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# Winner alright

Last year
2022
State Man and Gaillard Du Mesnil claim big wins for Mullins on final day at Leopardstown
Victory in the Matheson Hurdle sees State Man continue towards a likely clash with Constitution Hill at Cheltenham.
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Dec 29th 2022, 3:46 PM
The Big Dog shows Aintree credentials with victory at Navan's Troytown Handicap Chase
Meanwhile, Gordon Elliott’s Fil Dor dazzled on his chasing debut.
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Nov 27th 2022, 4:34 PM
Blue Lord narrowly edges thrilling battle for Willie Mullins in Novice Chase
Mullins has now won seven of the eight Grade Ones at the meeting so far.
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Apr 28th 2022, 7:52 PM
All time
Ebro River in full flow for Phoenix Stakes gold at the Curragh
Hugo Palmer’s two-year-old landed the big prize of the day.
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Aug 8th 2021, 5:27 PM
Beyond Happy breaks duck in fifth career attempt to clinch Apprentice Derby
The feature race at the Curragh went to a Jim Bolger-trained winner for the third time in the last four years.
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Jun 25th 2021, 11:12 PM
'The girls really upped the ante in the second half... We showed huge character there'
Kilkenny manager Brian Dowling was delighted with his side’s comeback victory.
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Jun 20th 2021, 10:58 PM
Ted and Katie Walsh salute Rachael Blackmore and ‘fantastic result for racing’
Trainer also thrilled with effort of National third Any Second Now.
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Apr 11th 2021, 12:25 PM
Princess Zoe completes impressive rise to land dramatic Group One win for Tony Mullins in Paris
The five-year-old clinched victory just yards from the finish with Joey Sheridan on board.
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Oct 3rd 2020, 5:14 PM
Tampa Bay Lightning overcome Dallas Stars in Game 6 to clinch Stanley Cup
Tampa Bay wrapped up the seven match series with a 2-0 win.
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Sep 29th 2020, 8:05 AM
'The lady on her back is just as special, she was amazing' - praise for Cheltenham winner Blackmore
Johnny Ward on a day of celebrations for Henry De Bromhead, Rachael Blackmore and Barry Geraghty.
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Mar 10th 2020, 7:19 PM
Both sides finish with 14 men as late Mannion goal steers Dublin to victory
Dublin snatched a one-point win at Croke Park.
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Feb 22nd 2020, 8:57 PM
Strong first half sets Ulster on path to victory over Scarlets
Dan McFarland’s side crossed for five tries, four of which came in the opening 30 minutes.
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Nov 29th 2019, 10:22 PM
Cummins and Burke on target as Hoops grind out win to close gap on leaders Dundalk
Waterford produced a strong performance at Tallaght Stadium despite finishing the game with 10 men.
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Aug 27th 2019, 10:26 PM
Germany put eight past Estonia to maintain winning start to Euro qualifiers
Marco Reus and Serge Gnabry grabbed two goals each in their side’s victory.
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Jun 11th 2019, 11:09 PM
Ecuadorian Carapaz holds onto impressive lead to clinch Giro d'Italia success
The Movistar rider came through an uneventful time trial as the winner having led since stage 14.
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Jun 2nd 2019, 7:14 PM
'He is finished riding but that's where the finishing ends' - Pat Smullen deserves to go out on his own terms
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis a little over a year ago must give the retiring jockey a new perspective after an incredible career, writes Johnny Ward.
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May 10th 2019, 12:19 PM
Power proves worthy replacement for Ruby Walsh by clinching victory for Mullins
Chacun Pour Soi stormed to victory in the Ryanair Novice Chase at Punchestown.
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May 2nd 2019, 8:11 PM
Donegal kingpins retain biggest prize in school football as heartbreak hits talented Cork bunch again
Carndonagh CS were late winners against Midleton CBS in the capital.
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Mar 20th 2019, 8:59 PM
Second-half goals power UL past UCD to a record 12th O'Connor Cup triumph
Fiona McHale and Hannah O’Donoghue got the crucial goals for the Limerick college.
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Mar 9th 2019, 6:50 PM
The unlikely link between M*A*S*H* and a sportswriting masterpiece
WC Heinz’s work is treated with a reverence normally reserved for Hemingway.
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Mar 3rd 2019, 10:35 AM
Norwegian striker Hegerberg makes history by winning first women's Ballon d'Or
The 23-year-old saw off competition from players like Danish star Pernille Harder, of German club VfL Wolfsburg, and Brazil’s Marta to win the award.
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Dec 3rd 2018, 9:45 PM
Giroud bags first-half brace as Chelsea top group with comfortable win at home
Maurizio Sarri’s side ran out easy 4-0 winners against PAOK in Group L of the Europa League.
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Nov 29th 2018, 10:12 PM
Ronaldo nabs assist as Juventus do Man United a favour with Valencia victory
Croatian Mario Mandzukic scored the only goal of the game in Turin.
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Nov 27th 2018, 10:20 PM
Have a little Foyth! Argentine defender nets decisive goal as Spurs continue winning ways
The young centre-back has responded well after he received criticism for a difficult Premier League debut.
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Nov 10th 2018, 8:45 PM
Geraint Thomas celebrates Tour de France triumph as Norway's Kristoff claims final stage
The Welshman finished the race in Paris with a near two-minute lead on Dutch rival Tom Dumoulin to secure his first yellow jersey.
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Jul 29th 2018, 6:51 PM
Open champion Molinari: Beating Woods wasn't about being ruthless
Playing with Tiger Woods can be a distraction for some, but Francesco Molinari faced the challenge head on to win at Carnoustie.
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Jul 22nd 2018, 9:08 PM
'I didn't know it went over': Defender Plunkett emerges as Leitrim's unlikely hero
Noel Plunkett scored the point that secured victory for Leitrim against New York in their Connacht SFC clash.
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May 7th 2018, 2:02 PM
Fardy determined not to come up short again
The 33-year-old knows the feeling of finishing second best.
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Apr 18th 2018, 7:44 AM
The hosts and bookies bounce back on day four of Cheltenham
There was less Irish at Prestbury Park today.
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Mar 16th 2018, 2:00 PM
Six from seven for the Irish on day three at Cheltenham
Gigginstown took the first two Grade Ones today.
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Mar 15th 2018, 3:15 PM
Six Irish winners as favourites dominate again on day two at Cheltenham
It was three from three for the punters in the first three Grade Ones today.
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Mar 14th 2018, 2:50 PM
Buveur D’Air retains his Champion Hurdle crown, but only just
Nicky Henderson’s charge was pushed all the way by Melon.
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Mar 13th 2018, 3:57 PM
Mixed results for Ruby and Mullins on the opening day at Cheltenham
The pair cruised to victory in the two of the four Grade Ones.
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Mar 13th 2018, 2:49 PM
The42′s Winning Post: Everything you need to enjoy day one of Cheltenham
And hopefully help you pick a winner.
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Mar 13th 2018, 12:00 PM
The complete chancer's guide to getting through the 2018 Cheltenham Festival
If you don’t know one end of a horse from the other, we’re here to help.
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Mar 13th 2018, 7:30 AM
Guardiola wins first trophy as Man City boss with clinical display in Carabao Cup final
Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva all scored for City.
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Feb 25th 2018, 6:46 PM
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Jessica Harrington crowned 2017 Sportswoman of the Year
The horse trainer also won the Irish Gold Cup and Punchestown Gold Cup this year.
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Dec 15th 2017, 3:57 PM
Barbarians score emphatic win over Munster in historic first appearance for women's team
The Barbarians crossed over for three tries in Thomond Park.
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Nov 10th 2017, 6:56 PM
Sixmilebridge make most of second opportunity to take 13th Clare crown after replay
There was six points between the sides at the final whistle.
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Oct 22nd 2017, 6:46 PM
Aidan O'Brien's Order of St George storms to victory at the Curragh
The five-year old atoned for defeat in last year’s race.
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Sep 10th 2017, 7:43 PM
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