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Last year
2022
comfortable win
Grade One Rewards for Blue Lord at Leopardstown
Mullins’ runner enters Champion Chase equation.
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Dec 27th 2022, 1:50 PM
expert view
Johnny Ward: Crowds return, Mullins lands treble and JP McManus tactics key
The first day of the four-day extravaganza was dominated by the champion trainer.
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Dec 26th 2022, 6:00 PM
Kempton
Bravemansgame lands King George for Nicholls, Constitution Hill in cruise control
Earlier Paisley Park raised the roof at Kempton.
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Dec 26th 2022, 3:49 PM
Leopardstown
Saint Roi swoops for Grade One victory, Lossiemouth advertises Triumph Hurdle claims
Gerri Colombe maintained his unbeaten record with a clearcut victory at Limerick.
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Dec 26th 2022, 3:16 PM
Stuff of legend
Donn McClean: A lifetime in dreaming, 12 months in planning - Rachael Blackmore's racing year
Donn McClean looks back on a Gold Cup-winning 2022 for the Tipp jockey.
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Dec 25th 2022, 10:00 AM
Preview
Constitution Hill, Facile Vega, A Plus Tard - A star-studded cast for Christmas festivals
Donn McClean looks ahead to the coming days’ racing for The42.
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Dec 24th 2022, 8:00 AM
Horse Racing
Sir Gerhard suffers injury setback as Cheveley Park's miserable luck continues
The top-class hurdler is being aimed over fences this season.
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Dec 22nd 2022, 1:53 PM
Racing
A Plus Tard spearheads De Bromhead squad, Klassical Dream set to face Flooring Porter
Trainer has three entries for Leopardstown highlight.
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Dec 21st 2022, 5:35 PM
Davy Russell
Donn McClean: Davy Russell's final ride summed up one of the great careers
Donn McClean reflects on the remarkable career of Davy Russell following his final ride at Thurles on Sunday.
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Dec 20th 2022, 1:41 PM
odds on
Galopin Des Champs eases to victory in John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase
Gold Cup favourite in cruise control in Grade One.
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Dec 19th 2022, 2:46 PM
decision
Davy Russell announces retirement after Thurles winner
In 2014 he lifted the most coveted trophy in National Hunt racing when winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
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Dec 18th 2022, 3:26 PM
decision
Navan horse racing card cancelled due to frozen parts on track
Racing will go ahead as planned in Thurles.
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Dec 18th 2022, 10:43 AM
Racing
Flooring Porter - The rags to riches story of a Cheltenham winning hero
An unlikely success story is profiled in this year’s Irish Racing Yearbook.
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Dec 18th 2022, 7:30 AM
Time to say goodbye
'Racing's Lionel Messi' Frankie Dettori announces decision to retire in 2023
Next year will be last in the saddle for one of the sport’s all-time greats.
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Dec 17th 2022, 3:20 PM
John Durkan Chase
Punchestown feature rescheduled for next week after frozen track yesterday
Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs due to return.
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Dec 12th 2022, 3:53 PM
column
Donn McClean: Icy weather wreaks havoc as Energumene’s talent shows
Several big events were called off owing to adverse conditions.
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Dec 12th 2022, 1:06 PM
Winning
Energumene defends Hilly Way crown with ease
1-9 favourite strolls home on seasonal bow at Cork.
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Dec 11th 2022, 2:52 PM
on and off
Cork card gets the go-ahead but All-Ireland ladies junior club football final postponed
The Irish racing highlight is on, but Newcastle’s all-weather card has been cancelled.
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Dec 11th 2022, 9:58 AM
recognition
Here are the 10 nominees for RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
Katie Taylor, David Clifford and Katie McCabe are among the nominees.
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Dec 10th 2022, 11:23 PM
Off
Punchestown's feature cancelled as racing is hit by weather
Elsewhere, Cheltenham, Doncaster and Hereford were all abandoned due to frozen tracks.
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Dec 10th 2022, 11:25 AM
Racing
Ferny Hollow suffers season-ending injury, Punchestown meeting in doubt
Galopin Des Champs is one of seven declared for the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase but the fixture is in severe doubt.
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Dec 9th 2022, 12:45 PM
Yoda
RTÉ reveal nominees for 2022 Manager of the Year award
The winner will be announced on Saturday.
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Dec 7th 2022, 7:34 PM
Charges
Trainer Ronan McNally ‘deeply disappointed’ by IHRB findings
McNally will face a sanctions hearing in due course, but expressed his dismay at the findings and will “almost certainly” appeal.
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Dec 6th 2022, 3:40 PM
Review
Donn McClean: Honeysuckle to bounce back after falling short of unprecedented win
The Henry de Bromhead mare was chasing a fourth victory in the Bar One Racing Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse.
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Dec 5th 2022, 1:08 PM
Racing
Shock as Honeysuckle's unbeaten run comes to an end at Fairyhouse
20-1 shot Teahupoo won the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle.
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Dec 4th 2022, 3:20 PM
made of stone
Edwardstone lays down a marker for year ahead with fine Sandown success
Victory in the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase marks the eight-year-old out as a Champions Chase contender.
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Dec 3rd 2022, 4:01 PM
Racing
Noble Yeats wows at Aintree, Facile Vega in cruise control at Fairyhouse
Grand National hero storms to victory in Many Clouds Chase.
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Dec 3rd 2022, 2:38 PM
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Dec 2nd 2022, 5:00 PM
Punch perfect
Intranet delivers on Punchestown debut for Willie Mullins
Smart recruit for McManus and Mullins.
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Nov 29th 2022, 5:02 PM
form
Donn McClean: Constitution Hill a strong Cheltenham contender after blistering run
The five-year-old produced a strong performance to win the Grade 1 Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.
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Nov 28th 2022, 2:29 PM
Winner alright
The Big Dog shows Aintree credentials with victory at Navan's Troytown Handicap Chase
Meanwhile, Gordon Elliott’s Fil Dor dazzled on his chasing debut.
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Nov 27th 2022, 4:34 PM
Top Of The Tree
Constitution Hill maintains perfect form at Newcastle as Le Milos clinches Newbury Gold
The five-year-old stormed to victory in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle.
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Nov 26th 2022, 2:41 PM
what a finish
Champ fends off Paisley Park in Long Distance thriller
Newbury highlight produces dramatic finish.
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Nov 25th 2022, 4:26 PM
looking ahead
Constitution Hill set for Newcastle showdown this Saturday
The ante-post favourite for the Champion Hurdle in March was intended to make his seasonal bow at Ascot.
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Nov 23rd 2022, 3:02 PM
Analysis
Donn McClean: State Man not quite at Hurricane Fly's level yet but has serious potential
Five-year-old won well at Punchestown yesterday.
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Nov 21st 2022, 11:45 AM
State of Play
State Man sets out Champion Hurdle credentials with Morgiana win
Willie Mullins’ star is expected to be to main threat to Constitution Hill and Honeysuckle at Cheltenham.
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Nov 20th 2022, 2:55 PM
Wrap
De Bromhead and Blackmore perplexed after A Plus Tard's Haydock disappointment
Meanwhile, Constitution Hill did not run at Ascot.
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Nov 19th 2022, 4:56 PM
Racing
Jonbon makes perfect start to life over fences, Constitution Hill good to go for Ascot
Nicky Henderson watched on for the victory at Warwick.
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Nov 16th 2022, 7:54 PM
Busselton
O'Brien's Kerry National winner on course for Newbury mission
Busselton produced a ‘career best’ last time out.
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Nov 15th 2022, 11:41 AM
Racing
Captain Guinness serves up treat for De Bromhead and Blackmore, shock result in Lismullen
Home by The Lee left Lismullen heavyweights in his wake.
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Nov 13th 2022, 5:41 PM
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