The Irish Times

Punchestown: Chacun Pour Soi a formidable proposition on home turf

Willie Mullins spreading his net wider with representatives in all eight races on day one

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 19:00

‘Horse of a lifetime’ Tiger Roll caught at the winning post

Owner Michael O’Leary’s Delta Work takes renewal in bitter-sweet ending for Tiger Roll

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 19:41

Cheltenham: Energumene lands first Champion Chase for Willie Mullins

Townend capitalises on Shishkin’s difficulties as adaptability proves key on shifting ground

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 16:01

Shishkin, Energumene and Chacun Pour Soi on course for Cheltenham showdown

The Nicky Henderson-trained Shishkin will be bidding for a third Festival success

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 17:38

Fakir D’oudairies bids to end long barren run for Irish runners in Ascot Cup

Joseph O’Brien-trained star the sole Irish challenger for final Grade One before Cheltenham

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 15:59

Mullins hotpot Allaho among 10 left in for Thurles Grade Two

Irish handler’s star turn may take well-tested route in bid to defend Cheltenham crown

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 16:18

Reigning champion Minella Indo and A Plus Tard top 30 entries for Gold Cup

Al Boum Photo, one of seven Mullins entries, back in the mix to try to regain his crown

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 15:20

Chacun Pour Soi can add Champion Chase to Willie Mullins’s CV

Two-mile feature has eluded trainer so far but Wednesday’s favourite looks worthy

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00

Cheltenham 2021: Aidan Coleman ready to reel in the big fish

Cork jockey has eyes on some of the biggest prizes including Champion Hurdle

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 05:00

Harry Skelton hopes to triumph with Politologue in Tingle Creek Chase

Skelton eyes second Grade One victory aboard Nicholls-trained grey at Sandown

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 01:00

Cheltenham Festival 2020: Day-by-day guide

Brian O’Connor looks at the Irish contenders for next week's Cheltenham Festival

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 09:00

Rachael Blackmore lights up day one at Leopardstown with Grade One double

Concern over ground continues for a second year with watering to take place overnight

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 14:30

Forget Brexit, the boom is back at Cheltenham

Nama escapee Sean Mulryan completes his return as he wins his own sponsored race

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 20:24

Footpad has a lot to do to look a serious threat to Altior’s crown

Triplicate aims to reach top-flight status in Future Champions Novice Hurdle

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 06:00

Altior scales new heights at Cheltenham

Altior wins at the Festival for the third successive year

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 16:08

Davy Russell just three away from a century of winners this season

Thyestes winner Monbeg Notorious aims for Grade Two success at Navan

Sat Feb 17 2018 - 01:00

Mullins may run Douvan in warm-up at Gowran Park

Vroum Vroum Mag also in line for pre-Cheltenham comeback appearance at Navan

Tue Feb 13 2018 - 21:22

Age just a number for pioneering Jessica Harrington

The Irish Times / Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year continues to raise the bar

Fri Dec 15 2017 - 15:18

Cheltenham: favourite Neon Wolf beaten on another good day for the bookies

The well-fancied Tombstone sinks without trace and even Douvan has an off day

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 01:00

Douvan, Gail Carlisle and the moulding of a superstar

Ex-work rider won’t be the last to be blown away by horse, but she will always be the first

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 07:15

Andrew Lynch aiming to be back in time for Cheltenham

Top jockey eager to be back in the saddle after suffering a broken arm in August

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 22:34

Sizing John rides into reckoning for Cheltenham Gold Cup

Mixed day at Leopardstown for Willie Mullins who wins fifth Deloitte with Bacardys

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 20:34

Douvan saunters to another short-odds victory at Punchestown

Willie Mullins’s star remains a 1/3 favourite for Cheltenham’s Champion Chase

Sun Feb 05 2017 - 17:33

Rich Ricci relying on proven ‘stalwart’ Douvan at Punchestown

QIPCO extends Irish Champion Stakes sponsorship by three years

Tue Jan 31 2017 - 23:30

Douvan headlines Leopardstown five-timer for Willie Mullins

Champion trainer records a total of six winners in Ireland for second successive day

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 17:30

Handicapper says Douvan has “potential to be anything’

Willie Mullins’s star’s official rating unchanged at 169 despite Cork romp

Tue Dec 13 2016 - 01:00

Douvan to stick to two-mile trip after brilliant return

Djakadam claims Durkan Chase to help Willie Mullins to a Sunday six-timer

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 17:35

Vautour can show he is at another level

Mullins has dropped his enigmatic star back to the shorter trip of two miles

Mon Apr 25 2016 - 23:00

Un De Sceaux’s Cheltenham credentials come under spotlight at Ascot

Turf Club welcomes amendments made by Simon Coveney to Horse Racing Ireland Bill

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 14:31

Willie Mullins hopes Faugheen can emulate Hurricane Fly

Nichols Canyon and Arctic Fire only real competition for Irish Champion Hurdle

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00

Un De Sceaux leads entries for Champion Chase at Cheltenham

2013 winner Sprinter Sacre among the 23 entries for Wednesday showpiece

Thu Jan 14 2016 - 12:31

Flemenstar set to return to Punchestown for Tied Cottage Chase

Tony Curran’s star could face another potential clash with Un De Sceaux

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00

Son of Tipperary horse trainer dies in Argentina

Michael ‘Mouse’ Morris says authorities investigating if carbon monoxide was cause

Wed Jun 03 2015 - 16:30

Cheltenham: Double on the day for Michael O’Leary

‘Hail Mary’ prospect Rivage D’Or obliges to secure win in dramatic cross country finish

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 20:04