The Irish Times

Cheltenham: Constitution Hill confirms star status in spectacular fashion

Henderson’s novice sets course record as home trainers land first blows on opening day

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 19:44

Nicky Henderson announces retirement of Altior after glittering career

11-year-old won at Cheltenham for four straight years including back-to-back Champion Chases

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 17:55

Epatante delivers champion performance at Cheltenham

Epatante helps owner JP McManus celebrate his birthday in style

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 17:03

Altior gets back to winning ways with Newbury success

Nicky Henderson’s superstar shows famous turbo finish in convincing run

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 15:23

Champ to defend unbeaten chasing record on New Year’s Day

Nicky Henderson’s star bids for third win over fences at Cheltenham on Wednesday

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 17:06

Defi Du Seuil edges out valiant Un De Sceaux at Sandown

11-year-old pipped by young pretender in a thrilling renewal of the Tingle Creek Chase

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 15:31

Cheltenham 2020 Festival: Early discounts available for racegoers

Why not organise your day trip to the centre of the jumps racing world well in advance?

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 06:00

Willie Mullins pays tribute to ‘uniquely versatile’ Wicklow Brave

10-year-old died after final fence fall when leading in the American Grand National

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 14:45

Altior makes it a record 19th straight win at Sandown

Nicky Henderson’s superstar takes Celebration Chase for a third year

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 16:46

Joseph O’Brien-trained Sir Erec suffers fatal injury

Pentland Hills causes a 20-1 shock in the JCB Triumph Hurdle on final day at Cheltenham

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 14:06

Clan Des Obeaux emphasises Gold Cup credentials at Ascot

Paul Nicholls’ odds-on favourite cruises to victory after Coneygree is officially retired

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 15:19

Altior cruises to victory in Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton

Nicky Henderson’s star extends his unbeaten record over jumps to 16 races

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 16:30

Clan Des Obeaux secures a 10th King George for Paul Nicholls

Jockey Harry Cobden times his run perfectly to get the better of Thistlecrack

Wed Dec 26 2018 - 15:41

Altior ends a fine season in style at Sandown

Champion Chase hero unbeaten in nine over fences after gutsy Celebration Chase win

Sat Apr 28 2018 - 15:43

Native River saves home honour with epic Gold Cup defeat of Might Bite

Richard Johnson wins second ‘blue riband’ 18 years after first

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 19:03

Altior overcomes ground and injury scare to claim Champion Chase

Douvan falls at fourth last but Mullins says encouraging run was ‘a huge positive’

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 18:08

Altior scales new heights at Cheltenham

Altior wins at the Festival for the third successive year

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 16:08

Native River makes successful return to win Denman Chase

Altior makes it 12 straight wins with impressive run at Newbury

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 15:31

Might Bite lives up to billing to take King George VI Chase

Nicky Henderson’s eight-year-old makes amends for fall at last year’s meeting

Tue Dec 26 2017 - 18:14

Cheltenham: High five for Gordon Elliott as Jamie Codd lands double

Irish trainer increases his lead with Cause of Causes also landing Cross-Country

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 18:37

Aidan Coleman in line for Coneygree ride at Haydock

Richard Johnson could still take ride on Gold Cup winner if Menorah declared a non-runner

Thu Nov 17 2016 - 10:24

Thistlecrack wins convincingly but there is work to be done

Newbury next likely target for Colin Tizzard’s Gold Cup favourite after win at Cheltenham

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 17:34

Barters Hill set for sidelines after suffering injury at Cheltenham

Trainer Ben Pauling says leg injury not career threatening but horse will need time off

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 01:00

Sprinter Sacre beats Un De Sceaux to Queen Mother Champion Chase

Nicky Henderson: ‘It’s been a long, long journey — two very, very grim years’

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 16:00

Injury puts Coneygree out of the Gold Cup running

Irish horses now dominate the betting with three Mullins horses in the top four for Cheltenham feature race

Thu Dec 17 2015 - 01:00

Cheltenham hero Coneygree out of Hennessy Gold Cup

Gold Cup winner has been pulled out of Newbury race after schooling poorly

Tue Nov 24 2015 - 11:46

Barry Geraghty to replace McCoy as retained rider for JP McManus

Geraghty set to leave Nicky Henderson’s yard to ride for McManus

Mon Jun 22 2015 - 12:19

Tony McCoy set to bring 18,000 sellout crowd to Sandown Park

Jockey’s final rides set to maximum crowd to Surrey racecourse

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 22:37

Willie Mullins writes new book, but not a Cheltenham fairytale

Carlow trainer is champion for fourth time but Gold Cup eludes him once again

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:07

Unbeaten novice Coneygree runs top rivals ragged to strike gold

Despite record-breaking week, Mullins has to settle for second in blue riband for the fifth time

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 19:53

Coneygree leads from start to finish in Cheltenham Gold Cup

Nico de Boinville’s mount the first novice to strike for 41 years in famous race

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 16:03

Nicky Henderson wary as Sprinter Sacre returns to action

Seven-year-old seeking to extend his 10-race unbeaten record over fences

Fri Dec 27 2013 - 01:00