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# Racing

# Epsom
Emily Upjohn dominates with tremendous Coronation Cup success
Memories of last year’s Oaks reverse consigned to the past.
This year
2023
# Racing
Mullins' dominance continues as Klassical Dream hits Punchestown hat-trick
Later, El Fabiolo strolled to victory to follow up Irish Arkle success.
# Bowing out
Cheltenham Gold Cup winning jockey Bryan Cooper announces retirement
Don Cossack and Our Connor among the best he rode.
# Horse Racing
Donn McClean: Reflections from an extraordinary week at Cheltenham
Emotion, firsts, lasts – looking back on the 2023 Cheltenham Festival.
# honeysuckle
'To be there was amazing, just to feel the outpouring of goodwill towards them'
Honeysuckle’s Chetlenham win last Tuesday generated remarkable scenes.
# expert view
Johnny Ward: A Cheltenham as good as we've had for years, racing at its best
The Festival ended with the Townend-Mullins combo celebrating.
# Racing
First Cheltenham winner for Cork jockey as trainer Murphy returns to success
Brave Inca’s trainer has smart mare on his hands.
# Galopin Des Champs
Willie Mullins' Galopin Des Champs wins Cheltenham Gold Cup to cap dominant week for the Irish
Gold Cup glory for powerhouse duo from Bravemansgame.
# Racing
Mullins and Townend win Cheltenham Gold Cup with Galopin Des Champs
Gold Cup glory for powerhouse duo from Bravemansgame.
# Review
Johnny Ward: These are the days we live for – win, lose or just being alive to bear witness
Johnny Ward reports from day three of Cheltenham.
# Cheltenham
JP McManus-owned Sire Du Berlais is a Festival hero once again
Dual Pertemps winner strikes at 33-1 in Stayers’ Hurdle.
# Cheltenham
Blackmore and de Bromhead celebrate Ryanair Chase win with Envoi Allen
Shishkin has to settle for second, with bad blunder denting chance.
# Racing
Stage Star strikes for Nicholls, disappointment for Elliott's Mighty Potter
All-the-way win ends Cheltenham Festival drought for champion trainer.
# Racing
Davy Russell: ‘I have about as much respect for Michael O’Leary’s opinion as he has for my opinion’
The star jockey returned to the saddle in January for trainer Gordon Elliott following Jack Kennedy’s injury.
# expert view
Johnny Ward: Emotional win for de Bromhead family the standout Cheltenham tale
Honeysuckle delivered a fairytale success in the Mares’ Hurdle.
# Racing
Emotional scenes in Cheltenham as Rachael Blackmore dedicates win to the late Jack De Bromhead
Magnificent mare bows with fourth Cheltenham Festival success.
# Racing
3 best bets for Thursday's card at Cheltenham
Three to follow on the third day of the 2023 festival.
# Racing
3 best bets for Thursday's card at Cheltenham
Three to follow on the third day of the 2023 festival.
# Racing
Fairytale Cheltenham win for Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore with Honeysuckle
Magnificent mare bows with fourth Cheltenham Festival success.
# class apart
Constitution Hill simply magnificent in Champion Hurdle cruise at Cheltenham
Jump racing’s answer to Frankel lights up Cheltenham.
# Racing
Famous victory for Irish duo in Cheltenham opener, El Fabiolo takes the Arkle
Brilliant winner for Marine Nationale in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle for Barry Connell and Michael O’Sullivan.
# Racing
3 best bets for Wednesday's card at Cheltenham
Three to follow on the second day of the 2023 festival.
# Racing
3 best bets for Wednesday's card at Cheltenham
Three to follow on the second day of the 2023 festival.
# Racing
'Everyone thinks I'm mad' - 66 year-old rides winner at Limerick after two knee replacements
Liam Burke had last tasted victory aboard Take Beating in June 1988.
# Racing
3 best bets for Tuesday's card at Cheltenham
The 2023 festival begins on Tuesday.
# Racing
3 best bets for Tuesday's card at Cheltenham
The 2023 festival begins on Tuesday.
# sponsored by an post
Five great storylines to look forward to at Cheltenham next week
The Cheltenham Festival takes place from 14-17 March.
# sponsored by an post
Five great storylines to look forward to at Cheltenham next week
The Cheltenham Festival takes place from 14-17 March.
# Racing
Patrick Mullins facing tough Champion Bumper choice at Cheltenham
‘It’s very hard to pick the right one’.
# famous five
Gold Cup and Stayers' Hurdle stars - The Gordon Elliott horses to watch at Cheltenham
The countdown is on the big March showdowns in the Cotswolds.
# Racing
Flooring Porter making good progress towards Stayers’ Hurdle defence
Festival hat-trick bid had looked in the balance at one stage.
# Racing
Not all plain sailing but Mullins machine looks powerful as Cheltenham looms
Allaho is out but the champion trainer has a serious depth of talent.
# Leopardstown
State Man too strong for Honeysuckle in Irish Champion Hurdle
Gallant mare has to give best to Willie Mullins’ emerging star.
# Racing
Fakir D’oudairies prevails in dramatic Thurles feature
Allegorie De Vassy stays unbeaten for Mullins.
# Racing
Irish Champion Hurdle to determine Honeysuckle future
A tilt at the Mares’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival has been ruled out.
# Bravemansgame
King George winner heading straight to Cheltenham for March Gold Cup bid
‘I don’t need to prove anything with him, he’s best when he’s fresh and very fit’.
# Racing
Minella Indo wins New Year’s Day thriller for Blackmore and de Bromhead
2021 Gold Cup winner back with a bang at Tramore.
Last year
2022
# expert view
Johnny Ward: Crowds return, Mullins lands treble and JP McManus tactics key
The first day of the four-day extravaganza was dominated by the champion trainer.
# Kempton
Bravemansgame lands King George for Nicholls, Constitution Hill in cruise control
Earlier Paisley Park raised the roof at Kempton.
# Leopardstown
Saint Roi swoops for Grade One victory, Lossiemouth advertises Triumph Hurdle claims
Gerri Colombe maintained his unbeaten record with a clearcut victory at Limerick.