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'It’s not the nicest way to win a race': Burning Victory takes advantage of Goshen's final flight woes

The Willie Mullins-trained Burning Victory ran out a fortuitous winner of the JCB Triumph Hurdle, the opening race of the final day of the Cheltenham Festival, after 5-2 favourite Goshen dramatically unseated rider Jamie Moore when miles clear at the final flight.

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Honeysuckle and Benie Des Dieux on course for Mares’ Hurdle showdown

The brilliant Irish mares Honeysuckle and Benie Des Dieux are on course to clash at Cheltenham next week, after both were among confirmations for the Close Brothers Hurdle.

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Mack’s the man for Betfair cavalry charge

Had events unfolded the way Nicky Henderson hoped at the start of the season Altior would not be running in the Grade Two Win Bigger On The Betfair Exchange Chase at Newbury this afternoon.

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Talking Horses: Roi can Bague the prize

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Cheltenham: Roksana takes full advantage of dramatic Benie Des Dieux exit

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Benie Des Dieux can be the punters’ pal

Ruby Walsh onboard Footpad celebrates winning 13/3/2018

Footpad rerouted to Aintree

Willie Mullins confirmed last night that Footpad is likely to head for Aintree after being taken out out of the Ryanair Gold Cup at Fairyhouse.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2018

Three horses die in final race of Cheltenham Festival

There were four equine fatalities on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival, taking the total for the week to six.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

Irish ace Bryan Cooper in action at Worcester on Monday

Bryan Cooper begins a new chapter in his riding career with one ride at Worcester on Monday.

Sun, 17 Sep, 2017

Make it Mome to crack rivals at Punchestown

Following another quiet week, national hunt racing returns today at Punchestown and my best chance looks to be on Crack Mome, who I’m hoping is good enough to take the feature race, the Grade 2 Moscow Flyer Hurdle.

Sun, 15 Jan, 2017

Baie Des Iles on road to second Irish National tilt

Ross O’Sullivan has the Irish Grand National as the main objective for Baie Des Iles again following her decent effort in the Welsh equivalent.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2017

Darren Norris: Roe in with Robin

After the festive feast of the last week this afternoon’s fare in Britain is less than compelling. That said, the main race of the day, the Betfred “Goals Galore” Challow Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury looks a pretty classy affair.

Sun, 01 Jan, 2017

Ascot test for Nicky Henderson duo

The pecking order among the rising stars at Nicky Henderson’s yard could become slightly clearer after the Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle at Ascot today.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle Day - Lepoardstown Races

Douvan all the rage for Tingle Creek after ‘sustained’ support

Douvan is odds-on favourite with the sponsors after Willie Mullins’ star headlined eight possibles for the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

Wed, 30 Nov, 2016

2016 Cheltenham Festival - Champion Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

Altior in line for jumping debut

A potential mouthwatering clash between Identity Thief and Altior is a possibility in Sunday’s Racing Post Arkle Trophy Trial at Cheltenham.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2016

Road To Riches set for historic Galway Plate bid

Road To Riches is on course to be the highest-rated horse to ever run in theTote.com Galway Plate on Wednesday week.

Tue, 19 Jul, 2016

Un De Sceaux on mission for Prix La Barka victory at Auteuil

Connections of Un De Sceaux are hoping the return to soft ground enables their pride and joy to return to winning ways in today’s Prix La Barka at Auteuil.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Bristol De Mai bids for Ayr success

Cheltenham Festival runner-up Bristol De Mai heads a small but select field for the Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices’ Chase at Ayr today.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

God’s Own benefits from Vautour spill

Hot favourite Vautour was a shock faller as God’s Own claimed one of the most significant victories of his career in a dramatic renewal of the JLT Melling Chase at Aintree yesterday.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Delight for Kerry Lee as Top Gamble lands graded race at Easter Festival

In recent seasons we’ve become accustomed to the leading Irish trainers successfully plundering big prizes on the other side of the Irish Sea but the tide was stemmed this weekend at Fairyhouse as the Kerry Lee-trained Top Gamble became the fourth British raider to land a graded race at the Easter Festival, when he justified favouritism in the Normans Grove Chase.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

Slowmotion continues Joseph O’Brien’s tremendous start as a trainer

Four graded races supported the Irish National and Joseph O’Brien, despite not officially having his licence, continued the tremendous start to his training career by landing the opening Grade Two Juvenile Hurdle with the promising Slowmotion.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2016

‘Alpha Des Obeaux will go where Thistlecrack doesn’t’

Future plans for Alpha Des Obeaux will be dictated by where his Ryanair World Hurdle conqueror Thistlecrack lines up this spring.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Alan King bullish about Yanworth's chances at Cheltenham

Alan King is bullish about Yanworth as JP McManus’s exciting prospect bids for a five-timer in the Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham today.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Coneygree set to return in the autumn

Mark Bradstock has reiterated Coneygree will not race this season but could make his comeback in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Willie Mullins dominates Betfair Hurdle contenders

Willie Mullins has a strong-hand at the five-day stage of the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury with four of the top six in the weights from 31 to stand their ground.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

Don Poli spearheads Willie Mullins’ challenge

Willie Mullins is responsible for seven of the 17 entries for the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on February 6.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2016

Willie Mullins: Trip no issue for Yorkhill

Willie Mullins is confident a return to two miles will not inconvenience Yorkhill in the 32Red Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown today.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Cheltenham Gold Cup option for Al Ferof

Al Ferof is to get an entry in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup after his valiant effort in defeat in the King George VI Chase at Kempton.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Only two rivals set to take on classy Barters Hill in Challow Hurdle

Just three runners will go to post for the Betfred “Goals Galore” Challow Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury today but all of them are of significant promise, none more so than the unbeaten Barters Hill.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

Cue Card set to head straight for Gold Cup

Trainer Colin Tizzard confirmed Cue Card will head straight for the Cheltenham Gold Cup following his thrilling victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Saturday.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Stars align at Kempton for King George Christmas cracker

Irish challengers Don Cossack and Vautour are among the star names among the 10 horses left in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Saturday.

Tue, 22 Dec, 2015

Harry Fry expecting big run from Jolly’s Cracked It

In-form trainer Harry Fry sees Jolly’s Cracked It’s “love of Ascot” as a major positive ahead of his return to the track for the Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle today.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

King George the preferred destination for Coneygree

A run in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day appears the most likely of two options for Coneygree should the Gold Cup winner appear over the Christmas period.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Unbeaten Vroum Vroum Mag revved up for trip to Huntingdon

Vroum Vroum Mag could put her unbeaten six-race record for Willie Mullins on the line at Huntingdon on Sunday after she featured amongst 13 entries for the Betfred Peterborough Chase.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2015

Fans must wait for Un De Sceaux v Sprinter Sacre duel

Un De Sceaux, last season’s top novice, heads a list of 10 entries for the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase on Saturday but won’t face a showdown with Sprinter Sacre at Sandown after Nicky Henderson withdrew the nine-year-old from the race.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2015

Dan Skelton's Baradari set for step up in class at Leopardstown

Dan Skelton is considering stepping Baradari into Grade One company at Leopardstown over Christmas.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Tony McCoy sides with Cantlow in Irish Grand National

Tony McCoy will ride Cantlow for his boss JP McManus in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Monday.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

Paul Townend ‘can’t wait’ for Hurricane Fly in Champion

Paul Townend is under no illusions about the task facing Hurricane Fly ahead of his bid to regain the Stan James Champion Hurdle for a second time at Cheltenham tomorrow.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

The New One shines in final school

The New One’s Stan James Champion Hurdle preparations neared completion yesterday with a satisfactory schooling session.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2015

Henderson happy with Supreme contender Serge

L’Ami Serge has done "seriously well" since winning the Tolworth Hurdle and appears among 84 entries for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham on March 10.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2015

The New One back on Champion Hurdle Trial today

The New One will face six rivals in the www.StanJames.com Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock today – if the meeting survives a morning inspection.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Tea For Two to stay in novice company rather then go for World Hurdle

Tea For Two produced a visually exceptional display at Kempton on Saturday when he turned the William Hill Lanzarote Hurdle into nothing more than a routine canter.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Promising Swivel looks set to get off the mark

Swivel was unlucky to bump in Bivouac on his hurdling bow but compensation awaits in the Best Wishes For 2015 Juvenile Maiden Hurdle at Ludlow today.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2015

Tiger Roll heads BoyleSports weights on 11-10

McKinley, shock winner of a Grade One novice event at Naas on Sunday, has been given 11st 2lb in the BoyleSports Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 18.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2015

Jezki revved up for Hurricane rematch

Jezki remains on course for another clash with great rival Hurricane Fly in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle back at Leopardstown on January 25.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2015

Hot Fry aiming to crack Tolworth

Harry Fry bids to continue his flying start to the year as Jolly’s Cracked It shoots for Grade One glory in Saturday’s 32Red Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown today.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2015

Mullins: Faugheen has made ‘extraordinary’ progress

Willie Mullins thinks Faugheen (pictured) has made "extraordinary" progress ahead of his latest big-race assignment in the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Friday

Wed, 24 Dec, 2014

Walsh thrilled with Sceaux spin

Ruby Walsh was delighted that Un De Sceaux put a fall on his chasing debut firmly behind him with an impressive victory at Fairyhouse on Saturday.

Mon, 22 Dec, 2014

Unexposed Activial out to land big gamble in Ladbroke

Trainer Harry Fry is keeping his fingers crossed the decision to hold Activial back for a major handicap will pay off as the unexposed youngster bids to land a significant gamble in The Ladbroke at Ascot today.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

Activial stars in field of 19 for Ladbroke

Plunge horse Activial is among a final field of 19 for tomorrow’s feature handicap at Ascot, The Ladbroke.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

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