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Thu, 24/12/2020 - 02:30
Meath 'neighbours' Felix Desjy and Darver Star will renew rivalry in the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Saturday.
Wed, 23/12/2020 - 02:30
No Irish runners will be permitted in the UK until December 31 with the Government's travel ban amid further Covid-19 concerns having serious consequences on two of Henry de Bromhead's leading stars over the festive period.
Wed, 23/12/2020 - 02:30
Aidan O'Brien has paid tribute to Magical after the retirement of the multiple Group One-winning mare was confirmed.
Wed, 23/12/2020 - 02:30
Gordon Elliott is looking forward to saddling several of his stable stars over the busy Christmas period - but Envoi Allen will not be one of them.
Wed, 23/12/2020 - 02:30
It's all systems go for Ronald Pump in next week's Leopardstown Christmas Hurdle as Matthew Smith seeks a first Grade One success with the €1,000 purchase.
Tue, 22/12/2020 - 02:30
Cheltenham Gold Cup fancy Minella Indo tops 20 possibles for next Monday's Savills Chase, the feature event on the penultimate day of Leopardstown's Christmas Festival.
Tue, 22/12/2020 - 02:30
Santini has been supplemented for the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton on Saturday.
Tue, 22/12/2020 - 02:30
John McConnell enjoyed a breakthrough weekend as a trainer at Cheltenham earlier this month and he could be making the trip across the Irish Sea once again over the Christmas period with Grade Two Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle winner Make Good.
Mon, 21/12/2020 - 02:30
Gauloise maintained her unbeaten record with victory in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Boreen Belle Mares Novice Hurdle at Thurles.
Mon, 21/12/2020 - 02:30
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) yesterday defended its anti-doping record against recent criticism from several outlets.
Sun, 20/12/2020 - 02:30
In the immediate aftermath of It Came To Pass winning the Foxhunter Chase, trainer Eugene O'Sullivan spoke of how pleased he was for the jockey, his daughter, who, he said, did not realise how good she was, and tended to give herself too hard a time.
Sun, 20/12/2020 - 02:30
Eight days after taking Cheltenham by storm with Chatham Street Lad, Mick Winters is hoping Sayce Gold can win her fourth successive race in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Boreen Belle Mares Novice Hurdle at Thurles.
Sun, 20/12/2020 - 02:30
Everyone loves a character and Not So Sleepy, who is apparently building a fan base through his unpredictable antics, will have gladdened many hearts by running away with the Betfair Exchange Trophy for the second year running.
Sat, 19/12/2020 - 02:30
The late Tony Murray, who won the 1972 Epsom Oaks on board Ginevra, once said: "When you lose a race it's a matter of passing the buck. The owner blames the trainer, the trainer blames the jockey, and the jockey blames the poor old horse".
Sat, 19/12/2020 - 02:30
Ashdale Bob claimed a surprise victory in the BetVictor Make Your Best Bet Novice Hurdle at Navan.
Sat, 19/12/2020 - 02:30
The racing world will be rocking this day next week with Leopardstown and Limerick set to keep Irish punters on their toes while Gold Cup fourth Monalee looks set to carry the tricolour in Kempton's King George.
Fri, 18/12/2020 - 02:30
Holymacapony puts his unbeaten record and tall reputation on the line in the BetVictor Make Your Best Bet Novice Hurdle at Navan today.
Wed, 16/12/2020 - 02:30
Magic of Light is on course for another tilt at the Aintree Grand National - she was runner-up in the 2019 renewal - but Jessica Harrington is first eyeing a hat-trick in the Listed Pertemps Network Mares' Chase at Newbury today.
Tue, 15/12/2020 - 02:30
There could be a tantalising rematch on the cards in Saturday's Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot with Paisley Park and Thyme Hill primed to do battle once again.
Mon, 14/12/2020 - 09:12
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has apologised after a runner was allowed to compete under a racially offensive name at the weekend and said it would review the process by which names are approved.