Forty years since Champion Hurdle rated finest ever run
Tommy Kinane still thinks Monksfield should have won battle with Night Nurse in 1977 epic
Tipping Point: Cheltenham win would be fitting reward for Roger Loughran
Jockey who showed class under pressure over a decade ago one of racing’s good guys
Punchestown round-up: Bryan Cooper guides Bright New Dawn home
Elusive Ivy took honours in opening race while Quantitativeeasing ruled cross country
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
Katie Walsh a force of nature as Thunder blows rivals away
Hugely popular winner for trainer Sandra Hughes and jockey Walsh
Willie Mullins wins HRI award and announces Faugheen return
Sole Power named Horse of the Year at Horse Racing Ireland Awards on Monday
Fairyhouse report: Lieutenant Colonel caps poignant day for Hughes family
Sandra Hughes trains first winner at track where late father Dessie had so much success
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Manchester City give Southampton a rude awakening, Soldado finally scores, Leinster’s injury crisis deepens and Slaughtneil win their first title
Hugely popular trainer who was part of racing’s elite
Dessie Hughes: October 10th, 1943 - November 16th, 2014
Hard road proves too taxing for Hardy fan Vinny
Thoughts of his new fitness regime disappear as he raises a toast to National Hunt hero Dessie
Irish race horse trainer Dessie Hughes dies aged 71
Jockey-turned-trainer, who enjoyed success at Cheltenham, had been battling an illness
Jezki heads a top-class line up for Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse
Willie Mullins’ strong team includes the likes of Hurricane Fly and the exciting Faugheen
Tullow Tank makes eye-catching chasing debut
Grade One winner over hurdles had not run since February
The Tullow Tank primed for his chasing debut at Fairyhouse
But Dessie Hughes’s charge won’t have it easy against Grade Two winner Mala Beach
Ballycasey one of just four runners for Gold Cup
Limited field will go to post in Sunday’s feature at Fairyhouse
Hurricane in fine fettle, reports Ruby Walsh
Hurricane Fly going for a third Champion Hurdle on opening day of Cheltenham Festival
Decision on Last Instalment later in week
Gigginstown star needs conditions on easy side if he is to take his chance in Gold Cup
On His Own added to Gold Cup field
Willie Mullins opts for a crack at Gold Cup at Cheltenham next week over Grand National
Mouse Morris in a quandary over First Lieutenant’s Cheltenham Festival target
Co Tipperary-based trainer not sure whether to aim for Gold Cup or Ryanair Chase
Mount Colah puts in a high-class performance for Banbridge trainer Jerry Cosgrave
“Two mile is his optimum trip. His dam is a half-sister to Newmill and he pulls hard”
Willie Mullins confirms Annie Power a runner in the stayers’ hurdle
Dessie Hughes happy with Our Conor’s post-race gallop, saying: “He travelled well and had loads left”
Our Conor warms up for Cheltenham after racing at Leopardstown
Dessie Hughes charge giving all the right signals ahead of a return to the festival
Massey anticipating a big run as Shesafoxylady makes hurdle bow
Willie Mullins-trained horse to make first appearance in over three months at Thurles
Dual festival winner Alderwood a doubt
Benbulben to join World Hurdle field as Hughes eyes Gold with Lyreen Legend
O’Leary grips top of Hennessy market
Ruby Walsh teams up with old boss Nicholls for Tidal Bay Hennessy ride
Jim Culloty hopes Lord Windermere can bounce back in Hennessy Gold Cup
Leopardstown race could see almost all of Ireland’s Gold Cup contenders take their chance
Hughes bullish about Our Conor’s chances at Cheltenham
Trainer reports hurdler in top shape after Leopardstown
Djakadam continues unbeaten run at Leopardstown
Willie Mullins’s five-year-old hauls in Bright New Dawn to take Killiney Novice Chase
Bookmakers confident Hurricane Fly can see off young pretenders again in BHP Irish Champion Hurdle
Jezki and Our Conor have another crack at the reigning champion at Leopardstown
Tom Mullins hopeful Alderwood will be ready for festival
10-year-old looking for Cheltenham hat-trick
Bobs Worth out to defend Gold Cup title at Cheltenham
Nicky Henderson’s nine-year-old one of 36 entries for big race
Gigginstown still weighing up replacement for Russell
Bryan Cooper overwhelming favourite to take job at Michael O’Leary’s stable
Willie Mullins convinced Hurricane Fly will improve by at least 5lb
BHA handicapper Phil Smith feels gelding is the best around at the moment
Defy Logic makes it a special day for Nolan at Leopardstown
Champagne Fever hits second-last hard to hand initiative to Paul Nolan runner
Sir Des Champs on course for Lexus Chase bid at Leopardstown
The Christmas festival feature is a rare gap in Willie Mullins big-race CV
Durkan stroll for Avrika Ligeonniere as Sir Des Champs hits the deck
Following his heavy at Punchestown Davy Russell stood down for rest of the day
Tofino Bay in ‘good shape’ for Ladbrokes Troytown Chase
Dessie Hughes-trained star got better of Like Your Style in a close finish to big handicap in 2012
Simenon runs a blinder to finish fourth to Fiorente in Melbourne Cup
Trainer Willie Mullins may now take his star to Tokyo for the €4.1 million Japan Cup
Morris warns First Lieutenant will need Punchestown run
Trainer adds stable star will ‘only run if the ground is safe’
Dressedtothenines looks a class above rivals in beginners chase
The JP McManus-owned mare looks set for an exciting future over fences
Tributes paid to owner Patsy Byrne following his death
Pink and blue colours carried to victory by White Star Line in Listowel recently
Our Conor to reappear in the Curragh Cesarewitch next month
Aidan O’Brien’s strong team to target 13th Beresford Stakes success on Sunday
White Star Line cruises home to take Kerry National
Dessie Hughes’s third reserve triumphs at 16 to 1 in Listowel
Action Master looks the value bet in Connacht National
The Dessie Hughes (below) hope will relish the fast surface at Roscommon
Rising star Bryan Cooper is on his way to Punchestown and the very top of his sport
Kerry jockey heads to the festival on the back of stellar displays at Cheltenham and Aintree
Gigginstown plan major assault on Gold Cup
Sir Des Champs, First Lieutenant and Quito De La Roque all target Punchestown showpiece
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