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- 08:26 Pulis in the dark over line-up
- 08:26 Pulis in the dark over line-up
- 08:26 Blues boss backing Benitez
- 08:26 Blues boss backing Benitez
- 08:26 Bent to the rescue for Bruce
- 08:26 Bent to the rescue for Bruce
De Bromhead hoping class 'Sizing' can finally fit bill
WATERFORD trainer Henry de Bromhead, who is enjoying his best season by some margin, is hoping it will be third time lucky at the Cheltenham Festival for Sizing Europe, one of the leading lights in next week's Irish Independent Arkle Trophy.
Taking Stock ready to strike for patient Kiely
Naas stage an additional meeting this afternoon to compensate owners and trainers for a couple of recent postponements due to snowfalls at the Kildare venue.
Fallon to skip festival ride
Paul Carberry has stepped in for the ride on Old McDonald in next week's Weatherbys Champion Bumper after Kieren Fallon decided against a trip to the Cheltenham Festival.
Racing In brief: Thurles forced to cancel chases
Thurles have cancelled the three steeplechase races from their final jumps meeting of the season on March 25 because of the state of the track.
Solwhit a doubt for Champion, admits Byrnes
For jump trainers, this is the longest week of the year. There are now seven days to go until the start of the Cheltenham festival, seven long days for something to go wrong.
Revitalised Russell aims to bolster festival haul
DAVY Russell's profile has changed beyond recognition in the past two years. He is outwardly still the same: courteous, engaging, and as honest about his shortcomings as when he returned to Ireland after a chastening stint with Ferdy Murphy in 2004.
Bergo bids to be big in Japan after Ffos stroll
Bergo has the Nakayama Grand Jump in Japan as a long-term target after maintaining his unbeaten record at Ffos Las yesterday.
Cooper's Forpady 'running in wrong race' - Stormin' Norman
Tom Cooper beamed as he strode into the residents' bar of the Silver Springs Hotel in Cork on Monday night. There was a spring in this man's step as he made for a corner populated by fellow Cheltenham Preview Night panel members -- and why wouldn't there be?
Zaarito jumps into Fairyhouse picture
WEXFORD trainer Colm Murphy, who is pinning his current Cheltenham hopes on just Big Zeb and Voler La Vedette, has resisted the temptation to add the enigmatic Zaarito to his Cotswolds raiding party.
Sublimity out of Champion Hurdle with leg problem
Sublimity has been ruled out of the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle due to a leg injury.
Inside Horse Racing
- Harry not resting on his Laurels
- Williams duo ready to roll
- Ruby left spoiled for choice as Cheltenham approaches
- Star on course despite drift
- Someone has to pay to play
- 'But how can you compare anything to Golden Cygnet'
- Meade's team will go crazy if £1m bonus goes Native
- Possol looks made for glory
- Muddled forum a waste of money
- 'Time' on mccoy's side to pounce for jonjo
- Plenty of life left in Comply or Die
- BET OF THE DAY
- 'punch' blow for festival
- Zaarito's luck can change
- pesoto can take on vulnerable zaarito
- Russell lines up shot at early double
- Veteran Vic can stamp his class
- FACTFILE
- No resting on our laurels as fever builds
- Mullins concedes defeat with Mikael
- Moore keeps cool on Presvis
- Cheltenham first for Collins
- National joy turns to grief for Chief Oscar connections
- Saturday finale back on cards at Cheltenham
- Cavalryman makes debut for Godolphin at Meydan





