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Gaelic Warrior leads Mullins' Cheltenham heroes in parade

Gold Cup winner Gaelic Warrior led a parade of Willie Mullins' Cheltenham Festival winners in Leighlinbridge.

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Gold Cup hero Gaelic Warrior led a parade of trainer Willie Mullins' Cheltenham Festival winners through Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, on Wednesday. The event celebrated the stable's record-breaking success at the 2026 festival, where Mullins trained a historic 12 winners.

Crowds gathered to welcome home the champion, who secured the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday. The parade featured other notable winners from the Closutton stable, including Ballyburn and Lossiemouth.

Trainer Willie Mullins expressed his gratitude to the local community and racing fans for their support. The parade is a traditional homecoming for Mullins' major festival winners, underscoring the deep connection between the stable and its local supporters.

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