#Irish Mirror

Thyme Hill is fancied to finally land a big Cheltenham win in the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle. Philip Hobbs' runner, 5-1 with bookies Betfred, has past champions to see off in Thursday's feature. Over 60000 people will be at the track on St Patrick's Day, all hoping to find some winners. Unlike 2021, when Ireland dominated, the British runners are…

Willie Mullins' charge was one of the leading lights in the bumper ranks in the 2020-21 season, chasing home Sir Gerhard at Cheltenham before landing Grade One glory at the Punchestown Festival, but he proved disappointing over hurdles last term, winning only once in five starts. Switched to fences, the 1/5 favourite delighted jockey Paul Townend…

Racing journalist Gavin Beech looks ahead to the most anticipated battles at the 2022 Punchestown Festival. Five runners go to post for Tuesday's Grade 1 William Hill Champion Chase but barring accidents, the opening day feature should turn into a shoot-out between the best two-mile chasers in Willie Mullins' stable. Chacun Pour Soi has yet to…

The Punchestown Festival rolls on after a dramatic opening day. There was carnage in the Growise Champion Novice Chase with Monalee crashing out at the second last before Al Boum Photo and Finan's Oscar went wide of the last in the most circumstances. It had a big impact on the trainers' championship with Gordon Elliott saddling a 1-2-3-5 and…

Chacun Pour Soi lit up day one of the Punchestown festival. The Punchestown Gold Cup is the highlight of day two. The late defection of Minella Indo has slightly taken the gloss of the race. It's still a fascinating, and well contested, heat. The supporting card looks well up to scratch. 3.40 pm Adare Manor Handicap Hurdle Mt Leinster Gold brought…