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February
February 2023
Take A Moment
Mullins calls for new whip rules to be delayed
New regulations are set to come into force on 13 February.
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Feb 6th 2023, 7:20 PM
appreciation
Donn McClean: Praise for Honeysuckle as thoughts about future can wait for another day
Henry de Bromhead’s mare lost out to State Man at Leopardstown yesterday.
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Feb 6th 2023, 6:56 PM
Mixed Fortunes
Il Etait Temps times it right, as Facile Vega disappoints at Leopardstown
High Definition exits early in dramatic novice feature at Leopardstown.
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Feb 5th 2023, 4:52 PM
Leopardstown
State Man too strong for Honeysuckle in Irish Champion Hurdle
Gallant mare has to give best to Willie Mullins’ emerging star.
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Feb 5th 2023, 3:44 PM
grade ones
Good Land and El Fabiolo among winners at Leopardstown
Elsewhere, Gala Marceau caused a turn up in the Donohue Marquees Spring Juvenile Hurdle.
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Feb 4th 2023, 6:42 PM
Dominant
Galopin Des Champs dispels stamina doubts in Irish Gold Cup
The Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old cemented his position at the head of the betting for the blue riband at Cheltenham.
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Feb 4th 2023, 3:57 PM
Hearing
Trainer Ronan McNally hit with 12-year ban from Irish racing
Breaches of rules said by IHRB to ‘strike at the integrity of the sport’.
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Feb 1st 2023, 11:44 AM
January
January 2023
column
Donn McClean: Five to watch at the Dublin Racing Festival
Five picks for this weekend’s festival at Leopardstown.
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Jan 30th 2023, 6:20 PM
Champion Chase contender
Waterford jockey lands Grade 1 success in brilliant style at Cheltenham
Dungarvan’s Niall Houlihan rode Editeur Du Gite to victory, as Energumene only finished third in a race to savour at Cheltenham.
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Jan 28th 2023, 2:20 PM
Master trainer
Magical Mullins reaches 4,000 career winners at Fairyhouse
Hard-fought success for Bronn is a landmark for master trainer.
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Jan 28th 2023, 1:05 PM
Tune in
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
Plenty for fans to get stuck into over the next few days.
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Jan 27th 2023, 8:00 PM
Winning
Carefully Selected edges out Dunboyne in Thyestes thriller
Elsewhere, Teahupoo shot to ante-post favouritism for the Stayers’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival following a facile victory in the John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle.
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Jan 26th 2023, 4:08 PM
much to ponder
Donn McClean: Willie Mullins facing some of life's nicer quandaries ahead of Cheltenham
It’s unlikely that Mullins himself knows at this point how he will divide up his novice hurdlers in March, writes Donn McClean.
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Jan 23rd 2023, 3:33 PM
Racing
Fakir D’oudairies prevails in dramatic Thurles feature
Allegorie De Vassy stays unbeaten for Mullins.
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Jan 22nd 2023, 4:21 PM
abandoned
Energumene against Edwardstone at Ascot lost to the weather
The Clarence House Chase clash is latest to feel the bite of the big freeze in England.
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Jan 19th 2023, 5:30 PM
Comment
Donn McClean: Davy Russell’s return offers Gordon Elliott safest hands for biggest stage
Jack Kennedy’s injury left a temporary conundrum at Cullentra. The answer was obvious.
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Jan 17th 2023, 6:30 AM
plans
De Bromhead charting direct Cheltenham route for Gold Cup duo
A Plus Tard and Minella Indo are both on course for March.
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Jan 15th 2023, 7:30 PM
Back in the Saddle
Davy Russell wins on comeback following short-lived retirement
Sa Fureur delivered the goods for Gordon Elliott at Punchestown.
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Jan 15th 2023, 4:42 PM
destiny awaits
Blood Destiny enters Triumph Hurdle contention with stylish win at Fairyhouse
Pic D’Orhy wins the Silviniaco Conti Chase for Paul Nicholls, while West Balboa edges a thrilling renewal of the Lanzarote Hurdle.
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Jan 14th 2023, 3:55 PM
thinking cap
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Jan 13th 2023, 5:00 PM
Guess who's back
Davy Russell making riding return to cover for injured Kennedy
Dual National hero only announced retirement after winner last month.
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Jan 11th 2023, 9:52 PM
column
Donn McClean: Impressive winners at the first Grade 1 races of the year
The Novice Hurdles at Sandown and Naas are fertile ground for Cheltenham Festival winners.
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Jan 9th 2023, 4:26 PM
Recovery
Leg fracture confirmed for Jack Kennedy after Naas fall
Now very much the number one choice for Gordon Elliott, he is currently leading the race to be champion jockey.
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Jan 9th 2023, 10:37 AM
Racing
Irish Champion Hurdle to determine Honeysuckle future
A tilt at the Mares’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival has been ruled out.
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Jan 8th 2023, 8:13 PM
Injured
Gordon Elliot expresses layoff concerns for Jack Kennedy after jockey is hospitalised
The 23-year-old, who rides for Gordon Elliott, suffered a leg injury.
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Jan 8th 2023, 5:13 PM
all the way
Champ Kiely dominates as Willie Mullins savours more Naas glory
The seven-year-old was one of two runners for the champion trainer in the Grade One contest.
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Jan 8th 2023, 3:14 PM
King of the Hill
Superstar hurdler Constitution Hill 'almost certainly' going straight to Cheltenham
Champion Hurdle favourite set to swerve Haydock trial in January, and Irish Champion Hurdle in early February.
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Jan 3rd 2023, 2:46 PM
Bravemansgame
King George winner heading straight to Cheltenham for March Gold Cup bid
‘I don’t need to prove anything with him, he’s best when he’s fresh and very fit’.
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Jan 2nd 2023, 4:19 PM
Rock On
Marie's Rock takes Relkeel win at Cheltenham, The Real Whacker stuns 'Dipper' rivals
The Nicky Henderson-trained Marie’s Rock is now 4-1 to defend her Mares’ Hurdle title in March.
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Jan 1st 2023, 3:48 PM
Racing
Minella Indo wins New Year’s Day thriller for Blackmore and de Bromhead
2021 Gold Cup winner back with a bang at Tramore.
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Jan 1st 2023, 3:07 PM
Last year
2022
Analysis
Donn McClean: Lessons learned from a Christmas of Willie Mullins dominance
Closutton trainer asserted his strength by winning 13 of the 28 races at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival.
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Dec 31st 2022, 7:00 AM
marks out of 10
Which of these horses impressed you most at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival?
We’ve picked nine of the standout winners – now it’s your turn to have your say.
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Dec 30th 2022, 11:26 AM
The Challenger
Champion Hurdle still a live event with State Man set to give Constitution Hill a crack
Johnny Ward reports from another Willie Mullins-dominated final day at Leopardstown.
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Dec 29th 2022, 5:00 PM
Winner alright
State Man and Gaillard Du Mesnil claim big wins for Mullins on final day at Leopardstown
Victory in the Matheson Hurdle sees State Man continue towards a likely clash with Constitution Hill at Cheltenham.
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Dec 29th 2022, 3:46 PM
Back on the Horse
Michael O'Leary enjoys ideal flying visit to Leopardstown
Owner goes racing for the first time in 2022 and sees Conflated run away with the feature Savills Chase.
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Dec 28th 2022, 5:11 PM
Tribute
'Amazing to see the rainbow. We always feel that’s a sign Jacksy’s around'
Henry de Bromhead speaks movingly about his late son, Jack.
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Dec 28th 2022, 4:25 PM
Going For Gold
Conflated claims emphatic Savills Chase success
Favourite triumphs for Gordon Elliott in Leopardstown highlight.
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Dec 28th 2022, 3:08 PM
Surprise win
Home By The Lee takes Christmas crown at Leopardstown
Grade One winner now a 6-1 chance for Stayers’ Hurdle.
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Dec 28th 2022, 2:53 PM
masterclass
Willie Mullins hails 'extraordinary day' that brings six winners at Leopardstown
Trainer equals his best ever haul on a single card.
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Dec 27th 2022, 4:45 PM
Chepstow
The Two Amigos claims Welsh National gold
16-1 chance takes Chepstow feature at third attempt.
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Dec 27th 2022, 3:31 PM
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