Horse Racing: Herculean test for Djakadam

Trainer Willie Mullins may enter both Djakadam and Black Hercules in the Grade One John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown on Sunday. The seven-year-old is seeking a first win since landing the...

Vindicated Gordon Elliott thrilled with Apple’s call

Apple's Jade won the Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse in thrilling fashion and gave her trainer Gordon Elliott a personal confidence booster in the process. The four-year-old mare, owned by...

Garth Broom confirms Native River plans

Owner Garth Broom has revealed Native River will be kept away from competitive action until the spring with the focus on a shot at the 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Native River continued his impressive...

Willie Mullins relies on Un De Sceaux for Tingle Creek

Willie Mullins will saddle Un De Sceaux for the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday after ruling out Arkle winner Douvan. The unbeaten Douvan held an entry in the race but Mullins elected...

Horse Racing: Faugheen primed for Fairyhouse return

Faugheen is set to make his first competitive race appearance of the season in the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday although stablemate Annie Power will not feature....

Colin Tizzard not scared of Gold Cup rivals

Colin Tizzard couldn't hide his delight after Gold Cup hopeful Thistlecrack made it three wins from three starts over fences at Newbury on Saturday. The dominant staying hurdler last season,...

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Coneygree ‘fresh as a daisy’ after comeback run

Connections of former Gold Cup hero Coneygree were relieved to report he had shown no ill effects after his comeback run behind Cue Card in the Betfair Chase at Haydock. The renowned front-runner...

Nichols Canyon gets chance for Morgiana repeat

The Willie Mullins-trained Nichols Canyon will get the chance to defend his crown in the Grade One Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday. Nichols Canyon caused quite a stir when winning the...

Nicky Henderson calls time on legendary Sprinter Sacre

Nicky Henderson has announced the retirement of two-time Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Sprinter Sacre because of a minor injury. The 10-year-old was being geared towards a return to action in...

Horse Racing: Trainer Willie Mullins rocked by Vautour’s death

Trainer Willie Mullins has confirmed three-time Cheltenham Festival winner Vautour has been put down after breaking his leg in a freak accident on Sunday. The seven-year-old had enjoyed a stunning...

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