Category: Aintree

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 […]

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 […]

Caldwell Potter has been purchased for €740,000 and becomes the most expensive National Hunt horse to be sold at public auction. ⚡️World Record Price ⚡️ ✍️ Caldwell Potter has been purchased for €740,000 and becomes the most expensive National Hunt horse to be sold at public auction. 🔨 He was bought by @agentbloodstock. pic.twitter.com/wvHm8ZoRym — […]

State Man’s Dominance Continues: A Recap of Irish Champion Hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival State Man’s dominance in the Dublin Racing Festival reaffirmed his status as a formidable force in the world of horse racing. Despite various challenges and competitors, his unwavering brilliance shone through, solidifying his position as a top contender in the […]

  RACES DATE RACECOURSE MAJOR RACES Fri, 02 Dundalk SEE MORE Sat, 03 Leopardstown Goffs Irish Arkle Novice S’chase (Grade 1) Nathaniel Lacy Solicitors Novice H’dle (Grade 1) Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1) Race And Stay Leopardstown H’cap H’dle (Listed) McCann Fitzgerald Spring Juvenile H’dle (Grade 1) Ryanair H’cap S’chase (Listed) Donohue Future […]

A forgotten racehorse trainer who was the first woman in the UK to be issued with a training licence in 1886 is to have a race at The QIPCO Guineas Festival renamed in her honour, The Jockey Club announces today – International Women’s Day.   Ellen Chaloner has laid in an unmarked grave in Newmarket […]

Emma Lavelle might be starting to select those that are going to represent her at next month’s Cheltenham Festival, but she already has her sights set on an outing at Aintree with Rosalys following her winning debut at Huntingdon today. One of two runners in the race for the Wiltshire trainer, alongside 4-1 Favourite Flight Of […]

ENTRIES REVEALED FOR THE 2023 SKY BET SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE, BALLYMORE NOVICES’ HURDLE, JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE AND ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES’ HURDLE     Tuesday 24th January   Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 87y Tuesday 14th March Absolute Notions (IRE) 5 Robcour Gordon Elliott Ireland Aime Desjy (FR) 8 Roaringwater Syndicate W. P. […]

Paul Nicholls believes Frodon faces a tall order in his bid to become the third dual winner of the Paddy Power Cotswold Chase, however he reports his popular stable stalwart to be ‘fresh and well’ ahead of his return to Cheltenham on Saturday (28th January), which is Festival Trials Day. Although rating the 11 year […]