Event: Un De Sceaux

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Fox Norton floors Un De Sceaux in Champion Chase at Punchestown

Fox Norton followed up his Aintree success by taking the scalp of Un De Sceaux in the BoyleSports Champion Chase at Punchestown.

Un De Sceaux can complete perfect season

Ruby Walsh and Willie Mullins don’t operate under the seduction of safety

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Thistlecrack should win but…

Mares’ allowance to swing it for Vroum Vroum Mag

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Another four-timer stretches Paul Nicholls’ advantage over Willie Mullins in title race

Willie Mullins charge made to measure for Scottish National

The Trainers’ Championship in Britain is going down the wire, but it would be some achievement from Willie Mullins were he to win it, considering he’s based in Ireland.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

The best of Wednesday's action at Cheltenham

We take a look back at the best of Wednesday’s action at Cheltenham.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Three things we will learn at Cheltenham today

1. Just how good is Yanworth?

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

I can’t wait to ride Un De Sceaux, it’ll be thrill-a-minute stuff

I really could not have envisaged such a start to the week, with three winners — the same as 12 months ago.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Paul Nicholls runs the rule over his seven main hopes for the Cheltenham Festival

Paul Nicholls runs through some of his major Cheltenham Festival contenders:

Thu, 25 Feb, 2016

Is Sprinter Sacre a genuine threat to Un De Sceaux?

YES: ‘Black Aeroplane’ is still worthy of a place at top table, argues Darren Norris

Wed, 17 Feb, 2016

Limini looks the real deal

Prior to Fairyhouse last Saturday, Willie Mullins had what could be best described as three good things lined up for the Cheltenham Festival, Faugheen, Douvan and Un De Sceaux.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Kempton Park Races - William Hill Winter Festival - Day Two

Nicky Henderson mulling over Sprinter Sacre’s next outing

Sprinter Sacre may bid to regain his Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase crown without another run following his tremendous victory at Kempton on Sunday.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

Haymount won’t need to improve to get off mark at Thurles

I could have gone to Ascot this afternoon to ride one of our two runners in the Ladbroke Hurdle, but have a good book of rides at Fairyhouse and, so, opted to stay at home.

Sat, 19 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

Val De Ferbet can defy top weight

The ground wasn’t as slow as I thought it would be yesterday and it had an impact on all my rides, writes Ruby Walsh. 

Fri, 01 May, 2015

Here’s one ‘rule’ that is just plain stupid by any standards

At Leopardstown last Sunday Bishops Road beat Heathfield by a head in a modest handicap chase.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2015

Faugheen can establish his Champion Hurdle credentials

It’s all systems go for the start of Punchestown today and I will arrive in a positive frame of mind, after making a successful comeback aboard Un de Sceaux at Auteuil on Saturday.

Tue, 29 Apr, 2014

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