Person: Coneygree

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Cheltenham 2018 waiting for superstar to emerge

Bonnie Tyler was willing to hold out for a hero ’til the end of the night, but the wait has been a bit longer here at Cheltenham.

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Sara Bradstock defiant as injury curse strikes Coneygree again

Sara Bradstock is “not giving up” on Coneygree despite ruling the 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero out for the rest of the season due to a stress fracture of his tibia.

Total Recall will need to be very good to win off 147

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Five things we learned at the Punchestown Festival

Djakadam gave it his all

Penhill primed for more success

If Willie Mullins finds a way, it will be the Miracle of Punchestown

In years gone by, I might have been preparing to ride in the Scottish National at Ayr this afternoon. Today, however, I will be riding work and, hopefully, will make it to the Aviva for the Munster match in the evening.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2017

Three things we will learn today

When it comes to placing horses, there is only one Willie Mullins.

Tue, 14 Mar, 2017

Erratic Yorkhill one to be avoided at all costs

There’s no dressing it up, that was simply a very disappointing effort on the part of Yorkhill at Leopardstown last Sunday.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017

Is Thistlecrack value at evens for the Gold Cup?

Our writers debate the value of the Gold Cup favourite...

Wed, 25 Jan, 2017

Darren Norris: Young gun Thistlecrack can rise to occasion

It’s a pretty safe assumption that the winner of the 2016 renewal of the 32Red King George VI Chase will be trained by Colin Tizzard. 

Mon, 26 Dec, 2016

Here's why Douvan should be aimed at the Gold Cup

If Willie Mullins sticks to the tried and trusted system that has served him so well there’s no doubt Douvan will head for the two-mile Champion Chase at Cheltenham, with a possible tilt at the Gold Cup put back to 2018.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Thistlecrack still a work in progress

On the one-hand you can understand why Thistlecrack is the 7-2 favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, but it also defies logic, if that’s not too much of a contradiction.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Today's tips: Road To Riches can shrug off weight burden at Galway

Two years ago, running off a mark of 149 and carrying 10-11, Road To Riches turned the Galway Plate into a procession. Twenty-four months on, despite having to lumber top weight of 11-10 and run off a mark of 162, a repeat can be expected.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2016

2016 Cheltenham Festival - Champion Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

‘Wow’ factor whets the appetite for next year’s festival

‘Wow’ factor whets appetite for 2017

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Colin Tizzard: Cue Card a ‘horse of a lifetime’

Cue Card will carry the hopes of Britain in today’s Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup as the 10-year-old seeks to crown a stunning season by landing a £1m (€1.3m) bonus.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Dan Cossack can collect in Gold Cup

Don Cossack has to be the choice to land the Timico Gold Cup at Cheltenham this afternoon.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Why Willie Mullins needs that Golden Festival climax

Willie Mullins will travel to Cheltenham this week knowing there is one thing he really needs to put right — to finally win the Gold Cup.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Ruby Walsh: Gold Cup call not ‘life or death’

Ruby Walsh admits he faces a Gold Cup dilemma but insists choosing between Djakadam and Vautour won’t be a “life or death” decision.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Coneygree set to return in the autumn

Mark Bradstock has reiterated Coneygree will not race this season but could make his comeback in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Have we overestimated the quality of our staying chasers?

Current crop are a smart bunch, but not by any means a brilliant one. Yes, says Tommy Lyons

Wed, 10 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

Djakadam confined to ‘walking for a few days’ after fall

Djakadam will not run again before the Timico Gold Cup after sustaining a cut when falling at Cheltenham on Saturday.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Michael O’Leary to leave Don Cossack headgear decision to Gordon Elliott

Michael O’Leary is happy to leave the decision whether his star chaser Don Cossack wears any headgear in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup to trainer Gordon Elliott.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Irish horses dominate entries for Gold Cup

Irish-trained horses appear to hold all the aces in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 18, for which 32 entries were received.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2016

Kinloch Brae Chase an option for Don Cossack

Gordon Elliott has nominated the Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles as a possible option for Don Cossack before the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Wed, 30 Dec, 2015

Willie Mullins ponders Cheltenham Festival prep for Annie Power

Annie Power continues to please Willie Mullins in her recovery from a setback.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015

Irish horses dominate Gold Cup betting after Coneygree setback

Irish-trained horses dominate the betting for the Cheltenham Gold Cup after Britain’s number one hope and reigning champion Coneygree was taken out of the ante-post lists for the blue riband in March.

Thu, 17 Dec, 2015

King George the preferred destination for Coneygree

A run in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day appears the most likely of two options for Coneygree should the Gold Cup winner appear over the Christmas period.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Henry de Bromhead entitled to feel very disillusioned after defeat of Special Tiara at Sandown

Henry de Bromhead was entitled to feel utterly disillusioned, following the defeat of his Special Tiara in the Grade 1 Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown last Saturday.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

Cue Card ‘deserves’ a King George title

Colin Tizzard believes Cue Card “deserves” to have the William Hill King George VI Chase on his roll of honour.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

Classy Djakadam makes striking return to action at Punchestown

Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Djakadam made a visually striking return to action when running away with the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial on a top-class card yesterday afternoon at Punchestown.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Bryan Cooper just wants more of the same this Christmas

Most of Bryan Cooper’s Christmas wishes came through last year and Gigginstown’s retained jockey is hoping for more of the same later this month.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2015

Vics Canvas on course for Becher Chase

Last season’s Cork Grand National winner Vics Canvas has been given the go-ahead to bolster an already-strong Irish challenge in the Betfred Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree on Saturday.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015

King George looks Coneygree’s Christmas target

Assistant trainer Sara Bradstock has dropped a major hint that Coneygree’s next assignment will be the William Hill King George VI Chase on December 26.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2015

Saphir Du Rheu sparkling for Hennessy Gold Cup bid, says Paul Nicholls

Paul Nicholls believes Hennessy Gold Cup favourite Saphir Du Rheu can defy the burden of top weight at Newbury today.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2015

Out of sorts Coneygree to miss Hennessy Gold Cup

Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Coneygree will miss Saturday’s Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury after failing to sparkle in a schooling session yesterday.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2015

Wicklow Brave and Identity Thief supplemented for Fighting Fifth

Wicklow Brave and Identity Thief have been supplemented for the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at the confirmation stage.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2015

Coneygree back in picture for Hennessy Gold Cup

Sara Bradstock reports it to be “all systems go” for Coneygree’s intended appearance in the Hennessy Gold Cup next Saturday after delighting connections in a crucial gallop yesterday.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Willie Mullins expects cracking King George Chase at Kempton

Willie Mullins is confident Vautour will raise his game for what he expects to be a “cracker of a King George” at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Paul Nicholls bullish about Silviniaco Conti prospects in Betfair Chase

Paul Nicholls expects Silviniaco Conti to be primed for action as he shoots for a third success in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

Last season's hero Coneygree a doubt for Hennessy Gold Cup

Last season’s Gold Cup hero Coneygree is a potential doubt for the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday week after meeting with a small setback.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

Kitten Rock looks the horse to propel Edward O’Grady back to big time

Not too many trainers can be chasing Cheltenham festival glory 41 years after enjoying their initial success at the meeting.

Sat, 14 Nov, 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

Coneygree not totally out of King George

Sara Bradstock is not ruling out supplementing Coneygree for the King George VI Chase after human error led to to the Cheltenham Gold Cup hero missing the first entry stage for the Boxing Day highlight.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015