Absurde

Willie Mullins has sent stablemates Vauban and Absurde, who will race in Australia for the first time in the Cup, both bringing winning form from Europe.

The Irish have a rich history in this race, and this year’s trio of challengers – Jan Brueghel, Vauban, and Absurde – are seen as some of the best-prepared horses to take on the challenge.

To put that into perspective, he beat home Vauban and Absurde, who are once again more fancied in this year’s betting charts.