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Rachael Blackmore's husband gets pre-Punchestown Festival boost
Horse Racing
Brian Hayes will be hoping to be among the winners at the Punchestown Festival this week
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Gordon Elliott looking forward to Punchestown Festival as he talks 'amazing' Willie Mullins and trainers' championship dream
Gordon Elliott
Gordon Elliott leads Willie Mullins by over €150,000 in prize money heading into the Punchestown Festival, but the Cullentra trainer expects the Closutton maestro to claim a 20th Irish trainers' championship title
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Punchestown Festival history to be made as first ever race to take place
Punchestown Festival
Among those set to line up are Patrick Mullins, Danny Mullins, Darragh O’Keeffe, Brian Hayes and Aine O’Connor
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Red-hot Irish jockey to watch at Punchestown Festival as he aims for 'dream result'
Punchestown Festival
The Cork native's riding journey is an unusual one. He started off as an apprentice on the flat, teaming up initially with English trainer Michael Bell
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Gordon Elliott makes Willie Mullins admission as he names horse with big potential
Horse Racing
Gordon Elliott has tasted plenty of success this season
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English super mare set for Punchestown Festival as connections 'aim for the money'
Punchestown Festival
She is set to travel to the Punchestown Festival next week
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Gordon Elliott teams up with Harry Cobden in search of winners at familiar venue
Horse Racing
Harry Cobden will become JP McManus' retained rider after the conclusion of the Punchestown Festival
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Oisin Murphy could win more prize money in two races than Paul Townend and Jack Kennedy have in Ireland all season
Horse Racing
Oisin Murphy could win more prize money this weekend than Paul Townend and Jack Kennedy have all season in Ireland
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You’re wrong Gordon Elliott, you have a chance of winning the trainers’ championship
Gordon Elliott
We crunch the numbers and potential winners that could see the Meath trainer win a first Irish jump trainers’ title after 13 years of finishing second
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Irish trainer with just two horses eyes Grand National history at Aintree
Grand National
He is aiming to make history with one of the two horses he trains
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Irish trainer who tipped 66/1 horse for Cheltenham Festival celebrates 40/1 winner
Horse Racing
His horse won a €100,000 contest before another of his runners triumphed later on the card
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New JP McManus horse aiming to take step towards Grand National for trainer with just two horses
Horse Racing
He could run at both the Cheltenham Festival and in the Grand National at Aintree
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Brilliant scenes as horse named after Irish boy when battling cancer wins race
Horse Racing
The youngster was at Punchestown with his father and sister to see the horse named after him win
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Willie Mullins' brother believes he has seen Cheltenham Festival 2026 banker
Horse Racing
Tony Mullins really likes the look of one of his brother's horses
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JP McManus lands 13,454/1 four-timer across two race meetings
Horse Racing
JP McManus enjoyed a number of big-priced winners over the weekend
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"It’s very, very hard to get here” - beaming Cork jockey rides first winner at the 108th attempt
Punchestown
26-year-old rider had endured an agonising six second places before finally finishing first past the post on Sunday
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Rachael Blackmore's fiancé lands win ahead of wedding
Horse Racing
Rachael Blackmore is reportedly set to marry her long-time partner this month
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5 amazing experiences perfect for last-minute gifts including a Ferrari drive
Days out
Ideal for the person who has everything and last-minute gifts, experiences can be a truly special present with supercar track days and axe-throwing among our favourite options.
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Punchestown falls victim to Storm Bram as expected high winds cancel race meeting
Horse Racing
Racing had been subject to a 7.30am inspection with heavy rain forecast, and this morning officials have cancelled the meeting as winds are set to pick up
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Potential JP McManus star could be 'biggest rival' as trainer eyes showdown
Horse Racing
Barry Connell will watch rival Majborough run at Cork on Sunday as his Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Marine Nationale prepares for potential clashes at Leopardstown and Cheltenham
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Famous day for King family as brothers reign supreme at Punchestown
Punchestown
Trainer Connor King and jockey brother Daniel celebrated as Oscars Brother landed the Boodles Florida Pearl Novice Chase at Punchestown
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Investigation launched as JP McManus-owned horse runs in the wrong race at Punchestown
JP McManus
The matter has been referred for further investigation by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB).
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Gordon Elliott delays chasing debut for Michael O'Leary-owned star
Horse Racing
Brighterdaysahead is set to go over the bigger obstacles this season
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Cheltenham Festival 2026 tips: Four horses worth backing ante-post as racing returns at Prestbury Park
Cheltenham Festival
Cheltenham hosts its first meeting of the season on Friday and Saturday
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