Mullins Trains First Royal Runner After Stoute Exit

Willie Mullins will train his first horse for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Reaching High, following the retirement of previous trainer Sir Michael Stoute. The four-year-old gelding, bred by Queen Elizabeth II and out of Gold Cup winner Estimate, will debut in the Lady Riders Handicap at Leopardstown, ridden by Jody Townend. Mullins expressed his honor and highlighted the horse's stamina and versatility for longer distance races, with Royal Ascot's Ascot Stakes as a potential next target. This marks the first time in over 250 years that a reigning British monarch's horse is trained in Ireland. Meanwhile, Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle stable continues to excel, with Whirl winning the Musidora Stakes at York. These events reflect significant transitions and achievements among leading trainers and royal racing interests.