Constitution Hill lights up Cheltenham Festival with easy Champion Hurdle win
The unbeaten Constitution Hill won the Champion Hurdle on day one of the Cheltenham Festival in scintillating fashion by nine lengths.
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Cheltenham Festival: Day 1 predictions from Ruby Walsh and Donn McClean
As the Cheltenham Festival gets under way on Tuesday, 11-time leading jockey Ruby Walsh and journalist Donn McClean preview the main races.
Cheltenham Festival: Barry Connell bullish on chances of Marine Nationale and Good Land
Barry Connell has yet to train a Cheltenham winner, however, the Dublin-born former amateur jockey believes that he knows the formula for Festival success.
A day at the races: Festival buzz at Leopardstown
The Luas was packed when it set down at Dundrum station. Many were dressed in their Peaky Blinders garb; others more eye-catching in their sartorial elegance. An indication then that a bumper crowd was heading to the opening day of the Dublin Racing Festival.
Connell's delight as Good Land obliges in DRF opener
Good Land got punters at the Dublin Racing Festival off to a flying start when justifying favouritism in the Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors '50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff' Novice Hurdle.
Dublin Racing Festival: Barry Connell anticipates 'big run' from Good Land
Owner-trainer Barry Connell considers Good Land a worthy favourite for the Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors "50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff" Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown on Saturday.
Good Land chasing Grade One glory at Leopardstown
Barry Connell's Good Land is set for a Grade One return to Leopardstown following his taking maiden victory at the track last month.
Barry Connell believes in Thyestes claims of Espanito Bello
Owner-trainer Barry Connell believes "all the boxes are ticked" for Espanito Bello ahead of his bid for glory in the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park.