Willie Mullins attempting to 'cover all bases' as Lossiemouth and co concern title rival Dan Skelton

Willie Mullins is attempting to "cover all bases" after revealing a dream team of entries for Sandown, a challenge that has left Dan Skelton concerned as their gruelling battle for the trainers' title looks certain to go to the wire on the final day of the season on Saturday.

Closutton superstars Lossiemouth, Gaelic Warrior and El Fabiolo were among 38 entries made by Mullins across Sandown's seven-race card, with the reigning champion confirming 15 of the 34 runners for the £175,000 bet365 Gold Cup (3.35) as he bids to win his second consecutive British trainers' championship and prevent Skelton from achieving that feat for the first time.

Skelton has 33 entries at Sandown and stretched his advantage to £52,777 with four winners on Monday, although Mullins, who has yet to lead the championship at any point, hit back with success in a valuable bumper at Plumpton.