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# Paul Nicholls

This year
2023
Racing
Stage Star strikes for Nicholls, disappointment for Elliott's Mighty Potter
All-the-way win ends Cheltenham Festival drought for champion trainer.
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Last year
2022
Racing
Commander of Fleet takes charge at Cheltenham for Elliott
Earlier favourite Bravemansgame was pulled out and L’Homme Presse cruises to success.
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Mar 16th 2022, 3:26 PM
Leopardstown
Mullins waits on Appreciate It decision and Nicholls planning dual assault
Appreciate It is second favourite for the Champion Hurdle behind last year’s winner Honeysuckle.
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Jan 31st 2022, 5:52 PM
All time
clan des obeaux
More racing glory for Alex Ferguson with Punchestown Gold Cup win
Paul Nicholls’ dual King George hero sees off Al Boum Photo.
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Apr 28th 2021, 8:00 PM
Racing
Bryony Frost lands brilliant Sandown double while Enrilo loses Gold Cup feature in stewards’ room
The King George hero Frodon triumphed again.
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Apr 24th 2021, 4:27 PM
clan des obeaux
Alex Ferguson's Aintree winner set to run in Punchestown Gold Cup
Connections opt against running Clan Des Obeaux at Sandown.
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Apr 20th 2021, 8:50 PM
History Maker
Byrony Frost becomes the first female jockey to win King George
Big-race success for Bryony Frost as Paul Nicholls strikes for 12th time in St Stephen’s Day spectacular.
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Dec 26th 2020, 3:40 PM
Ascot
Cyrname’s safe return is ‘biggest winner of the day’ for Nicholls after heavy fall
The 4-11 favourite was well beaten when he crashed out at the last.
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Feb 15th 2020, 5:26 PM
no abdication
Clan Des Obeaux cruises to back-to-back King George victories
Stablemate and pre-race favourite Cyrname finished a distant second.
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Dec 26th 2019, 4:15 PM
Fergie's Fancy
Alex Ferguson celebrates King George victory and Buveur D'Air shocked after photo finish
The legendary former Man United manger is part owner of the 12/1 winner Clan Des Obeaux trained by Paul Nicholls.
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Dec 26th 2018, 3:56 PM
Paul Nicholls
Former Eastenders star Paul Nicholls rescued after falling off Thai waterfall
The actor, who played the Joe Wicks character on BBC’s Eastenders, was rescued after three days at the foot of the Khun Si waterfall.
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Jul 19th 2017, 1:05 PM
falling just short
Nicholls claims trainers' title as Mullins left to rue three second-place finishes
The County Carlow handler will have to wait at least another 12 months to claim a first crown across the Irish Sea.
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Apr 23rd 2016, 5:09 PM
it's on
Willie Mullins is holding the strongest of hands for the Celebration Chase
The Closutton trainer is determined to win the British Champion Trainer title.
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Apr 19th 2016, 4:12 PM
Shock
Knock out blow for Big Bucks hits punters’ pockets
The Paul Nicholls trained horse lost for the first time in five years.
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Jan 25th 2014, 8:11 PM
Horse Racing
Long walk to redemption for At Fishers Cross
Rebecca Curtis’s star is the favourite for Saturday’s Long Walk Hurdle at Newbury.
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Dec 18th 2013, 10:39 AM
Let Yourself Go
Ruby Walsh splits from Paul Nicholls to focus on riding in Ireland
The 34-year-old will become more involved with Willie Mullins and is replaced at Ditcheat by Daryl Jacob.
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May 27th 2013, 9:44 AM
Blow
Big Buck's and Al Ferof set to be out for remainder of season
Horse trainer Paul Nicholls issued the news tonight, via a statement to reporters.
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Dec 17th 2012, 10:32 PM
Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bets for today’s Grade racing
Sprinter Sacre or Sanctuaire? Declan Smyth looks at two absolute humdingers on the card at Sandown.
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Dec 8th 2012, 8:45 AM
Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bets for today’s Grade racing
Declan Smyth studies the form in today’s feature as the Tingle Creek Festival gets underway at Sandown.
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Dec 7th 2012, 8:20 AM
Tribute
Fergie who? Kauto Star gets his own statue at Haydock
The legandary chaser was honoured at the Merseyside venue this morning.
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Nov 24th 2012, 12:52 PM
Landmark win
Nicholls breaks his duck as Al Ferof lands Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham
The King George is next.
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Nov 17th 2012, 7:11 PM
Horse Play
A man accidentally called his wife Kauto Star when they were in bed together
Don’t try this at home.
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Nov 16th 2012, 12:24 PM
Legend
Nicholls declares 'end of an era' as Kauto Star retires
The two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner has been retired from racing, trainer Paul Nicholls confirms.
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Oct 31st 2012, 11:52 AM
Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bets for the weekend’s Grade races
With races at Aintree and Chepstow to get his teeth into, Declan Smyth combs through the form guide for any helpful hints.
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Oct 27th 2012, 8:20 AM
Machine
History Buck's! Big Buck's wins his 17th straight race at Aintree
Ruby Walsh says that Big Buck’s has more to offer after the nine-year-old broke Sir Ken’s jumps record at Aintree today.
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Apr 12th 2012, 2:45 PM
Runners and Riders
Mark Your Card: your best bets for Day 1 at Aintree
Grand National weekend starts here. Declan Smyth has four tips to get you through the afternoon’s racing on Merseyside.
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Apr 12th 2012, 10:39 AM
Gold cup
Kauto Star retirement talk 'very premature' - Nicholls
The trainer isn’t writing off his star despite Friday’s poor showing at Cheltenham.
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Mar 20th 2012, 10:33 AM
CheltFest
All over for another year: some of the best pics from Cheltenham 2012
From fallers to photo-finishes, here’s how the Festival looked through a lens.
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Mar 17th 2012, 1:30 PM
CheltFest
Poll: So, how was Cheltenham for you?
The four-day Cheltenham Festival has wrapped up at Prestbury Park after 27 races.
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Mar 16th 2012, 7:01 PM
CheltFest
Gold Cup win for Synchronised at Cheltenham
Dual winner Kauto Star was pulled up at the ninth fence by Ruby Walsh after losing his place.
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Mar 16th 2012, 3:57 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Cheltenham, day four
It’s Gold Cup Friday. Check in on all this afternoon’s action at Prestbury Park.
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Mar 16th 2012, 12:56 PM
Inside track
Henderson hails Irish stable lad's €1.2million accumulator foresight
Newly-minted millionaire Conor Murphy is at work today ahead of the Gold Cup despite his good fortune with a €60 bet.
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Mar 16th 2012, 12:28 PM
CheltFest
Mark Your Card: Cheltenham Day 4
It’s billed as Kauto v Long Run, but check out our two tips for the final day of the Festival.
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Mar 16th 2012, 11:47 AM
CheltFest
Quel Esprit ruled out of Gold Cup run
Midnight Club is now the Willie Mullin’s sole contender in the blue riband event.
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Mar 16th 2012, 11:23 AM
CheltFest
Got that Friday feeling? Download your Gold Cup office sweepstakes kit
It’s your last chance this week to take some of your colleagues’ lunch money.
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Mar 16th 2012, 7:18 AM
that's more like it
The winners' enclosure: Walsh delivers on Big Buck's promise
For the punters who could afford to stick around, there was plenty of joy to be found inside the fog at Prestbury Park.
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Mar 15th 2012, 6:25 PM
CheltFest
History-maker Big Buck's wins Cheltenham feature
Ruby Walsh rode the champion horse to victory in a thrilling finish as Voler La Vedette pushed it all the way.
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Mar 15th 2012, 4:06 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Cheltenham, day three
No need to skive off work (much) we’re bringing you all the latest updates from Prestbury Park.
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Mar 15th 2012, 12:47 PM
Cheltenham
Mark Your Card: Cheltenham Day Three
Can Barry Geraghty and Nicky Henderson keep yesterday’s show on the road today? Mark Hobbs runs through today’s card.
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Mar 15th 2012, 10:14 AM
CheltFest
You in? Download your office Cheltenham sweepstakes kit
As Hector might be shouting at this very instant in field in the Cotswolds: let yourself go.
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Mar 15th 2012, 7:41 AM
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