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Even the weather is helping Mullins

My father doesn't bet very often. So it was with some animation he told me last week that he had backed Willie Mullins to be champion trainer at the Festival. Another William, William Hill, the only firm betting on the heat at this stage apparently, was offering 15/8.

Freedom holds real value in tight affair

By Richard Forristal

When snow and frost take hold in Britain, Scotland often tends to be worst affected, so it is unusual that Musselburgh would be the sole jumps track to beat the elements.

Available can fire for Boyle

By Wayne Bailey

WAY back in the 17th Century, a Scottish bloke by the named of Patrick Young worked as the royal librarian to King James I, and later King Charles I.

Quel Esprit has class to prevail

By Richard Forristal

After three high-profile midweek defections, the remaining seven entries in tomorrow's Hennessy Gold Cup all stood their ground at the final declaration stage.

Conditions ideal for Warrior

By Richard Forristal

HAVING been paid a fine compliment by Flemenstar's bloodless Arkle triumph at Leopardstown, Bog Warrior is out to get his own campaign back on track at Naas.

Richard Forristal looks for some Cheltenham Festival pointers

By Roddy Hyland

With next month's Cheltenham Festival foremost in every racing fan's mind right now, Sunday's high-profile Leopardstown spread promises an array of invaluable pointers.

Henderson sending Captain on Irish raid

By Chris McGrath

It remains to be seen whether Long Run can go to Newbury on Saturday, and Oscar Whisky may yet end up running on the all-weather at Kempton the previous day.

Sizing Europe gainsChampion edge with Zeb off pace

By Richard Forristal

Sizing Europe showed exactly who's 'Champion' with a devastating display at Punchestown yesterday.

Buck's v Hurricane -- a match made in heaven

By Richard Forristal

Yesterday's Punchestown tangle between Big Zeb and Sizing Europe was always going to struggle to fully live up to its billing as the latest in an ongoing series of clashes between the country's two most recent champion chasers.

Fab Four still top the charts

There is definitely something in the air. Perhaps it is the arrival of spring.

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Moxey: We had to act

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey reveals the club felt they had to sack manager Mick McCarthy to stop the team sliding into the Championship.

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Wolves search for new manager

Wolves are starting the search to find a replacement for sacked manager Mick McCarthy - with his successor having just 13 games to keep them in the Barclays Premier League.The likes of Alan Curbishley - an early favourite with some bookmakers - Steve Bruce and Neil Warnock will inevitably be linked as possible candidates.Former West Ham and Charlton boss Curbishley has been out of management in recent years but Bruce and Warnock are available after parting company with Sunderland and QPR this season.

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No FA action over handshake clash

Liverpool and Manchester United will not face disciplinary action from the Football Association over the scenes at Old Trafford that followed Luis Suarez's refusal to shake Patrice Evra's hand.Players from both clubs were involved in a heated exchange at half-time during United's 2-1 win on Saturday, while Evra was spoken to by referee Phil Dowd after the final whistle for his overt celebrations in front of Suarez.