Person: Monalee

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Al Boum Photo joins the greats with second Gold Cup success

History was made on Friday afternoon at Prestbury Park as the Willie Mullins-trained, Paul Townend-ridden and Marie and Joe Donnelly-owned Al Boum Photo joined the illustrious band of back-to-back winners of the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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Al Boum Photo on course for Gold Cup defence

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Bookies as confused as punters over Cheltenham Gold Cup

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O'Leary delighted with Apple’s Jade glorious resurrection

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Douvan delights on return from 569-day absence

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Rain will suit Bellshill, but Photo clearly the one to beat

Front-runners can set it up nicely for Footpad in Ryanair

We drew a blank yesterday but most of the horses ran very well, writes Ruby Walsh.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2019

Blackmore continues to hammer down boundaries

Five simple words summed it up.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2019

Mullins pair lead strong Irish challenge in Ryanair

Stable companions Footpad and Un De Sceaux are among 12 horses declared for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2019

'A genuine mistake': Paul Townend apologises for 'panicked' final-fence collision

Latest: "I wish to apologise to connections and to punters."

Wed, 25 Apr, 2018

Punchestown tips: Monalee looks likely to take a world of beating

The finale to the National Hunt season could hardly start on a better note, with three fantastic Grade Ones on the seven-race card on the first day of the Punchestown Festival.

Tue, 24 Apr, 2018

Gripping finale lies in store

After a seemingly endless spell of testing ground, the weather has finally changed and the forecast for next week is for mainly dry weather, with the odd shower of rain, writes Ruby Walsh.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2018

Gold Cup trip may be a bridge too far for Footpad

I thought it was terrific that Willie Mullins’ immediate reaction, after Footpad had taken the Arkle Trophy by half the track at Cheltenham on Tuesday, was to consider stretching out the six-year-old with a view to challenging for next year’s Gold Cup.

Sat, 17 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

Monalee can jump to it in RSA

Henry De Bromhead’s Monalee can lead his rivals a merry dance in the RSA Insurance Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham this afternoon.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2018

Henry de Bromhead aims Monalee at RSA Novices’ Chase

Henry de Bromhead has confirmed the RSA Insurance Novices’ Chase as the preferred Cheltenham Festival target for Monalee.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2018

Willie Mullins upbeat on Faugheen ahead of Irish Champion Hurdle

Willie Mullins has issued an upbeat report on Faugheen ahead of his intended appearance in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Saturday week.

Fri, 26 Jan, 2018

Time for Faugheen to strut his stuff on road to Cheltenham

Poor old Nichols Canyon suffered a fatal fall in the Christmas Hurdle yesterday at Leopardstown.

Fri, 29 Dec, 2017

Oh how I crave my normal Christmas experience

In 1999 Westlife were No. 1 at Christmas, Bobbyjo won the National, Meath were All-Ireland football champions, and I spent Christmas with my right leg in a cast, writes Ruby Walsh.

Tue, 26 Dec, 2017

Faugheen showing speed and enthusiasm on gallops

After a week off I’m really looking forward to getting back racing, and the return of Faugheen is a great motivation, writes Ruby Walsh.

Sat, 18 Nov, 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

Djakadam can make it third time lucky in the Gold Cup

Djakadam can make it third time lucky in this afternoon’s Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup, which is the feature on the final day of what, until yesterday, had been a very difficult meeting for punters.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2017

Testing times for Rich Ricci

The difference colourful American racehorse owner, Rich Ricci, has made to the Willie Mullins yard cannot be underestimated.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

Chateau Conti can make the trip to Cork worthwhile

After a quiet week, it’s a quiet return for me, with just one ride at this afternoon’s meeting in Cork. Chateau Conti is the one, and I’m hopeful he can make the trip south worthwhile.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017