Person: Nichols Canyon

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

Annie Power surges to easy success

Willie Mullins’ long wait to land the Doom Bar Aintree Hurdle came to an end in emphatic fashion as Annie Power once again evoked memories of the magnificent mare Dawn Run with another display nothing short of sublime.

Fri, 08 Apr, 2016

Silver Concorde set to take flight in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle

Take a chance on Dermot Weld’s Silver Concorde, each way, getting us off to the perfect start in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham today.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Touch of brilliance means Annie Power better than anything else

Will Annie Power prove an able replacement for Faugheen? Yes, says Tommy Lyons.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2016

The six top Champion Hurdle contenders in Faugheen’s absence

The revelation two-mile king Faugheen is injured and will miss next month’s Stan James Champion Hurdle has thrown the race wide open.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2016

Going key to Don Cossack cheekpieces decision at Cheltenham

Gordon Elliott says that he would be more tempted to try Don Cossack in cheekpieces if the Cheltenham going comes in his favour.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2016

BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle Day - Lepoardstown Races

Charlie Swan and Des McDonogh left spellbound by mighty Faugheen

Former jockey Charlie Swan expects the “brilliant” Faugheen to win his second Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in March following his stunning display at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

Faugheen firmly back on Champion Hurdle track

After a stuttering start to the season, in which he lost his unbeaten record, Faugheen is firmly back on track to defend his Champion Hurdle crown at Cheltenham.

Mon, 25 Jan, 2016

Un De Sceaux can get his season back on track

What should be a weekend of significant pointers for Cheltenham and, hence, a very important one for the stable begins at Ascot this afternoon where we have two runners: Un De Sceaux and Vroum Vroum Mag.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Mouse Morris double-handed in quest for Thyestes Chase glory

Mouse Morris believes both Rule The World and Folsom Blue are capable of making their presence felt in a fiercely-competitive renewal of the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park today.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

Wylies certainly living the dream — thanks to Willie Mullins

Newcastle-based businessman Graham Wylie, and his wife Andrea, are living the dream and surely grateful for the day they decided to have horses in training with Willie Mullins.

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

Nichols Canyon digs deep for Ryanair Chase success

Following a dogged display in the Grade 1 Ryanair Hurdle on the final day of Leopardstown’s Christmas Festival, Champion Hurdle second-favourite Nichols Canyon drew comparisons with Hurricane Fly from his trainer, Willie Mullins, but much more remains to be done if the five-year-old is to emulate his revered former stable-companion.

Wed, 30 Dec, 2015

Nichols Canyon checks in for Ryanair Hurdle

Nichols Canyon has big boots to fill ahead of his run in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown today.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

Faugheen seeking Christmas redemption at Kempton

Faugheen will try to repair his reputation in the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Saturday.

Thu, 24 Dec, 2015

Horse Racing Ireland Award Winners Announced.

Faugheen and Don Cossack share top HRI award

In a ceremony presented by outspoken broadcaster and former minister Ivan Yates, it was the possessor of another distinctive, equally familiar and similarly ebullient voice, course commentator Dessie Scahill, whose contribution the racing industry was celebrated at the annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards yesterday afternoon at Leopardstown Pavilion.

Tue, 08 Dec, 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

Willie Mullins remains ‘surprised’ by Faugheen’s defeat to Nichols Canyon

Willie Mullins remains “surprised” by Faugheen’s defeat by stablemate Nichols Canyon in the StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

Nichols Canyon cashes in to stun Faugheen at Punchestown

Did the wheels fall off the machine? Was the Champion Hurdler beaten by a better horse, one on a steep upward curve? Did he need the run to blow away the cobwebs, or was something amiss?

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015

Ten tips for winter

Hurricane Fly is collecting the pension. Douvan is going chasing and Jezki is injured and out for the foreseeable future so it looks like it is going to be a drab hurdling season. Think again. There will be a thousand great stories through the winter and ten of them could be here.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Don Cossack top chaser with mark of 175

Don Cossack has been announced as the highest-rated jumps horse of the 2014/15 season in the Anglo-Irish Jump Classification on a mark of 175.

Wed, 20 May, 2015

Relatively straightforward task for Faugheen

Faugheen faces a relatively straightforward task in the Queally Group Champion Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon. 

Fri, 01 May, 2015

’Hobby’ horse rockin’ for Dermot Weld

He may be more used to the delights of Royal Ascot but trainer Dermot Weld has always enjoyed the challenge of Cheltenham and despite only training a handful of hurdlers – and all of those double up on the Flat – the man who has broken boundaries worldwide is proving a dab hand at getting one right for March.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Annie Power heads strong Irish entry for Mares’ Hurdle

Annie Power is among 20 remaining entries for the OLBG Mares’ Hurdle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival next Tuesday.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2015

Mullins eyeing double assault on Lexus Chase

Boston Bob and On His Own are both in line to represent Willie Mullins in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown as the champion trainer bids to win one of the Festive period’s biggest prizes for the first time.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2014