Aidan Coleman steps in for the ride on returning Epatante

Champion Hurdle winner is odds-on to make a successful return to action at Newcastle

Masses missing as Galway races begin without the din

Top handler Willie Mullins out to be leading light at Ballybrit for a fifth straight year

O’Leary calls for Cheltenham Champion Bumper to be restricted to amateur jockeys

Gigginstown spokesman indicates Darling Daughter will line up in festival contest

Down Royal to benefit from Racing TV coverage on St Stephen’s Day

Former Cheltenham winner Black Hercules lines up in a competitive hunters chase

IHRB refuse to comment on reports of another racehorse testing positive for steroids

Druim Samhraidh understood to have tested positive for anabolic steroid after winning at Ballinrobe

Patrick Mullins hoping for lucky 13th ride in amateur derby

Trainer’s son aboard Legal Spin chasing elusive prize in day one feature at Ballybrit

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Tiger Roll the hot favourite to retain crown in the world’s most famous steeplechase

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All you need to know with Altior primed for Champion Chase glory on Wednesday

Envoi Allen bids to justify big reputation in Champion Bumper

Predictions of future Gold Cup glory have been made about Elliott’s unbeaten star

Gordon Elliott targets Coral Welsh National glory with Folsom Blue

Trainer sending Burren Life to Limerick in hope of winning €50,000 Tim Duggan Handicap Chase

Noel Fehily facing up to eight weeks out after Punchestown fall

Leading amateur Jamie Codd out for ‘three to four months’ with a back injury

Saldier can get final day off to a flier for Willie Mullins

Trainer has four runners in pursuit of Cheltenham Gold Cup glory on Friday

Davy Russell on course to reclaim jockeys’ championship

Hardline’s success in the Listed Novice Hurdle the first leg of a Gordon Elliott hat-trick

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Mbappé, Fleetwood and, eh, Donald Trump tickle Malachy Clerkin’s fancy in 2018

O’Leary team dismiss chances of Grade One ‘Winter Festival’ hat-trick

Gigginstown team deny any ‘falling out’ with champion amateur Jamie Codd

Patrick Mullins secures Punchestown festival hat-trick

Willie Mullins in pole position for trainers’ title victory after son’s superb performance

Sizing John wins Punchestown Gold Cup for the ages

Gordon Elliott strikes back in trainers’ battle with a Grade One double

Labaik’s start is key to Grade One clash with Melon

Anibale Fly can highlight the first day for JP McManus at Punchestown festival

James Nash’s My Manekineko primed for Fairyhouse feature

Rochestown Stakes the next scheduled outing for trainer’s exciting juvenile T For Tango

Gordon Elliott considering Punchestown Champion Hurdle for Labaik

Cheltenham hero will be part of formidable team including Apple’s Jade and Fayonagh

On The Fringe to make it day to remember for JP McManus

Katie Walsh will do her best to douse the sentiment on board Wonderful Charm

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

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

Controversial Naas race can fall to Michael O’Leary and Gangster

Entry situation for Naas has renewed focus on dominance of select group of powerful owners

On The Fringe enjoying Foxhunters preparation

Trainer Enda Bolger aiming for sixth cross-country success

Gordon Elliott considering Lisa O’Neill for Cheltenham ride

Winner of Kerry National could be on board Tiger Roll in the National Hunt Chase

Record 15 Irish-trained winners at Cheltenham unlikely to be repeated

The Irish are expected to score between 10 and 12 winners at the 2017 hunt festival

Grand Jesture to foil Foxrock at Down Royal

Katie Walsh can score St Stephen’s Day success on Blairs Cove

Minister Creed keen to minimise reputational damage in wake HRI controversy

Aidan O’Brien-trained Minding was crowned Horse of the Year for 2016

Empire of Dirt crowns Navan six-timer for Gordon Elliott

Meath trainer continues to throw down the gauntlet to champion trainer Willie Mullins

Willie Mullins’s hat-trick put down as return to normal form

Vroum Vroum Mag answers call for prolific trainer in Champions Hurdle

Noel Meade’s Bonny Kate holds off Uranna at Limerick

Irish Grand National and Cheltenham entry justifies 1-2 starting price

Aidan Coleman runs the rule over Victoria Pendleton

Leading Irish jockey gives verdict on former cyclist’s first win under rules at Wincanton

De Bromhead retains high hopes for Identity Thief

Waterford trainer reckons his charge can rival Mullins’ trio in the Champion Hurdle

Jamie Codd steps in for Nina Carberry to ride On The Fringe

Enda Bolger-trained champion has impressive record in Irish Gold Cup

Nina Carberry to miss Leopardstown after Clonmel fall

Jamie Codd will take the ride on 11-year-old On The Fringe after Carberry injures back

Douvan is imperious at Leopardstown

Willie Mullins’ five-year-old never looked like failing in Racing Post Novice Chase

Veteran could be out On His Own in Punchestown Gold Cup clash

Must be a Mullins is the first day key to finding winners at Punchestown

Champion trainer, younger brother and nephew all make it to the winners’ enclosure

Vautour’s victory has Willie Mullins thinking ahead

Champion trainer already looking to 2016 Gold Cup for JLT Chase winner

No shocks, just awe as Mullins dominates at Cheltenham

Irish trainer the master of all he surveys on Day One of the Cheltenham Festival

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