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Owner Rich Ricci is pictured with Paul Townend and Vauban after winning the 2022 Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival

Vauban sale adds to Ricci's riches

Vauban is set to remain in Australia having been purchased by Australian Bloodstock in partnership with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott for a price in the region of A$2m (€1.23m).

Racing • 13 Nov 24

William Buick riding Vauban to the start before the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday

Mullins eyeing possible Stayers' Hurdle tilt for Vauban

Willie Mullins is eyeing a possible tilt at the Stayers' Hurdle with Vauban after coming up short for the second year running in the Melbourne Cup.

Racing • 10 Nov 24

Vauban won the Lonsdale Cup at York last month

Vauban and Absurde set for Melbourne Cup again

Vauban and Absurde once again head the European contenders for the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington on 5 November.

Racing • 03 Sep 24

William Buick riding Vauban (pink/green spots) held on in a tight finish on the Kanvesmire

Vauban hangs on to land Lonsdale Cup

Willie Mullins' Vauban repelled the late thrust of Al Nayyir to open his account for the season in the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup at York.

Racing • 23 Aug 24

Willie Mullins, trainer of Melbourne Cup favourite Vauban, speaks next to the Melbourne Cup during a preview event

Melbourne Cup: Mullins hoping to join winners' list

After 20 years of trying, Willie Mullins will hope to join the Irish contingent of Melbourne Cup-winning trainers when favourite Vauban runs in the €4.8 million handicap at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.

Racing • 06 Nov 23