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# Tiger Roll

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2022
# Frustration
Tiger Roll ruled out of third Grand National bid as O'Leary laments 'idiotic opinion' of handicapper
British Horseracing Authority chief handicapper Martin Greenwood has defended his decision.
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Feb 15th 2022, 6:34 PM
# Eye of the tiger
Tiger Roll in the mix for Grand National hat-trick bid
The dual winner is among 107 entries for this year’s renewal.
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Feb 1st 2022, 2:27 PM
All time
# Comeback
Tiger Roll team considering Aintree return this weekend
Al Boum Photo and Champ also entered in Many Clouds Chase.
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Nov 29th 2021, 2:24 PM
# you gotta roll with it
Tiger Roll pencilled in for Cheltenham reappearance on Sunday
Cross country glory remains the goal for dual National winner.
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Nov 9th 2021, 9:19 AM
# Roll on
Tiger Roll to run at Aintree rather than Irish Grand National
Jack Kennedy is in line for the Betway Bowl ride.
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Apr 2nd 2021, 11:36 AM
# Eye of the tiger
Fairyhouse officials would love to see Tiger Roll in Irish Grand National
Dual Aintree hero was brilliant at Cheltenham last week.
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Mar 22nd 2021, 6:24 PM
# expert view
Johnny Ward: British jumps racing is in a sorry state as Irish rule the day at Cheltenham
After two days’ racing, half-time, Henry de Bromhead had won three of the Grade 1s. Of 14 races, Great Britain has won three.
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Mar 17th 2021, 9:28 PM
# Cheltenham
Grand National hero Tiger Roll lands victory at Cheltenham for the fifth time
Keith Donoghue steered the two-time Grand National victor home in the Cross-Country Chase.
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Mar 17th 2021, 4:04 PM
# gigginstown
Tiger Roll withdrawn from Grand National over 'unfair' weight
The announcement was made by owners Gigginstown House Stud.
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Mar 2nd 2021, 12:21 PM
# Roll on Cheltenham
'It’s still all systems go for Cheltenham': Elliott unconcerned as Tiger Roll fades in Boyne Hurdle
Beacon Edge won today’s Grade 2 feature at Navan.
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Feb 21st 2021, 4:03 PM
# Horse Racing
Tiger Roll pulled up at Cheltenham as Kingswell Theatre shines
From an early stage Tiger Roll never looked happy, with Robbie Power eventually pulling him up just after halfway.
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Nov 13th 2020, 4:14 PM
# Eye of the tiger
Grand National hero Tiger Roll sixth as he makes Flat comeback at Navan
Cheltenham cross-country the likely next target for O’Leary’s star.
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Oct 22nd 2020, 6:53 PM
# Tiger Roll
England trio Ben Youngs, George Ford and Ellis Genge agree new Leicester deals
The Tigers have announced 18 new player contracts since the weekend,
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Jul 8th 2020, 3:16 PM
# Tiger Roll
'There'll come a time when sport will become important again I think for people's morale'
ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin on Tiger Roll, the Grand National and racing memories.
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Apr 3rd 2020, 7:45 PM
# Eye of the tiger
Tiger Roll goes down fighting as JP McManus Cheltenham winning tally grows
Gordon Elliott’s charge finished second behind Easysland.
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Mar 11th 2020, 6:12 PM
# boyne hurdle
Tiger Roll delights Gordon Elliott on Navan return while Cracking Smart first
The Grand National hero raced with real enthusiasm for fifth in Boyne Hurdle comeback.
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Feb 16th 2020, 2:35 PM
# Racing
Let the Tiger roar: History likely to weigh heavy on racing's most perplexing success story
The handicapper has done Tiger Roar and Gigginstown no favours ahead of another Grand National bid, writes Johnny Ward.
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Feb 14th 2020, 1:41 PM
# column
Donn McClean: 2020 Grand National wouldn't be the same without Tiger Roll
It would be like the 1978 Grand National without Red Rum, or Grandstand without Des Lynam.
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Feb 12th 2020, 4:29 PM
# Decision time
Tiger Roll '50-50' to attempt historic Grand National treble as handicap weights announced
Two-timer winner handed top weight of 11st 10lbs ahead of Aintree showpiece.
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Feb 11th 2020, 5:20 PM
# three in a row
Champion Tiger Roll headlines Grand National entries with 45 Irish-trained runners involved
Gordon Elliott is hoping his star can make history in April.
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Jan 29th 2020, 3:38 PM
# Return
Elliott: Tiger Roll 'is in great nick' and 'will definitely make' Cheltenham
Tiger Roll is aiming to the Grand Nationals for a third straight year.
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Jan 8th 2020, 12:15 PM
# Eye of the tiger
Donn McClean: Many worthy contenders, but there could only be one Horse of the Year
Gordon Elliott’s double Grand National winner was recognised at the HRI Awards this week.
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Dec 12th 2019, 11:51 AM
# Tiger Roll
Tiger Roll to bid for historic third Grand National win in 2020
Having matched Red Rum’s back-to-back Grand National triumphs, the Gordon Elliot-trained horse will look to go one better at Aintree in 2020.
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Sep 6th 2019, 5:21 PM
# possibilities
Tiger Roll's Grand National hat-trick bid hinges on certain conditions - O'Leary
The Gigginstown racing manager says the Gordon Elliott-trained horse needs a rating of 165 or lower.
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Aug 11th 2019, 12:13 PM
# Final Call
Michael O'Leary stuns jump racing world with plan to wind down Gigginstown operation
The scaling back policy will will take place over the next few years.
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May 14th 2019, 1:56 PM
# Tiger Roll
Accidents happen – Woods 'all good' after security guard trip
Woods carded a four-under 68 on Friday despite a bizarre collision with an official.
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Apr 13th 2019, 11:02 AM
# Homecoming
History-making Tiger Roll receives Royal welcome on return to Summerhill
The Grand National winner was greeted in Meath along with owner, trainer and jockey.
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Apr 7th 2019, 10:12 PM
# Class
Davy Russell pays poignant tribute to former Cork footballer Kieran O'Connor after Grand National win
Moments after achieving another Grand National success on Tiger Roll, Davy Russell dedicated his win to his East Cork neighbour.
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Apr 6th 2019, 6:10 PM
# Aintree
St Anthony may be needed to find a winner in the Grand National... but enjoy it
Johnny Ward on the runners and riders at Aintree this weekend.
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Apr 5th 2019, 1:11 PM
# stick a pin in it
Trends to pick the Grand National winner... or at least narrow it down
Come on, Divorce Referendum!
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Apr 5th 2019, 10:01 AM
# Match Play
Tiger Woods rallies in Texas to set up mouthwatering clash with Rory McIlroy
The pair will face each other tomorrow in the round of 16 at the WGC-Match Play Championship.
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Mar 29th 2019, 8:41 PM
# Up In The Air
Eddie O'Leary remains coy over Tiger Roll's Grand National participation
The Cross Country Chase winner at Cheltenham may yet defend his crown on 6 April.
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Mar 17th 2019, 5:34 PM
# Coddfather Part II
Donn McClean's Day 2 review: Wherever you start, you have to finish with Jamie Codd
Wednesday’s Cheltenham action was littered with more Irish fairytales, writes Donn McClean.
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Mar 14th 2019, 7:45 AM
# Roll with it
Relief for Gordon Elliott as Tiger Roll trumps cross-country rivals again
Keith Donoghue was onboard for a seriously impressive display.
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Mar 13th 2019, 4:36 PM
# chase is on
Donn McClean: Much more than a stepping stone win for rocking Tiger Roll
Gordon Elliott’s horse laid down a marker at Navan.
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Feb 19th 2019, 2:25 PM
# let the good times roll
'He's put me back on the map' - Tiger Rolls back the years for Meath jockey Donoghue
‘Tiger Roll has been absolutely brilliant for my career. There’s no way I’d be where I am now but for him.’
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Feb 19th 2019, 9:28 AM
# Joy
'I've won this race a thousand times in my head in my dreams as a child'
Davy Russell was in a jubilant mood after winning the Grand National.
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Apr 14th 2018, 7:03 PM
# gigginstown
Davy Russell steers Tiger Roll to dramatic Grand National win at Aintree
Michael O’Leary owns the 10-1 shot.
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Apr 14th 2018, 5:43 PM
# Mark Your Card
It’s the final day of the Punchestown Festival – and these are the races you don’t want to miss
Five glorious days of racing in County Kildare come to an end this afternoon.
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May 3rd 2014, 7:15 AM