WILLIE MULLINS officially confirmed Kopek Des Bordes’ Cheltenham target – after removing him from a key race.
The Closutton boss looks to have an absolute monster on his hands in the shape of the odds-on Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle favourite.
Kopek Des Bordes will go off red-hot favourite for the Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle having been removed from the TurnersSportsfile
But there was a surge of support for him in the Turners Novices’ Hurdle over the 2m5f trip earlier this week.
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It led to speculation there could be a trademark last-minute Mullins switcheroo.
But all roads lead to Supreme glory now for the unbeaten Kopek Des Bordes – who could get punters off to a hot start on Tuesday.
Mullins did not include the Grade 1 winner as part of his confirmations for the Turners.
More to follow.
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