Person: Alpha Des Obeaux

Tommy Lyons: Mouse Morris eyeing more Irish National success with Alpha Des Obeaux

Mouse Morris has a strong connection to the Boylesports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse, and the two-time winning trainer and one-time winning rider is eyeing the top prize in what is now Ireland’s richest national hunt race, with the favourably weighted Alpha Des Obeaux.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2017

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

That the Colin Tizzard-trained duo, Cue Card and Thistlecrack, will both go to the start for Monday’s King George VI Chase at Kempton Park has all but saved this year’s renewal. 

Sat, 24 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

Outlander to put in Titanic effort in Belfast Chase

Just two rides today, but they’re good ones, and I start off with Valseur Lido in the JNWine Chase at Down Royal. 

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

Useful schooling exercise for Alpha Des Obeaux

The anticipated clash between two of last year’s leading staying hurdlers did not materialise at Thurles, but, in the absence of Prince Of Scars, the opening race proved a worthwhile schooling exercise for the Mouse Morris-trained Alpha Des Obeaux.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2016

Two to keep in mind going forward post-Cheltenham

There are two horses that got beaten at Cheltenham who are worthy of the closest inspection going forward, namely Alpha Des Obeaux and Valseur Lido.

Sat, 26 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

2016 Cheltenham Festival - St Patrick's Thursday - Cheltenham Racecourse

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

Irish Angle: Outlander the best option in a tricky opener

We look at the best of the Irish in today’s action at Cheltenham.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Limini looks a star in the making

The three best mares we have seen since Dawn Run, with the exception of the 1994 Champion Hurdle winner, Flakey Dove, have all been trained by Willie Mullins, namely Annie Power, Quevega and Vroum Vroum Mag.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

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

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

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

Is there value in opposing Thistlecrack in the World Hurdle?

Darren Norris and Tommy Lyons argue their cases...

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

Alpha Des Obeaux boosts World Hurdle claims

After a frustrating series of five second-place finishes, interrupted only by a late departure when in contention in the Grade 1 Sefton Novices’ Hurdle at the Aintree festival of 2015, the talented Alpha Des Obeaux earned a long overdue return to the winner’s circle with a convincing victory in the Galmoy Hurdle.

Fri, 22 Jan, 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

Black Hercules has the potential to be a star

A potentially eventful morning as I’m due to be in Naas but, should that fall to the frost, I could be heading for Warwick, provided, of course, Willie Mullins wants me to do that.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

Mouse Morris Morris’ grounds for optimism with Alpha Des Obeaux this spring

Mouse Morris expects Alpha Des Obeaux to raise his game when he encounters better ground in the spring after filling the runner-up spot for the sixth time in eight starts at Leopardstown.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Prince Of Scars a possiblefor Cleeve Hurdle

Prince Of Scars could run in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham after his victory in the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Wed, 06 Jan, 2016

Vautour hard to fancy in Cheltenham Gold Cup

My immediate reaction, after Willie Mullins’ Vautour had failed to cope with Cue Card in the King George at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day, was to dismiss him as a possible Cheltenham Gold Cup winner.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Prince of Scars springs shock as Arctic Fire extinguished

The progressive Prince Of Scars caused an upset when landing the Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown yesterday under a beautifully judged ride from Davy Russell.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

Leopardstown’s Christmas Hurdle on Alpha Des Obeaux’s agenda

Alpha Des Obeaux is set to return to three miles in the Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Alpha Des Obeaux a star of Irish racing waiting to happen

Some day soon, very soon, Mouse Morris’ Alpha Des Obeaux is going to fulfil his undoubted potential and we will want to be with him.

Sat, 05 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

Tommy Lyons: Top Notch worth a punt in the Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle

Top Notch represents a good value bet in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham, writes Tommy Lyons.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Djakadam capable of giving Willie Mullins a first Cheltenham Gold Cup

It’s Gold Cup day at Cheltenham but I won’t be disappointed if the forecast rain arrived overnight and continues through the morning as it will suit my mount, Djakadam, writes Ruby Walsh.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Douvan looks a snip at 5-2 for the Supreme Novices Hurdle

If the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle were taking place at Cheltenham tomorrow wouldn’t you sell out on Douvan at 5-2?

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Alpha Des Obeaux worth chancing against hotpot

Take a chance on Mouse Morris’ Alpha Des Obeaux turning over Willie Mullins’ hot pot, Douvan, in the Grade 2 sportinglife.com Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Shaneshill looks another for Mullins

Shaneshill should give Willie Mullins a fourth successive win in the Navan Novice Hurdle in Navan tomorrow.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2014

Yonger the highlight of Mullins three-timer

Felix Yonger got up right on the line to deny Mallowney in the feature Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase as he headlined a treble for trainer Willie Mullins at Cork yesterday.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

Valseur Lido can make successful debut over fences

Valseur Lido can make a successful debut over fences in the Gain Supporting Laois Beginners Chase at Punchestown this afternoon.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2014

Hill justifies decision to undertake five hour trek

Tammys Hill, having a first outing since winning the Foxhunters at the Cheltenham festival in March, landed the Christmas Party Package Handicap Hurdle at Cork yesterday.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014