Organisation: Road To Riches

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Galway Races celebrates 150 years with bumper crowds expected

The Galway Races celebrates 150 years as Ireland’s and one of Europe’s largest racing festivals next week, with bumper crowds expected for the celebrations.

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Noel Meade has grounds for concern as Road To Riches targets Kerry success

Testing times for Willie Mullins

As JT McNamara used to say, chalk it down to Road To Riches

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Pyrrhic win for Martin as Pyromaniac ban stands

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Road To Riches set for historic Galway Plate bid

Rerouted Vautour can fly to glory in Ryanair Chase

On the riding front, today is a bit quieter than the first two, but I’m more than hopeful I can win the Ryanair Chase on Vautour.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Rich Ricci apologises for rerouting Vautour to Ryanair Chase

Owner Rich Ricci has apologised to any punters who are feeling “let down” following the decision to run Vautour in tomorrow’s Ryanair Chase rather than Friday’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Gigginstown happy to play the waiting game with Gold Cup plans

Racing manager Eddie O’Leary insists no decisions will be made until Festival week on which horses represent Gigginstown House Stud in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Thu, 11 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

Road to Riches ‘bouncing’ ahead of bid for Irish Gold Cup

Noel Meade reports Road To Riches to be ‘bouncing’ ahead of his bid for Irish Gold Cup glory tomorrow.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Anthony Curran's Flemenstar in great heart but ‘very doubtful’ for Cheltenham

Anthony Curran will make a plan for Flemenstar later in the week after his stable star finished a good second in the Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown on Sunday.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

Eddie O’Leary: Bryan Cooper to leave Gold Cup call until late

Gigginstown House Stud manager Eddie O’Leary expects jockey Bryan Cooper to wait until the last minute before deciding which horse he will ride in this season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Wed, 20 Jan, 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

Road To Riches to skip Durkan challenge

Noel Meade is set to rely upon likely outsider Texas Jack in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase on Sunday after the trainer confirmed Road To Riches and Apache Stronghold will miss the Grade One.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2015

Riches tops Clonmel contenders

The Noel Meade-trained Road To Riches heads the 12-strong entry for next Thursday’s €47,500 Clonmel Oil Chase at Clonmel.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Meade eager to keep big guns apart

Trainer Noel Meade is keen to avoid stable stars Road To Riches and Apache Stronghold crossing paths in the early part of the new campaign.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2015

A winter packed with wonderful possibilities

Easter Monday 2016. Somewhere in County Meath. The traffic all the way up to Fairyhouse is brutal. It’s not surprising really.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

HRI cash boost for Listowel racecourse project

Listowel racecourse has won HRI approval for a €600,000 cash boost towards a major redevelopment of facilities at the North Kerry track.

Fri, 29 May, 2015

Don Cossack emerges as a genuine Gold Cup contender

The Bibby Financial Services Ireland Gold Cup yesterday developed into the closely contested race the market suggested and, from the feature, the Gordon Elliott-trained Don Cossack emerged a genuine contender for next season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2015

Don Cossack delivers Punchestown Gold Cup

Don Cossack capped a memorable campaign for Gordon Elliott and Gigginstown House Stud with a brilliant display in the Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold Cup.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

Steeplechasing in a very healthy place right now

The number of potentially high-calibre staying chasers in training at the moment is quite astonishing.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Irish National the target for Lion Na Bearnai

Tom Gibney is hoping a campaign centered around a crack at the Boylesports Irish Grand National will reap benefits for 2012 hero Lion Na Bearnai.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

Coneygree wins Gold Cup in only fourth race over fences

Coneygree became the first novice to strike for 41 years when making most of the running in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Road to Riches enters Gold Cup picture

The multi-talented Bryan Cooper gave Road To Riches an extraordinary ride to land the Grade 1 Lexus Chase at Leopardstown yesterday.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2014

Simonsig camp play the long game

Nicky Henderson finally admitted defeat in attempting to get Simonsig to the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

Culloty hopeful Windermere can put in decent Durkan showing

Jim Culloty is looking forward to getting his Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Lord Windermere back on the course in the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown on Sunday.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2014

Mullins aiming big guns at Champion

Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up On His Own and his Aintree and Punchestown-winning stable companion Boston Bob are among 12 horses confirmed for Saturday’s JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2014

Shortall has whip hand

Galway Plate hero Shane Shortall continued in top form when registering a double on Cassells Rock and Point Of Rescue in Bellewstown last night but also incurred a two-day whip ban.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2014

Road lands Plate Riches for Meade

Noel Meade, a trainer with a long history at Galway, saddled his first winner of the Plate when Road To Riches ran his rivals ragged at Ballybrit yesterday.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2014

Racing start for ‘gaffer’ in Galway

Galway Plate Day always brings a bit of showbiz to the West, with elder statesmen and football royalty mixing it with Joe Public in the parade ring.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2014

Rebel with a cause set for busy summer

Rebel Fitz is set for a busy summer after capitalising on Ballycasey’s fall to lift the Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse.

Mon, 21 Apr, 2014

Gigginstown absolved of Cork blame

Owners Gigginstown House Stud have been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Irish Turf Club in relation to the late withdrawal of Road To Riches at Cork on November 3.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2013

87/1 O’Brien treble as Joseph extends lead in title race

Premier handicap wins for Snow Queen and Offer proved the highlights of an 87/1 treble for Aidan O’Brien at Naas yesterday.

Mon, 22 Oct, 2012