Speaking following Blood Cotil s Grade A win at Punchestown today, Champion Trainer Willie Mullins has stated he intends having more runners in England next season.

He said "I'd imagine the way things are going we'll have more runners in England next season.

"I don't like to travel too early with them, before Cheltenham, but I'd imagine we'll have to to keep them apart."

By Tom Weekes, quotes from Gary Carson