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Cheltenham Festival: Champion Hurdle to provide definitive answer as to which version of Constitution Hill is back

Cheltenham Festival: Champion Hurdle to provide definitive answer as to which version of Constitution Hill is back

Brighterdaysahead and State Man lead Irish challenge to Nicky Henderson-trained star in day one festival highlight

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 06:00
Cheltenham Festival: Majborough aiming to set the tone with Arkle victory for Willie Mullins and JP McManus

Cheltenham Festival: Majborough aiming to set the tone with Arkle victory for Willie Mullins and JP McManus

Opening Supreme Novices Hurdle named in memory of the late jockey Michael O’Sullivan who won the race in 2023

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 06:00
Constitution Hill’s first jockey Ben Harvey hoping for better Champion Hurdle outcome than in sole outing on star

Constitution Hill’s first jockey Ben Harvey hoping for better Champion Hurdle outcome than in sole outing on star

English-trained superstar ‘a freak’, according to Irish rider beaten on champion’s sole point-to-point start

Mon Mar 10 2025 - 19:00
Cheltenham: Lossiemouth switched from Champion Hurdle to defend her Mares' Hurdle crown instead

Cheltenham: Lossiemouth switched from Champion Hurdle to defend her Mares' Hurdle crown instead

Brigherdaysahead and State Man lead Irish challenge against Constitution Hill in Cheltenham Festival Day One feature

Sun Mar 09 2025 - 15:28
‘My betting policy these days is to slavishly follow Willie Mullins’ - Ivan Yates

‘My betting policy these days is to slavishly follow Willie Mullins’ - Ivan Yates

We asked a range of well-known racing observers for their Cheltenham Festival tips, and several foresee English horses challenging Irish dominance particularly hard this year

Sat Mar 08 2025 - 06:00
Will Willie Mullins, with nothing left to prove, bow out after Cheltenham? Don’t bet on it

Will Willie Mullins, with nothing left to prove, bow out after Cheltenham? Don’t bet on it

Champion trainer has transformed the face of National Hunt racing and begins Cheltenham next week on 103 festival victories

Sat Mar 08 2025 - 06:00
Willie Mullins just 9-4 to train more winners than whole British team at Cheltenham

Willie Mullins just 9-4 to train more winners than whole British team at Cheltenham

Record-breaking trainer could have up to 80 runners over the four days topped by Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs

Fri Mar 07 2025 - 15:18
Moving Cheltenham forward a week would ease programming pressure and cut down endless festival run-up

Moving Cheltenham forward a week would ease programming pressure and cut down endless festival run-up

Mere 19-day gap between Cheltenham and Liverpool this year discourages the running of horses at both big festivals

Thu Mar 06 2025 - 19:00
Willie Mullins keeps Imperial Cup option for Batman Girac and chance of big-money bonus

Willie Mullins keeps Imperial Cup option for Batman Girac and chance of big-money bonus

Horse is also entered in the County Hurdle at next week’s Cheltenham Festival

Mon Mar 03 2025 - 16:44
Jack Kennedy returns to action as Brighterdaysahead confirmed for Champion Hurdle

Jack Kennedy returns to action as Brighterdaysahead confirmed for Champion Hurdle

Champion jockey had two rides for Gordon Elliott at Leopardstown on Monday

Mon Mar 03 2025 - 16:13
Jack Kennedy as low as 7-1 to be leading rider at Cheltenham as he returns from broken leg

Jack Kennedy as low as 7-1 to be leading rider at Cheltenham as he returns from broken leg

Champion jockey set to return action at Leopardstown on Monday just a week ahead of biggest meeting of the year

Fri Feb 28 2025 - 16:19
Trainer Eric McNamara wins appeal and overturns penalties imposed after Clonmel ‘non-trier’ inquiry

Trainer Eric McNamara wins appeal and overturns penalties imposed after Clonmel ‘non-trier’ inquiry

Mount Ferns found to be ‘lame on three legs’ day after finishing sixth in controversial race

Fri Feb 28 2025 - 16:00
Legendary steeplechaser Flyingbolt deserves long overdue recognition of his unique talent

Legendary steeplechaser Flyingbolt deserves long overdue recognition of his unique talent

Second only to Arkle in the all-time list of great jump stars, perhaps only illness prevented this horse from becoming a racing icon

Fri Feb 28 2025 - 06:00
Willie Mullins just 7-1 to beat his 2022 record of 10 winners at the Cheltenham festival

Willie Mullins just 7-1 to beat his 2022 record of 10 winners at the Cheltenham festival

Mullins ‘dark horse’ Kopek De Mee favourite for three festival races after getting 136 rating from British handicapper

Wed Feb 26 2025 - 06:00
Trainer ‘Shark’ Hanlon free to have runners again from this weekend after suspension lifted by IHRB

Trainer ‘Shark’ Hanlon free to have runners again from this weekend after suspension lifted by IHRB

Champion Hurdle favourite Constitution Hill enjoys much happier pre-Cheltenham workout at Kempton

Tue Feb 25 2025 - 15:48
No out-of-competition drug testing on British-trained entries for horse races in Ireland, says Irish watchdog

No out-of-competition drug testing on British-trained entries for horse races in Ireland, says Irish watchdog

Twelve months since Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board and British Horseracing Authority announced reciprocal initiative

Tue Feb 25 2025 - 06:00
JP McManus team delaying decision on Fact To File’s Cheltenham target

JP McManus team delaying decision on Fact To File’s Cheltenham target

Durkan winner is favourite for the Ryanair but only has Galopin Des Champs in front of him in Gold Cup betting

Tue Feb 25 2025 - 06:00
Dorans Pride trainer Michael Hourigan announces retirement

Dorans Pride trainer Michael Hourigan announces retirement

‘Now is the right time and I’m happy I’m going out on my own terms'

Mon Feb 24 2025 - 20:41
O’Leary team will make decision this week on Cheltenham target for Brighterdaysahead

O’Leary team will make decision this week on Cheltenham target for Brighterdaysahead

‘The right race is the Mares’ Hurdle - but there’s only one Champion, admits Gigginstown Stud’s Eddie O’Leary

Sun Feb 23 2025 - 13:52
Al Riffa leads Joseph O’Brien trio into Saudi Cup action in Riyadh as Continuous flies the flag for Ballydoyle

Al Riffa leads Joseph O’Brien trio into Saudi Cup action in Riyadh as Continuous flies the flag for Ballydoyle

Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior tops the attractions in advance of the world’s richest race

Sat Feb 22 2025 - 06:00
Moral outrage over Saudi sportswashing ahead of world’s richest race has faded

Moral outrage over Saudi sportswashing ahead of world’s richest race has faded

$20 million Saudi Cup has quickly become established in international racing calendar

Fri Feb 21 2025 - 06:00
Joseph O’Brien trio arrive in Saudi Arabia ahead of big money targets

Joseph O’Brien trio arrive in Saudi Arabia ahead of big money targets

Dual Group One winner Al Riffa to be ridden by top Japanese rider Yutaka Take in Neom Turf Cup

Mon Feb 17 2025 - 19:00
Jack Kennedy hoping to get green light to return to action in time for Cheltenham festival

Jack Kennedy hoping to get green light to return to action in time for Cheltenham festival

Horse Racing Ireland schedules two-day fixture at Punchestown as sport continues to reel from loss of Michael O’Sullivan

Mon Feb 17 2025 - 18:37
Michael O’Sullivan death: Rarely has racing’s toll seemed more brutal than with loss of accomplished rider

Michael O’Sullivan death: Rarely has racing’s toll seemed more brutal than with loss of accomplished rider

Cork jockey cut a notably composed figure both on and off the track

Sun Feb 16 2025 - 18:11
Jockey Michael O’Sullivan (24) remembered as ‘very talented young man’ following death after fall at Thurles

Jockey Michael O’Sullivan (24) remembered as ‘very talented young man’ following death after fall at Thurles

Jockey had been in intensive care at Cork University Hospital for 10 days

Sun Feb 16 2025 - 15:02
Eric McNamara appeals non-trier penalties handed out at Clonmel

Eric McNamara appeals non-trier penalties handed out at Clonmel

Limerick trainer fined €6,000 and jockey Conor McNamara banned for 40 days following running of Mount Ferns

Fri Feb 14 2025 - 18:41
Corbetts Cross takes unorthodox Cheltenham Gold Cup route via Ascot Chase

Corbetts Cross takes unorthodox Cheltenham Gold Cup route via Ascot Chase

Emmet Mullins-trained star is 12-1 for Blue Riband success against Galopin Des Champs next month

Fri Feb 14 2025 - 15:47
Day of reckoning is coming for what happens to racehorses after their careers end

Day of reckoning is coming for what happens to racehorses after their careers end

The sport’s sustainability is tied up in finding a systemic answer that reassures public opinion

Fri Feb 14 2025 - 06:00
IHRB to fully defend case brought to High Court by trainer Harry Rogers over claims of false positive drugs test

IHRB to fully defend case brought to High Court by trainer Harry Rogers over claims of false positive drugs test

Nicky Henderson left with Cheltenham festival quandary over potential warm up race for Sir Gino

Mon Feb 10 2025 - 06:00
Minella Indo back in action over hurdles as De Bromhead team aim for resurgence in form

Minella Indo back in action over hurdles as De Bromhead team aim for resurgence in form

‘We feel we’re on top of it. You stick to your processes and tweak little things here and there'

Fri Feb 07 2025 - 19:00
Jockeys ‘very sombre’ as Michael O’Sullivan remains in intensive care following Thurles fall

Jockeys ‘very sombre’ as Michael O’Sullivan remains in intensive care following Thurles fall

The 24-year-old rider was taken to Cork in an air ambulance on Thursday

Fri Feb 07 2025 - 15:54
Jockey Michael O’Sullivan transferred to hospital by air ambulance after Thurles fall

Jockey Michael O’Sullivan transferred to hospital by air ambulance after Thurles fall

The 24-year-old rider was on board the Gavin Cromwell trained Wee Charlie in a handicap chase

Thu Feb 06 2025 - 17:00
Mullins delivers Dublin Racing Festival one-two as shadow boxing with Horse Racing Ireland continues

Mullins delivers Dublin Racing Festival one-two as shadow boxing with Horse Racing Ireland continues

‘Ink on the press release was hardly dry before threats of legal letters were flying about’

Thu Feb 06 2025 - 14:45
Leopardstown officials content to keep Gold Cup on day one of Dublin Racing Festival despite Willie Mullins comment

Leopardstown officials content to keep Gold Cup on day one of Dublin Racing Festival despite Willie Mullins comment

Champion trainer says Gold Cup horses like Galopin Des Champs deserve top billing and €250,000 feature should be on the Sunday

Mon Feb 03 2025 - 15:27
Relief at Leopardstown as Lossiemouth emerges unscathed from dramatic fall

Relief at Leopardstown as Lossiemouth emerges unscathed from dramatic fall

State Man completes Irish Champion Hurdle hat-trick as Willie Mullins completes four-timer at Dublin Racing Festival

Sun Feb 02 2025 - 17:52
Danny Mullins doubles up at Dublin Racing Festival before big-race spill

Danny Mullins doubles up at Dublin Racing Festival before big-race spill

Vischio delivers emotional victory for Danny and Emmet Mullins in race named after grandparents

Sun Feb 02 2025 - 17:39
Leopardstown crowd show their love as Galopin Des Champs completes Irish Gold Cup hat-trick

Leopardstown crowd show their love as Galopin Des Champs completes Irish Gold Cup hat-trick

Willie Mullins’s star chaser stamped his authority on the race to win by four and three-quarter lengths

Sat Feb 01 2025 - 16:15
Galopin Des Champs has pride of place in massive Willie Mullins squad as he pursues Irish Gold Cup hat-trick

Galopin Des Champs has pride of place in massive Willie Mullins squad as he pursues Irish Gold Cup hat-trick

Champion trainer on the verge of a ‘half century’ of winners at Dublin Racing Festival

Sat Feb 01 2025 - 06:00
Paul Townend opts for hat-trick seeking State Man over Lossiemouth in Irish Champion Hurdle

Paul Townend opts for hat-trick seeking State Man over Lossiemouth in Irish Champion Hurdle

Danny Mullins comes in for plum ‘spare’ ride on mare who chased home Constitution Hill at Kempton

Sat Feb 01 2025 - 06:00
Gavin Cromwell aiming to breach Mullins domination with Grade One success at Dublin Racing Festival

Gavin Cromwell aiming to breach Mullins domination with Grade One success at Dublin Racing Festival

Co Meath trainer’s unbeaten Hello Neighbour a leading fancy for Saturday’s big Juvenile Hurdle prize

Sat Feb 01 2025 - 06:00
Cross-channel racegoers helping Dublin Racing Festival become ‘a thing’

Cross-channel racegoers helping Dublin Racing Festival become ‘a thing’

Willie Mullins’s dominance hasn’t stopped DRF from generating significant public appeal

Fri Jan 31 2025 - 06:00
I Am Maximus favourite to emulate Tiger Roll and land back-to-back Grand National victories

I Am Maximus favourite to emulate Tiger Roll and land back-to-back Grand National victories

Hewick team waiting on ground conditions at Leopardstown ahead of Irish Gold Cup

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 16:28
Galopin Des Champs tops big Willie Mullins’ team for Dublin Racing Festival

Galopin Des Champs tops big Willie Mullins’ team for Dublin Racing Festival

Brighterdaysahead skips Irish Champion Hurdle to wait for Cheltenham and late decision will be made on her festival target

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 16:02
Grade One Scilly Isles option at Sandown open for Impaire Et Passe

Grade One Scilly Isles option at Sandown open for Impaire Et Passe

State Man half-brother Soir De Garde hoping to be promoted from reserves and follow in family footsteps

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 06:00
Dublin Racing Festival continues to be big draw for British fans despite lack of cross-channel runners

Dublin Racing Festival continues to be big draw for British fans despite lack of cross-channel runners

Day One of €2 million festival clashes with Ireland-England rugby international in Dublin

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 06:00
Willie Mullins is 10-1 to again land all eight Grade One races at Dublin Racing Festival

Willie Mullins is 10-1 to again land all eight Grade One races at Dublin Racing Festival

Trainer says Anzadam could skip Cheltenham and wait for Aintree after facile Naas victory

Sun Jan 26 2025 - 15:34
Champion Hurdle ‘dark horse’ Anzadam faces just two rivals in Naas contest

Champion Hurdle ‘dark horse’ Anzadam faces just two rivals in Naas contest

Powerful Willie Mullins weekend team underlines how champion trainer’s team is hitting top gear ahead of big festivals

Sat Jan 25 2025 - 06:00
Constitution Hill has unbeaten career ‘Perfect 10′ in his sights at Cheltenham Trials Day

Constitution Hill has unbeaten career ‘Perfect 10′ in his sights at Cheltenham Trials Day

Mouse Morris sends Gentlemansgame to tackle L’Homme Presse in Cotswold Chase clash

Sat Jan 25 2025 - 05:15
Nicky Henderson resurgence is good news for cross-channel racing and the Cheltenham Festival overall

Nicky Henderson resurgence is good news for cross-channel racing and the Cheltenham Festival overall

Veteran English trainer’s run of success has helped give British jump racing some much-needed pep in its step

Fri Jan 24 2025 - 06:00
Nick Rockett delivers Willie Mullins a 10th Thyestes success at Gowran

Nick Rockett delivers Willie Mullins a 10th Thyestes success at Gowran

Paul Townend takes wide route to victory in prestigious €100,000 handicap feature

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 19:00
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