# The42 Racing

Last week

12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023

# Review

Johnny Ward: These are the days we live for – win, lose or just being alive to bear witness

Johnny Ward reports from day three of Cheltenham.

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Mar 16th 2023, 7:20 PM

# Day Two

Johnny Ward: Triumph for 85-year-old Kiely proves that Cheltenham is everything

Johnny Ward reports from the second day of the Festival, as A Dream To Share earned Kiely his first win at Cheltenham.

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Mar 15th 2023, 9:10 PM

Last month

February 2023

# 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

This year

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

# 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

Last year

2022

# column

Donn McClean: Maturing Sionnach Eile reigns in the Galway rain

It’s proving to be a sparkling week for Peter Fahey.

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Jul 29th 2022, 10:37 PM

# unseated

Dettori team confident rider can bounce back amid Gosden split speculation

There were clear signs of strain at Royal Ascot last week, with Gosden senior publicly criticising Dettori following his ride on Stradivarius.

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Jun 24th 2022, 3:59 PM

# cachet with cachet

Cachet powers to all-the-way Guineas victory

A first Classic triumph for George Boughey – and second of the weekend for James Doyle.

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May 1st 2022, 4:33 PM

# resisting temptation

No Honeysuckle showdown at Punchestown for Constitution Hill

Exciting Supreme winner had been mooted for a clash with Honeysuckle.

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Apr 18th 2022, 11:38 AM

# Runners and Riders

Minella Indo and A Plus Tard heading for Gold Cup rematch

Dual winner Al Boum Photo one of four left in by Willie Mullins.

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Mar 12th 2022, 1:33 PM

# long lens preview

Donn McClean: Title-holder Minella Indo under-rated ahead of fascinating Cheltenham Gold Cup

Donn McClean takes a look at the contenders for the Gold Cup, three weeks out from the Cheltenham festival.

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Feb 23rd 2022, 10:46 AM

# Strong Finish

Paisley Park records astonishing Cleeve Hurdle triumph

Emma Lavelle’s staying star lost many lengths at the start.

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Jan 29th 2022, 4:34 PM

# On Course

Honeysuckle on course for Irish Champion Hurdle hat-trick bid

The brilliant mare won last year’s renewal by 10 lengths before going on to justify favouritism in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

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Jan 5th 2022, 3:42 PM

All time

# Lockout

Leopardstown Christmas racing festival moved behind closed doors

The spiralling national Covid figures have made it ‘impossible to to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the general public’ said the racecourse CEO.

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Dec 24th 2021, 1:57 PM

# Comeback

Tiger Roll team considering Aintree return this weekend

Al Boum Photo and Champ also entered in Many Clouds Chase.

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Nov 29th 2021, 2:24 PM

# On song

Concert Hall in tune for Aidan O'Brien with Curragh triumph

Fillies’ Mile target for O’Brien winner.

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Sep 26th 2021, 4:32 PM

# Ballybrit

Jazzaway another big winner for Willie Mullins at Galway

And plenty to celebrate for Paul and Jack Gilligan.

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Jul 30th 2021, 7:52 PM

# Dominant

Snowfall pours it on at the Curragh for Oaks double

Magnificent O’Brien filly strides eight and a half lengths clear of the rest.

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Jul 17th 2021, 4:02 PM

# recuperating

Rachael Blackmore in ‘good spirits’ after undergoing surgery following Killarney fall

She suffered a fractured ankle and hip injury on Friday.

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Jul 17th 2021, 11:05 AM

# Back in the Saddle

Liam Burke already to looking forward to next ride – after comeback aged 64

Burke yesterday made his return to the saddle for the first time in 33 years.

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Jul 12th 2021, 11:41 AM

# Royal Ascot

Dream Of Dreams finally comes good in Diamond Jubilee

Third time lucky for the Michael Stoute stalwart.

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Jun 19th 2021, 4:59 PM

# Victory

Snowfall storms to Oaks glory for O’Brien and Dettori

Ballydoyle filly proves irresistible in Epsom Classic – with winning distance a race record.

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Jun 4th 2021, 5:01 PM

# Davy taking stock

Davy Russell rules out Punchestown return

Jockey will not ride at next week’s Festival.

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Apr 23rd 2021, 3:46 PM

# hail allaho

Allaho sparkles in Grade Two double for Mullins and Townend

Colreevy was also on target at Thurles.

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Jan 27th 2021, 2:32 PM

# getting out early

Aintree hero David Mullins announces retirement at age of 24

Mullins, who rode primarily for his champion trainer uncle Willie and father Tom, steered Rule The World to the 2016 Grand National.

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Jan 20th 2021, 9:52 PM

# Preview

Envoi Allen puts unbeaten record on line at Punchestown

Asterion Forlonge among five to face Elliott star on Sunday.

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Jan 15th 2021, 12:51 PM

# jot down the name

Notebook puts down Champion Chase marker at Naas

Beaten Arkle favourite returns to winning ways.

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Nov 21st 2020, 2:34 PM

# On Course

Racing at Curragh set to go ahead as planned despite Kildare lockdown

‘We have had confirmation racing can continue behind closed doors’ said HRI CEO Brian Kavanagh.

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Aug 7th 2020, 7:34 PM

# CALLING IT A DAY

'I've been blessed to have had a wonderful career' - Barry Geraghty announces retirement

Twice a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Geraghty also won the 2003 Grand National.

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Jul 12th 2020, 1:34 AM

# Newmarket

Kameko wins 2000 Guineas as favourite Pinatubo disappoints

Champion jockey Oisin Murphy secured the win at Newmarket this afternoon.

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Jun 6th 2020, 4:18 PM

# column

Donn McClean: 2020 Grand National wouldn't be the same without Tiger Roll

It would be like the 1978 Grand National without Red Rum, or Grandstand without Des Lynam.

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Feb 12th 2020, 4:29 PM

# Fairyhouse

Johnny Ward: Sunshine, gales and Honeysuckle's reign on day one of the Dublin Racing Festival

The queen still reigns, but after answering every call in the big race she nearly left as many questions as answers.

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Feb 1st 2020, 6:02 PM

# column

Donn McClean: Big names return as National Hunt season takes flight

Prepare for the seasonal debuts of Clan Des Obeaux, Road To Respect, Bristol De Mai, Envoi Allen, Delta Work and Samcro.

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Oct 29th 2019, 7:50 PM

# positive signs

Johnny Ward: Irish racing can lead the way in drug testing jockeys

‘There needs to be a greater deterrent and, if we increase the number of tests when we visit a racecourse, it could act as a deterrent,’ says Dr Jennifer Pugh.

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Oct 11th 2019, 12:49 PM