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Patrick Mullins won four bumpers on the six-year-old two seasons ago

Facile Vega and Mullins back together at Leopardstown

Patrick Mullins is delighted with the prospect of being reunited with Facile Vega in the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Tuesday.

Racing • 24 Dec 23

Facile Vega is set for a tilt at the Arkle

Arkle hope Facile Vega leads Mullins' novice chase team

Willie Mullins considers the Arkle Trophy as the logical long-term target for Facile Vega, who will be part of a formidable team of novice chasers for the champion trainer this season.

Racing • 30 Oct 23

Facile Vega bounds clear of stablemate Il Etait Temps in the KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle

Punchestown round-up: Wins for Facile Vega and Feronily

The Willie Mullins-trained Facile Vega (4-6F) survived a scare to get back on the winning trail in the KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown, while Emmet Mullins dealt his uncle a rare reversal as Feronily (7-1) refused to bend in the Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase.

Racing • 25 Apr 23

Il Etait Temps powered clear of his rivals in the closing stages

Il Etait Temps triumphs as Facile Vega flops

Il Etait Temps was a shock winner as Facile Vega finished last of all in the Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Racing • 05 Feb 23

Facile Vega set for headline act at Leopardstown

Supreme Novices' Hurdle favourite Facile Vega is the headline act over the first two days of Leopardstown's Christmas meeting.

Racing • 23 Dec 22

Facile Vega had won at major festivals including the Cheltenham and Punchestown Festivals

Facile Vega makes light work of hurdling debut

Facile Vega maintained his unbeaten record with victory on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.

Racing • 03 Dec 22

Facile Vega has a 100% record in bumpers

Fairyhouse: Mullins excited for Facile Vega hurdles bow

All eyes will be on the brilliant Facile Vega as he makes his debut over hurdles at Fairyhouse on Saturday.

Racing • 02 Dec 22

Patrick Mullins had to get serious with Facile Vega in the closing stages

Nothing Facile about Vega victory at Punchestown

Facile Vega (8-15F) was made to pull out all the stops to maintain his unbeaten record in the Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion INH Flat Race at Punchestown.

Racing • 27 Apr 22

A mud-splattered Patrick Mullins celebrates after riding Facile Vega to victory in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper

Round-up: Mullins claims record 12th Champion Bumper

Commander Of Fleet got up on the line in a thrilling, head-bobbing finish to the Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle under a well-judged ride from 5lb claimer Shane Fitzgerald.

Racing • 16 Mar 22

Facile Vega lit up the Dublin Racing Festival with a spectacular win

Cheltenham Festival: Mullins relishing Facile Vega ride

A Willie Mullins-trained showdown with American Mike in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper is a prospect that is exciting Patrick Mullins.

Racing • 24 Feb 22

Facile Vega lit up Leopardstown on Saturday afternoon

Nolan blown away by Facile Vega

Paul Nolan was left stunned by Facile Vega's "phenomenal" display at Leopardstown on Saturday and is undecided whether Sandor Clegane will take on Willie Mullins' charge in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham.

Racing • 07 Feb 22

Facile Vega