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Air Force Blue flies in Curragh workout

Air Force Blue flies in Curragh workout

Sruthan earns local trainer a second victory in €100,000 handicap highlight

Sun Mar 20 2016 - 21:15
Willie Mullins on track to bring home British trainers’ title

Willie Mullins on track to bring home British trainers’ title

A hugely successful Cheltenham could see the Irish trainer end a 62-year run

Sun Mar 20 2016 - 21:14
Colm O’Donoghue to ride for Jessica Harrington this season

Colm O’Donoghue to ride for Jessica Harrington this season

Classic-winning flat jockey will share role along with Ballydoyle commitments

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 18:44
Dermot Weld’s Ashraf to compete for lucrative  Lincolnshire prize

Dermot Weld’s Ashraf to compete for lucrative Lincolnshire prize

Trainer brings maiden winner back to a mile to try to exploit a handicap mark of 97

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 02:30
Bryan Cooper’s call spot on as Don Cossack claims Gold Cup glory

Bryan Cooper’s call spot on as Don Cossack claims Gold Cup glory

Gordon Elliott-trained star delivers in superb style for Gigginstown and Michael O’Leary

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 20:15
Irish joy as Don Cossack  lands Cheltenham   Gold Cup

Irish joy as Don Cossack lands Cheltenham Gold Cup

Jockey Bryan Cooper and trainer Gordon Elliott claim first title with favourite

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 19:37
Kieren Fallon to return to racing at the Curragh

Kieren Fallon to return to racing at the Curragh

The 50-year-old six times former British champion jockey will be in action on Sunday

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 11:50
De Bromhead won’t mind Pendleton hoopla  if Aupcharlie wins

De Bromhead won’t mind Pendleton hoopla if Aupcharlie wins

Racing authorities’ unbridled enthusiam for publicity stunt a real puzzler

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 06:00
Don Poli can rise to Cheltenham’s Gold Cup challenge

Don Poli can rise to Cheltenham’s Gold Cup challenge

Davy Russell’s relaxed horsemanship may go long way towards ending Willie Mullins wait

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 05:00
‘Cue Card has everything it takes to win Gold Cup’

‘Cue Card has everything it takes to win Gold Cup’

Paddy Brennan ready to give his all on board the horse that ‘saved his career’

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 05:00
English left with green eyes as Ruby Walsh leads rout

English left with green eyes as Ruby Walsh leads rout

Long-time World Hurdle favourite Thistlecrack the sole winner for home team

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 21:30
Brilliant Thistlecrack being primed for 2017 Gold Cup

Brilliant Thistlecrack being primed for 2017 Gold Cup

Tom Scudamore admits to waiting his whole life to find a horse with such talent

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 21:29
Morris confident Alpha Des Obeaux  can stay the course

Morris confident Alpha Des Obeaux can stay the course

Tipperary-based trainer aims to win World Hurdle 26 years after riding Trapper John to victory

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 09:11
Thistlecrack looks the real deal in Ryanair World Hurdle

Thistlecrack looks the real deal in Ryanair World Hurdle

Trainer Colin Tizzard’s charge is the season’s outstanding staying hurdler

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 01:00
Plenty to like about Al Ferof’s chance in Ryanair Chase

Plenty to like about Al Ferof’s chance in Ryanair Chase

Cheltenham: The trip and ground is an ideal fit for Dan Skelton’s attractively-priced charge

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 00:05
Colms Dream goes back to hurdles after four wins in chases

Colms Dream goes back to hurdles after four wins in chases

Karl Thornton’s star performer should make a winning return at Down Royal

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 23:00
Yorkhill’s showing gets Willie Mullins thinking  for future

Yorkhill’s showing gets Willie Mullins thinking for future

Improving ground conditions comes into play and leaves Yanworth short in Neptune

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 20:26
Sprinter Sacre completes the fairytale Cheltenham comeback

Sprinter Sacre completes the fairytale Cheltenham comeback

Two years of injury and heart-problems put to bed in famous day two Cheltenham win

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 19:27
Gold Cup could be on the horizon for Annie Power

Gold Cup could be on the horizon for Annie Power

Willie Mullins floats possibility of Champion Hurdle winner attempting to emulate Dawn run

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 08:32
Un De Sceaux destined for Queen Mother success, say connections

Un De Sceaux destined for Queen Mother success, say connections

Horse and his all-or-nothing owner Eddie O’Connell ‘a perfect fit’

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 05:00
Cheltenham: More Of That can edge No More Heroes in RSA

Cheltenham: More Of That can edge No More Heroes in RSA

Josies Orders capable of delivering in Cross Country Chase for top owner JP McManus

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 05:00
French fancy Un De Sceaux can end Mullins’ wait

French fancy Un De Sceaux can end Mullins’ wait

Rivals – including Sprinter Sacre – looks to have their best days behind them

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 05:00
Tributes paid to Jacqueline O’Brien (89)

Tributes paid to Jacqueline O’Brien (89)

Widow of legendary trainer Vincent O’Brien passes away in Dublin

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 19:52
The sky is the limit for Douvan

The sky is the limit for Douvan

Willie Mullins ponders next step for possibly the best horse he’s trained

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 19:03
Champion Hurdle preview: Identity Thief can put name in lights

Champion Hurdle preview: Identity Thief can put name in lights

Henry de Bromhead’s horse is on up with extent of his potential still unknown

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 05:31
Cheltenham 2016: Douvan the singular act in Mullins’s greatest team

Cheltenham 2016: Douvan the singular act in Mullins’s greatest team

Not even hotly anticipated Champion Hurdle can eclipse gelding’s appearance on day one

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 05:00
Henry de Bromhead: Still sizing up the field

Henry de Bromhead: Still sizing up the field

Waterford trainer has five runners going to post on the opening day of the festival

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 19:23
Cork preview: McNamara looking for win as trainer

Cork preview: McNamara looking for win as trainer

Val de Ferbet looks capable of defeating former stable companion Tennis Cap

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00
Cheltenham Countdown: Bryan Cooper on chasing success with nowhere to hide

Cheltenham Countdown: Bryan Cooper on chasing success with nowhere to hide

Gigginstown Stud’s number one jockey is spoiled for choice when it comes to talented rides, but make a mistake and the racing public are unforgiving

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00
Cheltenham countdown: Bookies braced for first day shakedown

Cheltenham countdown: Bookies braced for first day shakedown

Annie Power’s slip up saved them last year but now they face a new accumulator threat

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00
Cheltenham 2016: Mullins clan immersed in the business of racing

Cheltenham 2016: Mullins clan immersed in the business of racing

The foundations for the continuance of a racing dynasty are as strong as ever

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 11:23
Fifty years on the great Arkle’s feat still resonates

Fifty years on the great Arkle’s feat still resonates

Tom Dreaper’s famous charge completed a three-in-a-row of Gold Cup successes

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 02:00
Pat Smullen to launch another bid for Cheltenham glory

Pat Smullen to launch another bid for Cheltenham glory

Irish champion flat jockey will partner First Figaro in Weatherbys Champion Bumper

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 03:00
Bryan Cooper playing Gold cards close to his chest

Bryan Cooper playing Gold cards close to his chest

Gigginstown’s retained rider 7/1 to be top jockey at Cheltenham

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 18:46

Roi Des Francs a live contender to end Mullins’ Irish National wait

Punchestown prize pot to top €2.6m as €100,000 boost announced

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 17:00
Tipping Point: Bookmakers only want your business when you’re a loser

Tipping Point: Bookmakers only want your business when you’re a loser

Unlike in Australia, firms here are not legally obliged to take bets from successful punters

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 08:46
Goonyella looks to be peaking at right time for Jim Dreaper

Goonyella looks to be peaking at right time for Jim Dreaper

In his first start over fences he came up six lengths short but the signs are encouraging

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 19:19
David Mullins continues progress with big double at Naas

David Mullins continues progress with big double at Naas

The young jockey was on board Sub Lieutenant for his 36th win of the season

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 19:16
Walsh says Curragh workout will underpin Gold Cup decision

Walsh says Curragh workout will underpin Gold Cup decision

Cooper hoping to narrow gap at top of jockeys table this weekend

Fri Mar 04 2016 - 21:00
Straight-talking Gordon Elliott still a man in a hurry

Straight-talking Gordon Elliott still a man in a hurry

Willie Mullins team seen as the biggest threat to Don Cossack’s Gold Cup hopes

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 09:38
From the horse’s mouth: Willie Mullins on Cheltenham hopes

From the horse’s mouth: Willie Mullins on Cheltenham hopes

The trainer, who is hoping to do better than last year, is bringing 60 horses the festival

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 12:42
Willie Mullins warns National Hunt racing could ‘disappear’

Willie Mullins warns National Hunt racing could ‘disappear’

Champion trainer worried about the future of jump racing

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 18:12
Vautour and Don Poli schooled in Leopardstown workout

Vautour and Don Poli schooled in Leopardstown workout

Henry De Bromhead looking ahead to Aintree with novice Alisier D’Irlande

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 09:14
Eddie Jones may have inadvertently hit nail on head in concussion debate

Eddie Jones may have inadvertently hit nail on head in concussion debate

Many parents must look at the modern game and shudder

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 07:45
Aspen Colorado likely to follow up his success

Aspen Colorado likely to follow up his success

Aspen Colorado is as low as 10-1 for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 01:00
Mullins and Elliott run 14 at weekend but eyes are on Cheltenham

Mullins and Elliott run 14 at weekend but eyes are on Cheltenham

Elliott will gave Don Cossack and No More Heroes a spin before going to festival

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 01:00
Turf Club to review court evidence in Adrian McGuinness case

Turf Club to review court evidence in Adrian McGuinness case

Dublin trainer was fined €2,500 for possession of animal remedies without authorisation

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 01:13
Willie Mullins to make call on headgear for Don Poli

Willie Mullins to make call on headgear for Don Poli

Road To Riches and Valseur Lido could be diverted from Gold Cup to the Ryanair

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 03:25
Victoria Pendleton saddle saga makes racing look desperate

Victoria Pendleton saddle saga makes racing look desperate

Tipping Point: Cheltenham Festival should not need celebrity gimmicks to market itself

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 05:00
Ball d’Arc shows Elliott string in rude health ahead of Cheltenham

Ball d’Arc shows Elliott string in rude health ahead of Cheltenham

Trainer hoping for dry spell ahead of Don’s Gold Cup bid

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 01:00
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