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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Legendary ‘warrior' racehorse Minella Indo, who famously won Cheltenham Gold Cup, retired
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Minella Indo has been retired from racing after a memorable seven-year career. Trained in Co Waterford by Henry de Bromhead since 2018, he retires aged 12 with three Grade 1 wins under his belt. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Minella Indo won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2021 Credit: Getty Images - Getty He made 27 starts under Rules, winning eight times including his famous, career-defining win at the Cheltenham Festival four years ago. It capped an incredible four days for his trainer, who saddled six winners at the meeting which was held behind closed doors during the Covid-19 pandemic. He netted earnings of £835,131 during his career and his final start came in the Grand National in April, when he finished ninth behind Nick Rockett. The popular gelding had finished third at Aintree the previous season, and his final win came in the Irish Daily Star Chase at Punchestown in October 2023. He won twice at the Cheltenham Festival, including a win in the 2019 Albert Bartlett, and it could easily have been three had he not been caught close home by Champ in the 2020 RSA Chase. But he will most fondly be remembered for his defeat of stablemate A Plus Tard in the Gold Cup, when he galloped home relentlessly up the hill under Jack Kennedy to win at 9-1. More to follow...
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Legendary ‘warrior' racehorse Minella Indo, who famously won Cheltenham Gold Cup, retired
THE 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Minella Indo has been retired from racing after a memorable seven-year career. Trained in Co Waterford by Henry de Bromhead since 2018, he retires aged 12 with three Grade 1 wins under his belt. 1 He made 27 starts under Rules, winning eight times including his famous, career-defining win at the Cheltenham Festival four years ago. It capped an incredible four days for his trainer, who saddled six winners at the meeting which was held behind closed doors during the Covid-19 pandemic. He netted earnings of £835,131 during his career and his final start came in the Grand National in April, when he finished ninth behind Nick Rockett. The popular gelding had finished third at Aintree the previous season, and his final win came in the Irish Daily Star Chase at Punchestown in October 2023. He won twice at the Cheltenham Festival, including a win in the 2019 Albert Bartlett, and it could easily have been three had he not been caught close home by Champ in the 2020 RSA Chase. But he will most fondly be remembered for his defeat of stablemate A Plus Tard in the Gold Cup, when he galloped home relentlessly up the hill under Jack Kennedy to win at 9-1. More to follow...
Irish Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Rachael Blackmore makes retirement admission months on from decision
Rachael Blackmore admits she is enjoying doing a lot of things she couldn't do as a jockey since retiring from the saddle. The Grand National and Gold Cup winner announced her retirement from the saddle back in May and told ITV Racing on Thursday how she has been enjoying it so far, with a night out at Oasis planned in the coming weeks. "Retirement's going well," she said. "I'm enjoying it so far and I'm doing a lot of things I probably haven't been able to do for the last few years. This week is definitely very different as I'm not heading to Ballybrit [Galway]. "The Oasis tickets have been purchased and I'm seeing them next month. I'm doing all those things you have to say no to as a jockey, like all those invites to friends' barbecues and other things. There's pluses to retirement too." The 36-year-old also reflected on some of her biggest achievements on the track and working with Henry de Bromhead. "It's incredible to look now at everything and really take it all in," she said. "There's so many moments that were such joy and elation. Having my first winner on A Plus Tard at Cheltenham was just phenomenal. Henry [De Bromhead] put lots of faith in me and it was a good job I delivered because he was a Gold Cup winner in waiting. "Honeysuckle's last win [in the Mares' Hurdle] was sensational. It was something I'll never, ever forget. It was phenomenal. The moment of crossing the line in the Grand National I felt I could burst with joy too. There were so many moments and I was so lucky." Blackmore still hasn't decided what she'll do next, but says she will figure it out over the coming weeks. "It was a difficult decision, but I wanted it to be a hard decision," she explained. "I thought after Cork that if my aim wasn't to get back to Cheltenham, then maybe it was time to stop. "When I was riding I never wanted to spend any time thinking about what I wanted to do when I finished. I'll do that over the summer and figure it out."
Irish Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Galway Races tips Friday: Robbie Power's selections for day 5
Jarrive De Mee makes his debut over fences at the Galway Races this evening and is very interesting for Willie and Patrick Mullins. The 2m6½f Beginners Chase at 5.30 is a fascinating contest and if Jarrive De Mee can translate his hurdles form to the bigger obstacles, he could be hard to beat. This six-year-old won three consecutive races at odds-on last season, with connections finding good opportunities at Catterick and Haydock after a debut victory at Thurles. He then finished fourth behind stablemate and Albert Bartlett winner Jasmin De Vaux at the Punchestown Festival. The son of Authorised was beaten nine lengths by the winner that day and that is good form. Patrick knows the horse well, having partnered him in all four of his starts since joining the powerful Closutton team, and is back on board today. He should go very close. There are a lot of horses in the opening race (5.00) having their first ever run and I'm going to side with one who has experience. That is Johnny Murtagh's Bellamano, who finished second at Killarney last month, having been fifth of 17 on debut at Leopardstown a month beforehand. The Blazers Handicap at 6.00 is as competitive as ever, but there are plenty of horses in it that are well exposed. I won this race on Mindsmadeup for Matthew Smith back five years ago and the Meath trainer looks to have another good chance this time around with Moonovercloon. But the horse I like in the Blazers is Native Speaker for Henry de Bromhead. Henry de Bromhead (Image: ©INPHO/Tom Maher) He disappointed on his last start at the Punchestown Festival, but his run before that when third and beaten only half a length at Fairyhouse in December behind Judicieuse Allen is strong form. If he can leave his last run behind, he could be well handicapped for the same stable that won this race in both 2022 and 2023. The Guinness Handicap over 1m4f at 6.35 is wide open and it's hard to pick one out. Jessica Harrington's team are in great form, especially her older horses and Mo Ghille Mar was a winner last time out when scoring at Down Royal. She has to have a big chance, but you also need to keep an eye on Willie Mullins' runner Lope De Lilas for Wathnan Racing, who was well beaten at the Curragh at the end of June. However, she has some decent form in the book and could go close here, but preference is for Mo Ghille Mar. In the Fillies Maiden over 1m4f at 7.10, the Joseph O'Brien-trained Jannah Star has finished second as favourite in her last two races and she can maybe get her head in front this time. Those runs came at Bellewstown and the Curragh and she was also a beaten favourite on her debut when third at Limerick. However, this looks like a pretty ordinary contest and it could be fourth time lucky for Jannah Star. A handicap over 1m½f is the third last contest at 7.40 and Ribee looks to have a good chance for Michael Mulvaney and Wesley Joyce. He hasn't been seen in almost three months and finished second on his last two starts at Gowran Park and Galway. The fact that he looks to have been put away for this race says a lot and he might just be the one here. Cheltenham Festival bumper winner A Dream To Share won a Leopardstown maiden well last time out and is fancied in the Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Race at 8.10 over 1m6f. And Pralognan should go close in the last race of the day, a handicap over 1m6f for Tony Martin after winning his last two races. Bet of the day - Jarrive De Mee 8.40
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Legendary trainer Henry de Bromhead snaps up 17-year-old jockey in bid to fill void left by Rachael Blackmore
He looks destined for big things in the saddle CON JOB Legendary trainer Henry de Bromhead snaps up 17-year-old jockey in bid to fill void left by Rachael Blackmore Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEGENDARY trainer Henry de Bromhead has snapped up a 17-year-old jockey - as he looks to fill the void at his yard left by Rachael Blackmore. The trailblazing Grand National winner announced her shock retirement aged 35 in May this year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Rachael Blackmore has left a huge void at Henry de Bromhead's yard - but he is attempting to fill it with hugely promising 17-year-old jockey Conor Cusack Credit: Sportsfile It ended an amazing and emotional partnership with De Bromhead that saw them win the world's most famous race plus the Gold Cup. The timing of Blackmore's retirement meant Irish handler De Bromhead had some time to bolster his jockey ranks. And while it seems the brilliant Darragh O'Keeffe will be his No1 for the new jumps season, De Bromhead has moved quickly to sign another rider who could flourish on the Flat. Step forward Conor Cusack - who already has a close bond with the Waterford handler. Cusack has banged in a quickfire double for De Bromhead this month - winning twice from two rides. He showed superior skill in the saddle to time 9-4 Stepdance's win just right at Limerick last Saturday. While at Killarney on Monday he was never for catching on six-length stunner Catena Zapata in a mile contest. De Bromhead has shown himself a top notch dual purpose trainer in recent years. He won the Ascot Stakes at last month's Royal Ascot with Ascending and last year bagged a £300,000 cheque with Magical Zoe's win in the Ebor. Cusack's rapid rise through the ranks suggests he could be the man for the future. And how fitting that would be, given he was friends with De Bromhead's late son Jack. Racing was plunged into mourning when Jack died aged 13 in September 2022. Cusack dedicated his recent wins to Jack and thanked Henry for the chance to show what he can do. The jockey, who was lifted off his feet by several women in celebration at Killarney, said: "Hopefully things keep going and a massive thanks to Henry who has trusted me with two nice horses. "I'm light enough so hope to stay at this game - I'm not too fond of the table! "It's a great feeling. "I was supposed to be out in Spain on holidays but the availability came up to ride this one so I said I'd book a flight home early. "Thank God it's worked out!" FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
