A monsoon hit Royal Ascot but it didn't stop Frankie Dettori shining at his favourite venue.
All eyes will be on staying king Stradivarius as John Gosden's five-year-old bids to join the pantheon of greats as a back-to-back winner of today's Ascot Gold Cup (4.20).
Aidan O'Brien did what he does best when dominating at Royal Ascot yesterday and the Ballydoyle maestro has another strong hand on day two.
It is fair to say the Sport of Kings probably takes Aidan O'Brien a little bit for granted these days. Modest to a fault, his post-race media debriefs are likely to assign more credit for the victory to...
There's no sense of a pre-appetiser at Royal Ascot today and it's straight into the main course with the Group One Queen Anne Stakes (2.30) - worth a cool €670,000 - kicking things off at the five-...
Everyone knows about the Ballydoyle battalion expected to dazzle at Royal Ascot this week, but there is far more to the Irish challenge than the brilliant Aidan O'Brien.
Henry De Bromhead was the man to follow at Downpatrick where the Waterford trainer's long trek up north yielded rich dividends as he helped himself to a 187/1 treble.
Sheila Lavery has spoken movingly about the emotional impact of losing Lady Kaya, who could not be saved after breaking a leg while galloping on the Curragh on Tuesday morning.
Michael O'Callaghan is travelling to Royal Ascot this week with four contenders that might have fancy prices but are expected to outrun those odds.
We have a somewhat quiet Saturday in store with Listed and handicap races the best on offer as all the top horses are waiting around for Royal Ascot which kicks off on Tuesday.
With Royal Ascot looming large on the racing horizon and kicking into gear next Tuesday, it's an unusually quiet weekend on these shores with four meetings leaving little to write home about.
Aidan O'Brien is bidding for a fifth straight leading trainer award at Royal Ascot next week - and with a powerful array of talent once again this year he is odds-on favourite for a 10th title in all.
Ever-reliable veteran Flight Risk rolled back the years for the second time in a week at Leopardstown where Jim Bolger's doughty...
Heavy rain has caused havoc with the schedule across the water.
Galway could be on the cards for Peter Fahey's ever-consistent Peregrine Run which completed a hat-trick of wins at Punchestown last night.
The fragility of racehorses was thrown into the spotlight once again with Meath trainer Sheila Lavery left "absolutely heartbroken" after the death of stable star Lady Kaya.
Trainer Sheila Lavery has been left "absolutely heartbroken" by the death of stable star Lady Kaya earlier today.
Magna Grecia is unlikely to recover in time for a trip to Royal Ascot next week with the English 2,000 Guineas winner still recovering from a hamstring injury.
Willie Mullins continued his domination of the Prix la Barka at Auteuil yesterday when Mr Adjudicator dug deep to deny stablemate Bapaume back-to-back wins and land the €75,000 first prize.
This time last year, Barry Geraghty was fit, but, according to the rumour mill, ripe for retirement and poised to make that announcement the next time he rode a big winner. It is testament to...
Jamie Osborne admitted to feeling "emotional" after one of the horses closest to danger when a fire broke out at his yard provided the stable with a welcome winner just hours later at Chelmsford.
Jamie Osborne reflected on a "difficult night" after a fire broke out at his yard in the early hours of Saturday.
It's a strange weekend of racing on these shores with just one meeting but there is plenty of Irish interest elsewhere as Willie Mullins sends a...
The English musician Benjamin Ambrose, who found fame in the 1930s during the big band and jazz era as 'Bert Ambrose & His Orchestra', once said: "You don't gamble to win. You gamble so you can...
Madhmoon could bid for Classic compensation in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on June 29.
With the all-conquering Aidan O'Brien not represented in tonight's Group Three Ballyogan Stakes (7.10), opportunity knocks for a host of others to fill the breach at the Curragh.
John Oxx is hoping to aim his 1,000 Guineas flop Skitter Scatter at Leopardstown's big meeting in September after ruling her out of Royal Ascot.
With the ground continuing to soften, it's advisable for punters to tread warily at Leopardstown this evening, although Rakan should have little difficulty in coping with the conditions in the featured...
Gordon Elliott's Dinons can justify favouritism in the hands of Davy Russell to land today's featured novice chase at Wexford.
Leading jockey Robbie Power is set for a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a back injury in a fall at Ballinrobe last week.
Sottsass sprang a surprise when outgunning Persian King to land the Qatar Prix du Jockey Club in record time at Chantilly.
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