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The top three head-to-head battles to watch out for at Cheltenham

From Arkle v Mill House to Kauto Star v Denman to Native River v Might Bite, the Cheltenham Festival has produced some epic duels down the years. It’ll be no different this week and the three showdowns below certainly won’t be for the faint-hearted, says Darren Norris

Tue, 12 Mar, 2019

Benie Des Dieux can be the punters’ pal

Hard to recall a Tuesday card at Cheltenham as difficult as today’s but Benie Des Dieux can be the punters’ pal on the opening day to the 2019 Festival by proving a class apart from her rivals in the OLBG Mares’ Hurdle.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2019

Longer trip looks sure to suit Next Destination

It’s Gold Cup day in Punchestown and while I don’t know if we’ll have the race we had last year, with Sizing John, Djakadam and Coneygree providing a brilliant spectacle, it’s still a great race.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2018

Paul Townend: 'To win a championship race here is very special'

Life as a hurdler hasn’t been plain sailing for former high-class Flat horse Penhill, but the seven-year-old has a happy knack of producing the goods on the days that matter.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

Punchestown Festival - Wednesday 29th April

Killultagh Vic could be a big player in Gold Cup

It’s tough not being a part of the action on Gold Cup day, but that’s my lot for this Festival, unfortunately, writes Ruby Walsh.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

Ruby's Tips: I knew the moment I fell I was in a bit of trouble

After the highs of Tuesday, I suffered the lows of racing when falling from Al Boum Photo in yesterday’s RSA Chase.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2018

Altior looks just Champion

The hype that surrounds Presenting Percy should ensure Monalee goes off a tasty price in today’s RSA Insurance Novices’ Chase and Henry De Bromhead’s charge is fancied to do the business in a race that historically separates the men from the boys.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2018

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Gold Cup Day

Penhill primed for more success

The Punchestown Gold Cup is the feature on day two of the festival and, while former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree adds a different angle to it, all the form points to Sizing John.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2017

Today’s Irish raiders at Cheltenham

After a magnificent Thursday for Irish raiders, Jordan McCarthy looks at the Irish challengers on the final day at Cheltenham...

Fri, 17 Mar, 2017

Douvan defeat hard to take but Yorkhill can provide some respite

It was tough, but we’re all still standing, and we must move on, writes Ruby Walsh.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

Gordon Elliott set to be double-handed in Irish Gold Cup

Don Poli and Empire Of Dirt are set to represent Gordon Elliott in the Stan James Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday week.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2017

Death Duty clearly a star in the making

That Death Duty of Gordon Elliott’s is potentially some horse, writes Pat Keane.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2016

Today’s Irish raiders at the Festival — race by race

Ivanovick Gorbatov likely to appreciate better ground

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Thistlecrack can crack Ryanair World Hurdle

Thistlecrack can cap a tremendous season by taking the Ryanair World Hurdle for trainer Colin Tizzard and jockey Tom Scudamore.

Thu, 17 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

An A to Z of Cheltenham

Our lead racing columnist Ruby Walsh on everything Cheltenham from Annie Power to Zubayr.

Mon, 14 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

Willie Mullins talks his Cheltenham hopes

With the Cheltenham Festival now just a fortnight away, Willie Mullins talks through some of his formidable team for the showpiece meeting.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Townshend has jumping prowess to make Cheltenham mark

As the festival draws closer, clues in the on-track action are getting thinner on the ground, but one horse which went straight into the notebook following Saturday’s meeting at Fairyhouse was Townshend.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2016

Nicky Henderson to check Peace And Co for breathing issues

Nicky Henderson will check Peace And Co for any potential breathing issues after he disappointed at Sandown on Saturday.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Arkwrisht springs surprise in Clonmel

Arkwrisht caused an upset and completed a Clonmel double for his trainer, Willie Mullins, when emphatically reversing previous form with Westend Star in the Grade Three Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle.

Fri, 05 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

Today's Tips: Perfect opportunity for Tell Us More to get off the mark at Gowran Park

Tell Us More may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but his claims in the beginners’ chase on today’s Thyestes card at Gowran Park are crystal clear.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

Willie Mullins set to reign Supreme with Yorkhill

The programme for the Cheltenham Festival is such, the first two days are those which will seal the fate of almost every punter, dictating whether or not it will be a profitable week.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Wylies certainly living the dream — thanks to Willie Mullins

Newcastle-based businessman Graham Wylie, and his wife Andrea, are living the dream and surely grateful for the day they decided to have horses in training with Willie Mullins.

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

RACING - Leopardstown Christmas Racing Festival

Ruby Walsh’s 10 horses to follow in 2016

Our expert racing columnist Ruby Walsh picks his 10 horses to watch for 2016.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Up For Review puts down Cheltenham marker

Odds-on favourite Up For Review romped to an impressive win in the Grade 2 Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle, rescheduled from Limerick on Tuesday, in Punchestown yesterday.

Fri, 01 Jan, 2016

Cork meeting called off due to flooding

Saturday’s meeting at Cork has been called off due to flooding.

Wed, 30 Dec, 2015

Killultagh Vic makes seamless transition to fences

Killultagh Vic, a winner at both the Cheltenham and Punchestown Festivals last season, made a seamless transition over fences in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse on Saturday – the first leg of a sparking four-timer for Willie Mullins.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Today's Tips: Ball D’Arc can set the ball rolling for Gigginstown at Navan

Ball D’Arc can set the ball rolling on what should be another great weekend for Gigginstown House Stud by taking the opening maiden hurdle this afternoon at Navan.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Arctic Fire heads entries for Hatton’s Grace Hurdle

Champion Hurdle runner-up Arctic Fire is the headline name that remains in Sunday’s Bar One Racing Hatton’s Grace Hurdle.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2015

Today's Tips: Space Cadet set for takeoff over hurdles at Fairyhouse

Conditions are likely to be very testing for this afternoon’s meeting at Fairyhouse, where Space Cadet can make the most of race fitness and hurdling experience to take the Fairyhouse Membership 2016 Now Available Maiden Hurdle for Gordon Elliott.

Wed, 18 Nov, 2015

Ten tips for winter

Hurricane Fly is collecting the pension. Douvan is going chasing and Jezki is injured and out for the foreseeable future so it looks like it is going to be a drab hurdling season. Think again. There will be a thousand great stories through the winter and ten of them could be here.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015