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Here's what we'll learn from Day 4 of Cheltenham

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Here's what we'll learn from Day 4 of Cheltenham

Not 26 years old yet and Joseph O’Brien already enjoys the ultimate badge of acceptance within the racing community. He is known simply as ‘Joseph.’ Of course, as the eldest son of Aidan and Anne-Marie O’Brien, he has had his advantages in the sport, certainly during his riding career, but as a trainer he is very much his own man.

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Gold Cup Day

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Bryony Frost relishing Old Guard chance in Greatwood Hurdle

Today’s Irish raiders at Cheltenham

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Today’s Irish raiders at Cheltenham

Jade a strong each-way fancy in Mares’ Hurdle

Faugheen and Annie Power entered for BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle

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Faugheen and Annie Power entered for BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle

Ruby Walsh: Min looks good, but Altior to prove a tougher test

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Ruby Walsh: Min looks good, but Altior to prove a tougher test

Let’s Dance looks to be my best partner

Let’s Dance looks to be my best partner

Although the stable’s leading lights are only beginning to emerge, Willie has made a bright start to the season, and, buoyed by an admittedly fortunate victory in the Clonmel Oil Chase, I’m hoping the momentum can continue into what is a great weekend of racing.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Annie Power, Faugheen and Vroum Vroum Mag in Morgiana Hurdle mix

Annie Power, Faugheen and Vroum Vroum Mag in Morgiana Hurdle mix

Annie Power, Faugheen and Vroum Vroum Mag still feature among 10 entries in Sunday’s StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2016

Barry Geraghty lands his first domestic four-timer

Barry Geraghty lands his first domestic four-timer

Barry Geraghty recorded his first four-timer in Ireland when stepping in for two winning spare rides for the irrepressible yard of Gordon Elliott and adding one each for Joseph O’Brien and Eric McNamara yesterday afternoon at his local track, in Fairyhouse.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2016

Tell Us More stars in Gordon Elliott treble

Tell Us More stars in Gordon Elliott treble

Gordon Elliott completed a treble with Tell us More, De Plotting Shed and Brelade in Naas to round off a remarkable weekend, adding to his six winners at the two-day Down Royal festival and a double in Cork yesterday.

Mon, 07 Nov, 2016

O'Brien brothers pull off 'unbelievable' victory over dad's horse

O'Brien brothers pull off 'unbelievable' victory over dad's horse

As he awaited the judge’s verdict from yesterday’s Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes photo at the Curragh Joseph O’Brien refused to believe. A few yards away, his father Aidan, the very definition or a relentless winner, found himself in unique territory: Hoping a horse under his care had finished second.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

Limini can put Aintree disappointment behind her

Limini can put Aintree disappointment behind her

Just the two rides for me again this afternoon, and Limini looks to have the better chance of the two. She was probably a bit disappointing at Aintree, but was too keen for her own good and got found out at the end of the race.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Another four-timer stretches Paul Nicholls’ advantage over Willie Mullins in title race

Another four-timer stretches Paul Nicholls’ advantage over Willie Mullins in title race

Paul Nicholls extended his lead over Willie Mullins in a pulsating duel for the British trainers’ championship when enjoying a 54th birthday 20-1 four-timer at Wincanton yesterday.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Annie can power home over best trip

Annie can power home over best trip

There is a tremendous card to open Aintree’s Grand National meeting, one which resembles a Cheltenham Festival fixture, and bookmakers hoping for better results than they got in the Cotswolds, may be in for a tough start to proceedings.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

Avant Tout can Lord it at Limerick

Avant Tout can Lord it at Limerick

I had to give up my intended ride on The Job Is Right at Clonmel on Thursday after a fall from Bleu Berry in the opener, but will be back in action at Limerick tomorrow, with two rides for Willie.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2016

Slowmotion continues Joseph O’Brien’s tremendous start as a trainer

Slowmotion continues Joseph O’Brien’s tremendous start as a trainer

Four graded races supported the Irish National and Joseph O’Brien, despite not officially having his licence, continued the tremendous start to his training career by landing the opening Grade Two Juvenile Hurdle with the promising Slowmotion.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2016

Today's Tips: Bonny Kate can make stamina tell in Irish Grand National

Today's Tips: Bonny Kate can make stamina tell in Irish Grand National

Sixteen races across two meetings in Ireland this bank holiday Monday, where the Boylesports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse is the feature.

Mon, 28 Mar, 2016

New era dawns for the O’Brien family

New era dawns for the O’Brien family

The name Joseph O’Brien may not have been on the card, but Ivanovich Gorbatov’s win in the Triumph Hurdle heralded the dawn a new era for the O’Brien family as the former flat horse gave the soon-to-be official trainer, son of Ballydoyle supremo Aidan, his first Festival success.

Sat, 19 Mar, 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

Three things we will learn at Cheltenham today

Three things we will learn at Cheltenham today

Joseph looks to follow father’s example

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Dan Cossack can collect in Gold Cup

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

Ground has come right for On The Fringe

Ground has come right for On The Fringe

The ground has come right in plenty of time for On The Fringe to follow up last year’s success in the Foxhunter’s Chase on the final day of the 2016 Cheltenham Festival.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

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

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

Ivanovick Gorbatov likely to appreciate better ground

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Cheltenham Festival 2016 Day 3

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

BallTalk: Cheltenham Festival 2016 - Day 4 preview

BallTalk: Cheltenham Festival 2016 - Day 4 preview

Day 4 is D-Day at the Cheltenham Festival for the Timico Gold Cup hopefuls.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Joseph O’Brien relishing prospect of training career

Joseph O’Brien relishing prospect of training career

Joseph O’Brien’s string will be split 50-50 between Flat horses and jumpers when he starts his training career hopefully in a couple of months’ time.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2016

Joseph O’Brien quits riding after ruling Aspen Colorado out of Cheltenham

Joseph O’Brien quits riding after ruling Aspen Colorado out of Cheltenham

Dual Irish champion Flat jockey Joseph O’Brien has decided not to ride at all this year and to concentrate on his new role as a trainer.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2016

Davy Russell emerges as potential partner for Don Cossack

Davy Russell emerges as potential partner for Don Cossack

An array of equine talent was on show in the traditional post-racing gallops at Leopardstown yesterday, with Davy Russell emerging as a potential partner for Don Cossack in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Star cast inculdes Don Cossack for post-racing gallops at Leopardstown

Star cast inculdes Don Cossack for post-racing gallops at Leopardstown

Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Don Cossack is set to be one of the stars on show at the annual post-racing gallops at Leopardstown tomorrow.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Cheltenham Countdown: All is not lost with Ivanovich Gorbatov for the Triumph

Cheltenham Countdown: All is not lost with Ivanovich Gorbatov for the Triumph

Testing ground at Leopardstown last weekend proved a great leveller for many horses with Cheltenham aspirations, and the markets tumbled in many directions before settling once more in the last couple of days.

Wed, 10 Feb, 2016

Carlingford Lough comes from nowhere on day of shocks at Leopardstown Irish Gold Cup meet

Carlingford Lough comes from nowhere on day of shocks at Leopardstown Irish Gold Cup meet

On Saturday afternoon Leopardstown hosted an Irish Gold Cup meeting which threw many Cheltenham markets into complete disarray.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Limini looks the real deal

Limini looks the real deal

Prior to Fairyhouse last Saturday, Willie Mullins had what could be best described as three good things lined up for the Cheltenham Festival, Faugheen, Douvan and Un De Sceaux.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Improving Some Neck can do business in finale

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.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Joseph O’Brien’s Ivanovich Gorbatov bids to book Cheltenham place

Joseph O’Brien’s Ivanovich Gorbatov bids to book Cheltenham place

Joseph O’Brien is keen to see how Ivanovich Gorbatov performs at Leopardstown today before committing to the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Cheltenham countdown: Ivanovich Gorbatov looks well placed in Triumph Hurdle

Cheltenham countdown: Ivanovich Gorbatov looks well placed in Triumph Hurdle

The last couple of weeks will, doubtless, have encouraged connections and supporters of Triumph Hurdle favourite Ivanovich Gorbatov, whose sole outing over hurdles to date looks better with each passing juvenile event.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2016

Tangled Web can begin to make up for lost time at Naas

Tangled Web can begin to make up for lost time at Naas

Tangled Web gets the nap to take the two-mile handicap hurdle on a competitive card at Naas this afternoon.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

Vautour hard to fancy in Cheltenham Gold Cup

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

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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

Joseph O’Brien reaffirms training plans for next year

Joseph O’Brien reaffirms training plans for next year

Joseph O’Brien reiterated his intention to scale back his riding commitments in the likelihood of gaining a trainer’s licence in the spring.

Wed, 30 Dec, 2015

Barry Geraghty on Minella Foru celebrates winning The Paddy Power Steeplechase 27/12/2015

Double makes it a perfect Christmas for Eddie Harty

Following Saturday’s victory with Coney Island, trainer Eddie Harty made it three wins from as many runners at Leopardstown’s Christmas meeting when Minella Foru took the valuable Paddy Power Chase and Copy That landed a touch in the two-mile handicap hurdle on day two of the four-day festival, writes Tommy Lyons.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Anania on course to finally cash in on potential

Anania on course to finally cash in on potential

There’s a decent card this evening at Down Royal, where Anania can earn reward for three very good efforts by taking the opening maiden, over five furlongs.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2015

Athenry highlights O’Brien five-timer

Athenry highlights O’Brien five-timer

Athenry highlights O’Brien five-timer

Fri, 07 Aug, 2015

Rules on course for Ascot

Rules on course for Ascot

Forgotten Rules hardened as favourite for next month’s Ascot Gold Cup following his gutsy defeat of Answered in the Group 3 Coolmore Vintage Crop Stakes, feature of yesterday’s action in Navan.

Mon, 18 May, 2015