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Un De Sceaux was a "once in a lifetime horse", according to Willie Mullins

Un De Sceaux to spend retirement in France

Multiple Grade One-winning chaser Un De Sceaux left the yard of Willie Mullins for the final time on Monday.

Un De Sceaux ends his career, having won 23 of 34 races under Rules and more than £1,500,000 in prize money.

'A huge star' - Un De Sceaux forced into retirement

Willie Mullins described Un De Sceaux as a "once-in-a-lifetime horse" as he confirmed the multiple Grade One-winner's retirement following injury.

Racing • 28 Feb 20

Willie Mullins hopes Chacun Pour Soi can end his long wait for a first Champion Chase victory

Mullins clarifies plans for his Cheltenham team

Willie Mullins is set to field two of his big guns in an attempt to win the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase for the first time, with veteran Un De Sceaux likely to join Chacun Pour Soi.

Racing • 19 Feb 20

Un De Sceaux and Defi Du Seuil jump the last in the Tingle Creek almost in unison

Defi and Un De Sceaux do battle for Clarence House

Defi Du Seuil and Un De Sceaux are the two star names among five runners declared for the Matchbook Clarence House Chase at Ascot.

Racing • 16 Jan 20

Altior is being aimed at the Game Spirit on 8 February

Altior swerves Clarence House at Ascot

Altior will not contest Saturday's Matchbook Clarence House Chase, but Defi Du Seuil and Un De Sceaux are on course to clash again in the Ascot feature.

Racing • 13 Jan 20

Un De Sceaux holds off Min to retain Champion Chase

Un De Sceaux rolled back the years to win a second successive renewal of the BoyleSports Champion Chase on the first day of the Punchestown Festival.

Racing • 30 Apr 19

Un De Sceaux was impressive when landing the opening day feature in 2018

Punchestown Day 1 preview: Un De Sceaux worth the risk

Brendan Duke takes a look at the race card coming up on Day 1 of the festival.

Racing • 30 Apr 19

Mullins excited by Un De Sceaux's Punchestown return

Willie Mullins is looking forward to seeing Un De Sceaux defend his crown in the BoyleSports Champion Chase at Punchestown next week.

Racing • 26 Apr 19

Mullins trio among eye-catching Champion Chase hopefuls

Douvan, Min and Un De Sceaux are all still in the mix for the BoyleSports Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday.

Racing • 25 Apr 19

Footpad looks set to go in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham

Footpad and Un De Sceaux declared for Ryanair Chase

Stable companions Footpad and Un De Sceaux are among 12 horses declared for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham.

Racing • 12 Mar 19

Newbury ground likely to favour Un De Sceaux

Un De Sceaux heads 11 entries for the Betfair Exchange Chase at Newbury on Saturday.

Racing • 05 Feb 19

Patrick Mullins rides Un De Sceaux to victory in the BoyleSports Champion Chase at Punchestown last April

Un De Sceaux team hoping for rain at Ascot

Connections of Un De Sceaux are praying for rain ahead of a rematch with Altior in the Matchbook Clarence House Chase at Ascot on Saturday week.

Racing • 03 Jan 19

Altior and Un De Sceaux jumped well throughout

Altior holds off brave Un De Sceaux in Tingle Creek

Altior survived a heavy downpour and a determined Un De Sceaux to extended his winning streak to 15 in the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown.

Racing • 08 Dec 18

Altior heads for Sandown in red-hot form

Altior & Un De Sceaux set for Tingle Creek showdown

Altior will face just three rivals as he bids to continue his remarkable winning streak in what promises to be a fascinating affair for the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

Racing • 06 Dec 18

Un De Sceaux just too good for Douvan in Champion Chase

Un De Sceaux saw off stable companion Douvan to claim victory at odds of 9-2 in the BoyleSports Champion Chase at the Punchestown Festival.

Racing • 24 Apr 18

Douvan goes in the BoyleSports Champion Chase

Douvan faces nine in Champion Chase at Punchestown

Douvan will face nine rivals as he bids to atone for a fall at Cheltenham in the BoyleSports Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday.

Racing • 22 Apr 18

Mullins' Punchestown target for Douvan & Un De Sceaux

Willie Mullins is set to field a strong hand in the Boylesports Champion Chase at Puncehstown with Douvan, Great Field and Un De Sceaux all in the mix.

Racing • 09 Apr 18

Balko Des Flos stormed home to take the Ryanair Chase

Balko Des Flos gives Gigginstown a first Ryanair win

Balko Des Flos gave Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown House Stud a first win in the race he sponsors by storming home in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham.

Racing • 15 Mar 18

Cheltenham Day 3: Top tips and punting advice

The third day of the Cheltenham Festival looks to be another good one for the Irish, with strong chances in both of the day's main events - the Ryanair Chase and the Stayers Hurdle.

Racing • 15 Mar 18

Un De Sceaux will go in the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday

Un De Sceaux to defend Ryanair Chase crown

Last year's winner Un De Sceaux is one of 14 confirmations for the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday.

Racing • 09 Mar 18

Un De Sceaux now has 20 wins under his belt

Clarence House hat-trick for Un De Sceaux

Un De Sceaux won the Royal Salute Whisky Clarence House Chase at Ascot for the third year running as he took his Grade One tally to eight.

Racing • 20 Jan 18

Douvan given Queen Mother and Ryanair entries

Douvan, who has been off the track since last year's shock Champion Chase defeat, is among the entries for this year's renewal at the Cheltenham Festival and is also among those in the mix for the Ryanair Chase at the Festival

Racing • 11 Jan 18

Un De Sceaux won the race in 2016 and 2017

Mullins aims Un De Sceaux at Clarence House hat-trick

Dual winner Un De Sceaux heads 14 entries for the Royal Salute Whisky Clarence House Chase at Ascot on January 20.

Racing • 03 Jan 18

Douvan is just not ready for a racecourse return

Douvan absent this weekend, may reappear at Christmas

Willie Mullins is targeting a Christmas reappearance for Douvan after deciding against sending him to Sandown for the Betfair Tingle Creek on Saturday.

Racing • 07 Dec 17

Un De Sceaux remains on course for the Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase

Mullins keeps options open for Hilly Way chase

Un De Sceaux and Douvan both feature among 10 horses confirmed for the Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase at Cork on Sunday.

Racing • 05 Dec 17