Person: Niall ‘Slippers’

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Stamina gains the day for Vinnie

Our Vinnie displayed his customary stamina and toughness to land the Grade 3 Liberty Insurance Novice Hurdle narrowly in Limerick yesterday.

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Lucky break for Sir Des Champs

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First double for veteran trainer Ross

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So Young and so promising

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Equation equal to task

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Beroni bags Troytown glory

Nickname impresses in Leopardstown romp

Nickname put a disappointing display in the John Durkan Chase behind him with a 14-length romp in the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown.

Wed, 27 Dec, 2006

Brassil coming to grips with being locked in the uncomfortable glare of the media spotlight

Seemingly from nowhere, Martin Brassil has emerged as one of this country’s rising training talents over the past two years. But, as Declan Colley discovered, the quietly spoken Curragh handler prefers to let his charges do the talking for him.

Tue, 28 Nov, 2006

Madden and Numbersixvalverde to get heroes’ welcome

There will be a big welcome home for Ireland's latest grand national winner in Co Kildare this evening.

Sun, 09 Apr, 2006

Six of the best for Madden

Irish raider Numbersixvalverde won the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2006

Walsh keeps faith in Hedgehunter

RUBY WALSH hopes Hedgehunter can defy the weight of history by winning the John Smith’s Grand National for a second consecutive season.

Thu, 30 Mar, 2006

Madden upbeat about National chances

Niall ‘Slippers’ Madden believes Numbersixvalverde will handle the rough-and-tumble of the John Smith’s Grand National with consummate ease.

Wed, 29 Mar, 2006