The Irish Times

Alex Ferguson enjoys Merseyside success as Clan Des Obeaux wins

Co-owner enjoys more Aintree success while trainer Paul Nicholls boosts title hopes

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 16:09

Gordon Elliott yet to decide on Samcro’s Punchestown target

Shattered Love could take on Footpad at Fairyhouse, Cue Card retirement date set

Mon Mar 26 2018 - 13:07

Cue Card displays Cheltenham credentials with Ascot Chase win

Colin Tizzard-trained 11-year-old now heads to Cheltenham Gold Cup in winning form

Sat Feb 18 2017 - 16:12

Willie Mullins lands 63/1 St Stephen’s Day ‘six-timer’

Thistlecrack odds on for Cheltenham Gold Cup after King George rout at Kempton

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 19:45

Thistlecrack wins King George VI Chase in style at Kempton

Royal Vacation in shock 32Red Kauto Star Novices’ Chase triumph after dramatic finish

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 15:49

Thistlecrack win over Cue Card would make him as best I’ve seen – Brennan

Colin Tizzard-trained pair go head to head in showpiece King George IV at Kempton

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 18:24

Cue Card in top form for clash with stablemate Thistlecrack

Paddy Brennan says last year’s winner at Kempton is ‘as good, if not better, than ever’

Wed Dec 21 2016 - 18:20

Cue Card dominates at Haydock to take Betfair Chase

Coneygree beaten by 15 lengths as Colin Tizzard’s horse takes big race for third time in four years

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 15:43

Classy Cue Card poised for glory again

Colin Tizzard’s star in the form of his life and looks too strong for the home team

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 15:08

Punchestown: Brennan warms up for Cue Card ride in style

Galway jockey guides 9-1 shot God’s Own to shock Grade One victory over Vautour

Tue Apr 26 2016 - 21:54

Punchestown Festival: God’s Own holds off Vautour

Ruby Walsh couldn’t catch the winner in Vautor’s comeback after a fall at Cheltenham

Tue Apr 26 2016 - 17:55

Grand National preview: Saint Are can trump Many Clouds

Same players but different finishing order may be outcome in ‘classiest renewal’ to date

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 01:00

Cue Card and Paddy Brennan redeemed with easy victory

After falling at the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Brennan eased his mount to victory

Thu Apr 07 2016 - 15:18

Colin Tizzard confident Cue Card will deliver at Aintree

Dorset trainer believes his charge can return to winning ways in Betfred Bowl

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 17:53

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’

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

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 05:00

Cue Card edges the King George VI Chase at the line

Paddy Brennan rides nine-year-old to victory for Colin Tizzard at Kempton

Sat Dec 26 2015 - 15:56

Vautour and Don Cossack backed to make King George Irish affair

Kempton preview: Faugheen expected to return to winning ways in Christmas Hurdle

Thu Dec 24 2015 - 01:00

Saint Are a value threat to a Grand send-off for Tony McCoy

Legendary jockey looking for a fairytale career finale on Shutthefrontdoor at Aintree

Sat Apr 11 2015 - 01:00

Bookmakers hoping four Mullins favourites can’t all prevail

But it’s difficult to oppose any one of Douvan, Un De Sceaux, Faugheen and Annie Power

Tue Mar 10 2015 - 03:00

Faugheen destroys field to win Christmas Hurdle at Kempton

Willie Mullins-trained six-year-old strengthens grip on Champion Hurdle market

Fri Dec 26 2014 - 17:42

Module to benefit from the ‘Barry Geraghty factor’ on opening day at Punchestown

The €200,000 Boylesports.com Champion Chase is feature race at Co Kildare venue

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00

Authorities watering ahead of opening day

Priority on preventing track becoming too quick in run-up to meeting worth €2.5m

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00

John “Shark” Hanlon bids for big Ascot pot with Hidden Cyclone

“The manager of the track has told me it’s soft to heavy and I think our lad will handle it”

Sat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00