FACT'S A CUP DOUBT

Willie favours Gaelic for Gold

- By David Yates

WILLIE MULLINS last night dropped the broadest hint that Fact To File will defend his Ryanair Chase title rather than be one of “four bullets” fired by owner JP McManus at the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

And the betting markets echoed the champion trainer's words, suggesting Fact To File will be in action next Thursday while stablemate Gaelic Warrior will line up for Friday’s Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.