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Paul Townend onboard Galopin Des Champs during the race 2/2/2026
Bryan Cooper backing Galopin Des Champs to claim Gold Cup treble
It would be a special Cheltenham Festival moment if Galopin Des Champs could roar back to his best and join the likes of Arkle and Best Mate on the list of three-time winners

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Southwell Races - Friday February 20th
Michael Buckley has Melbourne Cup dream for Constitution Hill
The owner believes "over-confidence" has been the main reason for Constitution Hill's recent travails over jumps

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Fairyhouse Races - Saturday February 21st
Grangeclare West shows class to reel in Gerri Colombe in Bobbyjo Chase
"He's a class animal. The ground was my concern but it's loose and he handled it as well as any of them."

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Henderson aware Constitution Hill can undo all good work "in 10 seconds"
Henderson aware Constitution Hill can undo all good work "in 10 seconds"
The Seven Barrows trainer remained undecided on whether his superstar would stay on the Flat for an intriguing career on the level, or return to hurdles at Cheltenham

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Willie Mullins file photo
Captain can lead the way for Mullins in Bobbyjo
Mullins saddles four of the 10 runners this time round and, while jockey bookings suggest Grangeclare West is the one to beat, stablemate Captain Cody might be able to get the better of him.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Southwell Races - Friday February 20th
Constitution Hill wows on Flat debut at Southwell
The 2023 Champion Hurdle winner claimed victory in the £40,000 Flat race by nine and a half lengths

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Mark Walsh onboard Narciso Has comes home to win 2/2/2026
Narciso Has ruled out of Triumph Hurdle after setback 
He had been one of the shortest-priced favourites of the meeting at around 11-8

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Constitution Hill file photo
Southwell takes centre stage as Constitution Hill returns
Meanwhile, the Mullins representative is Daddy Long Legs who has been placed twice on the Flat already and will be partnered by Ryan Moore

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Timeless Treaty can edge out Open Secret in Thurles tussle 
Timeless Treaty can edge out Open Secret in Thurles tussle 
The stablemates look likely to fight out the finish with Timeless Treaty narrowly preferred to Open Secret.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Aintree Races
Patrick Mullins hoping for golden moment with Gaelic Warrior at Cheltenham 
Should be win the Festival feature, the 36-year-old will emulate a double achieved by fellow amateur rider Sam Waley-Cohen 

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Constitution Hill file photo
Constitution Hill set for Southwell after making final field
All eyes will be on Constitution Hill as he makes his debut on the Flat under Oisín Murphy

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Dublin Racing Festival - Day One
Cousin Kate can take Punchestown step up in stride to complete four-timer
Cousin Kate is clearly hardy as well as talented and she should prove a tough nut to crack in the Grade Three Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle at Punchestown

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Connor King could make history at Aintree in April
Connor King could make history at Aintree in April
Oscars Brother, purchased by JP McManus after his November triumph at Punchestown, has been allotted 10st 13lb for the Aintree Grand National

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

I Am Maximus heads the weights for another Grand National
I Am Maximus heads the weights for another Grand National
The current Grand National favourite is the Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero-trained Iroko who has been allotted 11st 1lb

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Fairyhouse's Monday card cancelled as track fails morning inspection
Fairyhouse's Monday card cancelled as track fails morning inspection
An initial inspection was passed on Sunday despite 41mm of rain having fallen in the previous 24 hours. However, more showers followed, which brought the total to 55mm since entries were made.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

A year on from tragic loss, Alan O'Sullivan doing his best to honour brother Michael
A year on from tragic loss, Alan O'Sullivan doing his best to honour brother Michael
Michael O'Sullivan's death united racing in sorrow, and few would have blamed his brother if he had decided never to set eyes on a horse again.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Constitution Hill file photo
Constitution Hill at risk of missing Southwell cut
The 2023 Champion Hurdle hero needs two of those ahead of him in the elimination sequence not to be declared to get into a field of 14, or four if the race is capped at 12 runners 

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

My Immortal lands surprise Grand National Trial win at Punchestown
My Immortal lands surprise Grand National Trial win at Punchestown
'An unbelievable ride' from amateur Finny Maguire saw the the 40/1 claim the win. 

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Sandown Park Races - Saturday January 31st
S Ruby Walsh: We are turning our backs on gambling devil we know for the one we don’t
Gambling-related addiction is a problem, and it needs support and to be addressed. No sane individual would argue otherwise, but now it is starting to look a lot more complex to get a handle on than some thought it would and I include myself here

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Jimmy Mangan hopeful ‘class’ Spillane’s Tower can turn dreams to gold
Jimmy Mangan hopeful ‘class’ Spillane’s Tower can turn dreams to gold
While Cheltenham is his focus right now, longer term Grand National-winning trainer believes Spillane’s Tower has the talent to be an Aintree horse 

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Weekend racing: Sa Fureur can edge Impaire Et Passe at Gowran
Weekend racing: Sa Fureur can edge Impaire Et Passe at Gowran
It’s 14 months since Sa Fureur last tackled fences but he has acquitted himself well over hurdles this season.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Horse Racing from Gowran Park
Heartbeat Supreme can claim milestone win for O'Brien at Dundalk 
O’Brien is just one shy of his 1,500th win as a trainer.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Willie Mullins is interviewed 11/2/2026
Cheltenham decision looms for Fact To File but Mullins 'reasonably happy' ahead of Festival
Willie Mullins revealed he is giving serious consideration to fielding a runner against Constitution Hill in his high-profile Flat race at Southwell Friday week

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Star Strewn impresses on stable debut for Ado McGuinness in Dundalk
Star Strewn impresses on stable debut for Ado McGuinness in Dundalk
“She’s a very good filly, definitely a black-type filly. We got her after Christmas and she’s strengthening up nicely,” said McGuinness.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Paul Townend 11/2/2026
Paul Townend sets sights on Cheltenham Gold Cup record
Paul Townend has won four Cheltenham Gold Cups — two each on Al Boum Photo and Galopin Des Champs. Winning a fifth would give him outright ownership of a record he jointly holds with Pat Taaffe.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Expect to see a different Marine Nationale at Cheltenham, insists Barry Connell
Expect to see a different Marine Nationale at Cheltenham, insists Barry Connell
The Champion Chaser will return to Cheltenham to defend his crown next month.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Take Heart can recoup recent losses at Dundalk 
Take Heart can recoup recent losses at Dundalk 
The grey six-year-old won three times for Johnny Murtagh, including a notable success, off 95, in the ultra-competitive Chesterfield Cup at Goodwood in the summer of 2024.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

‘Everything bouncing right’ for Gordon Elliott as he targets Cheltenham rebound
‘Everything bouncing right’ for Gordon Elliott as he targets Cheltenham rebound
It took until the final race of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival for Gordon Elliott to land a winner. The feeling this year is that he should have more than one victor in the Cotswolds

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Mark Walsh continues fine form for JP McManus in Limerick
Mark Walsh continues fine form for JP McManus in Limerick
Walsh guided the Gavin Cromwell-trained Saveforarainyday to victory in the Conference & Banqueting Mares Maiden Hurdle.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

'It’s lovely to hear' - Jack Kennedy flattered by Ruby Walsh praise 
'It’s lovely to hear' - Jack Kennedy flattered by Ruby Walsh praise 
The 26-year-old admits hearing such glowing praise from a racing legend like Walsh means plenty.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Local Lenjoleur De Palma should have the inside track
Local Lenjoleur De Palma should have the inside track
Saveforarainyday can open her account in the Conference & Banqueting Mares Maiden Hurdle

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

'This horse is class': Oscars Brother lands first win in McManus colours
'This horse is class': Oscars Brother lands first win in McManus colours
Also at Navan, Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy had a double while Henry de Bromhead had his first winner since January 8

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Newbury Races - Saturday February 7th
Tutti Quanti looks a class above and has Nicholls dreaming big
Paul Nicholls is contemplating supplementing Tutti Quanti for the Champion Hurdle

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Cheltenham Festival 2025 - Gold Cup Day - Cheltenham Racecourse
Easy for Dinoblue as she defends Opera Hat crown at Naas
The Willie Mullins-trained chestnut was one of three entries in the race for owner JP McManus

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Weekend racing preview: Highland Crystal can sparkle at Naas
Weekend racing preview: Highland Crystal can sparkle at Naas
Trained by Gordon Elliott, this daughter of Crystal Ocean has yet to taste defeat

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Mark Walsh on Majborough celebrates winning The Ladbrokes Dublin Steeplechase 31/1/2026
Ruby Walsh: Majborough and Mark Walsh show shades of Les Bleus with fast start and class
It will be doing it again that ultimately defines them, a little like the French.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

'You couldn't knock him today' - Townend praise as Salvator Mundi delivers at Thurles 
'You couldn't knock him today' - Townend praise as Salvator Mundi delivers at Thurles 
It was a facile win for the Willie Mullins six-year-old.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Philip Byrnes cleared of 'jumping off' charge in Redwood Queen affair
Philip Byrnes cleared of 'jumping off' charge in Redwood Queen affair
He had been accused of deliberately jumping off his mount at the final flight in a claiming hurdle.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Poniros team eyeing possible tilt at Champion Hurdle
Poniros team eyeing possible tilt at Champion Hurdle
Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old was beaten 14 and a half lengths by Gordon Elliott’s Brighterdaysahead at the Dublin Racing Festival

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Needs Must and Speculateur should deliver for Gordon Elliott at Punchestown
Needs Must and Speculateur should deliver for Gordon Elliott at Punchestown
That Danny Feeling can land the spoils for Terence O'Brien in the ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Maiden Hurdle

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Cork jockey Kenneally lands 219/1 treble at Fairyhouse
Cork jockey Kenneally lands 219/1 treble at Fairyhouse
“This is magic, for things like this to be happening to a lad like me,” said Michael Kenneally

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Racegoers celebrate a win 2/2/2026
Seven things we learned from the Dublin Racing Festival with Cheltenham in mind
There's plenty of food for thought after an eventful few days at Leopardstown. 

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Oldschool Outlaw and Place De La Nation ready to battle it out at Fairyhouse
Oldschool Outlaw and Place De La Nation ready to battle it out at Fairyhouse
Oldschool Outlaw, trained by Gordon Elliott, was recently purchased by JP McManus

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Jack Kennedy onboard Romeo Coolio holds off Paul Townend onboard Kargese to win 2/2/2026
Gordon Elliott relieved as Romeo Coolio hangs on to win Irish Arkle
"I’d say Jack maybe idled a bit as well, he thought he was home and hosed," said Elliott. "He should have kept going, but thankfully we held on."

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Mark Walsh onboard Fact To File comes home to win 2/2/2026
'The real Fact To File' shows up to prove point in Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown
"All I had to do was steer him," said jockey Mark Walsh after winning the Irish Gold Cup on Fact To File, "he’s so clever, you just leave it to him."

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Dublin Racing Festival - Day Two
Fact To File bounces back with 'helluva performance' to beat Galopin Des Champs
Fact To File will have to be supplemented if he is to run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

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