Person: Shaneshill

Douvan defeat hard to take but Yorkhill can provide some respite

It was tough, but we’re all still standing, and we must move on, writes Ruby Walsh.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

Let’s Dance can waltz away with Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle

Today’s opening race, the JLT Novices’ Chase, revolves around the Willie Mullins-trained Yorkhill. 

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

Tommy Lyons: De Bromhead’s Midas touch works again with Champagne West

Tommy Lyons gives you the latest insights from Gowran Park.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

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

Mares’ allowance to swing it for Vroum Vroum Mag

Decisions, decisions, decisions. That was my lot yesterday morning as I tried to choose the right ones in the big races on a brilliant card tomorrow at Fairyhouse. But there was no such indecision this afternoon as I’m off to Sandown to ride Un De Sceaux in the Tingle Creek.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016

Prince Of Scars can make winning start to jumping career

Definite signs that the National Hunt proper is getting in to full swing, with graded races at both meetings in Ireland this weekend, and it’s Naas today for three rides, where I get underway on Saturnas in the maiden hurdle.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

Un De Sceaux could reappear in Fortria Chase

Un De Sceaux could reappear in thetote.com Fortria Chase at Navan on Sunday.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2016

Three-time Festival winner Vautour put down after freak accident

Three-time Cheltenham Festival winner Vautour has been put down after breaking his leg in a freak accident.

Mon, 07 Nov, 2016

Double blow for Willie Mullins with deaths of Vautour and Avant Tout

Willie Mullins suffered a double blow yesterday with the deaths of stable stars Vautour and Avant Tout.

Mon, 07 Nov, 2016

Rock Lobster looks a tasty dish

There is no jumps racing in Ireland this afternoon, but I will be in action in Far Hills, New Jersey, to ride Rawnaq for trainer Cyril Murphy, in the Grand National Hurdle.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

Vroum Vroum Mag looks up to the task at Punchestown

Ups and downs yesterday, but what more can I say about Douvan than he was spectacular. I don’t think I’ve ridden a novice like him, and can’t wait to see him take the next step, writes Ruby Walsh

Fri, 29 Apr, 2016

Vedettariat one to note at a big price

Day three of the Punchestown festival, and it has to be said that the conditions at the track over the first couple of days were a credit to the staff at the course. There was a great covering of grass, and it was like a carpet for both days’ racing - it was in unbelievable condition.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2016

Willie Mullins preping strong team for Punchestown

Willie Mullins is looking forward to launching another strong assault on next week’s Punchestown Festival after entries for the first three days of the showpiece meeting were confirmed.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016

Barry Geraghty’s 30-day ban overturned

Barry Geraghty had his 30-day ban for his ride on Noble Emperor at Limerick quashed last evening after a lengthy appeal at the Turf Club.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2016

2016 Cheltenham Festival - Champion Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

Could Willie Mullins pay price for Aintree offensive?

Next Tuesday week will see the start of the Punchestown festival and there is going to be a somewhat unusual feel to it.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Ruby Walsh discusses his wrist injury and shares his Grand National tips

Let the madness of Grand National Day begin. Unfortunately for me, after my fall from Blood Cotil in the Topham I sustained a wrist injury and won’t be involved in the way I had hoped.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Wrist injury rules Ruby Walsh out of Grand National

Ruby Walsh will miss the Crabbie’s Grand National meeting after suffering a wrist injury in a fall at Aintree yesterday.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Willie Mullins aims big guns at Aintree

The Crabbie’s Grand National meeting could start with a bang as the imperious Douvan is among 18 entries in the Merseryrail Manifesto Novices’ Chase next Thursday.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2016

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

It has simply been the most unbelievable week for me

It has been the most unbelievable week for Willie Mullins and I. It’s not very often so little goes wrong and so much goes right, so we have to make the most of it when it happens like this. If you had offered me this before the Festival had started, I would have taken your hand off.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Blaklion digs deep to claim RSA Chase glory

There was a minor upset in the RSA Chase as More Of That and No More Heroes finished third and fourth respectively behind the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained and Ryan Hatch-ridden Blaklion.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Applying logic not always the best bet at Cheltenham

First World problems. Yesterday I had all my bets, amounting to the stipulated €50, on before racing began.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

RACING - Leopardstown Christmas Racing Festival

Today’s Irish runners at Cheltenham race by race

Yorkhill has been rerouted to this longer test, having swerved the Supreme.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

I can’t wait to ride Un De Sceaux, it’ll be thrill-a-minute stuff

I really could not have envisaged such a start to the week, with three winners — the same as 12 months ago.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Our Father hasn’t a prayer of lining out at Cheltenham

Ante-post favourite Our Father has been removed from the betting by most bookmakers for the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival next Thursday.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

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

Djakadam confined to ‘walking for a few days’ after fall

Djakadam will not run again before the Timico Gold Cup after sustaining a cut when falling at Cheltenham on Saturday.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Limini can boost her Cheltenham prospects

Racing at home is in Fairyhouse, but I’m off to Cheltenham this afternoon to ride Djakadam in his final racecourse outing before returning to Cheltenham for the Gold Cup.

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Willie Mullins considering Shaneshill for Lightning Novices attempt

Shaneshill is a surprise entry in the grand-national2016.co.uk Lightning Novices’ Chase at Doncaster on Saturday.

Tue, 26 Jan, 2016

Eddie O’Leary: Bryan Cooper to leave Gold Cup call until late

Gigginstown House Stud manager Eddie O’Leary expects jockey Bryan Cooper to wait until the last minute before deciding which horse he will ride in this season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Wed, 20 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

Bellshill and Shaneshill keep Willie Mullins' Closutton bandwagon rolling

The remarkable run of success being enjoyed by champion trainer Willie Mullins for owners Andrea and Graham Wylie continued in Naas yesterday as odds-on favourites Bellshill and Shaneshill provided them with a double.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Yorkhill has great chance in Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown

It’s a big weekend for the Graham Wylie novices, with Bellshill and Yorkhill both in action in Grade One company, and Yorkhill plays his hand first, in this afternoon’s Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Today's Tips: Fairly Legal can get the better of Hurry Henry at Naas

With the weather continuing to wreak havoc, there’s only one meeting in Ireland this weekend, and it takes place tomorrow afternoon at Naas.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Punchestown Festival - Wednesday 29th April

Killultagh Vic can make winning start over fences at Fairyhouse

Killultagh Vic can make a winning debut over fences in the opening race on today’s card at Fairyhouse.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

Hurdler Shaneshill makes smooth chasing debut in Thurles

A smooth chasing debut success from high-class hurdler Shaneshill in the opening Killinan Beginners’ Chase yesterday afternoon at Thurles proved the first leg of a short-priced treble for trainer Willie Mullins.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

Today's Tips: Kilcrea primed for big run back in handicap company at Thurles

Some very exciting prospects return on a good card this afternoon at Thurles, where the nap goes to Kilcrea in the Thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Rely on Dermot Weld to have Silver Concorde flying at Galway

Easily the most interesting horse to turn up over the four days at Killarney this week was Dermot Weld’s Silver Concorde.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2015

Don Cossack emerges as a genuine Gold Cup contender

The Bibby Financial Services Ireland Gold Cup yesterday developed into the closely contested race the market suggested and, from the feature, the Gordon Elliott-trained Don Cossack emerged a genuine contender for next season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2015

No More Heroes poised to gain compensation

No More Heroes can gain compensation for his near-miss in the Albert Bartlett Hurdle at Cheltenham by landing this afternoon’s three-mile Grade 1 Novice Hurdle on day two of the Punchestown Festival.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

Classy Shaneshill can go one better

Things didn’t all go to plan yesterday but you won’t complain with two winners nonetheless. I picked the wrong one big time in the Champion Chase and my hope that Champagne Fever might reproduce his best form proved unfounded. It was 50-50 with Felix Yonger and it didn’t surprise me that he stuck it out so well in the end.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015