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Review Punchestown 30th Apr Review
The battle of the former champion hurdlers proved every bit as good as hoped, as Jezki came out on top over old foe Hurricane Fly in the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at PunchestownThu 30th Apr
York brings up Mullins 3273/1 5-timer on day 3
Willie Mullins' Festival tally this week is currently ten and counting as Yorkhill brought up a fantastic 3,273/1 five-timer for the dominant force in National Hunt racing when landing the Kildare Post-sponsored bumper in impressive fashion. Thu 30th AprJezki stays strong to blow away Fly
Jezki appreciated the step up to three miles for the first time when landing the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown, and in the process took the measure of his old rival Hurricane Fly. Thu 30th AprFaugheen bids for perfect finale
Willie Mullins reports Faugheen to be doing "everything right" ahead of his bid to bring a magnificent season to the perfect end in Friday's Queally Group Celebrating 35 Years In Naas Punchestown Champion Hurdle. Thu 30th AprQualando seeking Grade 1 glory
Cheltenham Festival hero Qualando is one 11 juveniles in contention for the AES Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown on Saturday. Thu 30th AprPunchestown going update
Day three of the Punchestown Festival takes place today with a further two Grade 1 prizes up for grabs, and Hurricane Fly and Jezki are set to renew rivalry once again but for the first time over three miles in the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle. Thu 30th AprNo issues for Mullins' heroes
Willie Mullins reports his runners from a memorable first day of the Cheltenham Festival to be none the worse for their exertions. Wed 11th MarMullins sweet on Canyon
Willie Mullins admits Nichols Canyon puts him in mind of stable star Hurricane Fly as he bids to give the trainer a fourth Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle win in the last 10 years. Wed 11th MarFaugheen the champ with all the way win
Faugheen was imperious as he led home a Willie Mullins-trained one-two-three in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Tue 10th MarHarrington hoping Jezki can deliver
Jessica Harrington is confident Jezki is in at least as good a form as 12 months ago as he prepares to defend his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday. Mon 09th MarRicci & Mullins discuss Champion hopes
Owner Rich Ricci believes Faugheen represents his best chance of winning one of the championship events at the Cheltenham Festival ahead of his bid for glory in the Stan James Champion Hurdle on Tuesday. Mon 09th MarTownend 'can't wait' for super Fly
Paul Townend is under no illusions about the task facing Hurricane Fly ahead of his bid to regain the Stan James Champion Hurdle for a second time at Cheltenham on Tuesday. Sun 08th MarMullins aces breeze at Cheltenham
Willie Mullins' formidable battalion was quickly into its stride after arriving at Cheltenham ahead of the Festival. Sun 08th MarFaugheen stars in Champion octet
Faugheen spearheads eight declarations for the Stan James Champion Hurdle, the highlight on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday. Sun 08th MarRuby plumps for Faugheen
Ruby Walsh has opted to ride Faugheen in Tuesday's Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Sat 07th MarHarrington buzzing for Champion
Jessica Harrington's burning desire for Cheltenham Festival glory remains as strong as ever ahead of Jezki's bid for back-to-back triumphs in the Stan James Champion Hurdle. Fri 06th MarWalsh hoping to keep lid on Un De Sceaux
Ruby Walsh has revealed that his most important role when riding red-hot favourite Un De Sceaux in the Arkle Chase will be to prevent the prodigious chaser from boiling over in the preliminaries. Wed 04th MarMullins admits to nervous excitement
Willie Mullins has admitted to feeling a mixture of dread and excitement as he prepares to unleash a scarcely believable army of equine talent on the Cheltenham Festival. Tue 03rd MarWalsh no closer to Champion choice
Ruby Walsh remains tight-lipped on whether he will partner Faugheen or Hurricane Fly in next week's Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Tue 03rd MarMcCoy nominates Jezki as best chance
Tony McCoy rates Stan James Champion Hurdle hero Jezki as his best chance of riding a winner at his final Cheltenham Festival. Fri 27th FebWalsh fears wrong Champion choice
Ruby Walsh is dreading being on the wrong one in the StanJames Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in a fortnight. Tue 24th FebMrs Harrington singles out Faugheen threat
Jessica Harrington rates Willie Mullins' young pretender Faugheen as the biggest threat to Jezki retaining his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham next month. Thu 19th FebMullins dreaming of Fly win
Willie Mullins admits it would be a "dream result" if Hurricane Fly can win the Stan James Champion Hurdle for a third time at the Cheltenham Festival on March 10. Wed 18th FebScience Schmience
Funny things perceptions: a bit like reputations, they can be tough to shake. A lot of us believe Hurricane Fly has never shown his best at Cheltenham. And yet it continues to be a cold fact that the Anglo-Irish handicappers believe his greatest ever performance came when winning the 2013 Champion Hurdle. So going with the head rather than the heart means 'the Fly' at 8-1 in three weeks time might be the bet of the festival. Or it might not be. Mon 16th FebBig guns remain after Cheltenham acceptors
Acceptors for the five main Grade One championship contests at Cheltenham were revealed today. Wed 11th FebJezki building towards Cheltenham
Jessica Harrington feels the return to Cheltenham will give Jezki a sporting chance of upsetting the Willie Mullins big guns in the Stan James Champion Hurdle. Tue 10th FebReview leopardstown 25th Jan
Hurricane Fly is used to breaking records, but he added another when beating Istabraq's record to land his fifth straight BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 25th Jan
Fifth Irish Champion Hurdle for the Fly
Hurricane Fly continued to rewrite the record books with a brilliant success in BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown this afternoon. Sun 25th JanCooper hoping Tiger can step up
Jockey Bryan Cooper hopes the application of cheekpieces can help Tiger Roll raise his game in the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday. Sun 25th JanRuby back at Cheltenham
Rock On Ruby returns to his happiest hunting ground for tomorrow's Dornan Engineering Hurdle at Cheltenham. Wed 31st DecReview leopardstown 29th Dec
Hurricane Fly's victory over Jezki provided yet another memorable encounter between the pair in the Ryanair Hurdle at LeopardstownMon 29th Dec
Gitane Du Berlais takes to bigger obstacles
With top-class hurdling form in the book Gitane Du Berlais' debut over fences in the mares beginners' chase at Limerick was eagerly awaited and the filly didn't disappoint with a comprehensive victory. Mon 29th DecHurricane Fly reigns supreme in Foxrock
Hurricane Fly and Jezki served up a thriller in the featured Grade One Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown with 'The Fly' prevailing by half a length from his old rival. Mon 29th DecLeopardstown & Limerick both on
Today's meetings at Leopardstown and Limerick both go ahead following early morning precautionary inspections. Mon 29th DecBordini foils gamble on newcomer
The two market principals drew clear approaching the final furlong of the bumper in Punchestown and it was Bordini who outgunned Falcon Crest. Sun 16th NovReview punchestown 16th Nov
Hurricane Fly recorded an astonishing 20th success at Grade One level as he got the better of Jezki in a thrilling finish to the StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at PunchestownSun 16th Nov
Hurricane Fly a Morgiana whirlwind
The stats say it all – this was Hurricane Fly’s third Morgiana Hurdle win in-a-row, his 20th Grade One success and 21st career success from 26 races. Incredible stuff. Sun 16th NovGoing reports
The going at Punchestown remains soft after there was no overnight rain. The forecast is for a generally dry day. Sun 16th NovReview punchestown 2nd May
Jezki lit up another amazing day for Jessie Harrington as he stamped his class on the Racing Post Champion Hurdle at Punchestown to complete a treble for the yardFri 02nd May
Jezki the boss again at Punchestown
In the hoof-prints of his big race winning half-brother from yesterday, Jetson, Jezki confirmed his status as the new king of the timber toppers when making all to take the Grade 1 Racing Post Champion Hurdle at Punchestown thus completing another treble at the Festival for Jessica Harrington. Fri 02nd MayReview leopardstown 26th Jan
Hurricane Fly displayed courage to match his class as he pulled out the stops to win a fourth consecutive BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 26th Jan
Wrong Turn makes it a right day for Ruby!
Ruby Walsh completed a four-timer at Leopardstown today when steering Wrong Turn to win the Leopardstown Racecourse Handicap Steeplechase, combining with that horse's trainer Tony Martin for a second winner of the afternoon. Sun 26th JanTreble for Walsh on Sure Reef
Ruby Walsh completed a treble at Leopardstown today when steering an unorthodox course on Sure Reef, winner of the Grade 2 Synergy Security Solutions Novice Hurdle, thus completing a double on the day for Hurricane Fly's trainer Willie Mullins. Sun 26th JanThe Fly storms to fourth Irish Champion win
Hurricane Fly further endeared himself to the Irish racing public when showing both class and determination to win a fourth successive renewal of the Grade 1 BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown today. Sun 26th JanReview leopardstown 29th Dec
Hurricane Fly landed the 18th Grade One victory of his illustrious career as he put up a terrific show to repeat last season's success in the Ryanair Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 29th Dec
Hurricane Fly 'best of all time'
Hurricane Fly put his young pretenders in their place in the Grade 1 Ryanair Hurdle as he jumped the last well and battled home to win by two and a half lengths. Sun 29th DecView from connections ahead of the big race
Hurricane Fly is the reigning champion hurdler. In addition he is unbeaten at Leopardstown (6-6) and aims to retain the Ryanair Hurdle today. Sun 29th DecGoing reports
The last day of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown sees the ground Soft on both the chase and hurdle tracks. The forecast is for a mainly dry morning with bright spells. There is a chance of showers in the afternoon. Sun 29th DecReview punchestown 17th Nov
Hurricane Fly secured a world record-breaking 17th Grade One victory of his career as he opened his season with success in the StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at PunchestownSun 17th Nov
7-up for mighty Mullins
Rathvinden created quite an impression in Downpatrick when winning his bumper by seven lengths in June. Now transferred to Willie Mullins he brought up the champion trainer’s seven-timer on the day when hacking up in Cork’s bumper. Sun 17th NovHurricane Fly blasts his way into record books
Hurricane Fly set a new horse racing record with his 17th Grade 1 success as he made a winning reappearance in the Morgiana Hurdle over two miles at Punchestown. Sun 17th NovGoing reports
Hurricane Fly makes his seasonal reappearance in the Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown (2.15pm) where the going is Yielding. The forecast is for a dry day to begin with rain later in the afternoon. Sun 17th NovReview punchestown 26th Apr
Hurricane Fly set Punchestown alight as he demolished the opposition with a superb performance in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle on another red-letter day for Willie MullinsFri 26th Apr
Astounding performance from Un De Sceaux
In a week of some mesmerising performances at Punchestown, Un De Sceaux put in another one, as he defied logic with his display in the Star Best For Racing Coverage Novice Hurdle. Fri 26th AprUn Atout wins Grade 1 small field thriller
There were only three runners but the Grade 1 Tattersalls Ireland Champion Novice Hurdle served up a thrilling finale as Un Atout beat English raider Ubak (supplemented at a cost of 8K) by a neck at Punchestown. Fri 26th AprFly equals world record in Rabobank
Hurricane Fly put himself alongside John Henry and Kauto Star as 16-time Group or Grade 1 victors when justifying odds of 1/4 in the Grade 1 Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown. Fri 26th AprReview leopardstown 27th Jan
Willie Mullins is convinced he has the brilliant Hurricane Fly back to his best after the nine-year-old romped to a third victory in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 27th Jan
McCoy's Binocular ride accepted by Stewards
The Irish Champion Hurdle did not pass without controversy with the raceday Stewards holding an enquiry into the running and riding of Binocular, ridden by Tony McCoy. Sun 27th JanMini-hurricane no obstacle to The Fly
Hurricane Fly completed a hat-trick of wins in the Irish Champion Hurdle wins at Leopardstown today, readily defying atrocious weather conditions at the Dublin venue to win the BHP Insurance sponsored event for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Ruby Walsh. Sun 27th JanHurricane in good shape for hat-trick bid
Willie Mullins is confident Hurricane Fly is in better shape than at any stage last season as he aims to complete a hat-trick in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle. Sun 27th JanLeopardstown passes inspection
Racing at Leopardstown has again beaten the weather and today's meeting, featuring the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle, goes ahead as scheduled following an early morning inspection. Sun 27th JanReview leopardstown 29th Dec
Hurricane Fly was in a league of his own in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle on the final day of Leopardstown's Christmas meetingSat 29th Dec
Hurricane storms to thirteenth Grade 1 win
Hurricane Fly recorded his thirteenth Grade 1 success as he took the feature race at Leopardstown this afternoon, the Istabraq Festival Hurdle. Sat 29th DecHurricane faces four rivals in feature
Hurricane Fly will face just four rivals as he aims to regain his crown in the Grade 1 Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown this afternoon. Sat 29th DecLimerick goes ahead
Today's meeting at Limerick has again beaten the weather after getting the green light following a precautionary 8am inspection. Sat 29th DecReview punchestown 18th Nov
Hurricane Fly was the highlight of a treble for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh at PunchestownSun 18th Nov
Mullins Fly's to four-timer
“It’s going to be messy!” quipped Ruby Walsh before the three runner Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle over two miles at Punchestown. Sun 18th NovUnaccompanied out of Punchestown
The featured Dobbins & Madigans @ Punchestown Morgiana Hurdle has been reduced to just three runners after Unaccompanied was taken out of the Grade 1 event. Sun 18th NovPunchestown passes inspection
Today's meeting at Punchestown, featuring the return of Hurricane Fly in the Dobbins & Madigans @ Punchestown Morgiana Hurdle, goes ahead following an early morning precautionary inspection. Sun 18th NovReview punchestown 27th Apr
Hurricane Fly put his Cheltenham disappointment firmly behind him as he led home a 1-2-3 for the Willie Mullins team to land a third successive Rabobank Champion Hurdle at PunchestownFri 27th Apr
Walsh gets good tune from Melody
Glens Melody quickened up in good style to take the fillies bumper at Punchestown. Fri 27th AprHurricane lands Rabobank hat-trick
Hurricane Fly bounced back to winning ways to make it three-in-a-row in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown. Fri 27th AprReview leopardstown 29th Jan
Hurricane Fly blew away his rivals as he returned to action with a superb performance in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 29th Jan
Bob wins for Willie and Wylie
Champion Trainer Willie Mullins’ domination of the Irish jumps scene continued at Leopardstown today when his Boston Bob completed a big race double (following Hurricane Fly’s success) in the Grade 2 Synergy Security Solutions Novice Hurdle. Sun 29th JanHurricane hits Leopardstown
Champion Hurdler Hurricane Fly bounced back with a win at Leopardstown today when trouncing his rivals in the Grade 1 BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle. Sun 29th JanBHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle Preview
Hurricane Fly makes his eagerly-awaited seasonal reappearance in today's BHP Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown, where he will face four rivals. Sun 29th JanGround eases at Leopardstown
The going at Leopardstown promises to be significantly softer for today's BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle meeting following overnight rain and the prospect of up to 20mm in total. Sun 29th JanReview punchestown 6th May
Hurricane Fly put up a superb performance as he blew his rivals away in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at PunchestownFri 06th May
Hurricane Fly has the racing world buzzing
Frankel last Saturday, St Nicholas Abbey today and now another grand-son of the legendary recently deceased Sadler's Wells, Hurricane Fly lit up the racing world with an incredible display of hurdling, speed and stamina to storm home in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown under Ruby Walsh. Fri 06th MayReview leopardstown 23rd Jan
Hurricane Fly confirmed his undoubted superiority over old rival Solwhit to land a smooth success in the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 23rd Jan
Hurricane is Champion class
Hurricane Fly once again got the better of old rival Solwhit to record a convincing victory in the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle. Sun 23rd JanMullins happy with Fly
Willie Mullins is refusing to look beyond today's BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle with his brilliant performer Hurricane Fly. Sun 23rd JanReview leopardstown 29th Dec
Hurricane Fly confirmed his undoubted superiority over Solwhit by picking up his sixth Grade One success in the paddypower.com iPhone App Festival Hurdle at LeopardstownWed 29th Dec
Hurricane is Festival flyer
Hurricane Fly is the new clear favourite for the Stan James Champion Hurdle after impressively landing odds of 8/11 in the paddypower.com iPhone App December Festival Hurdle. Wed 29th DecSolwhit team fear Hurricane
Charles Byrnes admits Solwhit may have to again make do with minor honours as he has another crack at Hurricane Fly in the paddypower.com iPhone App Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown today. Wed 29th DecGolden Silver makes it 3 for Mullins/Townend
Paul Townend's confidence was in no way dented by the fall of Mikael D'Haguenet half an hour earlier as Golden Silver ran out a really impressive winner of the Grade 2 O'Connell Group Hilly Way Steeplechase for the second year running. Wed 15th DecReview fairyhouse 15th Dec
Hurricane Fly was the star of the show on the top-class Fairyhouse card, outgunning old rival Solwhit in the closing stages of the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace HurdleWed 15th Dec
Hurricane the Fly in the ointment for Solwhit
Hurricane Fly shrugged aside a 236 day absence and the step-up to two and a half miles to beat favourite Solwhit in the Grade 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle. In the process he was completing a double for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend at Fairyhouse, successful half an hour earlier in the Grade 1 Royal Bond with Zaidpour. Wed 15th DecFairyhouse all set
"Its all systems go" declared acting racecourse manager Peter Roe this morning as the course escaped a feared frost and looks forward to an all-star eight race card which gets underway at 11.50am. Wed 15th DecReview punchestown 23rd Apr
Hurricane Fly salvaged an injury-hit season with a narrow victory in a pulsating finish to the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at PunchestownFri 23rd Apr
Arvika too hot to handle
Arvika Ligeonniere turned on the style in the Star Best For Racing Coverage Novice Hurdle to give Willie Mullins a treble and Paul Townend a double. Fri 23rd AprHurricane storms home in Champion
Class won through in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown as Hurricane Fly put an injury interrupted season behind him to record a last gasp success in the Grade 1 feature. Fri 23rd AprMullins has concern about Hurricane fitness
Willie Mullins reports Hurricane Fly to be in fine shape ahead of his long-awaited return to action in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown . Fri 23rd AprReview punchestown 15th Nov
Solwhit is the new favourite for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in March after lowering the colours of Hurricane Fly in the Dobbins & Madigans at Punchestown HurdleSun 15th Nov
Solwhit impresses at Punchestown
The Charles Byrnes trained Solwhit make it an impressive season debut after he landed the Dobbins & Madigans At Punchestown Grade 1 Hurdle. Sun 15th NovWalsh stars on day one with Grade 1 double
Master Minded just held off Big Zeb in the featured Kerrygold Champion Chase to record a Grade 1 double on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival for champion jockey Ruby Walsh. Tue 28th AprHurricane new Champion Hurdle favourite
Hurricane Fly is the new favourite for the 2010 Champion Hurdle after easily landing the odds in the Evening Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon. Tue 28th AprReview leopardstown 27th Dec
Big Zeb had to call upon all his resolution to land the spoils in the Grade One Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet ChaseSat 27th Dec
Hurricane Flies to victory
Hurricane Fly produced an electric turn of foot to run away with the paddypower.com Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown. Sat 27th DecReview fairyhouse 30th Nov
Catch Me supplemented his recent Lismullen Hurdle triumph with a thrilling victory in the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace HurdleSun 30th Nov