Mullins Dominates Champion Chase
Mullins' victory in the 2026 Champion Chase highlights the importance of preparation, tactical intelligence, and consistency Mullins Dominates Again! ✨ Il Etait Temps Wins the 2026 Champion Chase | Full Race. The win demonstrates that sustained results are achieved through continuous improvement Mullins Dominates Again! ✨ Il Etait Temps Wins the 2026 Champion Chase | Full Race.
Il Etait Temps, ridden by Paul Townend and trained by Willie Mullins, secured victory in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham, triumphing over a field of 10. The 8-year-old French-bred gelding, priced at 5/2, overcame a stumble at the final fence to win by 10 lengths. Libberty Hunter (50/1) finished second, and L'Eau du Sud (13/2) came in third. Mullins achieved a Grade 1 sweep on Wednesday's program, with Il Etait Temps's win following victories by King Rasko Grey and Kitzbhuhel. This win marked Mullins's third Champion Chase victory and his record-extending 118th win at the Cheltenham Festival. Pre-race favorite Majborough, also trained by Mullins, finished seventh after struggling with jumping errors. Il Etait Temps's victory was a significant comeback after falling in a Grade 1 race at Ascot in January.
