Hurricane Fly
# hurricane-fly - Friday 26 April, 2013
Hurricanes and headpieces: what you missed at Punchestown today
Did you need another reminder of how awesome Hurricane Fly is? Really?
# hurricane-fly - Friday 15 March, 2013
Ireland win Cheltenham: how 14 Irish horses made history in the Cotswolds
It’s all over but Ireland left their mark on Cheltenham, coming home from Prestbury Park with a record-breaking 14 winners to Britain’s 13. Here’s how it happened.
# hurricane-fly - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
Tuesday at Cheltenham: 5 things to say when the office chat turns to racing today
The best horse racing festival in the world kicks off this afternoon (as if you needed reminding). Here’s what we have to look forward to today.
# hurricane-fly - Monday 11 March, 2013
5 Irish horses that can pay the bills, bust the bailout at Cheltenham
Angela Merkel thinks we’re in the bookies — here are five Irish fancies that you need to keep an eye on.
# hurricane-fly - Sunday 27 January, 2013
Hurricane Fly wins 3rd Irish Champion Hurdle in succession
It was a great day at Leopardstown for Ruby Walsh and, in particular, Willie Mullins.
# hurricane-fly - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Hurricane Fly takes Istabraq Hurdle
The 2011 Champion Hurdle winner and Ruby Walsh had a routine victory on the final day of the Leopardstown Festival.
# hurricane-fly - Monday 19 November, 2012
Meade waits for green light on Go Native
Noel Meade is considering a trip to Newcastle for the Fighting Fifth with Go Native, who showed no after-effects from his Punchestown fall.
# hurricane-fly - Sunday 18 November, 2012
Hurricane Fly secures victory following Go Native’s fall
It was the sixth course and distance triumph for the horse at Punchestown today.
# hurricane-fly - Friday 9 November, 2012
Camelot leads charge for Horse of the Year
The nominees for this year’s Horse Racing Ireland Awards have been announced.
# hurricane-fly - Friday 27 April, 2012
Hurricane Fly triumphs at Punchestown
The horse secured his third successive win in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle
# hurricane-fly - Saturday 17 March, 2012
All over for another year: some of the best pics from Cheltenham 2012
From fallers to photo-finishes, here’s how the Festival looked through a lens.
# hurricane-fly - Friday 16 March, 2012
Poll: So, how was Cheltenham for you?
The four-day Cheltenham Festival has wrapped up at Prestbury Park after 27 races.
Gold Cup win for Synchronised at Cheltenham
Dual winner Kauto Star was pulled up at the ninth fence by Ruby Walsh after losing his place.
Henderson hails Irish stable lad’s €1.2million accumulator foresight
Newly-minted millionaire Conor Murphy is at work today ahead of the Gold Cup despite his good fortune with a €60 bet.
Mark Your Card: Cheltenham Day 4
It’s billed as Kauto v Long Run, but check out our two tips for the final day of the Festival.
Quel Esprit ruled out of Gold Cup run
Midnight Club is now the Willie Mullin’s sole contender in the blue riband event.
Got that Friday feeling? Download your Gold Cup office sweepstakes kit
It’s your last chance this week to take some of your colleagues’ lunch money.
# hurricane-fly - Thursday 15 March, 2012
The winners’ enclosure: Walsh delivers on Big Buck’s promise
For the punters who could afford to stick around, there was plenty of joy to be found inside the fog at Prestbury Park.
History-maker Big Buck’s wins Cheltenham feature
Ruby Walsh rode the champion horse to victory in a thrilling finish as Voler La Vedette pushed it all the way.
As it happened: Cheltenham, day three
No need to skive off work (much) we’re bringing you all the latest updates from Prestbury Park.
Mark Your Card: Cheltenham Day Three
Can Barry Geraghty and Nicky Henderson keep yesterday’s show on the road today? Mark Hobbs runs through today’s card.
You in? Download your office Cheltenham sweepstakes kit
As Hector might be shouting at this very instant in field in the Cotswolds: let yourself go.
# hurricane-fly - Wednesday 14 March, 2012
Two more fatalities at Cheltenham today
Yesterday, three horses lost their lives on the first afternoon of racing at the Festival.
In pictures: Spills and thrills on dramatic second Festival day
It wasn’t a particularly good day to be a photographer at trackside… but here’s what the snappers at Prestbury Park captured earlier.
Cheltenham controversy in dramatic Champion Chase
Finian’s Rainbow comes in first after last fence dolled off in day’s feature race.
As it happened: Cheltenham, day two
Get those two-cent coins stacked nice and high, we’re going minute-by-minute for day two of the greatest equine show on earth.
Mark Your Card: Cheltenham Day Two
Strap yourself in… here we go again.
Put your money where your mouth is with our Cheltenham sweepstakes kit
Even if Hurricane Fly’s defeat leaves you broke, today’s another day.
# hurricane-fly - Tuesday 13 March, 2012
Festival’s opening day marred by three horse fatalities
Glenfarclas Handicap Chase favourite Scotsirish and Garde Champetre were put down after what was the fifth race on the card before Educated Evans fell in the last.
The winners’ enclosure: Rock on Ruby saves the day for bookies
Paul Nicholls’ runner denied the much fancied favourite Hurricane Fly to put a spring in the step of the turf accountants trackside.
In pictures: And they’re off at the 2012 Cheltenham Festival…
Here’s how Centenary Day looked on a day when banker Hurricane Fly failed to cash.
As it happened: Cheltenham day one
No need to sneak out of work (much) we’re bringing you live up to the minute updates from the festival.
Cheltenham 2012: who’ll win the race to be crowned top jockey?
Will it be Ruby Tuesday (and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday) again this year? Or will somebody else steal the headlines? Here’s the three men who would be top jockey.
Mark your card: Cheltenham day one
Can’t figure out which tail to pin on which donkey? Mark Hobbs has you, and your hard-earned cash, in his best interests.
The Morning Score: Tuesday
Every weekday morning we bring you all you need to know by 9AM, except who’s going to win the 2.40.
Champion Hurdle Preview: here comes the story of the Hurricane
Who’s your money on in today’s big race? We take a detailed look at the feature on day one at Cheltenham, the Stan James Champion Hurdle.
You in? Download your Cheltenham Festival office sweepstakes kit
On the first day of action at Prestbury Park, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is.
# hurricane-fly - Monday 12 March, 2012
Lucky 13: here’s why 2011 was a record-breaking year for the Irish at Cheltenham
If you still need something to get you in the mood, this recap of Ireland’s finest hour at Cheltenham should do the trick.


























































