The 2024 Gold Cup: Can Galopin Des Champs Defend His Crown? The roar of the crowd, the thunder of hooves, and the ultimate test of equine courage – the Cheltenham Gold Cup returns! This year, the race celebrates its 100th anniversary, promising an even more electrifying atmosphere on Friday, March 15th, 2024. Can the reigning […]
Trainer John ‘Shark’ Hanlon has confessed he’d “travel the world” for a horse like his Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup contender, Hewick, found in a local sale “five minutes down the road.” Hewick: The Tough Contender Describing the nine-year-old Hewick as “tough as nails,” Hanlon marvels at the horse’s resilience, having earned over £600,000 despite costing […]
Preview: Ballydoyle’s Promising Entries in Qatar and Saudi Cup Night Ballydoyle Stables, renowned for its excellence in horse racing, is gearing up for two major events: the Qatar meeting on February 17th and the Saudi Cup Night on February 24th. With a roster of talented entries, including some well-known names and promising newcomers, anticipation is […]
The French Takeover: Is Irish Racing Breeding Falling Behind? In the recent Dublin Racing Festival, a worrying trend emerged that raised eyebrows and sparked discussions within the Irish racing community. Out of the eight Grade One winners at the festival, an astounding seven were born in France. This dominance, coupled with the fact that the […]
Here are all the entries trained by W. P. Mullins for the 2024 Aintre Grand National: 1. Adamantly Chosen (IRE) 2. Asterion Forlonge (FR) 3. Bronn (IRE) 4. Capodanno (FR) 5. Classic Getaway (IRE) 6. Glengouly (FR) 7. I Am Maximus (FR) 8. Its On The Line (IRE) 9. James du Berlais (FR) 10. Janidil […]
The most expensive NH Horse in history when the hammer fell at €740,000 for Caldwell Potter who heads to PF Nicholls . https://twitter.com/i/status/1754542438595629192
