Horse racing-Double Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs dies after field injury
Sept 1 : Two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs has died after suffering an injury in a field only five days after being retired.
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National Hunt Legends: Celebrate the Greatest Moments from Cheltenham and Aintree – Special Edition On Sale Now!
Cheltenham and Aintree Racecourses stand as two of sport’s greatest amphitheatres, their hallowed turf the stage for nearly two centuries of racing drama. From the thunder of hooves in the Cheltenham Gold Cup to the heart-stopping spectacle of the Grand National at Aintree, these venues have witnessed the rise of the National Hunt legends.
Poll: Who is Ireland's greatest sportsperson of the 21st century?
Rory McIlroy's stunning win at the Masters last week has prompted a familiar discussion over who Ireland's greatest sportsperson is.
Race that stops a nation resonates deeply with Willie Mullins
As the pre-eminent National Hunt trainer of his time, and having landed almost everything worth winning over timber and birch, it perhaps shouldn't come as too much of a surprise that the prize Willie Mullins covets most for his trophy cabinet at Closutton is the Melbourne Cup.
Ruby Walsh: Cheltenham changes will improve entire National Hunt season
Ruby Walsh expects the changes to the Cheltenham Festival programme to bolster competitiveness and field sizes beyond just the four days in the Cotswolds.
Ruby Walsh: Mullins is someone people should aspire to be
Ruby Walsh described Willie Mullins as "somebody people should aspire to be" after the trainer emulated the great Vincent O'Brien by winning the UK trainers’ championship.
No horses fall during Grand National after safety changes made
Safety changes to the Grand National saw the highest number of horses cross the finish line since 1992.
Willie Mullins praises Paul Townend as faith repaid many times over
In the wake of the Cheltenham Festival and with thoughts turning to Fairyhouse, Willie Mullins has lavished praise on Paul Townend as their association goes from strength to strength.