Cousin Vinny looks set to tackle the RSA Chase in March. (credit: Paolo Camera)
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Irish trainer Willie Mullins has admitted he is warming to the idea of running Cousin Vinny in the RSA Chase at Cheltenham in March.
After winning the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Festival in 2008, the seven-year-old finished second behind Roberto Goldback on his chasing debut at Navan in December and Mullins is plotting to let his superstar gain more experience over fences before his big day out at Cheltenham.
"I was delighted with his jumping the other day. He was nice and careful," Mullins said.
"He is a horse I'd like to get two runs into before Chelteham but sadly it's getting tight. I may have to run him in one of the good novice chases rather than a beginners chase and as soon as the freeze stops I will be trying to get him out.
"He'll be entered for the Arkle but I'd imagine his target could be the RSA Chase."
