THE Dublin Racing Festival provided the all-conquering Willie Mullins with the chance not only to win some top-class races but also to learn more about some of his horses as regards the Cheltenham Festival.

In winning all eight Grade 1s he must now have a clearer picture of how his Cheltenham challenge is looking. The data from these races at times merely affirmed that the best horse in the race prevailed and did so in a straightforward manner.