Category: National Hunt Racing

Nation Hint Racing

Mar 07
List of leading trainers and amount of winners at Cheltenham

At The Cheltenham Festival, the pursuit of excellence in training has been an ongoing legacy, with trainers vying for the coveted Leading Trainer Awards. Over the past two decades, a select group of trainers have dominated the scene, each leaving an indelible mark on the sport. Let’s take a closer look at the top 20 […]

Mar 07
Maureen Mullins National Hunt Novices’ Chase Winners, Owners, Trainers, Age

FIELD SIZE The highest number of runners in a post-war field size was 37 (1948) and the smallest six (2022). There is now a limit of 18 runners. MOST SUCCESSFUL OWNER J P McManus is the most successful owner with six wins – Bit Of A Skite (1983), Front Line (1995), Rith Dubh (2002), Butler’s […]

Mar 07
List of every Cheltenham Gold Cup winner since 1924

Here’s the list of Cheltenham Gold Cup winners with the horse, trainer, and price: 1924: Red Splash, Fred Withington, 5/1 1925: Ballinode, Frank Morgan (IRE), 3/1 1926: Koko, Alfred Bickley, 10/1 1927: Thrown In, Owen Anthony, 10/1 1928: Patron Saint, Stanley Harrison, 7/2 1929: Easter Hero, Jack Anthony, 7/4F 1930: Easter Hero, Jack Anthony, 8/11F […]

Feb 28
Cheltenham Festival: Clerk Forecasts Likely Ground

Cheltenham Festival: Clerk Forecasts Soft Ground Amidst Optimism for Prestigious Event Officials at Cheltenham anticipate the Festival to commence with ground conditions close to soft, as the start of the event draws near. Despite a wet winter across much of the country, a recent dry weekend has provided optimism for Jon Pullin, the clerk of […]

Feb 27
Betting Suspended on Champion Hurdle as Constitution Hill’s Performance Raises Concerns

Betting Suspended on Champion Hurdle as Constitution Hill’s Performance Raises Concerns In a surprising turn of events, several prominent bookmakers have taken the step of suspending betting on the highly anticipated Champion Hurdle. The decision comes after Constitution Hill, one of the leading contenders for the prestigious race, displayed signs of poor form during a […]

Feb 27
Paul Nicholls Previews his best chances at Cheltenham

Paul Nicholls Previews Cheltenham Festival with Manor Farm Stables Visit 14-times champion Jump trainer, Paul Nicholls, shares insights and hopes for Cheltenham Festival during a media visit at Manor Farm Stables in Ditcheat, Somerset. Nicholls discusses strategies, contenders, and honors the memory of staff member Keagan Kirkby. Cheltenham Festival Anticipation Nicholls expresses cautious optimism for […]

Feb 26
Clonmel Thursday 29 February 2024 Preview

Clonmel Thursday 29 February 2024 13:47 – 14:22 – 14:57 – 15:32 – 16:07 – 16:42 – 17:17 13:47 Clonmel Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase 2m 4f | 8 Runners | Eight vie for glory in tightly contested race A field of eight horses go head-to-head in what promises to be a thrilling […]

Feb 12
Big interview – Trainer John ‘Shark’ Hanlon on Finding a Superstar

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 […]

Feb 06
The French Takeover: Is Irish Racing Breeding Falling Behind?

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 […]

Feb 06
List of Willie Mullins possible runners in the 2024 Aintree Grand National

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 […]