Latest Racing News

Murtagh set to enter training ranks

Mon, 20 May 13 10:27

JOHNNY MURTAGH is to officially take over from Tommy Carmody at the Curragh after being granted a licence to train by the Turf Club.

FRANCE: Celestial Halo plays starring role in Prix La Barka

Sun, 19 May 13 16:50

THE talented Willie Mullins-trained Thousand Stars failed to fire on a dreary day at Auteuil but Celestial Halo (Paul Nicholls/Daryl Jacob) ensured the Prix La Barka went to a raider for the second year running.

Telescope a step nearer Derby after workout

Sun, 19 May 13 09:42

TELESCOPE, whose participation in the Investec Derby was in doubt after he suffered leg injuries, impressed workwatchers when exercising in Newmarket on Sunday morning and is a step closer to running at Epsom.

YORK: Liber Nauticus comes out on top in Musidora

Wed, 15 May 13 14:51

LIBER NAUTICUS ground her rivals into submission with a strong galloping performance for Sir Michael Stoute and Ryan Moore, and is now a general 7-2 chance for the Investec Oaks at the end of the month.

Dawn Approach cut for Derby as Telescope misses Dante

Tue, 14 May 13 14:00

INVESTEC DERBY favourite Dawn Approach has hardened to 5-4 (from 6-4) with Boylesports after fellow leading contender Telescope was not declared for his dress rehearsal for Epsom, although his connections still hope to make the Classic on June 1.

1,000 GUINEAS: Hughes wins first British Classic with Sky Lantern

Sun, 05 May 13 15:54

TWENTY-FOUR hours after suffering Guineas disappointment on Toronado champion jockey Richard Hughes secured a first British Classic as Sky Lantern edged out Just The Judge close home to win the 1,000 Guineas.

2,000 GUINEAS: Dawn Approach banishes Godolphin gloom

Sat, 04 May 13 15:52

APRIL was the darkest month in Godolphin's 21-year history but May brought some much-needed relief in the form of their all-conquering Dawn Approach, who routed his Guineas rivals and powered clear inside the final furlong to win by five lengths.

CHAMPION HURDLE: Hurricane Fly saunters to 16th Grade 1 victory

Fri, 26 Apr 13 18:15

IT HAS been a Punchestown at which horses have made history and, in the Champion Hurdle, Hurricane Fly joined John Henry and Kauto Star to tie the record for Grade 1 victories with his 16th such success.

WORLD SERIES HURDLE: Quevega stars after Solwhit withdrawal

Thu, 25 Apr 13 17:36

QUEVEGA, who last month made it a magical five wins at the Cheltenham Festival, landed her fourth Ladbrokes World Series at Punchestown on Thursday, but the mighty mare's task was eased when Solwhit was withdrawn just before the start.

CHAMPION BUMPER: Pipe strikes with The Liquidator

Wed, 24 Apr 13 18:15

THE LIQUIDATOR gave David Pipe and Jane Mangan victory, boosting the form of the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham where the five-year-old had finished fourth behind Briar Hill, who was scratched from the race earlier in the day.

GOLD CUP: Sir Des Champs lands thriller

Wed, 24 Apr 13 17:38

SIR DES CHAMPS was as gallant and game as the come, repelling the persistent Long Run and the charging First Lieutenant after the last in what was a thrilling finish to the Punchestown Gold Cup.

CHAMPION NOVICE CHASE: Mount Benbulben proves insurmountable

Tue, 23 Apr 13 18:49

MOUNT BENBULBEN gave Danny Mullins a first Grade 1 winner in the colours of Barry Connell since signing as retained rider to the owner when the eight-year-old romped home.

CHAMPION CHASE: Perfect ten over fences for sublime Sprinter Sacre

Tue, 23 Apr 13 17:38

SEVEN years to the day since he came into the world, Sprinter Sacre made it a perfect ten from ten over fences as he added a Punchestown Grade 1 title to the ones he has bagged at Cheltenham and Aintreee in the past 41 days.

CHAMPION NOVICE HURDLE: Jezki slams rivals in festival romp

Tue, 23 Apr 13 16:38

JEZKI gained revenge on Champagne Fever for his defeat at Cheltenham in the best possible style as the five-year-old slammed his rivals with an authoritative win.

What a wedding present for O'Brien

Wed, 17 Apr 13 12:08

Wedding Present ran out a convincing winner of the opener for Cork trainer Sean O'Brien.

Unbeaten superstar Black Caviar retired after 25 wins

Wed, 17 Apr 13 06:46

BLACK CAVIAR has been retired after 25 unbeaten starts after connections "felt it was the right time to call time on her wonderful career".

Rockyaboya ready to rule again

Tue, 16 Apr 13 15:02

FAIRYHOUSE serves up their final instalment of jump racing this season on Tuesday evening where the www.fairyhouse.ie Handicap Hurdle, worth just over €10,000 to the winner, takes centre stage on a seven-race card that commences at 4.55pm.

FAIRYHOUSE: Captain Arceus takes command

Tue, 02 Apr 13 16:41

DESSIE HUGHES and Bryan Cooper took the big prize on Fairyhouse's Tuesday card as they teamed up to win with Captain Arceus, who beat Sizing Machine in a photo finish.

FAIRYHOUSE: Foildubh foils Days to land first Graded race

Tue, 02 Apr 13 16:10

A TYPICALLY cheeky ride by Paul Carberry saw Foildubh get his head in front for the first time in Graded company, having spent much of the winter chasing home the likes of Flemenstar, Sizing Europe and today's runner-up Days Hotel.

Warming tales on a bitterly cold National day

Tue, 02 Apr 13 11:00

DAVID JENNINGS reflects on a day with so much warmth that the freezing cold temperatures didn't matter.