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1985 National Hunt Racing Highlights
Step back in time to 1985 with this captivating long video from the BBC archives, showcasing the exhilaration of National Hunt racing. Among the highlights is the remarkable victory of Wayward Lad in the prestigious Alder Hey Aintree Bowl, a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase renowned for its rigorous challenge. This race, open to horses aged five years or older, unfolds over an epic journey of approximately 3 miles and 1 furlong (5,020 metres) at Aintree, featuring nineteen fences that test the mettle of the competing equine athletes each April.
Wayward Lad (1975-2003), a distinguished English Thoroughbred National Hunt racehorse, etched his name into racing folklore. Not only was he a key figure in the legendary "Dickinson five" at the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup under the tutelage of Mich...
published: 23 Mar 2024
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CORBETTS CROSS outlines future Gold Cup claims with commanding National Hunt Chase win
The Emmet Mullins-trained Corbetts Cross (9-4) looks a Gold Cup contender of the future as he cruised to victory in the Maureen Mullins National Hunt Chase under Derek O'Connor.
#horseracing #horse #horses
Must-see compilations and best bits ➡️ http://y2u.be/Kfl2CXtG6xA
Greatest Hits! Some of our most amazing action ➡️ http://y2u.be/AfNpAewK4m4
Feature-length documentaries for racing lovers ➡️ http://y2u.be/xIprr1hNCeA
Thrills, spills and funnies! ➡️ http://y2u.be/AHqOQUnNhXo
Racing Greats ➡️ http://y2u.be/74MKoH7TLIE
All the best Group One and Grade One action ➡️ http://y2u.be/mOq9ZgMn_ME
Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Racing TV, the UK's leading horse racing channel showing live racing from the best racecourses in Great Britain and Ireland.
Subscribe to Racing TV's fre...
published: 12 Mar 2024
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6 OF THE WEIRDEST HORSE RACING MOMENTS
We've seen plenty of weird and wonderful moment horse racing moments so we've decided to round up nine of our favourites from across the JockeyClub courses. Which other moments would you like to see featured?
00:00 - Devon Loch, 1956 Grand National, Aintree Racecourse
00:55 - Mr Pointment, 2008 Becher Chase, Aintree Racecourse
01:44 - Might Bite, 2017 RSA Chase, Cheltenham Racecourse
02:42 - What's The Scoop, 2016 Novices' Hurdle, Sandown Park Racecourse
03:46 - See The World, 2015 National Hunt Flat Race, Wincanton Racecourse
04:51 - Drill Sergeant, 2010 Novices' Hurdle, Haydock Park Racecourse
published: 06 Feb 2023
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100 Year History of National Hunt Racing
Watch back some of the finest moments in jump racing history, dating all the way back to 1990.
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published: 07 Dec 2016
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Racing community reacts to National Hunt Chase changes
Jamie Codd, Sarah Oliver and Jamie Snowden share their thoughts after The Jockey Club took the decision to open the National Hunt Chase up to professional riders.
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published: 27 Sep 2024
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Watch This National Hunt Horse Jump 😁✈️
Check This Out for more great insight 👇
https://www.valuerater.co.uk/one-careful-owner-landing-youtube/
National Hunt Horse Kamaxos who is being meticulously prepared at Windsor Stables
Trainer Nicky Henderson trained Champion Hurdle Winners from this stable. Windsor House has been the birthplace of countless champion racehorses, and now it's the proud home of Kamaxos who is being meticulously prepared.
Check This Out for more great insight 👇
https://www.valuerater.co.uk/one-careful-owner-landing-youtube/
#nationalhuntracing #jockeys
00:00 Coming Up
00:12 Introduction
00:39 Nicky Henderson Trained Here
01:33 Roger Teal sorting work list
02:18 On the Gallops
03:28 National Hunt Horse Jumping with Harry Teal
06:01 Chocolate Time
published: 07 Nov 2024
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Golden Button Challenge - Britain's craziest horse race
Probably the maddest horse race in the country, more than 60 horses signed up for the Ledbury Hunt's Golden Button challenge on Saturday 23 February 2019. We go behind the scenes to find out what it's all about.
Winner, for the second year running, was Yvonne Goss riding Untilla Legend – aka Jaffa. She becomes the first dual winner of the race. Point-to-point riders Rowan Cope, Peter Bull and Ed Bailey filled the next three places. All 45 horses and riders who came under orders were unscathed by the gruelling four-mile chase along the banks of the River Severn near Forthampton in the Ledbury Hunt country.
▶ For the Golden Button challenge, go to http://www.golden-button.co.uk
▶ The Ledbury Hunt website is http://www.ledburyhunt.com
▶ Join the Fieldsports Nation. Just £/$/€4.99 a month g...
published: 27 Feb 2019
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Unbelievable horse race at Newcastle! 😮
Incredible scenes - you don't see horse races won like this EVER.
Charlotte Jones and The Steward at Newcastle 😮
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published: 02 Feb 2021
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Fact To File Triumphs in John Durkan Chase and Takes Cheltenham Gold Cup Favouritism
🏇 Fact To File cemented his status as one of the brightest stars in the staying chase division with a thrilling victory in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase, defeating stablemate Galopin Des Champs and rising star Spillane's Tower. This performance has propelled him to 11-4 favouritism for the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup, setting up an electrifying season for Willie Mullins' yard.
A Race for the Ages
The Grade 1 clash at Punchestown was billed as one of the season's highlights, and it did not disappoint. Under a confident ride from Mark Walsh, Fact To File stayed off the ferocious early pace set by Paul Townend aboard Galopin Des Champs. As the leaders tired approaching the last fence, Fact To File surged forward, fending off a late charge from Spillane's Tower to secure a half-leng...
published: 24 Nov 2024
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Denman: Legend Of National Hunt
Alastair Down recalls the horse's incredible 2007 Hennessy Gold Cup win in a general appraisal of the staying chaser's wider achievements. Video produced by Nick Lightfoot.
published: 20 Mar 2015
1:57:13
1985 National Hunt Racing Highlights
Step back in time to 1985 with this captivating long video from the BBC archives, showcasing the exhilaration of National Hunt racing. Among the highlights is t...
Step back in time to 1985 with this captivating long video from the BBC archives, showcasing the exhilaration of National Hunt racing. Among the highlights is the remarkable victory of Wayward Lad in the prestigious Alder Hey Aintree Bowl, a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase renowned for its rigorous challenge. This race, open to horses aged five years or older, unfolds over an epic journey of approximately 3 miles and 1 furlong (5,020 metres) at Aintree, featuring nineteen fences that test the mettle of the competing equine athletes each April.
Wayward Lad (1975-2003), a distinguished English Thoroughbred National Hunt racehorse, etched his name into racing folklore. Not only was he a key figure in the legendary "Dickinson five" at the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup under the tutelage of Michael Dickinson, but he also closed his illustrious career with a notable victory in the Whitbread Gold Label Chase at the 1987 Grand National meeting. Amassing 28 wins out of 55 races across 16 different tracks, Wayward Lad's final triumph brought his career earnings to a staggering £218,732, a figure only surpassed by Dawn Run at the time. His triumphant treble in the King George VI Chase, with a third win in 1985, stands as a testament to his enduring legacy.
This video not only honors Wayward Lad's spectacular career but also offers a vivid snapshot of the thrill and passion that define National Hunt racing. Dive into the past and relive some of the most memorable moments from 1985, a year that celebrated the courage, skill, and heart of both horse and rider.
#HorseRacing #NationalHunt #WaywardLad #AintreeBowl #UKHorseRacing #IrishHorseRacing #RacingHistory #BBCRacing #KingGeorgeVIChase #RacingLegends #Thoroughbred #Steeplechase #1985Racing
https://wn.com/1985_National_Hunt_Racing_Highlights
Step back in time to 1985 with this captivating long video from the BBC archives, showcasing the exhilaration of National Hunt racing. Among the highlights is the remarkable victory of Wayward Lad in the prestigious Alder Hey Aintree Bowl, a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase renowned for its rigorous challenge. This race, open to horses aged five years or older, unfolds over an epic journey of approximately 3 miles and 1 furlong (5,020 metres) at Aintree, featuring nineteen fences that test the mettle of the competing equine athletes each April.
Wayward Lad (1975-2003), a distinguished English Thoroughbred National Hunt racehorse, etched his name into racing folklore. Not only was he a key figure in the legendary "Dickinson five" at the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup under the tutelage of Michael Dickinson, but he also closed his illustrious career with a notable victory in the Whitbread Gold Label Chase at the 1987 Grand National meeting. Amassing 28 wins out of 55 races across 16 different tracks, Wayward Lad's final triumph brought his career earnings to a staggering £218,732, a figure only surpassed by Dawn Run at the time. His triumphant treble in the King George VI Chase, with a third win in 1985, stands as a testament to his enduring legacy.
This video not only honors Wayward Lad's spectacular career but also offers a vivid snapshot of the thrill and passion that define National Hunt racing. Dive into the past and relive some of the most memorable moments from 1985, a year that celebrated the courage, skill, and heart of both horse and rider.
#HorseRacing #NationalHunt #WaywardLad #AintreeBowl #UKHorseRacing #IrishHorseRacing #RacingHistory #BBCRacing #KingGeorgeVIChase #RacingLegends #Thoroughbred #Steeplechase #1985Racing
- published: 23 Mar 2024
- views: 381
10:47
CORBETTS CROSS outlines future Gold Cup claims with commanding National Hunt Chase win
The Emmet Mullins-trained Corbetts Cross (9-4) looks a Gold Cup contender of the future as he cruised to victory in the Maureen Mullins National Hunt Chase unde...
The Emmet Mullins-trained Corbetts Cross (9-4) looks a Gold Cup contender of the future as he cruised to victory in the Maureen Mullins National Hunt Chase under Derek O'Connor.
#horseracing #horse #horses
Must-see compilations and best bits ➡️ http://y2u.be/Kfl2CXtG6xA
Greatest Hits! Some of our most amazing action ➡️ http://y2u.be/AfNpAewK4m4
Feature-length documentaries for racing lovers ➡️ http://y2u.be/xIprr1hNCeA
Thrills, spills and funnies! ➡️ http://y2u.be/AHqOQUnNhXo
Racing Greats ➡️ http://y2u.be/74MKoH7TLIE
All the best Group One and Grade One action ➡️ http://y2u.be/mOq9ZgMn_ME
Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Racing TV, the UK's leading horse racing channel showing live racing from the best racecourses in Great Britain and Ireland.
Subscribe to Racing TV's free YouTube channel and get closer to the sport we all love. If you want to watch unmissable moments from the world of racing and exclusive interviews and highlights from our specialist shows then this is the place for you! https://bit.ly/2RHbyMa
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The Emmet Mullins-trained Corbetts Cross (9-4) looks a Gold Cup contender of the future as he cruised to victory in the Maureen Mullins National Hunt Chase under Derek O'Connor.
#horseracing #horse #horses
Must-see compilations and best bits ➡️ http://y2u.be/Kfl2CXtG6xA
Greatest Hits! Some of our most amazing action ➡️ http://y2u.be/AfNpAewK4m4
Feature-length documentaries for racing lovers ➡️ http://y2u.be/xIprr1hNCeA
Thrills, spills and funnies! ➡️ http://y2u.be/AHqOQUnNhXo
Racing Greats ➡️ http://y2u.be/74MKoH7TLIE
All the best Group One and Grade One action ➡️ http://y2u.be/mOq9ZgMn_ME
Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Racing TV, the UK's leading horse racing channel showing live racing from the best racecourses in Great Britain and Ireland.
Subscribe to Racing TV's free YouTube channel and get closer to the sport we all love. If you want to watch unmissable moments from the world of racing and exclusive interviews and highlights from our specialist shows then this is the place for you! https://bit.ly/2RHbyMa
You can also find us on Sky 424 or Virgin Media 536 (411 in Ireland): https://t.co/xkJ0xBrDcm
Also watch Racing TV at racingtv.com and via our iPhone, iPad and Android apps: https://t.co/CwcklwUMHs
- published: 12 Mar 2024
- views: 21785
6:21
6 OF THE WEIRDEST HORSE RACING MOMENTS
We've seen plenty of weird and wonderful moment horse racing moments so we've decided to round up nine of our favourites from across the JockeyClub courses. Whi...
We've seen plenty of weird and wonderful moment horse racing moments so we've decided to round up nine of our favourites from across the JockeyClub courses. Which other moments would you like to see featured?
00:00 - Devon Loch, 1956 Grand National, Aintree Racecourse
00:55 - Mr Pointment, 2008 Becher Chase, Aintree Racecourse
01:44 - Might Bite, 2017 RSA Chase, Cheltenham Racecourse
02:42 - What's The Scoop, 2016 Novices' Hurdle, Sandown Park Racecourse
03:46 - See The World, 2015 National Hunt Flat Race, Wincanton Racecourse
04:51 - Drill Sergeant, 2010 Novices' Hurdle, Haydock Park Racecourse
https://wn.com/6_Of_The_Weirdest_Horse_Racing_Moments
We've seen plenty of weird and wonderful moment horse racing moments so we've decided to round up nine of our favourites from across the JockeyClub courses. Which other moments would you like to see featured?
00:00 - Devon Loch, 1956 Grand National, Aintree Racecourse
00:55 - Mr Pointment, 2008 Becher Chase, Aintree Racecourse
01:44 - Might Bite, 2017 RSA Chase, Cheltenham Racecourse
02:42 - What's The Scoop, 2016 Novices' Hurdle, Sandown Park Racecourse
03:46 - See The World, 2015 National Hunt Flat Race, Wincanton Racecourse
04:51 - Drill Sergeant, 2010 Novices' Hurdle, Haydock Park Racecourse
- published: 06 Feb 2023
- views: 612901
1:39:57
100 Year History of National Hunt Racing
Watch back some of the finest moments in jump racing history, dating all the way back to 1990.
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Chelt_Tips
Facebook: https://www...
Watch back some of the finest moments in jump racing history, dating all the way back to 1990.
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Chelt_Tips
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheltTips/
Web: http://www.cheltenhamtips.co.uk
https://wn.com/100_Year_History_Of_National_Hunt_Racing
Watch back some of the finest moments in jump racing history, dating all the way back to 1990.
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Chelt_Tips
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheltTips/
Web: http://www.cheltenhamtips.co.uk
- published: 07 Dec 2016
- views: 71873
6:30
Racing community reacts to National Hunt Chase changes
Jamie Codd, Sarah Oliver and Jamie Snowden share their thoughts after The Jockey Club took the decision to open the National Hunt Chase up to professional rider...
Jamie Codd, Sarah Oliver and Jamie Snowden share their thoughts after The Jockey Club took the decision to open the National Hunt Chase up to professional riders.
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https://wn.com/Racing_Community_Reacts_To_National_Hunt_Chase_Changes
Jamie Codd, Sarah Oliver and Jamie Snowden share their thoughts after The Jockey Club took the decision to open the National Hunt Chase up to professional riders.
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- published: 27 Sep 2024
- views: 5740
6:25
Watch This National Hunt Horse Jump 😁✈️
Check This Out for more great insight 👇
https://www.valuerater.co.uk/one-careful-owner-landing-youtube/
National Hunt Horse Kamaxos who is being meticulously p...
Check This Out for more great insight 👇
https://www.valuerater.co.uk/one-careful-owner-landing-youtube/
National Hunt Horse Kamaxos who is being meticulously prepared at Windsor Stables
Trainer Nicky Henderson trained Champion Hurdle Winners from this stable. Windsor House has been the birthplace of countless champion racehorses, and now it's the proud home of Kamaxos who is being meticulously prepared.
Check This Out for more great insight 👇
https://www.valuerater.co.uk/one-careful-owner-landing-youtube/
#nationalhuntracing #jockeys
00:00 Coming Up
00:12 Introduction
00:39 Nicky Henderson Trained Here
01:33 Roger Teal sorting work list
02:18 On the Gallops
03:28 National Hunt Horse Jumping with Harry Teal
06:01 Chocolate Time
https://wn.com/Watch_This_National_Hunt_Horse_Jump_😁✈️
Check This Out for more great insight 👇
https://www.valuerater.co.uk/one-careful-owner-landing-youtube/
National Hunt Horse Kamaxos who is being meticulously prepared at Windsor Stables
Trainer Nicky Henderson trained Champion Hurdle Winners from this stable. Windsor House has been the birthplace of countless champion racehorses, and now it's the proud home of Kamaxos who is being meticulously prepared.
Check This Out for more great insight 👇
https://www.valuerater.co.uk/one-careful-owner-landing-youtube/
#nationalhuntracing #jockeys
00:00 Coming Up
00:12 Introduction
00:39 Nicky Henderson Trained Here
01:33 Roger Teal sorting work list
02:18 On the Gallops
03:28 National Hunt Horse Jumping with Harry Teal
06:01 Chocolate Time
- published: 07 Nov 2024
- views: 1620
9:00
Golden Button Challenge - Britain's craziest horse race
Probably the maddest horse race in the country, more than 60 horses signed up for the Ledbury Hunt's Golden Button challenge on Saturday 23 February 2019. We go...
Probably the maddest horse race in the country, more than 60 horses signed up for the Ledbury Hunt's Golden Button challenge on Saturday 23 February 2019. We go behind the scenes to find out what it's all about.
Winner, for the second year running, was Yvonne Goss riding Untilla Legend – aka Jaffa. She becomes the first dual winner of the race. Point-to-point riders Rowan Cope, Peter Bull and Ed Bailey filled the next three places. All 45 horses and riders who came under orders were unscathed by the gruelling four-mile chase along the banks of the River Severn near Forthampton in the Ledbury Hunt country.
▶ For the Golden Button challenge, go to http://www.golden-button.co.uk
▶ The Ledbury Hunt website is http://www.ledburyhunt.com
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Probably the maddest horse race in the country, more than 60 horses signed up for the Ledbury Hunt's Golden Button challenge on Saturday 23 February 2019. We go behind the scenes to find out what it's all about.
Winner, for the second year running, was Yvonne Goss riding Untilla Legend – aka Jaffa. She becomes the first dual winner of the race. Point-to-point riders Rowan Cope, Peter Bull and Ed Bailey filled the next three places. All 45 horses and riders who came under orders were unscathed by the gruelling four-mile chase along the banks of the River Severn near Forthampton in the Ledbury Hunt country.
▶ For the Golden Button challenge, go to http://www.golden-button.co.uk
▶ The Ledbury Hunt website is http://www.ledburyhunt.com
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▶ Charlie Redvers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4aZpoXh4b0j8Roe0RelYQ
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We’re proud to promote enjoyment of fieldsports and the countryside. There are three guiding principles to everything we do on Fieldsports Channel:
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- published: 27 Feb 2019
- views: 189722
4:02
Unbelievable horse race at Newcastle! 😮
Incredible scenes - you don't see horse races won like this EVER.
Charlotte Jones and The Steward at Newcastle 😮
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Enjoy the best of Sky Spor...
Incredible scenes - you don't see horse races won like this EVER.
Charlotte Jones and The Steward at Newcastle 😮
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Incredible scenes - you don't see horse races won like this EVER.
Charlotte Jones and The Steward at Newcastle 😮
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- published: 02 Feb 2021
- views: 10593701
0:37
Fact To File Triumphs in John Durkan Chase and Takes Cheltenham Gold Cup Favouritism
🏇 Fact To File cemented his status as one of the brightest stars in the staying chase division with a thrilling victory in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown ...
🏇 Fact To File cemented his status as one of the brightest stars in the staying chase division with a thrilling victory in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase, defeating stablemate Galopin Des Champs and rising star Spillane's Tower. This performance has propelled him to 11-4 favouritism for the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup, setting up an electrifying season for Willie Mullins' yard.
A Race for the Ages
The Grade 1 clash at Punchestown was billed as one of the season's highlights, and it did not disappoint. Under a confident ride from Mark Walsh, Fact To File stayed off the ferocious early pace set by Paul Townend aboard Galopin Des Champs. As the leaders tired approaching the last fence, Fact To File surged forward, fending off a late charge from Spillane's Tower to secure a half-length victory.
Trainer Willie Mullins was thrilled with the performance:
"What a race. Fact To File showed true grit, taking the step up to senior company with aplomb. His ability to dig deep and find extra on the run-in was outstanding. It’s going to be a hell of a season."
Gold Cup Credentials Confirmed
Fact To File’s flawless jumping and stamina make him a standout candidate for the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup. Paddy Power has slashed his odds to 11-4 (from 4), solidifying his position as the market leader. Stablemate Galopin Des Champs remains a 7-2 second favourite, while Spillane’s Tower, who impressed with his late rally, has been trimmed to 8-1.
What’s Next for Willie Mullins' Stars?
Mullins hinted at a potential rematch at Leopardstown’s Savills Chase, where Galopin Des Champs is expected to bounce back. While Fact To File is unlikely to feature in the King George VI Chase, his next assignment could provide further clues about his dominance in the staying chase division.
Mullins added:
"It was probably one of the best renewals of the John Durkan we've ever seen. Every horse showed potential to win big races this season. The Gold Cup is shaping up to be an incredible contest."
A Hell of a Season Awaits
With Fact To File and Galopin Des Champs both vying for Gold Cup glory, alongside the likes of Spillane's Tower and Fastorslow, the 2024-25 National Hunt season promises to be one for the ages.
📈 Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds (Paddy Power):
11-4 Fact To File
7-2 Galopin Des Champs
8-1 Spillane’s Tower
10-1 Fastorslow
16-1 Gerri Colombe, Grey Dawning, I Am Maximus
20-1 bar
💡 Stay tuned for more updates, betting tips, and Cheltenham Festival 2025 insights! Follow us for all the latest on Willie Mullins' stable stars and other top contenders.
#WillieMullins #FactToFile #CheltenhamFestival2025 #GoldCup #HorseRacingTips #JohnDurkan #PunchestownChase
https://wn.com/Fact_To_File_Triumphs_In_John_Durkan_Chase_And_Takes_Cheltenham_Gold_Cup_Favouritism
🏇 Fact To File cemented his status as one of the brightest stars in the staying chase division with a thrilling victory in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase, defeating stablemate Galopin Des Champs and rising star Spillane's Tower. This performance has propelled him to 11-4 favouritism for the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup, setting up an electrifying season for Willie Mullins' yard.
A Race for the Ages
The Grade 1 clash at Punchestown was billed as one of the season's highlights, and it did not disappoint. Under a confident ride from Mark Walsh, Fact To File stayed off the ferocious early pace set by Paul Townend aboard Galopin Des Champs. As the leaders tired approaching the last fence, Fact To File surged forward, fending off a late charge from Spillane's Tower to secure a half-length victory.
Trainer Willie Mullins was thrilled with the performance:
"What a race. Fact To File showed true grit, taking the step up to senior company with aplomb. His ability to dig deep and find extra on the run-in was outstanding. It’s going to be a hell of a season."
Gold Cup Credentials Confirmed
Fact To File’s flawless jumping and stamina make him a standout candidate for the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup. Paddy Power has slashed his odds to 11-4 (from 4), solidifying his position as the market leader. Stablemate Galopin Des Champs remains a 7-2 second favourite, while Spillane’s Tower, who impressed with his late rally, has been trimmed to 8-1.
What’s Next for Willie Mullins' Stars?
Mullins hinted at a potential rematch at Leopardstown’s Savills Chase, where Galopin Des Champs is expected to bounce back. While Fact To File is unlikely to feature in the King George VI Chase, his next assignment could provide further clues about his dominance in the staying chase division.
Mullins added:
"It was probably one of the best renewals of the John Durkan we've ever seen. Every horse showed potential to win big races this season. The Gold Cup is shaping up to be an incredible contest."
A Hell of a Season Awaits
With Fact To File and Galopin Des Champs both vying for Gold Cup glory, alongside the likes of Spillane's Tower and Fastorslow, the 2024-25 National Hunt season promises to be one for the ages.
📈 Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds (Paddy Power):
11-4 Fact To File
7-2 Galopin Des Champs
8-1 Spillane’s Tower
10-1 Fastorslow
16-1 Gerri Colombe, Grey Dawning, I Am Maximus
20-1 bar
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- published: 24 Nov 2024
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Denman: Legend Of National Hunt
Alastair Down recalls the horse's incredible 2007 Hennessy Gold Cup win in a general appraisal of the staying chaser's wider achievements. Video produced by Nic...
Alastair Down recalls the horse's incredible 2007 Hennessy Gold Cup win in a general appraisal of the staying chaser's wider achievements. Video produced by Nick Lightfoot.
https://wn.com/Denman_Legend_Of_National_Hunt
Alastair Down recalls the horse's incredible 2007 Hennessy Gold Cup win in a general appraisal of the staying chaser's wider achievements. Video produced by Nick Lightfoot.
- published: 20 Mar 2015
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