Person: Vroum Vroum Mag

Jade a strong each-way fancy in Mares’ Hurdle

Extending Cheltenham to four days has seriously diluted what’s on offer and it is very much illustrated by this afternoon’s Racing Post Arkle Trophy.

Tue, 14 Mar, 2017

Classy Melon can get my festival off to a flying start

It’s that time of year again, when National Hunt folk become consumed by the Cheltenham Festival, and while it’s going to be a long week, it’s also a tremendous occasion.

Tue, 14 Mar, 2017

Faugheen in good form for long-awaited comeback

A week later than intended and in Cheltenham, rather than Ascot, Un De Sceaux gets his chance in the Clarence House Chase. The change of venue doesn’t really make any difference to him, the biggest difference to the race is that it’s a £70,000 race, and it would have been a £150,000 race had it been run last week.

Sat, 28 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

Many Clouds set to swerve Lexus Chase assignment

Oliver Sherwood is to swerve an outing in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown next week with 2015 Grand National winner Many Clouds.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2016

Here's why Douvan should be aimed at the Gold Cup

If Willie Mullins sticks to the tried and trusted system that has served him so well there’s no doubt Douvan will head for the two-mile Champion Chase at Cheltenham, with a possible tilt at the Gold Cup put back to 2018.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Min-mania could be set to return

This week the entries for Leopardstown at Christmas were unveiled and one of the more interesting races promise to be the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase on St Stephen’s Day.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2016

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Douvan the star name among Hilly Way dozen

Douvan is the star name among 12 entries for the Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase at Cork on Sunday.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2016

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

Testing times for Willie Mullins

It is about two months since Gigginstown shocked the racing world and removed 60 horses from the care of Willie Mullins.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

Rich Ricci reveals angst after Vautour’s ‘sad’ demise

Owner Rich Ricci says his “heart went out to Willie Mullins” when the trainer rang him to tell him three-time Cheltenham Festival winner Vautour had died in freak accident on Sunday.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2016

Psychedelic Funk can strike for astute Ger Lyons in Coventry

This may surprise you but the opening day of Royal Ascot rivals the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival in terms of a quality.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2016

Limini can put Aintree disappointment behind her

Just the two rides for me again this afternoon, and Limini looks to have the better chance of the two. She was probably a bit disappointing at Aintree, but was too keen for her own good and got found out at the end of the race.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Vroum Vroum Mag an able deputy for Annie Power

Able deputy for an able deputy.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Remarkable array of options open to Rich Ricci and Willie Mullins

Even as the 2015/16 campaign comes to a conclusion today thoughts already turn to next season and the remarkable array of options open to Rich Ricci and Willie Mullins.

Sat, 30 Apr, 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

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 - Gold Cup Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

Don Cossack and Cue Card remain on course for mouthwatering third clash at Punchestown

Cue Card and Don Cossack remain on course for a mouthwatering third clash after featuring among 20 entries for the Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold Cup.

Tue, 12 Apr, 2016

Jennies Jewel sparkles to belie market unease

Anything but dull was the final meeting of the season at Thurles, with last-obstacle fallers, a neat gamble landed, a classy performance from a bright prospect, a mare adding further success to her cv with the breeding sheds firmly in sight, and a reversed result to wrap up proceedings.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

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

Limini looks a star in the making

The three best mares we have seen since Dawn Run, with the exception of the 1994 Champion Hurdle winner, Flakey Dove, have all been trained by Willie Mullins, namely Annie Power, Quevega and Vroum Vroum Mag.

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

Pipe can bag another Kim Muir with Doctor Harper

The exciting Limini gets the nap to take this afternoon’s mares’ novices’ hurdle for the dominant Willie Mullins-Ruby Walsh team.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Douvan shows why he might be king of kings

The aura of Willie Mullins’ armada stretches beyond the gates of Prestbury Park.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Up and running nicely despite my Annie Power failure

You know how it goes at this stage.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Willie Mullins: ‘It was a huge performance after the preparation she had’

Willie Mullins emulated his father by training a mare to win the Stan James Champion Hurdle as Annie Power blew her rivals away in style at Cheltenham, setting a new course record in the process.

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

Cheltenham Day 1: Don’t take dynamic duo’s success for granted

Ruby, Willie. Cheltenham. Ah, sure, you know the rest.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Vroum Vroum Mag all revved up for Cheltenham

One of the best things about arriving here at Cheltenham is that the talking stops and the action begins.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Willie Mullins primed to add to Mares’ Hurdle tally

Vroum Vroum Mag will bid to continue her seemingly unstoppable rise through the ranks by landing a first Grade One success and enhancing Willie Mullins’ enviable record in the OLBG Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham today.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Old Guard ruled out of Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

Old Guard will miss tomorrow’s Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham after failing to recover from a minor setback in time.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Bookies running scared of Rich Ricci

Banker Rich Ricci is the owner bookmakers fear could help empty their coffers during the Cheltenham Festival.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Taquin Du Seuil added to Ryanair Chase line-up

Taquin Du Seuil has been supplemented for Thursday’s Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Alan Shearer sweats on cup tie as Augusta Kate set for Champion Bumper at Cheltenham

Augusta Kate will sidestep an engagement at Sandown on Saturday and instead take on the boys in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

Team Mullins: Who are the best and worst of the Cheltenham hotpots?

Two of our writers have their say...

Wed, 09 Mar, 2016

Rich Ricci agonises over Annie Power

Annie Power still appears likely to be added to the Stan James Champion Hurdle field at the supplementary stage on Wednesday as owner Rich Ricci agonises over potential scenarios.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

Is there value in opposing Thistlecrack in the World Hurdle?

Darren Norris and Tommy Lyons argue their cases...

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

Willie Mullins priming ‘phenomenal’ Cheltenham Gold Cup team

Willie Mullins hailed his “phenomenal” Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup team as he hosted the press at his County Carlow yard yesterday morning.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Annie Power set to be supplemented for Champion Hurdle

It is increasingly likely Annie Power will be supplemented for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Beware the short priced favourite at Cheltenham

Cheltenham is a little over two weeks away now and one of the things that strikes you, when looking at the markets for all of the 28 races, is just how many short priced favourites are likely to go to post.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Cheltenham Festival poser as Vroum Vroum hits top gear

Vroum Vroum Mag enhanced her Cheltenham Festival claims with victory in the OLBG.com Mares’ Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday – but for what race in March remains uncertain

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

Vroum Vroum Mag’s stamina to be tested in Mares’ Hurdle

Connections of Vroum Vroum Mag are hopeful she can take a step up in trip in her stride when making her eagerly-awaited first start in Britain in the OLBG.com Mares’ Hurdle at Ascot.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

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Un De Sceaux set for Sire De Grugy clash

Un De Sceaux could bid to get back on track in the Sodexo Clarence House Chase at Ascot on Saturday following the confirmation stage.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2016