As Sir Michael Stoute heads off into the sunset, the retiring legend rides a wave of good wishes from those within the sport. However, his departure leaves a […]
Trainers
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Charlie Appleby Eyes Breeders’ Cup Success at Del Mar
Last Saturday may have represented the final Group 1 meeting of the domestic flat campaign as Doncaster staged the latest edition of the Futurity Trophy fixture, but we […]
Trainers
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Four-Way Tussle for the 2024/25 Jumps Trainers’ Championship
The 2023/24 National Hunt campaign belonged to Willie Mullins, with the Closutton maestro mopping up major prizes on either side of the Irish Sea at a scarcely credible […]
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Saeed bin Suroor: Police Officer Turned Godolphin Trainer
When modern racing fans think of the powerful owner/breeder operation Godolphin, the first trainer who likely springs to mind is Newmarket-based, Charlie Appleby. However, it wasn’t always this […]
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Ireland’s Biggest Trainers
Horse racing is one of the oldest sports that are enjoyed in Ireland, with many enjoying racing, watching races, or even making a bet or two on the […]
Horses / Trainers
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Four Hundred and Counting for Aidan O’Brien as Rodin Strikes
The hot and cold career of Auguste Rodin continued on Day 2 at Royal Ascot. Following defeats on his first two outings this season – including a woeful […]
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Aidan O’Brien Recognised with QIPCO Hall of Fame Honour
This weekend saw the first major meeting of the British flat season as the cream of the three-year-old division goes under starters’ orders in the 1000 and 2000 […]
Cheltenham / Trainers
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High Hopes for Henderson at the Cheltenham Festival
With the countdown to the Cheltenham Festival now gathering pace, much of the talk centres upon just how many winners the Irish will manage to rack up this […]
Cheltenham / Trainers
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Mullins Machine Roaring into Gear With Cheltenham On The Horizon
The first weekend in February saw one of the biggest pre-Cheltenham meetings as Leopardstown staged the two-day Dublin Racing Festival (DRF). Many of the Emerald Isle’s big hopes […]