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After 664 days out, Don Poli poised for racing return

The Gigginstown House Stud-owned nine-year-old struck three times at Grade One level when trained by Willie Mullins before switching to Gordon Elliot's yard.

Racing • 03 Dec 18

Don Poli's form figures at the Cheltenham Festival read 1-1-3

Don Poli out of the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Don Poli has been ruled out of the Cheltenham Gold Cup after picking up an injury, trainer Gordon Elliott has announced on his Betfair blog.

Racing • 10 Mar 17

A view of last year's Fairyhouse feature

Outlander tops weights for Irish National

Gordon Elliott's Outlander tops the weights for the BoyleSports Irish Grand National as he seeks to land that elusive first success in the Fairyhouse feature on Easter Monday.

Racing • 07 Mar 17

Phil Smith (R) pictured with AP McCoy and Katie Walsh at the launch of the Grand National weights

No bias against Irish horses, insists handicapper Smith

British handicapper Phil Smith has responded to criticism over weights for next month's Grand National by denying any bias against Irish horses.

Racing • 01 Mar 17

Michael O'Leary was not happy with the weights with the British Handicapper after the National weights were published

Leading Gigginstown trio removed from National

Gordon Elliott's Don Poli, Empire Of Dirt and Outlander are among the 15 horses taken out of the Randox Health Grand National at the latest forfeit stage.

Racing • 01 Mar 17

Don Poli is the favourite among most bookmakers for the Aintree Grand National

O'Leary slams 'post-Brexit' Grand National weights

Grand National favourite Don Poli is among a host of now doubtful Gigginstown runners according to Eddie O'Leary, who has slammed what he called a "pre-Brexit, post-Brexit handicap".

Racing • 16 Feb 17

Gold Cup and National on the cards for Don Poli

Empire Of Dirt and Don Poli will head to next month's Cheltenham Festival after filling out the places in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Racing • 13 Feb 17

Don Poli goes in the Irish Gold Cup and Gordon Elliott is hoping for rain

Gordon Elliott wants rain for Don Poli

Gordon Elliott is hoping to see plenty of rain for Don Poli ahead of the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on February 12.

Racing • 23 Jan 17

Don Poli disappointed in the JNWine Chase at Down Royal

Elliott considering National for Don Poli

Gordon Elliott is likely to aim Don Poli at the Grand National instead of the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Racing • 06 Nov 16

Willie Mullins pictured with his Gold Cup-bound trio

Mullins excited by his 'phenomenal' Gold Cup team

Willie Mullins hailed his "phenomenal" Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup team as he hosted the press at his County Carlow yard on Monday morning.

Racing • 29 Feb 16

Don Poli has been pushed out in the Cheltenham Gold Cup betting despite his Lexus Chase victory

Don Poli ends Mullins' wait for Lexus Chase glory

Don Poli finally broke Willie Mullins' hoodoo in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown, holding off First Lieutenant by half a length.

Racing • 28 Dec 15

Don Poli aiming make it four from four over fences on opening day of Punchestown

Mullins believes Poli can pack punch at Festival

Willie Mullins believes the penny is finally starting to drop with Don Poli as the Cheltenham Festival hero bids to follow up in the Growise Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday.

Racing • 27 Apr 15

Don Poli and Bryan Cooper go on to win the RSA Novices'

Don Poli hands Mullins another win in RSA Chase

Don Poli, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Bryan Cooper, has won the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Racing • 11 Mar 15

Sprinter Sacre will run in the Champions Chase

Tips for Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival

Day Two sees Sprinter Sacre take on Sire De Grugy and Dodging Bullets, another big Willie Mullins-trained fancy in Don Poli and the Champion Bumper. Get the lowdown on today's racing here.

Racing • 11 Mar 15

Don Poli being aimed at RSA Chase

Gigginstown House Stud are finalising running plans for next week's Cheltenham Festival and have confirmed crack novice Don Poli an intended runner in the RSA Chase.

Racing • 06 Mar 15

Don Poli is one of 12 horses entered by Willie Mullins

Don Poli leads headline acts for RSA Chase

Willie Mullins' Don Poli and David Pipe's Kings Palace are the headline acts in an entry of 54 for the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham on 11 March.

Racing • 22 Jan 15

Don Poli