Nichols Canyon
Death of gallant Nichols Canyon, the only horse to beat Faugheen
Eight-times Grade One winner Nichols Canyon - the only horse to beat the mighty Faugheen - suffered a fatal injury when falling at the fifth flight in the Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Mullins duo in Nashville ahead of American challenge
The Willie Mullins-trained Nichols Canyon and Shaneshill have arrived in Nashville, Tennessee, ahead of the 75th Annual Iroquois Steeplechase Meeting this Saturday, May 14.
Nichols is lucky 13 for Mullins
Trainer Willie Mullins equalled his record of 13 wins at the Punchestown Festival, set in 2013, when Nichols Canyon (4/5 favourite) enjoyed a fourth Grade 1 victory in the Tattersalls Ireland Champion Novice Hurdle over two and a half miles.
Canyon claims Mersey honours
Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh combined to claim the first race on Crabbie's Grand National day at Aintree as Nichols Canyon landed a comprehensive victory in the World Famous JUST EAT Mersey Novices' Hurdle.
