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I'm keen to take on a Willie Mullins favourite at Galway - and I make this one a decent bet

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Emmet Mullins: "If any of my owners happen to win money punting on the horses, they can look after me if they want. No money leaves my pocket to back horses."
Emmet Mullins: trains my banker of the weekend at Galway on SaturdayCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Just two days to go at the Galway Races and even though it has been a tricky meeting for punters, it certainly hasn't been a bloodbath.

Willie Mullins has taken over the King of Ballybrit crown from Dermot Weld and by the looks of things, he will be wearing it for a while.

The Closutton maestro is triple-handed in the opening Boylesports Download Our App Maiden Hurdle (1.55) and it's a little bit surprising Paul Townend has chosen to pick French import Ninth Titan over decent bumper horse Rath Gaul Boy.

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