THE recent exploits of The Shunter and Noble Yeats have catapulted Emmet Mullins into the spotlight ahead of the big festival meetings and the trainer gave updates on his Cheltenham runners as the weights for the handicaps were released.

Mullins also has a Grade 1 contender in recent winner Corbetts Cross, best priced as 7/2 favourite for the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle. Grand National winner Noble Yeats (8/1) has also become a legitimate contender for the Gold Cup and with Filey Bay (6/1) currently favourite for the County Hurdle, Mullins could have a memorable St Patrick’s Day’s on the Friday.