15 h. ago Willie Mullins sets Grand National winner on same path as Galopin Des Champs

Nick Rockett, ridden to victory at Aintree by Willie Mullins' son Patrick, could end up tackling the Cheltenham Gold Cup this season, the trainer has now announced

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16 h. ago Cheltenham Gold Cup contender on road back from injury retired after ‘backward step’

Chianti Classico appeared destined for major honours when winning the Ultima Handicap Chase at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival but suffered an injury last season

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6 d. ago Paul Nicholls confirms retirement of Cheltenham Festival star due to career

The top trainer won nine races with Stage Star including two Grade 1 prizes, the highlight of which came at Cheltenham in March 2023, and the Paddy Power Gold Cup

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2 w. ago Appeal launched to save almost 400 hens from slaughter after retiring from egg

The British Hen Welfare Trust is organising a rehoming event, where the ex-commercial laying hens will be sent off to their new retirement homes – but only if compassionate animal enthusiasts step forward and register their interest online.

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2 w. ago Luke Littler retirement hint stuns darts as star says 'I'm taking a step back'

Luke Littler has taken the darts world by storm in the last two years but the 18-year-old has sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic social media post on Thursday

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3 w. ago England can be World Cup contenders in 2027, says new attack coach Lee Blackett

Blackett will join Steve Borthwick’s revamped coaching team on a permanent basis ahead of the autumn series opener against Australia on November 1.

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