Vauban poised to contest Lonsdale Cup at York on Friday as Willie Mullins firms up Ebor festival plans
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Vauban is poised to contest the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup at York on Friday which could provide a launchpad for another crack at the Lexus Melbourne Cup in November as Willie Mullins divulges his plans for this week's Sky Bet Ebor festival.
The six-year-old travelled over to Flemington last year amid plenty of fanfare as he went off 9-2 favourite for the prestigious handicap, but he underperformed, finishing 14th of 22.
A three-time Grade 1 winner over jumps, including the Triumph Hurdle in 2022, Vauban returned this season with a runner-up effort in the Yorkshire Cup before finishing fourth in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, beaten nine lengths by Kyprios.
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