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Horse Racing

William Buick riding Hurricane Lane (second left) on their way to winning the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York yesterday. Photo: Alan Crowhurst/PA Wire

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‘Hurricane’ prevails in Dante for Godolphin

Hurricane Lane will go to Epsom for the Cazoo Derby next month as the best chance ofan English-trained winner, after Charlie Appleby’s Godolphin colt beat Megallan, a French Derby candidate, by three-parts of a length in yesterday’s Dubai Dante Stakes at York.

Snowfall ridden by Ryan Moore (right) on their way to winning the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York yesterday. Photo: Alan Crowhurst/PA

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Snowfall upsets the odds to dominate Musidora for O’Brien

Snowfall led her rivals a merry dance to provide Aidan O’Brien with his first victory in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York yesterday.

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Fahey’s fine form continues as ‘Definition’ heads for Dante

Peter Fahey has enjoyed a career-defining jumps season in recent months and his fine form transferred to the level with handicap victory for Soaring Monarch (5/1) spearheading a double for Kevin Manning at Roscommon yesterday.

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Jessica Harrington hit with hefty fine and two-week ban after breaching Covid protocols to attend Aintree Grand National

Leading trainer Jessica Harrington has been hit with a €3,500 fine and is prohibited from attending a racecourse for two weeks by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) after breaking Covid protocols to attend last month's Aintree Grand National.

Samcro, pictured with Jack Kennedy up alongside Paul Townend on Easy Game at Down Royal last October, headlines a classy field in this evening’s An Riocht Chase at Killarney. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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Samcro on a retrieval mission in Killarney after ‘sinus problem’ as connections eye tilt at Galway Plate

Dual Cheltenham Festival winner Samcro headlines a classy field in this evening’s An Riocht Chase at Killarney.

Bolshoi Ballet, ridden by Ryan Moore, on the way to winning the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown yesterday. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA

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Bolshoi Ballet jumps to front of betting for Epsom Derby as Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore team up for four-timer at Leopardstown

Bolshoi Ballet leapt to the head of the Epsom Derby ante-post market with an impressive trial victory at Leopardstown yesterday – the highlight of a four-timer for Aidan O’Brien and jockey Ryan Moore.

Mac Swiney, with Kevin Manning up, on their way to winning the Galileo Irish EBF Futurity Stakes at The Curragh in August 2020. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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Mac Swiney to edge epic duel with Bolshoi Ballet and continue Jim Bolger’s hot streak at Leopardstown

With Mac Swiney and Bolshoi Ballet already in single figures for next month’s Epsom Derby betting, punters are in for the treat when the pair collide at Leopardstown tomorrow.

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Wayne Bailey Opinion Adayar can score for the home team and deny Aidan O’Brien in Lingfield Derby Trial

A lot has been written lately about the dominance of Irish-trained horses on both sides of the Irish Sea, and following the demolition job at Cheltenham, that supremacy continued on the flat last weekend with the first two British Classics going to Ireland.

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Rachael Blackmore on Grand National win – ‘I never thought that being a jockey could be a career for me’

Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore said she never thought she could have a career as a jockey.

Japan ridden by Ryan Moore on their way to winning the tote+ Pays You More At tote.co.uk Ormonde Stakes during Ladies Day of the Boodles May Festival 2021 at Chester Racecourse

Horse Racing

Japan back in business as O’Brien tunes High Definition for Dante bid

It was hardly a vintage performance but Japan (13/8 favourite) bounced back from a winless season to start this term with success under Ryan Moore in yesterday’s Group Three Ormonde Stakes at Chester.

Mighty Blue, ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle, winning The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Vintage Tipple Stakes at Gowran Park yesterday. Photo: Caroline Norris/Racing Post

Versatile ‘Blue’ proves mighty once more

The jumps season may have come to close last Saturday at Punchestown but that didn’t stop a regular fixture of the Irish National Hunt season soaring at Gowran Park yesterday as Mighty Blue (6/1) walked away with the Vintage Tipple Stakes.

Kilkenny trainer Tony Mullins. Photo: Sportsfile

‘Zoe’ makes last stop before Ascot Gold Cup tilt

Princess Zoe is expected to make a "big improvement" when she takes her final stop en route to Royal Ascot in today's Listed Vintage Tipple Stakes at Gowran Park.

Broome, with Ryan Moore up, on their way to winning the Coolmore Sottsass Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at The Curragh Racecourse in Kildare. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

O’Brien's Broome completes hat-trick as ‘Castle’ aims for Ascot

Aidan O’Brien's Broome completed a hat-trick of victories when taking the Group Two Coolmore Sottsass Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh.

Frankie Dettori celebrates on Mother Earth in the winners enclosure after winning the Qipco 1000 Guineas Stakes. Credit: PA

Dettori seals Guineas double for raiders

Frankie Dettori completed a terrific weekend for veteran jockeys when he landed the Qipco 1,000 Guineas, his 20th domestic Classic, on Mother Earth for Aidan O’Brien at Newmarket yesterday.

Irish trainer Johnny Murtagh. Photo: Sportsfile

Murtagh’s high hopes for star filly

Trainer Johnny Murtagh is looking forward to Champers Elysees’ return to the track at the Curragh today for what he anticipates will be a big year for the classy filly.

Willie Mullins with his trophy for Champion Trainer during Day Five of the Punchestown Festival. Photo: Niall Carson/Racing Post

Mullins hails Closutton team after 15th title

Willie Mullins hailed the support of his Closutton team after a superb Punchestown capped another championship-winning season.

Frankie Dettori celebrates after winning the Qipco 1000 Guineas Stakes on Mother Earth

Mother Earth strikes for Aidan O’Brien and Dettori in 1000 Guineas

Mother Earth gave trainer Aidan O’Brien a third successive victory in the Qipco 1000 Guineas as she claimed the fillies’ Classic in the hands of Frankie Dettori.

Champion National Hunt Jockey Paul Townend and Champion Female Amateur Jockey Jody Townend celebrate with their trophies before racing on day five of the Punchestown Festival at Punchestown Racecourse in Kildare. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Punchestown was a strange affair but thrilling nonetheless

It was a strange week in Punchestown, with the thrilling action on the track making up for the lack of atmosphere off it.

Thunder Moon, with Declan McDonogh on board, on the way to winning the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at the Curragh last August. Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post

‘Moon’ can score and upstage Wembley

After a hectic week over the jumps at Punchestown, attention turns firmly to the Flat at Newmarket where Aidan O’Brien, who already holds the record for the most English 2,000 Guineas winners, can be thwarted in his bid for an 11th win by his son Joseph, who saddles Thunder Moon.

Rachael Blackmore celebrates with the cup after winning the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle on Honeysuckle at Punchestown. Photo: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

‘Honey’ so sweet as wonder mare maintains unbeaten streak

The greats always find a way to get the job done regardless of the circumstances and Honeysuckle’s remarkable unbeaten streak extended to a perfect dozen yesterday as the 4/7 favourite dug deep to land the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.

Aidan O'Brien's Wembley has a big chance in today's 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

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Well-bred Wembley worth another chance to show his true worth in today’s 2,000 Guineas

Charles Darwin once wrote that “the pedigree of a racehorse is of more value in judging of its probable success than its appearance”, but in the top Flat races, Aidan O’Brien often has a horse with the best pedigree and the best appearance, which is certainly a winning combination.

O’Brien confident Mogul can bag French win

Aidan O’Brien often needs eyes in the back of his head to keep tabs on the various Ballydoyle runners in different parts of the globe and this weekend is no different.

Daryl Jacob on Concertista after winning the Daylesford Mares' Novices' Hurdle on Day Three of the Cheltenham Festival in March 2020. Patrick Mullins will be in the plate today with the mare fancied for more big-race success at Punchestown. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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Punchestown Day Five: Michael Verney's race-by-race guide as Anibale is primed to fly high

The past week at Punchestown has been all about Willie Mullins, as it regularly is at the season-ending extravaganza, and the staggering levels of domination show no sign of abating on the final day of the Festival at the Kildare track.

Gaillard Du Mesnil ridden by Paul Townend jumps the last fence on their way to winning the Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle, during Day Four of the Punchestown Festival. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Paul Townend wins Irish champion jump jockey title after 100th winner of season at Punchestown

Paul Townend has finally seen off Rachael Blackmore's challenge to become Ireland's champion jump jockey for a fourth time.

Jockey Rachael Blackmore celebrates after winning the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle with Honeysuckle, during Day Four of the Punchestown Festival. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Punchestown Day Four: 'I nearly threw it away at the last' - Rachael Blackmore savours Champion Hurdle glory

Honeysuckle capped an amazing campaign when taking her unbeaten record to 12 in the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.

Patrick Mullins will partner Sharjah in today's Irish Champion Hurdle. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

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Patrick Mullins Opinion We’ll be ready to capitalise if Rachael and Honeysuckle slip up

The Champion Hurdle is a beautifully competitive race. The unbeaten Champion mare Honeysuckle once again puts her record on the line, and while she has beaten all of these before, the form of Henry de Bromhead’s horses this week must rate a slight concern, even to a mare which Rolex set their watches by.

Patrick Mullins (left) and Klassical Dream celebrate winning the Champion Stayers Hurdle with groom Eilish Byrne at Punchestown yesterday. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Masterclass from Mullins is capped by ‘Dream’ cruise

Everywhere you looked there was a Willie Mullins runner doing something special at Punchestown yesterday as the Closutton maestro continues to make the extraordinary, a staggering 299/1 five-timer, look like just another day at the office.

Trainer Joseph O'Brien saddles the fancied Scarlet And Dove today. Photo: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

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Punchestown Day Four: Michael Verney's race-by-race guide as ‘Honey’ can prove class once again while ‘Dove’ is set to soar

There is no debate about the star attraction on day four of the Punchestown Festival as the brilliant Honeysuckle sets sights on bringing her unbeaten streak to 12 by completing a rare Champion Hurdle double.

Singing Banjo, with Barry John Walsh up, jumps Ruby's Double on their way to winning the Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Steeplechase at Punchestown. Photo: Sportsfile

Rothwell in esteemed company as ‘Banjo’ banks famous double

There may be a familiar name at the head of the table with Willie Mullins already nailed on for an 18th Leading Trainer award at the Punchestown Festival, but few would have predicted that Philip Rothwell would be his closest pursuer after three days.

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Horse Racing

‘Hurricane’ prevails in Dante for Godolphin

Snowfall upsets the odds to dominate Musidora for O’Brien

Fahey’s fine form continues as ‘Definition’ heads for Dante

Jessica Harrington hit with hefty fine and two-week ban after breaching Covid protocols to attend Aintree Grand National

Samcro on a retrieval mission in Killarney after ‘sinus problem’ as connections eye tilt at Galway Plate

Bolshoi Ballet jumps to front of betting for Epsom Derby as Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore team up for four-timer at Leopardstown

Mac Swiney to edge epic duel with Bolshoi Ballet and continue Jim Bolger’s hot streak at Leopardstown

Wayne Bailey Opinion Adayar can score for the home team and deny Aidan O’Brien in Lingfield Derby Trial

Rachael Blackmore on Grand National win – ‘I never thought that being a jockey could be a career for me’

Japan back in business as O’Brien tunes High Definition for Dante bid

Versatile ‘Blue’ proves mighty once more

‘Zoe’ makes last stop before Ascot Gold Cup tilt

O’Brien's Broome completes hat-trick as ‘Castle’ aims for Ascot

Dettori seals Guineas double for raiders

Murtagh’s high hopes for star filly

Mullins hails Closutton team after 15th title

Mother Earth strikes for Aidan O’Brien and Dettori in 1000 Guineas

Punchestown was a strange affair but thrilling nonetheless

‘Moon’ can score and upstage Wembley

‘Honey’ so sweet as wonder mare maintains unbeaten streak

Well-bred Wembley worth another chance to show his true worth in today’s 2,000 Guineas

O’Brien confident Mogul can bag French win

Punchestown Day Five: Michael Verney's race-by-race guide as Anibale is primed to fly high

Paul Townend wins Irish champion jump jockey title after 100th winner of season at Punchestown

Punchestown Day Four: 'I nearly threw it away at the last' - Rachael Blackmore savours Champion Hurdle glory

Patrick Mullins Opinion We’ll be ready to capitalise if Rachael and Honeysuckle slip up

Masterclass from Mullins is capped by ‘Dream’ cruise

Punchestown Day Four: Michael Verney's race-by-race guide as ‘Honey’ can prove class once again while ‘Dove’ is set to soar

Rothwell in esteemed company as ‘Banjo’ banks famous double

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