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Farhh obliterates Lockinge field as War disappoints
Farhh stepped out of the shadow of the mighty Frankel to claim the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury in scintillating fashion.
Godolphin hope ready to silence O'Brien's War
A full 10 years on from Hawk Wing's record 11-length rout in the JLT Lockinge Stakes, Aidan O'Brien relies on Declaration Of War in the Newbury Group One.
Lockinge looks Farhh from being a puzzle
IT is often said that humans are creatures of habit and if you look at the average punter, there's plenty of evidence to back that up. Most of us pick up quirks over the years and certain habits creep into our betting.
Fiery Oscar can prosper for Sweeney on Flat bow
RODGER Sweeney's Castlelyons stable has emerged as an increasingly shrewd outfit over the past few years and Fiery Oscar could add to its own recent triumphs over hurdles and fences by taking the amateur riders' Flat race at Wexford today.
Johnny Murtagh granted a training licence
Johnny Murtagh has been granted a training licence by the Irish Turf Club.
Oxx primed to click into gear with Mourani
A grand total of one winner to date constitutes a sluggish start to the Flat campaign for John Oxx, but the peerless Currabeg handler is trusted to land tomorrow's nap with Mourani at Navan.
O'Brien on War-Footing for Lockinge assault
Joseph O'Brien admits Declaration Of War faces by far the stiffest test of his career in tomorrow's JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.
Libertarian shock leaves Bolger smiling brightly
YORK'S Dante Stakes might have been won by a locally-trained horse for the first time in nearly 50 years, but it was Jim Bolger who was wearing the biggest smile after the last of the recognised Derby trials.
Maureen set for run in Irish Guineas
Maureen, who finished sixth in the 1000 Guineas behind stablemate Sky Lantern, will run in the Etihad Airways-sponsored Irish equivalent on Sunday week.
Frankie Dettori: I don’t know what to expect on my return
Frankie Dettori admits he is nervous of the reception he will be afforded when he makes his planned return to race-riding at Leicester on Monday evening.
Joshua Tree ready to thwart Carmody's Diamond raider
tommy carmody's Royal Diamond is the sole Irish-trained runner on the final leg of what has been a relatively fruitless Dante Festival for the raiders at York.
Sweet My Lord can show way home for Mullins and Walsh in Kilbeggan feature
The featured FBD Insurance Hurdle at Kilbeggan this evening has attracted a diverse field of 13 runners ranging from age six to 13, but the €13,110 winner's purse looks poised to go to the insatiable Willie Mullins for a second year in a row.
Frankie Dettori: Demotion within Godolphin made me turn to cocaine
Frankie Dettori has pointed to the relegation of his standing within Godolphin as a contributory factor in the "moment of weakness" that resulted in a six-month riding ban after he tested positive for cocaine.
O'Brien's Chief can lay Epsom marker in Dante
JUDGING by the way the Derby trials have gone so far, it's difficult to see beyond a victory for either Indian Chief or Trading Leather in today's Dante Stakes at York.
Euphrasia stars for Murphy in a night of shocks at Naas
IT was a night of shocks at Naas as the Co Kildare track lived up to its old reputation of being the punter's graveyard.
Sizing Rio made of right stuff to shine in testing conditions
SIZING Rio, which made an auspicious Bennettsbridge debut last year, is the equine star attraction on tonight's point-to-point themed meeting at Tipperary.
Dettori eyes comeback after 'hiding' from cocaine shame
Frankie Dettori has said his ban for using cocaine led him to hide inside his house for a week because of the paparazzi and made him fearful of his children being bullied.
Hawkeyethenoo to hold off challenge of Irish sprint aces
Gordon Lord Byron and Maarek, two wonderful servants for their respective modest Co Tipperary-based handlers, vie for a further share of the limelight at York today.
Tony McCoy set to return to action tomorrow
Champion jockey Tony McCoy is set to return to action at Ludlow on Thursday.
Prendergast's Saakhen can hold off well-bred newcomers
A year after Dawn Approach spreadeagled his rivals in the six-furlong Fishery Lane Race, Jim Bolger relies on the debutant Club Wexford in the Naas conditions event.
Telescope setback lifts raiders' Derby hopes
The likelihood of a fourth Irish-trained winner of the Epsom Derby since 2008 has been boosted significantly following the revelation that Michael Stoute's Telescope will miss tomorrow's Dante Stakes at York after grazes on a leg became infected.
Bondage strikes for Elliott
Bondage has proved a real money-spinner for the Gordon Elliott yard and he again showed his versatility at Killarney by galloping to an impressive success in the Laurels Bar Hurdle.
Rebel can only take second on Killarney debut
Smart hurdler Rebel Fitz could only finish second on his novice chasing debut at Killarney.
Rebel Fitz ready to show his star qualities on Killarney chasing debut
THOSE intending to head for Killarney this evening should make sure to get there early as the opening novice chase promises to be a cracking contest.
European threat to Irish Epsom hopes
While the Irish raiders appear to have the whip hand in this year's Epsom Derby, horses from France and Germany could yet offer the biggest threat, writes MARCUS ARMYTAGE.
Little White Cloud set for Leopardstown outing
LITTLE White Cloud will be seen next in the King George V Cup at Leopardstown on June 7 after his fine run in the Derrinstown Derby Trial on Sunday.
Marengo fails to excite but O'Brien satisfied
AIDAN O'Brien landed his fourth Derby trial in as many days at Leopardstown, but the success of Battle Of Marengo in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial was far from impressive.
Galway beckons for Swinton hero
TRAINER Evan Williams intends to give Barizan a prep run on the Flat before sending him across the Irish Sea for the Guinness Galway Handicap Hurdle on August 1.
Telescope facing intense focus in build-up to Derby
If events since last Saturday week have taught us anything, it is that English-trained horses have two chances of winning next month's Epsom Derby – slim and Telescopic.
Kandinski ready to help Ruby make hay at Killarney while injured rivals are away
Ruby Walsh can continue to make the most of his 'free' start to the domestic jockeys' championship by bagging a couple of winners on the middle leg of Killarney's three-day May Festival this afternoon.
Yonger back with bang for Mullins treble
Felix Yonger returned from 379 days off the track to make a winning debut over fences in the Punchestown For Events Beginners Chase and complete a treble for Willie Mullins at the Kildare venue.
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