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Skelton started the day over £68,000 (€79,350) in front of Mullins, but an easy win for Oaksey Chase favourite Gaelic Warrior and then a surprise as Il Etait Temps topped the odds-on Jonbon in Celebration Chase saw the defending champion seize control. Training the second, third, fourth and fifth-placed horses in the bet355 Gold Cup set the seal on another success for Mullins, with Skelton having to settle for second again. Advertisement Press Association Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Willie Mullins takes second trainers’ title after Sandown showdown”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Willie Mullins takes second trainers’ title after Sandown showdown”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. 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