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Rubi Light sparkles in the John Durkan
5/2 joint favourite Rubi Light took some notable scalps when landing his first Grade 1 in the John Durkan at Punchestown. Sun 11th Dec
Review cork 23rd Nov
Last season's Hennessy Gold Cup hero Kempes could only manage third on his return to action at Cork's rescheduled meeting on WednesdayWed 23rd Nov
Phase repeats Cork success
New Phase repeated last year's success in the conditions hurdle at Cork with a comprehensive victory under Robbie McNamara. Wed 23rd Nov
Kempes has tune up at Cork
Kempes will finally get the chance to warm up for a crack at the John Durkan Memorial Chase with a run over the smaller obstacles at Cork today. Wed 23rd Nov
Kauto stars at Punchestown
Kauto Star is the star attraction on day two of the Punchestown Festival today, appearing in the eight runner €160,000 Guinness Gold Cup. Wed 04th May
Review leopardstown 12th Feb
Willie Mullins suffered a couple of high-profile reverses on Leopardstown's rescheduled Hennessy Gold Cup card but took the feature event with Kempes (5/1)Sat 12th Feb
Kempes wins Hennessy Gold Cup
Champion Trainer Willie Mullins more than made up for earlier defeats of his star novices when winning the featured Hennessy Gold Cup for the seventh time at Leopardstown today, with Kempes. Sat 12th Feb
Bad day at the office for McCoy
Tony McCoy had a day to forget at Leopardstown. The recently crowned BBC Sportsperson of the Year was forced to miss his first two booked mounts due to travel delays. Tue 28th Dec
Review punchestown 20th Apr
Golden Silver put up a superb performance to land the feature Boylesports.com Champion Chase on a great day for the Willie Mullins team at the Punchestown FestivalTue 20th Apr
Kempes completes Mullins hat-trick
Kempes completed a clean sweep of Grade Ones for Willie Mullins on day one of the Punchestown festival when claiming the Growise Champion Novice Chase. Tue 20th Apr
Golden moment for Silver in Champion Chase
Golden Silver proved the star in a fantastic Grade One treble for Willie Mullins when running out a classy winner of the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown. Tue 20th Apr
Review thurles 26th Feb
The Willie Mullins-trained Kempes defied a market drift when running out an impressive winner of the Grade Two Nas Na Riogh Novice Chase at ThurlesFri 26th Feb
Kempes supplies Walsh & Mullins with double
The Willie Mullins trained Kempes proved himself to be a decent sort over fences after he landed the Nas na Riogh Grade 2 under Ruby Walsh. Fri 26th Feb
Preview navan 27th Feb
The rescheduled Johnstown Novice Hurdle features on an eight-race card at Navan and Pittoni bids to enhance his Triumph Hurdle credentialsSat 27th Feb
Review fairyhouse 9th Feb
Summit Meeting could be heading for Cheltenham after flooring the odds-on Arvika Ligeonniere at FairyhouseTue 09th Feb
Kempes helps Ruby to double
On paper, the www.fairyhouseracecourse.ie Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse today looked a match and in the end a final fence mistake from 8/11f Nicanor effectively gifted the up-sides Kempes with the race, with the last named eventually scoring by four lengths. Tue 09th FebReview thurles 18th Jan
Tally Em Up secured his first win over fences when staying on well to land the Grade Three Beamish Stout Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase at ThurlesMon 18th Jan
Tally Em Up gains black-type success
Half an hour after Kempes' odds-on defeat in the opener at Thurles, Moskova (1/1f) added to favourite backers' woes when only finishing second to Tally Em Up in the featured Grade 3 Beamish Stout Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase. Mon 18th Jan
Bob scores as Kempes hit the bar
Thurles' all chase six-race card began with 1/3 favourite Kempes being overturned by second favourite and one time conqueror of Go Native, See U Bob, in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase. Mon 18th Jan
Review clonmel 17th Dec
For Bill had to fight all the way to make a winning debut over jumps in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle at ClonmelThu 17th Dec
Tinakellylad powers home
Stamina won the day in the 2m4f beginners chase at Clonmel as Tinakellylad stayed on strongly in the closing stages to score. Thu 17th Dec
Walsh stars on day one with Grade 1 double
Master Minded just held off Big Zeb in the featured Kerrygold Champion Chase to record a Grade 1 double on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival for champion jockey Ruby Walsh. Tue 28th Apr
Hurricane new Champion Hurdle favourite
Hurricane Fly is the new favourite for the 2010 Champion Hurdle after easily landing the odds in the Evening Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon. Tue 28th AprReview fairyhouse 12th Apr
Aran Concerto put up a battling performance to take the Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse in a thrilling finishSun 12th Apr
Walsh records treble
Champion jockey Ruby Walsh enjoyed a fantastic start to the Easter Fairyhouse Festival when recording a treble after winning The Ryan's Cleaning Events Specialist Beginners Chase aboard the Tony Martin trained Aggie's Lad. Sun 12th Apr
Another Graded Victory for Walsh/Mullins
Ruby Walsh and Willie Mullins added another Graded win to their tally when winning The Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Grade 2 Novice Hurdle with 13/8 favourite Kempes for owners Three Cheers Syndicate. Sun 12th AprReview navan 24th Jan
There's no stopping the Willie Mullins bandwagon at present and Kempes added another win to the handler's tally in the feature Navan Golf Club Open For Membership HurdleSat 24th Jan
Kempes times it to perfection, trainer Mullins doesn't
Kempes produced an impressive performance to win the Navan Golf Club Open for Membership Novice Hurdle at Navan today, winning for trainer Willie Mullins who arrived late and missed the race. Sat 24th JanReview leopardstown 28th Dec
Exotic Dancer (4-1) finally recorded a Grade One victory, taking full advantage of Neptune Collonges' fall two from home in the Lexus ChaseSun 28th Dec
Kempes lands opener
The ex-Frances Crowley trained Kempes came good on his second hurdles start when out-staying Puyol to win the Stillorgan Orchard maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown. Sun 28th Dec
the surprises are always the best ones! I asked David (Casey) to go out and get him to jump around and if he'd any chance to take it. I said to him if he got around he'd have more speed than the others and he probably even arrived too soon!. I'm delighted for the horse, his owner and especially his jockey as he gave him a terrific ride. I'd imagine he'll go for the Cheltenham Gold Cup next and better ground should suit too - the ground might not be as bad as we thought today.
W P Mullins
I'm delighted with that. I was very disappointed with him at Fairyhouse when he pulled up in the Powers Gold Cup,. I thought he had a right chance then but I think the heavy ground just killed him. Tony said he was a lot happier on this ground. The fact that he won over three miles opens up the whole thing. He could do anything he wants now. He has plenty of pace for shorter but the pace over three miles suits his jumping. Probably the better ground is the key to him. We'll look forward to good ground races.
W P Mullins
We were delighted with the way he jumped today and it opens up a lot of options for him now. Willie and Ruby will have to discuss as to where to go next but he's progressing well.
Gary Davis representing W P Mullins
Kempes may have been a bit fortunate at the final fence but his performance was more encouraging, despite the ground not being to his liking.
W P Mullins
It's great he got his jumping back together today. We decided to slot him in at the back and let him get into rhythm. I thought Dundrum had stolen it but once Ruby [Walsh] switched him out he quickened up nicely. We'll keep him to the minimum trip and head to Punchestown next with him.
W P Mullins
I missed the race and just heard the commentary on the phone - it sounded like he won well!
W P Mullins
