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CHELTENHAM 2026: The Meade creed - 'Cheltenham is about champions'
Tyrone Molloy
Cheltenham has not always given Noel Meade a fair deal but he is optimistic again with two sound chances as Tyrone Molloy found out
19 February 2026 News
Pulled muscle blamed for Affordale Fury no-show in Irish Gold Cup
Noel Meade reports his Grade 1 winner back on track for the Cheltenham Gold Cup
3 February 2026 News
Cheltenham remains the aim for Affordale Fury
Noel Meade hopes to get Affordale Fury to the Cheltenham Gold Cup despite being pulled up lame at Leopardstown
RACING CENTRAL: Meade managing expectations
“We're under no illusions about the task ahead of him," Noel Meade ahead of Affordale Fury's Irish Gold Cup bid
30 January 2026 Previews
Affordale Fury on course for Irish Gold Cup challenge
Noel Meade is looking forward to the challenge between Affordale Fury and Galopin Des Champs
27 January 2026 News
CONNOLLY'S RED MILLS/THE IRISH FIELD BREEDER OF THE MONTH: December 2025
Leo Powell profiles the four nominees for Breeder of The Month in December
9 January 2026 News
Affordale Fury spring plan confirmed
Noel Meade reports the Savills Gold Cup winner to have come out of his big race win in good form
4 January 2026 News
TONY KEENAN: Fury makes Cheltenham appeal amid Christmas chaos
Christmas is a time that can provide clarity to pecking order in the various divisions ahead of the spring, but the 2025 version seemed more about chaos
2 January 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Affordale Fury finally gets due recognition
Leo Powell reviews some of the Christmas winners, with more next week
2 January 2026 Columns
EOGHÁIN WARD: Bumper haul of festive successes for former pointers
Many of the racetrack stars of the Christmas action began in points, and some were not expensive purchases, writes Eogháin Ward
2 January 2026 Columns