State Man eases to Champion Hurdle glory at Punchestown
State Man justified odds-on favouritism with consummate ease in the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.
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Punchestown wrap: Impervious impresses in Mares Chase
Colm Murphy's top-class mare Impervious sauntered to success in the Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Chase at Punchestown to remain unbeaten over fences.
Klassical Dream completes Stayers hat-trick at Punchestown
Willie Mullins' dominance in the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle continued as Klassical Dream became only the third horse to win the Punchestown contest three or more times.
State Man faces five rivals at Punchestown
With no Constitution Hill to worry about, State Man will be widely expected to end an excellent season on a high in the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.
In-form Sire Du Berlais bids for another staying success
Sire Du Berlais will go in search of a unique hat-trick at Punchestown when he lines up in the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle today.
Grand National-winning rider Derek Fox sidelined by broken collarbone
Derek Fox, who came back from injury to ride Corach Rambler to victory in the Grand National at Aintree, has been sidelined again after breaking his collarbone.
Fastorslow pulls off Punchestown Gold Cup shock
Martin Brassil's Fastorslow caused a huge shock in the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup at Punchestown.
Punchestown Festival: Gaelic Warrior cruises to first Grade One win
Gaelic Warrior landed the first Grade One of his career in the Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle at Punchestown – and it looks unlikely to be his last.