Person: Bachasson

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Racing: Bachasson bounces back to winning ways in Clonmel

Bachasson bounced back to winning ways in the feature event on what proved to be the final day’s racing in Ireland for at least several weeks at Clonmel yesterday.

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Un De Sceaux retires after sustaining ligament injury

Willie Mullins described Un De Sceaux as a “once-in-a-lifetime horse” as he confirmed the multiple Grade One-winner’s retirement following injury.

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Gordon Elliott 'absolutely thrilled' with Tiger Roll's Navan return

Tiger Roll is preparing to bid for a fifth win at the Cheltenham Festival and third successive Grand National.

Killultagh Vic could be a big player in Gold Cup

Bachasson poised to get off the mark over fences

Make it Mome to crack rivals at Punchestown

Thistlecrack can take tactical affair

I’ve ridden in a lot of King Georges but I don’t remember riding in one with such a small field.

Mon, 26 Dec, 2016

Riven and Ruby Walsh lights up foggy Thurles

As has been its wont these past few weeks, heavy fog threatened to interrupt the racing schedule, but the situation was managed well at Thurles and, with two fifteen-minute delays introduced between the opening races, time was given for the fog to lift, and, thankfully, it condescended to do so.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2016

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

Ivanovick Gorbatov likely to appreciate better ground

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

What a way it would be to sign off, were Djakadam to win the race

I would really love to win the race, not just for me, but for Willie Mullins, writes Ruby Walsh

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Alan Shearer sweats on cup tie as Augusta Kate set for Champion Bumper at Cheltenham

Augusta Kate will sidestep an engagement at Sandown on Saturday and instead take on the boys in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival.

Thu, 10 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

Fighting Fifth fails to cause ripples in Champion Hurdle market

As the National Hunt season engages top gear, the markets for the Cheltenham Festival begin to take shape.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Arctic Fire burns off rivals to break Grade One duck

Champion Hurdle runner-up Arctic Fire was the star performer on a Sunday of top-class racing at Fairyhouse, the Willie Mullins-trained and Ruby Walsh-ridden gelding landing his first Grade One, the Bar One Racing Hatton’s Grace Hurdle, in tremendous style.

Mon, 30 Nov, 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: Outlander can make winning start over fences at Punchestown

There’s a weekend of terrific racing in Ireland and Britain, and Outlander gets the nap to the get punters off to a good start by taking the competitive-looking Gain Supporting Laois GAA Beginners’ Chase this afternoon at Punchestown.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

Plinth causes minor upset in ‘Istabraq’

The Grade 2 Istabraq Hurdle was the feature event on yesterday’s high-class mixed programme at Tipperary, and Plinth, carrying the colours of the eponymous three-time Champion Hurdler, and also trained by Aidan O’Brien, caused a minor upset when landing the spoils.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Dermot Weld has the last laugh with Galway four-timer

I doubt that Dermot Weld engaged in anything even remotely approaching a Clive Brittain-like jig, but he must have at least allowed himself a wry smile!

Sat, 12 Sep, 2015

Black Label puts Galway disappointment behind him to land good ‘pot’

Black Label landed the €30,000 E.P.S. Handicap Hurdle, feature of last night’s Ballinrobe card for trainer Ado McGuinness and 7lb. claimer Jonathan Moore.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2015

All signs point to a big run from Blackandamber Vic

Conditions are likely to be quite testing at Ballinrobe this evening, and that should suit Blackandamber Vic, who gets the nap to take the Broderick’s Electrical Handicap Hurdle for trainer Norman Lee.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015

Modem gets part one of the job done

After a game and well-deserved success in last night’s feature, the Connacht Hotel Qualified Riders’ Handicap, the Jessica Harrington-trained Modem will bid to emulate Athy Spirit (1990) and Try A Brandy (1988) by adding Thursday’s Galway Hurdle to his spoils.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2015

Figaro looks up to the task in Bumper at Galway on Monday

It will be mildly surprising should Dermot Weld totally dominate Galway next week in the way he has done many times in the past.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2015

Rely on Dermot Weld to have Silver Concorde flying at Galway

Easily the most interesting horse to turn up over the four days at Killarney this week was Dermot Weld’s Silver Concorde.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2015

Treble delight for Willie Mullins

Odds-on favourites Bachasson, Long Dog and Fugi Mountain continued the rich vein of form being enjoyed by champion trainer Willie Mullins when recording a treble in Sligo yesterday.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2015

Race conditions to help Diakali defy long lay-off

Diakali should register his first win since November 2013 in the Grade 3 Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle at Tipperary today.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2015