Person: Outlander

Outlander’s tenacity carries the day in Lexus Chase

Roll back the clock 12 months and the result of yesterday’s Lexus Chase – Outlander first, Don Poli second and Djakadam third – would have been a clean sweep for trainer Willie Mullins, but the dynamic nature of the sport is such it was Gordon Elliott who was celebrating having the first two home, with Mullins responsible for the third.

Sun, 01 Jan, 2017

Lunchtime briefing: Thousands raised for burial of girl who died on Christmas Eve in Ireland. Catch up on the headlines

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2016

Listen Dear the standout bet on a big weekend

Much as I would love to ride Douvan in the Hilly Way Chase in Cork tomorrow, I can’t be in two places at once, and so I’ll be in Punchestown to ride Djakadam in the John Durkan Memorial. It’s a Grade 1 race, the biggest race of the day, and that’s the reason I’m going there.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2016

Inois takes advantage of Outlander blunder

The sizable crowd which descended upon Powerstown Park was treated to some real drama in the closing stages of the featured Grade Two Clonmel Oil Chase, won by Alelchi Inois, who proved the first leg of a 25-1 treble for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2016

Outlander to put in Titanic effort in Belfast Chase

Just two rides today, but they’re good ones, and I start off with Valseur Lido in the JNWine Chase at Down Royal. 

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

Shock split between Willie Mullins and Gigginstown ‘basically over fees, I imagine’

The world of National Hunt racing was rocked yesterday morning when it was announced by Willie Mullins that he would no longer be training for Gigginstown House Stud.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2016

Andrew Lynch finally gets his just desserts with Zabana

Sometimes you have to wait for your just desserts. Last month Meath trainer Andrew Lynch brought Zabana, the undoubted star of his quintet of horses, to Cheltenham for the JLT Novices’ Chase.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Yorkhill can give me perfect return

It’s great to be back riding in time for the Punchestown Festival. This is my local meeting, I’ve been coming here since the time I used to get days off school to be here, and I love riding at it.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2016

Classy Outlander can atone for Cheltenham festival mishap

With the kids off school for the Easter break, we took the opportunity to take a few days away to unwind after Cheltenham. 

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

2016 Cheltenham Festival - Champion Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

Aintree next on Annie Power’s agenda

Willie Mullins has confirmed Annie Power to be on course for next month’s Doom Bar Aintree Hurdle.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2016

Cheltenham Diary: Cheltenham chiefs claim start fiasco not their fault

Cheltenham chiefs admit the start of yesterday’s JLT Novices’ Chase “looked untidy” —but insist starting procedures had been followed correctly.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Patrick, fittingly, gets his day in the sun

Patrick’s day? You bet it was.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Irish Angle: Outlander the best option in a tricky opener

We look at the best of the Irish in today’s action at Cheltenham.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Rerouted Vautour can fly to glory in Ryanair Chase

On the riding front, today is a bit quieter than the first two, but I’m more than hopeful I can win the Ryanair Chase on Vautour.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

An A to Z of Cheltenham

Our lead racing columnist Ruby Walsh on everything Cheltenham from Annie Power to Zubayr.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Bellshill appears to have measure of Tombstone

There seems no solid reason to believe Road To Riches won’t stamp his class on this afternoon’s Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

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

Today's tips: Futuramic can get off mark

The midweek racing action moves to Down Royal this afternoon, where Futuramic can secure a maiden victory over fences when he contests the two-and-a-half-mile beginners’ chase on the seven-race programme.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

More Of That to sidestep Betfred TV Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown

Leading RSA Chase contender More Of That is to sidestep the Betfred TV Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown on Saturday with regular rider Barry Geraghty on duty in Ireland.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

Avant Tout out to book place at Cheltenham Festival

Avant Tout goes on trial for the Cheltenham Festival in today’s Thurles Racecourse Supporters Club Chase.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2016

Willie Mullins' Outlander outpoints rivals in Limerick

Odds-on favourite Outlander spear-headed a one-two for Willie Mullins in the Grade 2 Shannon Airport Novice Chase in Limerick yesterday.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Today's Tips: Douvan can deliver at Leopardstown

Only four runners have been declared for the featured Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase on day one of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown, but it’s a tremendous race, in which Douvan is marginally preferred to Sizing John.

Thu, 24 Dec, 2015

Today's Tips: Outlander can make winning start over fences at Punchestown

There’s a weekend of terrific racing in Ireland and Britain, and Outlander gets the nap to the get punters off to a good start by taking the competitive-looking Gain Supporting Laois GAA Beginners’ Chase this afternoon at Punchestown.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

Gentleman has perfect profile for Irish Grand National

I am happy to be riding Perfect Gentleman in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National on Monday. I think he has the right profile for the race and 10-10 is a lovely weight.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

Mountain set to scale the heights

I’m off on my travels again today, heading to Doncaster for just one ride, Analifet, in a Grade 2 hurdle for mares, says Ruby Walsh.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2015

Tower crowns great week for Mullins

Danny Mullins crowned a hugely successful week by completing a fine double on Gitane Du Berlais and Martello Tower on the final day of Limerick’s Christmas meeting, bringing his tally for the week to five winners

Tue, 30 Dec, 2014

Mullins has strong Navan hand

Willie Mullins appears to hold most of the aces in the Navan Novice Hurdle on Sunday, with Shaneshill, Outlander, Killultagh Vic and Killer Crow among the 12 entries.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2014

Shaneshill and Outlander hand Mullins a double

Shaneshill and Outlander confirmed themselves exciting hurdling recruits when registering smooth, odds-on wins for Willie Mullins in yesterday’s maiden hurdle action in Fairyhouse.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2014

Clondaw Court looks banker material

It’s Punchestown for me over the next two days, with the battle between Hurricane Fly and Jezki in tomorrow’s Morgiana Hurdle likely to prove the big talking point of the weekend.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2014

Sir Des can confirm Cheltenham form

I think today is my weakest book of rides of the week and will be delighted to get among the winners.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2013

Mullins seeks Fairyhouse power-play

Willie Mullins looks set to resist the lure of Cheltenham with Annie Power and head instead to Fairyhouse over the Easter period after her victory in the paddypower.com Novice Hurdle at Naas.

Mon, 25 Feb, 2013

Mullins turns on power at Naas

Willie Mullins predicted a big future for Annie Power after the mare swept to her sixth success in the paddypower.com Novice Hurdle at Naas.

Sun, 24 Feb, 2013

Mullins sets sights on Arkle with Arvika

Arvika Ligeonniere is set to test his Arkle credentials at Leopardstown over Christmas after making all for an impressive success in the Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse.

Mon, 03 Dec, 2012