Place: Auteuil

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racing

Shock decision forces Paris racecourses to close

France Galop has been forced into a reorganisation of its fixture list after the French Government withdrew its approval to race in areas still heavily affected by the coronavirus.

columnists

Ruby Walsh: Earlier start gives racing a huge period to showcase itself and grow

columnists

You just have to stand back and admire Un De Sceaux

sport

Min and Ruby Walsh demolish JLT rivals at Aintree

racing

Call looking to weave magic in Topham

columnists

Dream not to be underestimated

Road To Riches among almost 40 Gigginstown horses sold

Former Gold Cup third Road To Riches could return to Cheltenham this autumn after changing hands at Doncaster on Wednesday.

Wed, 19 Sep, 2018

Galway return ‘no problem’ for Ruby Walsh

Ruby Walsh is targeting the Galway Festival as he continues to recover from the broken leg he sustained at Cheltenham in March.

Wed, 20 Jun, 2018

Ruby Walsh targeting French comeback from broken leg

Having lost his race against time to be fit to ride at last week's Punchestown Festival, Walsh is now targeting a potential comeback in France.

Mon, 30 Apr, 2018

Willie Mullins to consider French test for Djakadam

Mullins will consider sending Djakadam to France later this year after he finished second for the fourth time in the Punchestown Gold Cup.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2018

Gold Cup trip may be a bridge too far for Footpad

I thought it was terrific that Willie Mullins’ immediate reaction, after Footpad had taken the Arkle Trophy by half the track at Cheltenham on Tuesday, was to consider stretching out the six-year-old with a view to challenging for next year’s Gold Cup.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2018

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

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

Hoping for the best, but fearing the worst for the jump season

In the so-called good old days, Listowel was always regarded as the real start of the National Hunt season.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Irish fans break into song when they spot Ruby Walsh on flight

As planes packed with Irish fans head to France, one Ryanair flight had a special guest.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

Un De Sceaux on mission for Prix La Barka victory at Auteuil

Connections of Un De Sceaux are hoping the return to soft ground enables their pride and joy to return to winning ways in today’s Prix La Barka at Auteuil.

Sat, 21 May, 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

Sam Waley-Cohen appeals ban over Long Run effort

Sam Waley-Cohen has lodged an appeal against the seven-day ban imposed by the Carlisle stewards for his ride on Long Run on Sunday.

Tue, 22 Mar, 2016

Long Run retired after disappointing on Carlisle return

Five years on from his brilliant victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Long Run has been retired following a disappointing hunter chase debut at Carlisle.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Documentary reveals Paddy Mullins’ woe

The trainer of the legendary Dawn Run never put another horse in her stable after the legendary mare tragically died at the height of her fame.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Paul Nicholls seeks eighth Greatwood triumph

A field of 14 is set to go to post for tomorrow’s StanJames.com Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Paul Nicholls runs the rule over his seven main hopes for the Cheltenham Festival

Paul Nicholls runs through some of his major Cheltenham Festival contenders:

Thu, 25 Feb, 2016

Carlingford Lough comes from nowhere on day of shocks at Leopardstown Irish Gold Cup meet

On Saturday afternoon Leopardstown hosted an Irish Gold Cup meeting which threw many Cheltenham markets into complete disarray.

Mon, 08 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

Bloody Mary looks made to measure at Taunton

Nicky Henderson has a clutch of live contenders for the Cheltenham Festival and Bloody Mary can add her name to that list by making a winning British debut in the Openbet Novices’ Hurdle at Taunton today.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

Jessica Harrington-trained Our Duke clearly one to note going forward

I think we saw a very good horse in the Jessica Harrington-trained Our Duke at Leopardstown last Sunday.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Hold those bets on Min for Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham

Don’t fall for the bookmaker-inspired hype regarding Willie Mullins’ Min in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, following his win at Punchestown last Saturday.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

Record £4m prize money at Cheltenham Festival 2016

Prize money at the Cheltenham Festival in March will exceed £4m for the first time.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Home Of The Brave stripped of Minstrel Stakes success

Home Of The Brave has been stripped of his victory in the Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh in July after testing positive for a prohibited substance.

Tue, 05 Jan, 2016

Reve de Sivola primed to complete Long Walk four-timer

Owner Paul Duffy expects Reve De Sivola to put up a bold show in his bid for a fourth successive victory in today’s JLT Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

Leopardstown’s Christmas Hurdle on Alpha Des Obeaux’s agenda

Alpha Des Obeaux is set to return to three miles in the Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Jacques Ricou joins Willie Mullins for winter stint

Leading French jockey Jacques Ricou will arrive in Ireland for the first time later this week after signing up for a winter stint riding out for Willie Mullins.

Wed, 09 Dec, 2015

Petite Parisienne ready to resume with a victory

This week represents the real start of the national hunt season for me, and it’s an exciting time as Willie Mullins begins to take the wraps off our winter horses.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Wicklow Brave poised for a big run in Long Distance Cup

Due to the problem I spoke of in this column last week - rain, or, more specifically, the lack of it - we’re still waiting to really get going with our National Hunt horses, but Don Cossack didn’t half throw down an early marker with a brilliant comeback this week at Punchestown.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2015