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All NewsNo Champion Hurdle run for Constitution Hill
Constitution Hill will not run in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on 10 March.
Constitution Hill '50:50' to run in Champion Hurdle
Whether to run Constitution Hill in the Unibet Champion Hurdle is proving to be "the biggest headache" of Nicky Henderson's life, but a decision will be made at the weekend, following a schooling session over timber on Wednesday.
Constitution Hill owner Buckley targets Melbourne Cup
While the burning question over whether Constitution Hill will bid to regain his Unibet Champion Hurdle crown remains unanswered, owner Michael Buckley has identified the Melbourne Cup as a potential dream target for his pride and joy later this year.
Grangeclare West denies Gerri Colombe at Fairyhouse
Class came to the fore in the BAR 1 Betting Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse with Grand National third Grangeclare West running down Gerri Colombe after the final fence.
Triumph Hurdle favourite Narciso Has to miss Cheltenham
Willie Mullins has been forced to rule JCB Triumph Hurdle favourite Narciso Has out of the Cheltenham Festival with a setback.
Bon Viveur causes minor surprise in Thurles feature
Bon Viveur bounced back to form to spring a minor surprise in the Boyle Sports Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles.
Killarney and Cork swap fixtures due to Munster final
Killarney and Cork racecourses have agreed to swap fixtures to avoid a clash with the Munster football final.
Friday's Clonmel card falls victim to the weather
Friday's card at Clonmel has been cancelled due to conditions on the back of 20mm of rainfall.
Grainne A Chroi scores on seasonal debut at Punchestown
Grainne A Chroi shone for trainer Marie Harding when taking the Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle at Punchestown.
Constitution Hill makes cut for Flat debut
After an anxious wait as the declarations came in on Wednesday morning, Constitution Hill's eagerly-awaited appearance on the Flat will go ahead as planned at Southwell on Friday night.
Punchestown racing gets green light
Wednesday's racing at Punchestown has been given the green light following this morning's inspection.
Punchestown card on Wednesday faces inspection
Punchestown's seven-race card on Wednesday, which features the Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle, must pass a 7.30am inspection due to the prospect of overnight rain and with the ground already heavy.
Cheltenham Festival handicap entries revealed
Cheltenham Festival handicap entries reveal that Myretown has a repeat bid for the Ultima Handicap Chase in his sights any Grand National dreams were checked at Haydock on Saturday.
I Am Maximus heads weights for Grand National
I Am Maximus, winner of the Randox Grand National in 2024 and second last season, heads the weights for this year's Aintree feature.
Fairyhouse fails inspection, Monday card cancelled
Fairyhouse Racecourse have been forced to abandon their rescheduled Monday racecard after heavy overnight rain.
Jonbon’s Grit Sees Off Pic d’Orhy in Pulsating Ascot
Jonbon dug deep to beat Pic d'Orhy in a thrilling Betfair Ascot Chase renewal. Analysis for Irish bettors on market impact and angles to consider.
My Immortal lands Grand National Trial at Punchestown
A mid-March trip to Uttoxeter could be on the cards for My Immortal following his surprise success in the 1xbet.ie Grand National Trial at Punchestown, the first leg of a double on the card for trainer Barry Connell.
Jockey O'Sullivan inspired by memory of late brother
On the anniversary of Michael O'Sullivan's tragic death, his brother Alan has spoken of the emotion of life without his brother and how honouring his memory is inspiring his own journey in the saddle.
Constitution Hill could miss cut for planned flat race
Constitution Hill is not guaranteed a run in the SBK Road To Cheltenham Novice Stakes at Southwell on Friday night following a random ballot on Sunday.
Impaire Et Passe headlines Townend & Mullins four-timer
Paul Townend won on all four of his rides at Gowran on Saturday, including the feature Red Mills Chase aboard Impaire Et Passe.
Ascot Chase victory brings Jonbon level with Kauto Star
Jonbon had to dig as deep as he ever has to see off the gallant Pic d'Orhy in a thrilling renewal of the Betfair Ascot Chase.
Mullins happy to let JP make Fact To File Gold Cup call
Willie Mullins appears content to leave a decision on Fact to File's Cheltenham Gold Cup participation to owner JP McManus.
Townend eager to regain Gold Cup aboard Galopin
Seven-time Irish champion jockey Paul Townend admitted it would be "hard to get off" Galopin Des Champs as the 10-year-old aims to become only the second horse ever to regain the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Racing at Clonmel off due to waterlogged track
Thursday's meeting at Clonmel, featuring the Grade Three Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle, is off due to waterlogging at the course.
Elliott hatches stable plan for Brighterdaysahead
Gordon Elliott is toying with a change of approach for Brighterdaysahead ahead of his star mare's bid to make it third time lucky at the Cheltenham Festival in the Unibet Champion Hurdle.
Waterlogged Clonmel faces inspection
Thursday's meeting at Clonmel, featuring the Grade Three Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle, must pass a noon inspection on Wednesday due to waterlogging at the course.
Lulamba cements Arkle favouritism with Newbury win
Lulamba solidified his position as Arkle favourite after a convincing victory in the William Hill Game Spirit Chase at Newbury.
Tutti Quanti Sparks Nicholls' Champion Hurdle Ambition
Tutti Quanti's demolition of rivals in the William Hill Hurdle has Paul Nicholls reportedly thinking about a Champion Hurdle entry at Cheltenham.
The Jukebox Man on song ahead of Gold Cup bid
Ben Pauling is delighted with The Jukebox Man as the King George winner builds up towards a crack at the Gold Cup next month.
Easy for Dinoblue as she defends crown at Naas
Dinoblue was a straightforward winner when defending her title in the BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Mares Chase at Naas.
Navan on Sunday gets green light to race
Racing at Navan will go ahead on Sunday after the tracked was deemed raceable following an inspection on Saturday afternoon.
Haiti Couleurs states Gold Cup tilt with Denman victory
Haiti Couleurs made all the running to win the William Hill Denman Chase at Newbury and set up a potential tilt at the Gold Cup in the process.
Navan faces Saturday check ahead of Sunday card
There will be a 3pm inspection on Saturday at Navan ahead of the fixture scheduled to take place on Sunday.
Bargain buy Aisling Oscar wins eighth race on the trot
Aisling Oscar created a little slice of racing history at Southwell when winning his eighth successive handicap.
Byrnes cleared of deliberately jumping off horse
Philip Byrnes has been cleared of any wrongdoing by an Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board referrals committee over the Redwood Queen incident at Wexford in May.
Mullins' Too Bossy For Us scores at Punchestown
Willie Mullins raised the Cheltenham Festival and the Melbourne Cup as possible targets for Too Bossy For Us following his decisive success at Punchestown.
Connell bemoans 'rotten' ground after Marine reversal
Barry Connell is expecting a "different ball game" when Marine Nationale bids to turn the tables on his Leopardstown conqueror Majborough in the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
Inothewayurthinkin fine but future plans unclear
Inothewayurthinkin is none the worse for his final-fence fall in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Monday.
Fact To File bounces back to land Gold Cup at DRF
Fact To File bounced back to form to lift the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup, with stablemate Galopin Des Champs having to settle for a gallant third place in his bid to land the Leopardstown showpiece for the fourth year in a row.
Romeo Coolio digs deep to win the Irish Arkle
Romeo Coolio was made to fight for victory in the Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown.
Narciso Has makes a statement at Leopardstown
Narciso Has took the next step in his promising early career with victory in the Gannon's City Recovery & Recycling Services Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Dettori ends glittering jockey career in Brazil
Frankie Dettori brought the curtain down his glittering career in the saddle by riding a double in Brazil on Sunday.
Brighterdaysahead prevails in Irish Champion Hurdle
Brighterdaysahead turned the tables on Lossiemouth to claim top honours in the Timeless Sash Windows Irish Champion Hurdle.
Majborough back to form to land Ladbrokes Dublin Chase
Majborough got his act together with a brilliant victory in the Ladbrokes Dublin Chase at Leopardstown.
Mullins eager to test Gaelic Warrior against Galopin
Patrick Mullins is relishing the prospect of reuniting with Gaelic Warrior as he clashes with Galopin Des Champs in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.
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