Nicky Henderson sets himself up for Cheltenham festival resurgence with latest big-race success – The Irish Times

That a rejuvenated Nicky Henderson might be able to shake up Willie Mullins’s dominance at the Cheltenham festival in 50 days was underlined with some aplomb at Ascot on Saturday. Not only did Jonbon tighten his grip on favouritism for the Queen Mother Champion Chase with his stylish Clarence House Chase defeat of Energumene but … Read more

Focus on Willie Mullins runners as champion trainer ends 2024 with some rare uncertainty around stable form – The Irish Times

A supremely successful 2024 for Willie Mullins winds up at Punchestown’s New Year’s Eve fixture with some rare uncertainty surrounding the champion trainer’s string. Although Galopin Des Champs’ superb Savills Chase victory on Saturday was a Christmas festival standout, sub-par performances by other Mullins runners over the festive period prompted concerns about stable form. A … Read more