nick Rockett to victory in the Grand National.
Grand National 2025: Willie Mullins savours Nick Rockett victory
United Kingdom· 2025-04-05Willie Mullins was left in tears after his son Patrick won the Grand National with Nick Rockett.
Patrick Mullins secures emotional win for father Willie as Nick Rockett takes Grand National – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05
Willie Mullins was notably emotional and added: 'That was some result.'
Grand National glory for Nick Rockett as he leads home a Willie Mullins 1-2-3 | Grand NationalUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-05
Trainer Willie Mullins took the first three places in the race at Aintree.
Grand National 2025 result: Nick Rockett wins at Aintree for Patrick and Willie MullinsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-05Willie Mullins has multiple runners in the Grand National, including I Am Maximus.
Opportunity knocks for Perceval Legallois to deliver JP McManus a record fourth at Aintree – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05
Horantzau d’Airy was bought from Willie Mullins’s all-conquering jumping yard in County Carlow.
Grand National fairytale on cards with ‘click-and-collect’ Horantzau d’Airy | Grand NationalUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-05
Willie Mullins goes into the English Grand National in dominant Grade One form and with victory over the famous fences too in Friday’s Randox Topham Trophy courtesy of Gentleman De Mee.
Willie Mullins warms up for Grand National with Topham glory over the big fences through Gentleman De Mee – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05
