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Paul Townend is once again set to ride State Man

Mullins set to unleash stars for Morgiana Hurdle

Willie Mullins takes the wraps off several of his stable stars at Punchestown on Saturday, with State Man and Lossiemouth set for a mouthwatering clash in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle and Ballyburn poised to make his debut over fences.

Racing • 21 Nov 24

State Man was in control for the closing part of the race

State Man lands Morgiana Hurdle without fuss

State Man did all that what was asked of him as he reappeared with a straightforward victory in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 20 Nov 22

Mullins and Elliott aim big guns at Morgiana Hurdle

Sharjah heads a select field of five for Sunday's Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 12 Nov 21

Mullins was taking positives from the Morgiana Hurdle result

Mullins backs Saint Roi to reign again after setback

Willie Mullins retains full faith in Saint Roi despite his odds-on defeat at Punchestown on Sunday.

Racing • 16 Nov 20

French import Saint Roi has won three of his four starts since joining Willie Mullins

Saint Roi faces four rivals in Morgiana Hurdle

Willie Mullins relies on Saint Roi to give him a 10th consecutive win in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 13 Nov 20

Mullins could field as many as six in Morgiana Hurdle

Willie Mullins' pair of Saint Roi and Saldier head six in contention for the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 10 Nov 20

Faugheen is one of five possible Willie Mullins runners

Samcro and Faugheen could meet in Morgiana

Samcro and Faugheen could potentially clash in a high-class renewal of the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday.

Racing • 13 Nov 18

Annie Power was an impressive winner of the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

Annie Power and Faugheen ruled out of Morgiana

Future plans for Annie Power and Faugheen are up in the air after Willie Mullins was forced to rule two of his superstars out of Sunday's StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 18 Nov 16

Willie Mullins has saddled the last five winners of the Morgiana Hurdle, with Ruby Walsh partnering four of his quintet to victory

Mullins has strong hand for Morgiana Hurdle

Annie Power, Faugheen and Vroum Vroum Mag still feature among 10 entries in Sunday's Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 15 Nov 16

Annie Power looks likely to go in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown

Annie Power looks set to make Morgiana return

Next month's Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown appears the most likely comeback target for Annie Power.

Racing • 19 Oct 16

Hurricane Fly's slick jump at the last, allied to Jezki's blunder, ensured Ruby Walsh's mount won on his seasonal debut for a fifth consecutive season

Hurricane Fly rolls back the years in Morgiana win

Hurricane Fly brought the house down at Punchestown as he powered to a third StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle.

Racing • 16 Nov 14

Jezki and Hurricane Fly dominate the betting for the Morgiana Hurdle, with Little King Robin a 16-1 shot with some firms

Progressive Little King Robin faces Grade One test

Colin Bowe is hoping Little King Robin's potential fitness advantage could help her cause an upset in Sunday's StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 15 Nov 14

Hurricane Fly (R) and Jezki will renew battle on Sunday

Hurricane Fly not finished yet, insists Mullins

Willie Mullins is confident Hurricane Fly still has what it takes to make his mark at the top level ahead of his return in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday.

Racing • 14 Nov 14

Hurricane Fly has won seven of his eight starts at Punchestown

Fly faces four in uncompetitive Morgiana

Hurricane Fly sets out on the path to what could be another stellar year when he heads a field of just five runners in the StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday - although Jezki has not been declared.

Racing • 15 Nov 13

Morgiana Hurdle