‘Floods of tears’ as Willie Mullins’ new superstar horse is demolished in Cheltenham betting after freakish win

THERE were 'floods of tears' aft Willie Mullins' superstar caller equine was demolished for the Cheltenham betting aft 1 of the astir devastating wins successful ages.

Kopek Des Bordes was instantly made 6-4 fav for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle aft hacking up successful the Grade 1 Irish Novice Hurdle.

Jumping good passim having been sent disconnected 4-5 nether Paul Townend, determination were a fewer gasps arsenic Kopek Des Bordes looked to get impeded by a escaped equine turning for home.

But helium had the tract strung retired by this constituent and that colossal motor helium has kicked into overdrive approaching the last.

Kopek Des Bordes near everything trailing successful his aftermath to people by 13 lengths from Karniquet.

The immense question present is whether Mullins keeps Kopek Des Bordes astatine 2m oregon steps him up successful travel for the Turner's Novices' Hurdle, for which helium is arsenic abbreviated arsenic 2-1.

More to follow.

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