Sunday 20 September 2020
Denis Hogan announces riding retirement after victory in the Arthur Guinness Handicap Hurdle.
The U20 head coach picked up a personal gong this week, but is quick to deflect praise towards a team who could have easily been celebrating under different circumstances this weekend.
Four wins on the final day at Cheltenham saw Willie Mullins named the Festival’s top trainer.
Willie Mullins’ charge was set to clash with main market rival Defi Du Seuil.
Ante-post favourite Epatante remains among the 19 runners for Tuesday’s showpiece.
Willie Mullins’ star ends his career having won 23 races and more than €1.75 million in prize money.
Willie Mullins has so many big names, horses and owners, yet he nearly always seems to get his way.
The trainer will be without three of his most highly-rated stars for the festival.
Willie Mullins was full of praise for ‘one of the most special winners’ he has seen.
Earlier Latest Exhibition won the opener for trainer Paul Nolan and jockey Bryan Cooper.
The Willie Mullins-trained mare was victorious at the Limestone Lad Hurdle.
Penhill and Killultagh Vic completed a 1-2-3 for Willie Mullins.
Donn McClean lamented the mare’s absence from Cheltenham, but expects to see it shine again next week.
Mullins hopeful cut as short as 10/1 for the Ryanair Chase following Sunday’s win.
Mark Walsh was on board for success after a shock loss at Navan last month.
Gordon Elliott holds a slim lead in the trainers’ race but it’s all still to play for, writes Johnny Ward.
Willie Mullins hints that Cheltenham might be the next stop for the defending champion.
The 2019 Christmas Festival concluded today at the Dublin track.
It was another disappointing afternoon for Willie Mullins.
Cilaos Emery took the feature race at Cork today.
As of Monday of last week, the Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite is not allowed to race.
The champion Irish jumps trainer has trained three of the last four winners of the Ascot Stakes.
Willie Mullins wins famous French race for a fifth time.
Johnny Ward looks back on Walsh’s glittering career after a legend of the sport retires.
He may be only six, but the sky is the limit after Easter Monday’s success for Willie Mullins, writes Donn McClean.
Willie Mullins has given the green light for Al Boum Photo and Kemboy to take each other on.
Ruby Walsh steered the 6-1 shot to victory today at Fairyhouse.
Meanwhile, Honeysuckle provided Rachael Blackmore with a first Irish Grade 1 victory.
Al Boum Photo chases more glory at the festival next month.
Al Boum Photo’s victory helped lift the mood after Sir Erec’s death earlier in the day.
The leading trainer had finished second in the race six times.
It’s been a dream start for trainer Willie Mullins.
6/1 shot Klassical Dream beat Thomas Darby by four and a half lengths.
Penhill was bidding for a third successive victory at the course.
The Willie Mullins-trained 11-year-old benefited after 6-4f Magic Of Light unseated Robbie Power.
Racing gets underway at 1.30pm later this afternoon at Punchestown.
Bellshill edged out Road To Respect by a short head this afternoon.
The Willie Mullins-trained horse goes in the main race at Leopardstown today.
The 26-year-old has had to deal with losing the Gigginstown job but retirements will leave a gap to fill and he’s as good as anyone else left, writes Johnny Ward.
A Grade 3 Mares Novice Hurdle is the highlight of the card at the Meath race track today.
