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Review punchestown 26th Apr
God's Own (9-1) landed his second Punchestown Festival success by beating Vautour in the BoyleSports Champion ChaseTue 26th Apr
God's makes Punchestown his Own
"He was awesome today," was Paddy Brennan's assessment after God's Own added to his Aintree gains in the Grade 1 Boylesports Champion Chase at Punchestown. Tue 26th AprWeather set fair for Punchestown
This afternoon sees the start of the five day Festival at Punchestown with the first race due off at 3:40pm. Tue 26th AprInjured Ruby Walsh out of Grand National
Ruby Walsh will miss Saturday's Crabbie's Grand National meeting after suffering a wrist injury in a fall at Aintree on Friday. Fri 08th AprVautour falls as God's Own wins
Hot favourite Vautour was a shock faller as God's Own claimed one of the most significant victories of his career in a dramatic renewal of the JLT Melling Chase at Aintree. Fri 08th AprMullins trio bid for elusive Gold Cup win
Despite his dominance of National Hunt racing in recent seasons, Willie Mullins has still to win a Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup but has two massive chances today. Fri 18th MarVautour shines in Ryanair
Willie Mullins insisted he had no regrets after his controversial decision to switch targets with Vautour paid off with another stunning display in the Ryanair Chase. Thu 17th MarConnections hoping Vautour can shine again
Connections of Vautour are hoping the recent improvement in his home work will be good enough to win the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham this afternoon. Thu 17th MarMullins duo tackle JLT
Willie Mullins is double-handed as he aims to claim the JLT Novices' Chase at Cheltenham for the third time in six years today. Thu 17th MarRoad To Riches heads down Ryanair path
Road To Riches joins Vautour in swerving the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup in favour of a tilt at the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday. Tue 15th MarVautour to run in Ryanair Chase
Vautour will run in Thursday's Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival rather than waiting for Friday's Timico Gold Cup. Tue 15th MarSceaux to face nine in Champion Chase
Hot favourite Un De Sceaux will face nine rivals in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham. Mon 14th MarBig guns stand ground in Gold Cup
Don Cossack, Vautour and Cue Card all feature among 14 horses still in contention for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday at the six-day entry stage. Sat 12th MarGold Cup fancies keep Ryanair option
Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders Vautour, Valseur Lido and Road To Riches are among 23 six-day acceptors for Thursday's Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Fri 11th MarVautour works his way into Gold Cup picture
Willie Mullins expects a "huge run" from Vautour in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup next week. Fri 11th MarSceaux tops Champion Chase dozen
Un De Sceaux will face a maximum of 11 rivals in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at next week's Cheltenham Festival. Thu 10th MarMin headline act in Supreme 25
Antepost gamble Min heads 25 entries for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle, the first race of the Cheltenham Festival. Wed 09th MarCooper 'lucky' to have Gold Cup dilemma
Bryan Cooper fully appreciates the privileged position in which he finds himself heading to the Cheltenham Festival. Tue 08th MarPoli favourite to get Cooper vote
Bookmakers expect Bryan Cooper to side with Don Poli over Don Cossack in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup. Fri 04th MarMullins primes phenomenal team for Gold Cup
Willie Mullins hailed his "phenomenal" Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup team as he hosted the press at his County Carlow yard on Monday morning. Tue 01st MarWork session goes off well at Leopardstown
An array of equine talent was on show in the traditional post-racing gallops at Leopardstown on Sunday, with Davy Russell emerging as a potential partner for Don Cossack in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Sun 28th Feb"Horse of a lifetime" Cue on course for Gold
Colin Tizzard labelled Cue Card the "horse of a lifetime" as he gets ready to bid for a £1million bonus in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup. Thu 25th FebGold Cup team pleasing Mullins
Willie Mullins reports the preparation for his three main hopes for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup - Vautour, Djakadam and Don Poli - to be bang on schedule with the big race just three weeks away. Thu 25th FebMin compares well with Supreme winners
Willie Mullins has compared Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle favourite Min favourably against stable stars such as Vautour at the same stage of their careers. Wed 24th FebIrish retain strong hand in Gold Cup
Don Cossack and Vautour are among 21 horses still in contention for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup following the latest scratchings deadline for the six non-novice Grade One events at the Festival. Thu 18th FebPatrick Mullins thinks Lido worth Gold shot
Patrick Mullins believes Valseur Lido has earned a tilt at the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup following his final-fence exit at Leopardstown last weekend. Fri 12th FebVautour bypasses weekend options
Willie Mullins will plan the next move for Vautour after deciding not to run the King George runner-up at the weekend. Tue 09th Feb31 from Ireland for Supreme
Ante-post favourite Min heads a mammoth initial entry of 18 horses for Willie Mullins in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on March 15. Thu 04th FebDjakadam back on Cheltenham Gold trail
Connections of Djakadam hope the Gold Cup runner-up is still improving ahead of his run in the BetBright Trial Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday. Fri 29th JanVautour team plan Cheltenham Festival prep
Ryanair Chase favourite and leading Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Vautour may have another run before heading to the Cheltenham Festival. Sat 23rd JanSceaux amongst Champion 23
Un De Sceaux headlines 23 entries for the £350,000 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Wednesday, March 16. Thu 14th Jan48 in Ryanair contention
Vautour is the star name among a bumper 48 entries for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday, March 17. Thu 14th JanMullins Enters Eight In Gold Cup
Irish trainers are responsible for well over half of the 32 entries in the Grade One Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Britain's richest non-handicap chase worth a record £575,000 and the highlight on the fourth and final day of The Festival, Friday, March 18. Wed 13th JanWalsh questions Min's price for Supreme
Jockey Ruby Walsh feels Min is as short as 5-4 favourite for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle mainly because he represents the powerful combination of trainer Willie Mullins and owner Rich Ricci. Wed 13th JanConeygree lands Gold Cup
Coneygree became the first novice to strike for 41 years when making most of the running in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Fri 13th MarVautour dazzles in JLT
Vautour bounced right back to his brilliant best to win the JLT Novices' Chase by a wide margin at the Cheltenham Festival. Thu 12th MarVautour camp come out fighting
Owner Rich Ricci believes Vautour may have been underestimated ahead of today's JLT Novices' Chase at Cheltenham. Thu 12th MarDouvan Supreme in opener
The well-backed Douvan was an impressive winner of the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Tue 10th MarDouvan all set for Supreme start
Willie Mullins is in bullish mood as Douvan bids to get the Cheltenham Festival off to a perfect start for the Irish in Tuesday's Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle. Mon 09th MarVautour among 16 in JLT
Vautour could face up to 15 rivals when he bids for a second Cheltenham Festival success in the JLT Novices' Chase on Thursday. Fri 06th MarConey heads RSA contenders
Coneygree and Don Poli are the star names among 14 novices going forward for the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday. Thu 05th MarMullins 'very pleased' with trio of chasers
Champion Trainer Willie Mullins worked three of his Cheltenham chasing hopefuls after racing at Leopardstown today and expressed his satisfaction following the exercise. Sat 28th FebFever set for Champion Chase
Champagne Fever appears increasingly likely to bid for a Cheltenham Festival hat-trick in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase. Wed 18th 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 FebElliott rates Clarcam claims
Gordon Elliott believes Clarcam has "a massive each-way chance" in the Arkle at Cheltenham. Thu 05th FebReview leopardstown 18th Jan
Vautour is back on track for the Cheltenham Festival after recording a bloodless victory in the Leopardstown Killiney Novice Chase at LeopardstownSun 18th Jan
Walsh completes a double on Mydor
Ruby Walsh completed a double on the afternoon at Leopardstown as Mydor readily justified 9/4 favouritism in the three-mile handicap hurdle. Sun 18th JanVautour back on track with facile win
Vautour got his chasing career back on track when returning to Leopardstown for a confidence-boosting success in the Grade 2 Killiney Novice Chase. Sun 18th JanLeopardstown passes inspection
Racing will go ahead at Leopardstown this afternoon following an early morning inspection. Sun 18th JanReview leopardstown 26th Dec
Gordon Elliott landed a Grade One prize as Clarcam reversed the form with red-hot favourite Vautour to take the Racing Post Novice Chase at LeopardstownFri 26th Dec
Christmas stroll for Faugheen
Faugheen was a hugely impressive winner of the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton to strengthen his grip on the Champion Hurdle market. Fri 26th DecClarcam shines as Vautour blunders
Cheltenham Festival hero Vautour suffered his first defeat for Willie Mullins as the Gordon Elliott-trained Clarcam ran out an impressive winner of the Grade One Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown. Fri 26th DecReview navan 23rd Nov
Gordon Elliott added another big prize to his CV when the heavily backed lightweight Balbriggan led all the way under Kevin Sexton to take the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase at NavanSun 23rd Nov
Vautour is Supreme on chase debut
Supreme Novices Hurdle winner Vautour made a winning chase debut at Navan today, creating a very favourable impression in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase, winning well for Champion Trainer Willie Mullins and Champion Jockey Ruby Walsh. Sun 23rd Nov3 for Mullins as Patrick gets in on the act
The Mullins juggernaut cranked into top gear to make it three in a row on day four of the Festival as Patrick broke his duck for the week on Morning Run in the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Fillies Scheme Fillies Premier Bumper at Punchestown. Fri 02nd MayReview 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
No bother for Arctic Fire
Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh doubled up after Vautour's win in the Grade 1 – the preceding heat - when Arctic Fire lived up to his billing and more by sluicing up as the 4/5 favourite in the Star Best For Racing Coverage Novice Hurdle at Punchestown. Fri 02nd MayVautour bags another Grade 1
The brilliance that was in evidence at Cheltenham wasn't there today but Vautour confirmed that there's much to look forward to when taking the Grade 1 Tattersalls Ireland Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown under Ruby Walsh. Fri 02nd MayJezki 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 9th Feb
Last Instalment returned to his very best with a superb performance to take the Hennessy Gold Cup at LeopardstownSun 09th Feb
Mullins & Walsh complete Grade 1 doubles
Ballycasey gained a first Grade 1 success at Leopardstown when completing a top level double on the day for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Ruby Walsh, in the Dr. P.J. Moriarty Novice Chase. Sun 09th FebDeloitte winner is cut to Festival favouritism
The Willie Mullins trained Vautour has been cut to 5/1 favourite for the Supreme Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham following his Grade 1 win in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown today, under Ruby Walsh. Sun 09th Feb'The Townie' gets the best out of City Slicker!
Paul Townend produced arguably one of his finest rides to win on the Willie Mullins trained City Slicker in the Punchestown Rated Hurdle at Punchestown today completing a double and treble, respectively, on the day for both men. Sat 11th JanReview punchestown 11th Jan
Vautour did little to advertise his Cheltenham Festival prospects as he was made to pull out all the stops to win the Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle at PunchestownSat 11th Jan
'Supreme' favourite works for Grade 2 win
The Willie Mullins trained current Supreme Novice Hurdle ante-post favourite Vautour was made work hard to justify 1/4 favouritism in the featured Grade 2 Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle at Punchestown today, winning under Paul Townend. Sat 11th JanReview navan 7th Dec
Willie Mullins was in dominating form at Navan with four winners including the exciting young hurdler FaugheenSat 07th Dec