The Irish Times

Willie Mullins has four chances to break Gold Cup ‘hoodoo’

Champion trainer has finished runner-up on six occasions – but he’s not dwelling on it

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00

Mullins targets Cheltenham with a different sort of festival team

Uncertainty has plagued some of champion trainer’s prominent stars this season

Tue Feb 27 2018 - 01:00

Popular Apple’s Jade Irish racing’s latest favourite mare

O’Leary’s star faces first start over three miles in Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 06:00

HRI insists there is ‘statistical justification’ for mares’ allowance

Douvan on course to return to action in Tingle Creek

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 21:00

Jump racing’s big guns ready to rumble at ‘Winter Festival’

Apple’s Jade attempts to be first in a dozen years to retain Hatton’s Grace Hurdle

Sat Dec 02 2017 - 01:00

Annie Power leaves the stage but there is no let-up for Mullins

Mare will be remembered for coming back to win Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

Tue May 16 2017 - 18:25

Magnificent mare Annie Power is retired

Willie Mullins confirms 2016 Champion Hurdle heroine will not return to track

Tue May 16 2017 - 13:33

Apple’s Jade takes centre stage on final day of jumps season

Irish Stallion Farms Mares Champion Hurdle win could be vital for Gordon Elliott

Sat Apr 29 2017 - 01:00

Arctic Fire can secure Punchestown Champion Hurdle

Initial focus will be on Labaik to see how the enigmatic grey copes with start test again

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 06:00

Elliott-Mullins showdown adds to Punchestown’s intrigue

Three Irish challengers among the outsiders in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr

Sat Apr 22 2017 - 01:00

Rich Ricci’s ‘keep buying and trying’ motto hardens at Cheltenham

Colourful American owner reckons Djakadam offers his best chance to win Gold Cup

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 06:00

Buveur D’Air caps another Champion day for JP McManus

Nicky Henderson hails team effort as Noel Fehily ensures Champion Hurdle success

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 18:43

Douvan the ace in Rich Ricci’s pack after ‘diabolical year’

Owner confident of Djakadam Gold Cup glory with a host of his stars ruled out

Sun Mar 12 2017 - 14:32

Limini to miss Champion Hurdle but will feature in Mares’ Hurdle

Connections believed blue riband race would be ‘big ask’ given she’s only run once this season

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 17:47

Mullins delays call on adding Limini to Champion Hurdle mix

Champion trainer indicates Vroum Vroum Mag will defend her OLBG Hurdle title

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 05:00

Willie Mullins has big Cheltenham hand despite turbulent time

Champion trainer insists he has forgotten about last year's split with Michael O’Leary

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 19:00

Willie Mullins yet to decide on Limini’s Cheltenham target

Trainer not ruling out tilt at Champion Hurdle after impressive win at Punchestown

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 18:41

Willie Mullins rules Yorkhill out of Champion Hurdle switch

Graham Wylie-owned star expected to race over fences at the Cheltenham Festival

Wed Feb 15 2017 - 18:11

Jezki on track to establish Cheltenham credentials at Gowran

Jessica Harrington confirms Sizing John will take his chance in next month’s Gold Cup

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 08:17

Cheltenham 2017: Eight stars that will miss this year’s Festival

Ireland’s top trainers badly hit as they prepare for National Hunt’s biggest week

Tue Feb 07 2017 - 16:24