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'Every chance' Tiger Roll will run 2021 Grand National

Gordon Elliott says there's 'every chance' that Tiger Roll could run in next year's Grand National after admitting he was disappointed at the cancellation of this year's event.

Racing • 17 Mar 20

Gordon Elliott with Apple's Jade after she won her 10th Grade 1 race, the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle, at Leopardstown in 2019

Elliott salutes 'horse of a lifetime' Apple's Jade

Gordon Elliott hailed Apple's Jade as "the horse of a lifetime" after the curtain came down on her career at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday.

Racing • 12 Mar 20

Gordon Elliott sends big group to Navan

Gordon Elliott is well represented in his bid to win a first MansionBet "GetItReady" For Cheltenham Leinster National on Sunday.

Racing • 07 Mar 20

'Every possibility' of Envoi Allen opening day run

Gordon Elliott has said 'there's every possibility' Envoi Allen could contest the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival rather than lining up on day two.

Racing • 05 Mar 20

'If you asked me if I'd rather win a Grand National, a Gold Cup or be champion trainer there'd only be one answer'

Gordon Elliott has eyes fixed on champion trainer dream

Gordon Elliott says becoming champion trainer is his foremost ambition down the line and recently visited Willie Mullins' yard to pick up a few pointers.

Racing • 04 Mar 20

Gun Digger bounces back to win at Leopardstown

Gun Digger bounced back to form to claim victory in the TRI Equestrian Handicap Chase at Leopardstown.

Racing • 01 Mar 20

'He'll be a nice horse to go jumping fences. He's only a shell of a horse'

Elliott tips Andy Dufresne to deliver over fences

Trainer Gordon Elliott says he is already looking forward to the day Andy Dufresne goes over fences.

Racing • 24 Feb 20

Envoi Allen will be an Irish banker for many at the Cheltenham Festival

Elliott gives the lowdown on Cheltenham team

A tilt at the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle remains the preferred target for the unbeaten Envoi Allen, although ground conditions are likely to play a part in his ultimate Cheltenham Festival goal.

Racing • 18 Feb 20

Tiger Roll returns from Gordon Elliott's gallops under Katie Young this morning

Tiger ready to Roll at Cheltenham and beyond

Dual Grand National hero Tiger Roll is firmly on course for the Cheltenham Festival following his comeback run at the weekend - and he could be seen again next season.

Racing • 18 Feb 20

Gordon Elliott has high hopes for Delta Work

Delta Work is made for the Gold Cup, says Elliott

Gordon Elliott would not swap "forgotten horse" Delta Work for any other in next month's Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Racing • 18 Feb 20

St George's Hall staged a sumptuous lunch at which the weights were revealed for the Aintree spectacular

Grand National: Trainers react to the weights

BHA steeplechase team leader Martin Greenwood left most trainers happy with the marks their Grand National hopefuls would run off when the weights were revealed at St George's Hall in Liverpool on Tuesday afternoon.

Racing • 11 Feb 20

'Cheltenham, obviously the race looks made for him, with a rating like he has'

Navan offers Tiger Roll chance to build fitness

The Ladbrokes Boyne Hurdle at Navan next Sunday will be an excellent starting point for Tiger Roll's return to action according to trainer Gordon Elliott.

Racing • 09 Feb 20

Tiger Roll will attempt to win the world's richest jumps race for a third time on 4 April.

Tiger Roll still in frame to go for National hat-trick

Tiger Roll is the headline act among 105 entries for the £1m Randox Health Grand National.

Racing • 29 Jan 20

Acapella Bourgeois is among the fancied horses

Mullins and Elliott send six each to Thyestes renewal

Leading fancies Acapella Bourgeois and Chef Des Obeaux are among a strong team bidding to give Willie Mullins a record eighth success in the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park on Thursday, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

Racing • 22 Jan 20

The ultra-versatile Tiger Roll could reappear in the Boyne Hurdle over 2m5f next month

Tiger Roll's progress pleases Elliott

Two-time Grand National winner Tiger Roll has returned to Gordon Elliott's gallops after undergoing a minor procedure to remove a small chip in a joint and remains on course to make an appearance at the Cheltenham Festival, where he will bid for a remarkable fifth success.

Racing • 08 Jan 20

Champions Hurdle remains an option for Envoi Allen

Connections of Envoi Allen are not ruling out a tilt at the Unibet Champion Hurdle following his latest triumph at Naas.

Racing • 06 Jan 20

Jack Kennedy (R) celebrates with trainer Gordon Elliott (C) after riding Delta Work to win the Savills Chase

Delta works magic for Kennedy and Elliott

Delta Work came with a thundering late run to deny the gallant Monalee in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown.

Racing • 28 Dec 19

Krmboy leads home Al Boum Photo in the Punchestown Gold Cup

Kemboy and Al Boum Photo remain in Savills Chase mix

Stable companions Kemboy and Al Boum Photo are among 16 horses still in contention for the Savills Chase at Leopardstown on Saturday week.

Racing • 19 Dec 19

Tiger Roll underwent a procedure to remove a chip in a joint earlier this month

Tiger Roll on Grand National hat-trick quest after op

Tiger Roll remains on course to bid for a historic third successive win in the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree despite a recent setback.

Racing • 27 Nov 19

Apple's Jade is going for the four-in-a-row in the Hatton's Grade Hurdle at Fairyhouse

Gordon Elliott not giving up on Apple's Jade

Gordon Elliott is eager to give Apple's Jade another chance to shine following her disappointing return at Navan.

Racing • 12 Nov 19

Some of Gordon Elliott's stable stars will be out for the Fairyhouse Winter Racing Festival

Elliott set to send stars to Fairyhouse

Gordon Elliott is set to be well represented at Fairyhouse's Bar One Winter Racing Festival - with Apple's Jade, Samcro and Envoi Allen all likely to take part.

Racing • 07 Nov 19

Tiger Roll has won the last two Aintree Grand Nationals

Elliott aiming Tiger Roll at Grand National hat-trick

Gordon Elliott is targeting a record third consecutive Randox Health Grand National victory for Tiger Roll.

Racing • 06 Sep 19

"Mengli Khan is probably the classiest horse in the race," says trainer Gordon Elliott

Borice and Mengli lead Elliott's Galway Plate quintet

Borice and Mengli Khan lead a formidable team of five runners for Gordon Elliott in thetote.com Galway Plate.

Racing • 31 Jul 19

Chosen Mate, with Jack Kennedy up, winning the maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in January

Chosen Mate Elliott's chosen one for Galway hurdle

Chosen Mate has been identified as the chosen one for the Guinness Galway Hurdle as Gordon Elliott attempts to plunder a first victory in the most valuable hurdle race in Ireland.

Racing • 24 Jul 19

Gordon Elliott (L) and Michael O'Leary pictured with the Aintree Grand National trophy

'It's a blow but we've proven we can train' - Elliott

Gordon Elliott admits Michael O'Leary's decision to wind down the Gigginstown House Stud operation is a blow, but is keen to focus on the future and enjoy his remaining years training for the team.

Racing • 14 May 19