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Cheltenham Festival 2023

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Bryan Cooper calls time on riding career

Bryan Cooper calls time on riding career

The 30-year-old won nine races at the Cheltenham Festival, his career highlight coming when Don Cossack won the Gold Cup in 2016

Cork tips: Battle It Out can make amends

Cork tips: Battle It Out can make amends

Michael O'Sullivan basking in glory of Festival double

Michael O'Sullivan basking in glory of Festival double

Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Winner Homecoming 2023 - Galopin Des Champs

Hero's welcome for Galopin Des Champs

Patience rewarded as Bachasson defies two-year absence

Patience rewarded as Bachasson defies two-year absence

The grey showed himself in top form with big leaps at the last two fences

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Conflated File Photo

No National tilt for Conflated this year, with Bowl the plan at Aintree

The nine-year-old ran a cracking race to finish third in the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Tributes paid to Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Kicking King

Tributes paid to Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Kicking King

A dual winner of the King George, Kicking King has died at the age of 25

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Clonmel tips: Bachasson can defy lengthy absence

Clonmel tips: Bachasson can defy lengthy absence

The Nire Valley Claiming Hurdle looks a great opportunity for John McConnell's charge to get off the mark

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Any Second Now firmly on course for third crack at Grand National

Any Second Now firmly on course for third crack at Grand National

The Ted Walsh-trained 11-year-old landed the Grade Two Webster Cup Chase on Monday’s rescheduled card in Navan

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

Princess Zoe File Photo

Princess Zoe poised for Easter assignment at Fairyhouse

The popular eight-year-old finished a creditable fifth in the Jack De Bromhead Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

Joseph O'Brien File Photo

Banbridge booked for Aintree after missing Cheltenham

Stablemate Nusret will be set a Grade One assignment in the Jewson Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

‘As brilliant a ride as I’ve ever seen in any horse race’

‘As brilliant a ride as I’ve ever seen in any horse race’

AP McCoy hit the nail on the head in aftermath of an absorbing Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - Gold Cup Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

Mullins and Townend crowned once more at Cheltenham

The duo endured a sticky start to the week.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - Gold Cup Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

Imperious Galopin Des Champs seals another glorious Cheltenham forall-conquering Mullins

Galopin Des Champs posted an imperious display to give Willie Mullins and Paul Townend a third victory in the race.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2023

Mug's Game: Thank you, Audrey. Thank you, Paul and Willie. Thank you, Infant of Prague.

Mug's Game: Thank you, Audrey. Thank you, Paul and Willie. Thank you, Infant of Prague.

Enda McEvoy wraps us his Cheltenham week.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Paul Townend onboard Galopin Des Champs celebrates winning 17/3/2023

Galopin Des Champs seals Gold Cup win for Willie Mullins

Paul Townend was on board for a thrilling finish.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Harry Cobden onboard Stay Away Fay celebrates winning 17/3/2023

Stay Away Fay powers to Albert Bartlett victory

The 18-1 chance travelled well throughout.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day Four

Faivoir gets the nod to give Skelton another County Hurdle

Dan Skelton annexed the McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle for a fourth time in eight years

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day Four

Mullins off to a winning start as Lossiemouth wins Triumph Hurdle

A power run by Lossiemouth gave Willie Mullins and Paul Townend a winning start to Day four at Cheltenham

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Ruby Walsh's Cheltenham Breakfast Breakdown: looking ahead to the Gold Cup

Ruby Walsh's Cheltenham Breakfast Breakdown: looking ahead to the Gold Cup

The racing legend and Examiner Sport columnist sends this update.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - Gold Cup Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheltenham Festival tips: here's all you need to know for day four

Will Galopin Des Champs make it a St Patrick’s Day to remember for the Irish

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - Festival Wednesday - Cheltenham Racecourse

Russell and O'Leary join forces with Conflated for Gold Cup

Both have had their say this week about each other’s opinions and decisions

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Galopin Des Champs File Photo

Day four: Galopin Des Champs to lead Irish charge on St Patrick's Day

Irish-trained horses won all seven races on Gold Cup day last year.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Ruby Walsh: Galopin Des Champs on the cusp of greatness

Ruby Walsh: Galopin Des Champs on the cusp of greatness

There is no doubt the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup is the ultimate feature of this meeting.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day Three

Colm Greaves: looking for the rub of the green at Cheltenham

Another huge day of racing is in store on Friday.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

You Wear It Well makes class count for Snowden

You Wear It Well makes class count for Snowden

Gavin Sheehan gave You Wear It Well a fine front-running ride to claim the Jack De Bromhead Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - St Patrick's Thursday - Cheltenham Racecourse

Sire Du Berlais is a Cheltenham Festival hero once again

At one stage it looked as if Flooring Porter was about to join the Festival immortals and secure his third straight victory in the race

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - St Patrick's Thursday - Cheltenham Racecourse

Envoi Allen flies high again in Ryanair Chase

Henry de Bromhead's charge bounced back to his very best.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day Three

Good Time again for Tony Martin at Cheltenham

Good Time Jonny stormed to Cheltenham Festival success.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - St Patrick's Thursday - Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheltenham Festival tips: here's all you need to know for day three

The action continues at Prestbury Park.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - St Patrick's Thursday - Cheltenham Racecourse

Stage Star strikes from the front for Nicholls and Cobden

The champion trainer had drawn a blank at the big meeting since Politologue won the Champion Chase in 2020.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Davy Russell onboard Galvin after finishing in second 15/3/2023

'I have as much respect for Michael O'Leary's opinion as he has for my opinion' - Davy Russell hits back at retirement comments

Ryanair chief O’Leary argued Russell had 'nothing to achieve by coming back'.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Ruby Walsh's Cheltenham Breakfast Breakdown: Willie Mullins' best chance

Ruby Walsh's Cheltenham Breakfast Breakdown: Willie Mullins' best chance

The racing legend and Examiner Sport columnist ran the rule over the runners and riders early on Thursday morning.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day Two

Ruby Walsh: Appreciate It appeals each-way in opener

The first of Thursday's races is the Turner’s Novice Chase which could be a race run any day of the week in Ireland.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

John Gleeson celebrates winning with J.P McManus and the winning connections 15/3/2023

Dream outcome to Champion Bumper is one to remember

Veteran Dungarvan trainer John Kiely has won many big races throughout a long and distinguished career but a Festival success was a notable omission.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Mug's Game: I still have money to spend so I decide to live on the edge

Mug's Game: I still have money to spend so I decide to live on the edge

Enda McEvoy talks us through his highs and lows from his second day at Cheltenham.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Maskada showcases Marigas burgeoning breeding operation

Maskada showcases Marigas burgeoning breeding operation

The victory of Maskada was not as much of a surprise as odds of 22-1 might suggest.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - Festival Wednesday - Cheltenham Racecourse

Energumene all class in Champion romp

At nine years of age and with just 14 races under rules, Energumene hasn’t always had the clearest of runs.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

John Gleeson on A Dream To Share celebrates winning 15/3/2023

Colm Greaves: Long road to the fantasy Gold Cup

Another huge day of racing is in store at the Cheltenham festival on Thursday.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - Festival Wednesday - Cheltenham Racecourse

85-year-old trainer and 18-year-old jockey steal the show at Cheltenham

A Dream To Share, sporting the famous green and gold silks of JP McManus, storms to victory in the finale, the Weatherbys Champion Bumper

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day Two

Delta Work edges Galvin in Elliott cross-country domination

Last year, Delta Work spoiled the retirement party of Tiger Roll.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - Festival Wednesday - Cheltenham Racecourse

Energumene all class in Champion Chase defence

Backed into 6-5 favourite as the rain continued to pour throughout the afternoon, his supporters would have had barely a moment of worry.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Harry Skelton celebrates after winning on Langer Dan 15/3/2023

Langer Dan delivers long-awaited Cheltenham Festival victory

Hitting the front halfway up the run-in, he drove his mount home with vigour.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day Two

The Real Whacker hangs on in Brown Advisory thriller

Jordan Gainford conjured up extra from the fast-finishing Gerri Colombe who was staying on strongly as The Real Whacker's stride began to shorten.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day Two

Impaire Et Passe blows Ballymore rivals away

Gaelic Warrior and Champ Kiely filled the podium positions for the Closutton yard.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - Festival Wednesday - Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheltenham Festival tips: here's all you need to know for day two

After Tuesday's dramatic opening day, we go again.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023 - Festival Wednesday - Cheltenham Racecourse

Ruby Walsh's Cheltenham Breakfast Breakdown: Willie Mullins' horses get ready to go to the gallops

The racing icon sends us his second video update from the Cotswolds.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Colm Greaves: Barry Connell - ‘Woah – He’s halfway there’

Colm Greaves: Barry Connell - ‘Woah – He’s halfway there’

Has the pressure of the week lessened Connell’s belief or blurred his transparency? Not in the least.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Niall Houlihan interview: 'Pressure? I embrace it. I love riding good horses'

Niall Houlihan interview: 'Pressure? I embrace it. I love riding good horses'

Dungarvan's Niall Houlihan has already had some winning days aboard Editeur Du Gite - and is looking for another in Wednesday's Champion Chase at Cheltenham

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Mullins backs Energumene to bounce back

Mullins backs Energumene to bounce back

Energumene has something to prove.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

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