Willie Mullins pulls out number of horses from Cheltenham Festival
A bit of a change from Willie! Cheltenham Festival fever is growing by the day, with the iconic meet beginning next Tuesday. Last year, legendary trainer Willie Mullins came in for scrutiny due to the sheer amount of horses he entered, with some questioning the fairness of his actions. This year’s Cheltenham looks a little […]
1 week ago
Ruby Walsh names horse that could challenge heavy favourite for Punchestown Gold Cup
Willie Mullins and Galopin Des Champs have competition. The Punchestown Gold Cup takes place later today, with Willie Mullins’ two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Galopin Des Champs, the heavy favourite at evens. Next up is Spillanes Tower at 3/1, trained by Cork’s James Joseph Mangan and ridden by Mark Walsh. However, legendary Irish jockey, Ruby […]
11 months ago
Willie Mullins has questionable defence of racing after Grand National horse death
“I don’t know why racing gets such a bad reputation.” Each year, horse racing comes under fire, with particular scrutiny around the time of the Grand National. The biggest race in the sport draws in a huge amount of eyes with casual punters joining the regulars, while critics also pipe up in their droves, due […]
1 year ago
Willie Mullins confident in main Grand National runner despite poor form
“They’re all in good shape.” After huge success at the recent Cheltenham Festival, Willie Mullins is gearing up for the Aintree Grand National this Saturday. Last year’s winner, I Am Maximus, is currently available at 9/1 odds, behind 7/1 favourite Iroko, and Mullins reckons his horse is in good shape to go back to back, […]
1 year ago
Legendary racehorse Allaho retired from racing aged ten
The two-time Cheltenham Festival winner will now try his hand at dressage. The owners of one of the most successful racehorses in recent years have announced his retirement at the age of ten. Allaho is best remembered for his Cheltenham Festival winning heroics, winning an unforgettable 12-length Ryanair Chase in the hands of Rachael Blackmore […]
1 year ago
Willie Mullins breaks down as he discusses loss of his mother Maureen
Willie Mullins became emotional as he discussed his late mother on RTÉ radio on Sunday morning. Mullins’ mother Maureen passed away at the age of 94 at the end of last month. She was honoured at the Cheltenham festival last week with Tuesday’s final race named as the Maureen Mullins National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge […]
2 years ago