Organisation: Sir Des Champs

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Improving Some Neck can do business in finale

A great day’s racing at Leopardstown begins with a Grade One Juvenile Hurdle and I hope I’ve picked the right one — Let’s Dance — from Willie Mullins’ three.

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Big names stand ground as 14 remain in Lexus Chase

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Willie Mullins: Vautour very well ahead of King George

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First Lieutenant one to beat in Hennessy Gold Cup, says Bryan Cooper

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Mullins’ big guns primed for assault on Christmas riches

Mullins set to unleash a wealth of talent

Russell retains title

Davy Russell retained his title as champion jump jockey in Ireland with his third century and a hatful of winners for many trainers.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2013

Commander tops 49 left in Aintree National

Imperial Commander heads a list of 49 horses left in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday following the five-day stage.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2013

Flemenstar wasn’t himself, claims owner

Flemenstar’s owner Stephen Curran is adamant his horse did not show his true colours in his defeat to Sir Des Champs at Leopardstown on Saturday.

Mon, 11 Feb, 2013

Sir Des gets the better of Flemenstar in Hennessy

Sir Des Champs finally got the better of Flemenstar to claim Grade One glory in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Sat, 09 Feb, 2013

Sir Des Champs remains on Gold Cup trail

Connections of Sir Des Champs retain hope he will be a major player in this season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup following his staying-on fourth in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown last week.

Tue, 01 Jan, 2013

Infection linked to Rubi reverse

Rubi Light was suffering from a lung infection when he trailed home a well-beaten third behind Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.

Tue, 18 Dec, 2012

Infection linked to Rubi reverse

Rubi Light was suffering from a lung infection when he trailed home a well-beaten third behind Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.

Mon, 17 Dec, 2012

Gold Cup dream still very much alive for Flemenstar

The Gold Cup dream is still very much alive following Flemenstar’s spectacular defeat of Sir Des Champs in the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Chase in Punchestown yesterday.

Mon, 10 Dec, 2012

Sir Des Champs a ridiculousprice for Cheltenham Gold Cup

One might have thought that bookmakers would have sent Sir Des Champs galloping out in the Cheltenham Gold Cup betting, following that performance at Punchestown on Tuesday.

Sat, 28 Apr, 2012

De Bromhead Sizing up victory

Punchestown will be the place to be next week. Hurricane Fly, Sir Des Champs, Quevega and Quito De La Roque will be among the galaxy of equine stars looking to finish their seasons on a high.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2012

Mullins has serious Gold Cup contender in Sir Des Champs

Willie Mullins has never won the Cheltenham Gold Cup, but in Sir Des Champs he has a serious contender.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2012

McCain hopeful Peddlers can provide further glory

An excellent start to the Cheltenham Festival has fuelled Donald McCain’s confidence ahead of Peddlers Cross’ bid for glory in the Jewson Novices’ Chase.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012

Today's racing tips

FAIRYHOUSE: 12.50 Mikael D'Haguenet; 1.20 Citizenship; 2.25 Out Now; 3.00 Sir Des Champs

Sat, 03 Dec, 2011

Long way home for distraught layers

LONG RUN’S marvellous victory in the totesport Gold Cup ensured the punters were in front at the end of a marathon four-day stint at the Cheltenham Festival.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2011

Sir Des Champs earns Ireland's 13th win at Cheltenham

Sir Des Champs put up an unbelievable performance to pluck the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle from out of the clouds.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2011