Event: World Hurdle

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Djakadam gave it his all

Nichols Canyon is not the best work horse in the world, but he’s going as well now as he was before Cheltenham, writes Ruby Walsh.

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Three things we’ll learn on day three of Cheltenham

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Three things we will learn today

2016 Cheltenham Festival - Champion Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

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Why Cheltenham is the most-special horse racing event in the world

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Darren Norris: Young gun Thistlecrack can rise to occasion

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Sensible money must be with seasoned Cue Card to see off young pretender

Yanworth looks set to sidestep International Hurdle

Yanworth is set to sidestep Saturday’s stanjames.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham and could instead contest the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2016

Valseur Lido looks a genuine contender

Valseur Lido certainly struck an early blow for Cheltenham Gold Cup consideration with that stunning victory last Saturday in the Grade One JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

Ruby Walsh discusses his wrist injury and shares his Grand National tips

Let the madness of Grand National Day begin. Unfortunately for me, after my fall from Blood Cotil in the Topham I sustained a wrist injury and won’t be involved in the way I had hoped.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

The Last Samuri can cut down rivals

The Last Samuri can give trainer Kim Bailey a second success in the Aintree Grand National, 26 years after Mr Frisk set a course record with an emphatic display.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Willie Mullins aims big guns at Aintree

The Crabbie’s Grand National meeting could start with a bang as the imperious Douvan is among 18 entries in the Merseryrail Manifesto Novices’ Chase next Thursday.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2016

Graham Wylie looking forward to seeing Nichols Canyon step back up in trip

Owner Graham Wylie is looking forward to seeing Nichols Canyon step back up in trip in next month’s Doom Bar Aintree Hurdle.

Wed, 23 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

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Thistlecrack rules the World Hurdle at Cheltenham

Ireland’s total dominance, with a record-equalling six victories on day three of the Festival, was interrupted only by the World Hurdle victory of Thistlecrack, and a fitting performance it was to disrupt the potential whitewash.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Cheltenham Day 3: Irish take over on St Patrick’s Thursday

The Cheltenham Festival and St Patrick’s Day don’t always coincide on the calendar, but the organisers know a good thing when they see one. So it is that the third day of this four-day bonanza is always designated as ‘St Patrick’s Thursday’.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Mall Dini the toast of Craughwell after Pertemps success

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Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Cheltenham Diary: A few close calls but ‘JP Wednesday’ fails to materialise

All the talk of ‘Ricci Tuesday’ had been replaced by an intense focus on what was expected to be ‘JP Wednesday.’

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Gordon Elliott aiming to answer call for No More Heroes in RSA Chase

Gordon Elliott is convinced size is not everything ahead of No More Heroes’ big day in the RSA Chase at Cheltenham today.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

More Of That can maintain perfect Cheltenham record

Former World Hurdle winner More Of That can maintain his perfect record at Cheltenham by taking this afternoon’s RSA Chase for trainer Jonjo O’Neill.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Willie Mullins: ‘It was a huge performance after the preparation she had’

Willie Mullins emulated his father by training a mare to win the Stan James Champion Hurdle as Annie Power blew her rivals away in style at Cheltenham, setting a new course record in the process.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Cometh the hour, cometh Annie Power

A palpable sense of relief at a past laid to rest, and wild expectation for the future emanated from Cheltenham after Annie Power became only the fourth mare in history to land the Stan James Champion Hurdle.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Annie Power won’t lack for pace, insists Willie Mullins

Willie Mullins is confident Annie Power will not be beaten for a lack of pace when she bids to make it third time lucky at the Cheltenham Festival in today’s Stan James Champion Hurdle.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Five horses that could make or break punters at Cheltenham

Before heading to Cheltenham, our racing correspondent eyes up the five horses every Festival conversation either begins or ends with.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Annie Power presence fails to scare off Nicky Henderson

Annie Power may have been supplemented for the Stan James Champion Hurdle but Nicky Henderson still intends to run all five of his entrants in Tuesday’s feature race.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

Cheltenham Countdown: More Of That looks generous price for RSA glory

Irish-trained horses have won four of the last seven renewals of the RSA Chase, and No More Heroes looks our best hope of enhancing that impressive record. However, the obvious regard in which he is held can be exploited to take a generous-looking 5-2 about chief rival More Of That.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2016

Alpha Des Obeaux to lead select team of two for Mouse Morris

Leading Ryanair World Hurdle hope Alpha Des Obeaux is set to be one of just two runners at this year’s Cheltenham Festival for trainer Mouse Morris.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Andy Stewart: Saphir Du Rheu can sparkle

Connections of Saphir Du Rheu are quietly confident he can bounce back to his best and go one place better than last year in the Ryanair World Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Rich Ricci agonises over Annie Power

Annie Power still appears likely to be added to the Stan James Champion Hurdle field at the supplementary stage on Wednesday as owner Rich Ricci agonises over potential scenarios.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

Is there value in opposing Thistlecrack in the World Hurdle?

Darren Norris and Tommy Lyons argue their cases...

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

Here's the full lowdown on Gordon Elliott's Cheltenham festival hopes

The potential presence of More Of That in the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival is alleviating some of the pressure off No More Heroes’ trainer Gordon Elliott.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

Willie Mullins priming ‘phenomenal’ Cheltenham Gold Cup team

Willie Mullins hailed his “phenomenal” Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup team as he hosted the press at his County Carlow yard yesterday morning.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Annie Power set to be supplemented for Champion Hurdle

It is increasingly likely Annie Power will be supplemented for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Beware the short priced favourite at Cheltenham

Cheltenham is a little over two weeks away now and one of the things that strikes you, when looking at the markets for all of the 28 races, is just how many short priced favourites are likely to go to post.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

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Cheltenham: Six horses who've been ruled out for the Festival...

With the news last year’s Champion Hurdle runner-up Arctic Fire has suffered an injury and will not be at Cheltenham, we look at six other big names with genuine Festival hopes to have been ruled out of the showpiece meeting so far:

Thu, 25 Feb, 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

Touch of brilliance means Annie Power better than anything else

Will Annie Power prove an able replacement for Faugheen? Yes, says Tommy Lyons.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2016

Silviniaco Conti cut for National after Ascot success

Silviniaco Conti bounced back to something like his best to win the Betfair Ascot Chase for Paul Nicholls.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Paul Nicholls: Don’t forget Saphir Du Rheu

Paul Nicholls has warned punters not to leave Saphir Du Rheu out of calculations for the Ryanair World Hurdle at Cheltenham next month.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Willie Mullins confident Faugheen will return ‘as good as new’ next season

Willie Mullins expects Faugheen to return “as good as new” next season following the shock news he will not defend his title in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Thu, 18 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

Today's Tips: Robin Thyme overdue a breakthrough at Punchestown

All focus on an otherwise modest programme at Punchestown will be on Annie Power, who will be having her first start of the season when she lines up for the opening mares’ hurdle, over two and a half miles.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2016

Last fence woe for Ruby Walsh as Black Hercules crashes out

Willie Mullins captured both Grade 2 novice chases, in dramatic style, in Navan yesterday scoring with outsiders Sambremont and Measureofmydreams, as part of an 82.5/1 treble, completed by Blow By Blow in the bumper.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Annie Power poised to return

Annie Power could make her eagerly-awaited return to action next week after starring among the entries for Wednesday’s punchestown.com Mares Hurdle.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016

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Killultagh Vic ruled out of Cheltenham

Killultagh Vic has been ruled out of Cheltenham and is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering an injury setback.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

Ptit Zig to stay over hurdles this season

Ptit Zig is set to stay over hurdles for the remainder of this season following a fair effort in defeat in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

Thistlecrack to be aimed at the 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup

Colin Tizzard last night revealed Ladbrokes World Hurdle favourite Thistlecrack will aimed at the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup next year.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

Colin Tizzard: Cue Card in ‘excellent shape’

Colin Tizzard can barely wait for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup with Cue Card.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Can Black Hercules make his mark at Cheltenham?

YES: Slick jumping and endless stamina can see Mullins hope home and hosed, argues Darren Norris

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

More Of That to sidestep Betfred TV Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown

Leading RSA Chase contender More Of That is to sidestep the Betfred TV Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown on Saturday with regular rider Barry Geraghty on duty in Ireland.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016