Place: Douvan

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A horse without flaws? Footpad looks simply fabulous

There were many treats over the last four days in Ireland and Britain, but for me the biggest star to emerge was Willie Mullins’ Footpad in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown on Tuesday, writes Pat Keane.

2017 Cheltenham Festival - Gold Cup Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

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Sizing John gives Jessica Harrington her first Cheltenham Gold Cup

Ruby Walsh and Willie Mullins don’t operate under the seduction of safety

Sizing John case makes you wonder how many horses are running over clearly unsuitable trips?

Listen Dear the standout bet on a big weekend

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Last-minute Vautour comes good on the day

Min out to prove supreme in opener at Cheltenham

Min will have to live up to the hype if he is to give trainer Willie Mullins the winning start punters are confidently predicting in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham today.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Five horses that could make or break punters at Cheltenham

Before heading to Cheltenham, our racing correspondent eyes up the five horses every Festival conversation either begins or ends with.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

L’Ami Serge sails to Plumpton victory

L’Ami Serge sailed through the desperately wet conditions at Plumpton yesterday to make an impressive debut over fences in the At The Races App On iPhone Novices’ Chase before waterlogging caused the card to be abandoned after the third race.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

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

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

Mullins's 16-1 Twinlight claims Leopardstown feature

Willie Mullins' inconsistent Twinlight proved that when things fall in his favour he is a very good horse as he won the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown today.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

Place: Douvan

A horse without flaws? Footpad looks simply fabulous

Sizing John gives Jessica Harrington her first Cheltenham Gold Cup

Ruby Walsh and Willie Mullins don’t operate under the seduction of safety

Sizing John case makes you wonder how many horses are running over clearly unsuitable trips?

Listen Dear the standout bet on a big weekend

Last-minute Vautour comes good on the day

Min out to prove supreme in opener at Cheltenham

Five horses that could make or break punters at Cheltenham

L’Ami Serge sails to Plumpton victory

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

Gentleman has perfect profile for Irish Grand National

Mullins's 16-1 Twinlight claims Leopardstown feature

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Mick Clifford

Place: Douvan

A horse without flaws? Footpad looks simply fabulous

Sizing John gives Jessica Harrington her first Cheltenham Gold Cup

Ruby Walsh and Willie Mullins don’t operate under the seduction of safety

Sizing John case makes you wonder how many horses are running over clearly unsuitable trips?

Listen Dear the standout bet on a big weekend

Last-minute Vautour comes good on the day

Min out to prove supreme in opener at Cheltenham

Five horses that could make or break punters at Cheltenham

L’Ami Serge sails to Plumpton victory

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

Gentleman has perfect profile for Irish Grand National

Mullins's 16-1 Twinlight claims Leopardstown feature

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Mick Clifford

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