Johnny Ward: A popular treble falls short in Scotland and more Mullins greatness at Leopardstown
Kemboy and Monkfish both caught the eye at Leopardstown.
Kemboy and Monkfish both caught the eye at Leopardstown.
Mullins’ runner makes all in Leopardstown highlight.
Mullins’ star a game winner of the Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle.
The American has now finished first, second and first at the event in successive years.
It was a good day for Willie Mullins at Leopardstown.
Colin Tizzard’s 2018 Gold Cup hero will head back to Cheltenham next month.
Unbeaten record continues for brilliant mare.
Earlier Gaillard Du Mesnil made no mistake in the Grade 1 opener.
The Noel Meade-trained Melly And Me got loose for several minutes, before eventually being withdrawn.
The life of the bookmaker has been hit hard by Covid-19.
Amateurs are not currently allowed to ride in Britain under Covid protocols.
Mullins’ grey stays unbeaten this season with all-the-way win at Naas.
Another weekend in lockdown, but thankfully, it’s another one jam-packed with live sport.
Fairyhouse’s Saturday card is also subject to an inspection this afternoon.
Coko Beach won the Thyestes Chase with Sams Profile winning the Galmoy Hurdle.
Colreevy was also on target at Thurles.
And our racing columnist earmarks one Cheltenham fancy.
Five rising stars have been shortlisted for the award along with six top managers.
The 14-1 outsider had to see off competition from a host of proven Grade 1 talent.
Our columnist makes a case for embracing GPS technology in horse racing, and looks ahead to the March festival.
Mullins, who rode primarily for his champion trainer uncle Willie and father Tom, steered Rule The World to the 2016 Grand National.
Trainer Charles Byrnes is set to appeal an IHRB decision to suspend his licence for six months following an investigation into a 2018 race.
The Cork man suffered a dislocated hip and shoulder in the three-horse incident.
No date set for Russell’s race-riding return.
The Byrnes-trained Viking Hoard tested positive for a banned substance.
Another busy week lies ahead…
Asterion Forlonge crashes out at the first in eagerly-anticipated Punchestown clash.
In a later race at Warwick, Notachance defied its name to win for Alan King.
Starting favourite Chatham Street Lad was seven lengths off the pace.
Asterion Forlonge among five to face Elliott star on Sunday.
Bob Olinger was the 6-4 favourite in the hands of Rachael Blackmore, and ultimately won with plenty in hand.
Our columnist looks ahead to the March festival and offers his recommendation for the Triumph Hurdle.
The Flemensfirth gelding was carrying just over 10 stone.
Meanwhile, Sage Advice was a winning jumps debutant.
Dan Skelton’s 1-2 favourite Protektorat was left in the shade by Alan King’s horse in Wincanton.
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‘He was one of the most amazing characters you’ll ever come across’.
Willie Mullins-trained nine-year-old bidding to strike for third time in Cheltenham showpiece.