Bryan Cooper

‘The only gamble I ever did was buying racehorses’

Me & My Money: Bryan Cooper, former national hunt jockey

Mon Apr 17 2023 - 06:00

Bryan Cooper lands plum job of riding for owner Alan Potts in Britain

Former Gigginstown jockey will begin with Tizzard-trained duo at Ludlow on Wednesday

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 17:57

Jockey Bryan Cooper plays down talk of move to UK

‘I can confirm there are no significant agreements in place at this time’

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 15:11

Disko eases to Champion Novice Chase victory

Tony Martin’s Anibale Fly was in second with A Genie In Abottle taking third place

Tue Apr 25 2017 - 19:27

Apple’s Jade pips Willie Mullins duo to take Mares’ Hurdle

Bryan Cooper’s mount holds off market leaders Limini and Vroum Vroum Mag

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 16:55

Bryan Cooper warms up for Cheltenham with Naas win

Partners Gordon Elliott’s Ball D’Arc to victory ahead of three Gigginstown runners

Sun Mar 12 2017 - 16:47

Richie Sadlier: 'You’re alone with your thoughts and that becomes scary'

In the first of two-part series, Sadlier and Bryan Cooper speak about injury

Fri Jan 27 2017 - 12:00

Bryan Cooper facing lengthy lay-off with fractured pelvis

Gigginstown number one unseated by Arkwrisht at Punchestown on Saturday

Sun Jan 01 2017 - 11:45

Bryan Cooper suffers suspected broken arm in Fairyhouse fall

Gold Cup winning jockey unseated by Gordon Elliott’s favourite Ball D’Arc

Sat Oct 08 2016 - 18:17

Bryan Cooper looking to be crowned in the Kingdom

Listowel Races: Folsom Blue may be the ideal choice for Guinness Kerry National

Wed Sept 14 2016 - 01:00

Bryan Cooper’s call spot on as Don Cossack claims Gold Cup glory

Gordon Elliott-trained star delivers in superb style for Gigginstown and Michael O’Leary

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 20:15

Irish joy as Don Cossack lands Cheltenham Gold Cup

Jockey Bryan Cooper and trainer Gordon Elliott claim first title with favourite

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 19:37

Bryan Cooper opts for Don Cossack over Don Poli

Retained rider for Gigginstown chooses Gordon Elliott’s Gold Cup favourite

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 08:54

Cheltenham Countdown: Bryan Cooper on chasing success with nowhere to hide

Gigginstown Stud’s number one jockey is spoiled for choice when it comes to talented rides, but make a mistake and the racing public are unforgiving

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00

Vautour and Don Poli schooled in Leopardstown workout

Henry De Bromhead looking ahead to Aintree with novice Alisier D’Irlande

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 09:14

Mullins and Elliott run 14 at weekend but eyes are on Cheltenham

Elliott will gave Don Cossack and No More Heroes a spin before going to festival

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 01:00

Mullins says preparations on schedule for three big Gold Cup hopes

Ireland’s champion trainer may be making his strongest assault yet on blue riband

Thu Feb 25 2016 - 16:26

Cheltenham Gold Cup: Track holds no fears for Don Cossack

“I’m not worried about the track, it’s just if he’s good enough” – Gordon Elliott

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 18:58

Annie Power likely to return to limelight at Punchestown

Danny Mullins facing race to be fit for Cheltenham after injuring knee

Mon Feb 15 2016 - 01:00

Black Hercules poised to show Cheltenham credentials at Navan

Willie Mullins’ Closutton team looking for a convincing performance on Sunday

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00

Road to Riches can justify favouritism in Irish Gold Cup

Gigginstown team to further strengthen their hand for Cheltenham blue riband

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 01:00

Road to Riches hotly fancied to claim Irish Gold Cup

Noel Meade’s star odds-on to secure big prize at Leopardstown for Michael O’Leary’s team

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 01:00

Felix Yonger holds off Flemenstar in Tied Cottage thriller

Willie Mullins strikes to take big race at Punchestown

Sun Jan 31 2016 - 15:59

Divine Douvan wins Irish Arkle with imperious ease

1-14 favourite is now 1-2 for Cheltenham Arkle after impressive display at Leopardstown

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 14:35

Alpha Des Obeaux delivers Galmoy Hurdle success at Gowran

Mouse Morris’s charge ends a frustrating run of second-place finishes with 11-length win

Thu Jan 21 2016 - 21:05

Morris hoping Rule The World will show class in Goffs Thyestes Chase

Folsom Blue also has chance in competitive field at Gowran Park, trainer says

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 17:07

Bryan Cooper expected to make late Gold Cup decision

Gigginstown have Don Cossack and Don Poli among entries in Cheltenham highilight

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 12:19

Youthful Kennedy has eye on the main prize at Leopardstown

Big race success with Desoto County would be high profile boost for 16-year-old jockey

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00

Don Cossack defends Kinloch Brae title in Thurles

Gordon Elliott’s horse puts in workmanlike performance on return

Thu Jan 14 2016 - 14:54

Don Cossack gets back down to business in Thurles

Ladbrokes Kinloch Brae Chase could serve as a confidence boost after fall in King George

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00

Fairyhouse report: New anti-doping unit announced

Turf Club to submit budget to HRI; Nearly Nama’d wins first big handicap of 2016

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 01:00

Sunday’s racing at Tramore abandoned

Meeting called off due to a waterlogged track meaning jockeys will head to Fairyhouse

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 12:55

Mozoltov can make up for lost time at Fairyhouse

Leading jockeys could end up dashing to Fairyhouse if Tramore fails inspection

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00

Glory for Mullins and Walsh as Nichols Canyon triumphs

Ryanair Hurdle runner-up Identity Thief catapulted firmly into Champion Hurdle picture

Tue Dec 29 2015 - 22:11