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28
JAN

Affordale Fury Faces Irish Gold Cup Test...

Affordale Fury is on course to take his chance in Saturday’s Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown, with trainer Noel Meade acknowledging his charge will likely need a career-best effort to fend off...

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28
JAN

Connell Plays Waiting Game Over Marine Nationale...

Barry Connell has confirmed that plans for Marine Nationale’s intended appearance in the Ladbrokes Dublin Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday remain under review following extreme weather conditions earlier ...

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28
JAN

Leopardstown Confident Festival Will Go Ahead...

Leopardstown Racecourse remains fully confident that the Dublin Racing Festival will go ahead as scheduled this Saturday and Sunday, despite recent adverse weather conditions in the Irish capital. Newly...

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20
JAN

U-Turn Sends Flooring Porter to Cotswold Chase...

A late change of heart has resulted in Gavin Cromwell entering his stable star Flooring Porter in Saturday’s Betfair Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham, marking a potential return to action for the dual Stayer...

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20
JAN

Brighterdaysahead to Lead Elliott at DRF...

Cullentra House trainer Gordon Elliott has confirmed that Brighterdaysahead will spearhead his team at the upcoming Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown, with the seven-year-old mare on course for a high...

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20
JAN

Sir Gino and The New Lion Set for Cheltenham...

Sir Gino and The New Lion are on course to renew rivalry at Cheltenham on Saturday, with both stars among the entries for the Unibet Hurdle. Nicky Henderson’s Sir Gino arrives in fine form following a...

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19
JAN

Connell Labels Clarence House “Mickey Mouse”...

Barry Connell has played down the significance of Saturday’s Clarence House Chase, describing the Ascot contest as a “Mickey Mouse race”, and reiterated his confidence that Marine Nationale can succe...

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19
JAN

Warrior Protektorat Defends Fleur de Lys Crown...

Protektorat showed all his trademark courage and resilience to successfully defend his Fitzdares Fleur de Lys Chase title at Windsor, with jockey Harry Skelton hailing the veteran chaser as a “warrior”...

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19
JAN

Henderson Eyes Ascot Chase Next for Jonbon...

Nicky Henderson has identified the Ascot Chase as the likely next target for Jonbon following the gelding’s impressive victory in Saturday’s Clarence House Chase at Ascot. The JP McManus-owned 10-ye...

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16
JAN

Beylerbeyi Back for Feature Newcastle Return...

Cesarewitch hero Beylerbeyi is set to make his eagerly anticipated return to action on Friday as he lines up in the Midnite AWC Middle Distance Trial Handicap at Newcastle, part of a high-quality all-weath...

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16
JAN

Mighty Park Stakes Supreme Claim at Fairyhouse...

Mighty Park announced himself as a major Cheltenham Festival contender with a dominant victory at Fairyhouse, propelling the Willie Mullins-trained novice to the forefront of the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle ...

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16
JAN

Kala Conti Set for Sandown Grade One Tilt...

Kala Conti Poised for Potential Grade One Appearance at Sandown Gordon Elliott could be set to launch another high-profile Irish challenge on the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown, wit...

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14
JAN

Henderson Unveils French Novices at Newbury...

Nicky Henderson will unveil two exciting French recruits on a quality midweek card at Newbury on Wednesday, as the Seven Barrows trainer sends out a pair of promising novice hurdlers in Berkshire. The f...

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14
JAN

Southwell Set for Constitution Hill Flat Debut...

Nicky Henderson has welcomed the introduction of a new £40,000 all-weather novice race at Southwell on February 20, which is set to provide the stage for Constitution Hill’s highly anticipated Flat debu...

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14
JAN

Havlin Upbeat on Constitution Hill Flat Debut...

Experienced jockey Robert Havlin believes Constitution Hill should face few obstacles when he switches from National Hunt racing to the Flat at Southwell next month, as preparations continue for a potentia...

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13
JAN

Henderson Hints at Flat Switch for Constitution Hill...

Nicky Henderson has given his clearest indication yet that Constitution Hill’s next competitive appearance is likely to come on the Flat. The eight-year-old, who won his first 10 starts under Rules, e...

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13
JAN

Harry Cobden Named JP McManus Retained Rider...

JP McManus has confirmed the appointment of Harry Cobden as his new retained rider in Britain and Ireland, with the arrangement set to commence next season. Cobden, 27, the British Champion Jockey for t...

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13
JAN

Swan Hails Cobden’s McManus Appointment...

Former Champion Hurdle-winning jockey Charlie Swan has hailed Harry Cobden’s appointment as retained rider to owner JP McManus in Britain and Ireland as “one of the best jobs in National Hunt racing,...

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26
DEC

Marine Nationale Set for Leopardstown Return...

Barry Connell believes Marine Nationale is primed to do himself justice as he returns to action in Saturday’s Paddy’s Rewards Club Chase at Leopardstown. A brilliant winner of the 2023 Supreme Novic...

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26
DEC

Kitzbuhel Leads All the Way to Kauto Star Glory...

Kitzbuhel produced a scintillating all-the-way performance to land the Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton Park, securing trainer Willie Mullins his first victory in the Grade One contest. ...

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26
DEC

Git Maker Faces Welsh National Ground Test...

Trainer Jamie Snowden believes Git Maker can rise to the challenge of the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow, despite ground conditions that are firmer than many traditionally prefer for the gruelling ...

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22
DEC

Zavateri Leads Stellar Season for Johnson Houghton...

Zavateri Headlines Standout Season for Eve Johnson Houghton Zavateri proved the star performer in a memorable 2025 campaign for Eve Johnson Houghton, as the Blewbury-based trainer enjoyed a breakthrough...

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22
DEC

Cobden Booked for Il Est Francais in King George...

Harry Cobden will partner Il Est Francais for the first time when the seven-year-old lines up in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day. Il Est Francais enjoyed a scintillating...

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22
DEC

McManus Eyes King George Glory with Fact To File...

JP McManus is hoping this Christmas could finally see him land the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase, one of the few major prizes to have so far eluded the legendary owner. The Boxing Day feature at Kempto...

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20
DEC

Bass Hunter Powers to Ascot Bumper Glory...

Bass Hunter enhanced his growing reputation with an impressive front-running victory in the King Edward VII Ascot Membership Open National Hunt Flat Race at Ascot on Friday. Trained by Chris Gordon and ...

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20
DEC

Steel Ally Sparkles in Ascot Grade Two Win...

Trainer Sam Thomas is optimistic about the future of Steel Ally after the seven-year-old delivered a scintillating performance to remain unbeaten over fences in the Howden Noel Novices’ Chase (Grade Two)...

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20
DEC

Heart Of Honor Roars Home at Meydan...

Heart Of Honor announced himself as a potential Dubai World Cup contender with a dramatic Listed victory at Meydan, delivering a stirring late surge to land the Entisar Sponsored By Emaar and underline his...

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19
DEC

Blowers Makes UK History With 300-1 Exeter Shock...

Racing history was written at Exeter on Thursday as Blowers became the longest-priced winner in UK racing history, springing a monumental upset at odds of 300-1 in the opening race on the card. The five...

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19
DEC

Pauling Confident as Jukebox Man Nears King George...

Ben Pauling believes The Jukebox Man could not be in better shape as preparations intensify for a crack at a career-defining victory in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. The H...

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19
DEC

Lossiemouth Home for Leopardstown December Hurdle...

Star mare Lossiemouth is poised to enjoy home comforts this Christmas, with the December Hurdle at Leopardstown firmly on her agenda. The brilliant grey is expected to line up on Irish soil after last y...

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18
DEC

L’Homme Presse Shines on Cheltenham Return...

L’Homme Presse has come out of his Cheltenham comeback in excellent health, connections have confirmed, after an encouraging performance in his first appearance for 300 days. The 10-year-old, trained ...

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18
DEC

Mullins Stars Set for King George Rematch...

A compelling rematch between stablemates Fact To File and Gaelic Warrior looks increasingly likely in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, much to the intrigue of National Hunt...

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18
DEC

Skelton Pins Festive Hopes on Mydaddypaddy...

Dan Skelton has highlighted Mydaddypaddy as the horse he is most looking forward to running over the festive period, with the highly regarded novice set for a major test at Aintree on Boxing Day. With C...

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17
DEC

Regent’s Stroll Scores First Chasing Win...

Regent’s Stroll opened his chasing account in impressive fashion with a decisive victory in the PricedUp The Jumps ‘Chasing Excellence’ Beginners’ Chase at Wincanton, defeating Jeriko Du Reponet by...

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17
DEC

Broom Stays Grounded Ahead of Alexei’s Ascot Test...

Owner Garth Broom is determined to remain grounded as his talented hurdler Alexei prepares for a potential step up the ranks in the Rotary Club Festive Handicap Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday. A former Fla...

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17
DEC

Minella Study Sets Early Cheltenham Marker...

Highly promising juvenile hurdler Minella Study could head straight to the Cheltenham Festival after continuing his unbeaten rise with an impressive success at Prestbury Park on Saturday. Trainer Adam N...

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16
DEC

Oldschool Outlaw Floors Bambino Fever at Naas...

Oldschool Outlaw produced a determined front-running display to deny Champion Bumper heroine Bambino Fever on her hurdling debut in the Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle at Naas. Trained by Gord...

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16
DEC

Brighterdaysahead Set for Leopardstown Return...

Gigginstown House Stud’s Brighterdaysahead is on course for a high-profile Christmas clash with Lossiemouth, with connections planning to supplement the Gordon Elliott-trained mare for the December Hurdl...

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16
DEC

It’s Bobsled Time Lands Stunning 250-1 Naas Shock...

It’s Bobsled Time produced one of the biggest surprises of the season when landing the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Academy Hurdle at Naas on Monday at odds of 250-1. The three-year-old, trained by Richar...

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15
DEC

Sosie Sparks in Hong Kong Vase Glory...

Sosie delivered a scintillating performance at Sha Tin to land the Longines Hong Kong Vase, securing trainer André Fabre a record fourth victory in the prestigious Group One contest. Having finished ju...

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15
DEC

Romantic Warrior Makes Hong Kong Cup History...

Champion racehorse Romantic Warrior thrilled a packed Sha Tin crowd with a commanding performance to secure a record fourth consecutive victory in the Longines Hong Kong Cup, further cementing his status a...

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15
DEC

Ka Ying Rising Rules Hong Kong Sprint...

Ka Ying Rising delivered a commanding display to extend his unbeaten run to 16 races with a decisive victory in the Longines Hong Kong Sprint, stamping his authority on one of the world’s premier six-fur...

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13
DEC

Sixmilebridge Storms to Cheltenham Chase Win...

Sixmilebridge maintained his unbeaten record over fences with a commanding performance in the Santa – “The Visit” “Chasing Excellence” Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham. Trained by Fergal O’Bri...

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13
DEC

Final Orders Stars as Cromwell-Donoghue Strike...

Final Orders delivered a stunning performance at Cheltenham as trainer Gavin Cromwell and jockey Keith Donoghue combined to land the Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase for the second cons...

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13
DEC

Old Park Star Stuns at Cheltenham for Henderson...

Old Park Star surged towards the head of the betting for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle with a commanding performance at Cheltenham on Friday, leaving trainer Nicky Henderson delighted by the authority of t...

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12
DEC

L’Homme Presse Set for High-Stakes Cheltenham Return...

DFA Racing today announced the eagerly anticipated return of their standout chaser L’Homme Presse, who is set to line up in Friday’s £100,000 Turners Handicap Chase at Cheltenham. Part-owner Andy Edwa...

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12
DEC

Diva Luna Targets Scilly Isles After Warwick Win...

Trainer Ben Pauling has confirmed that rising star Diva Luna is being aimed at the Grade One Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown, following a commanding performance in the eventmasters.co.uk Lady Godi...

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12
DEC

Envoi Allen Targets Gold Cup Farewell...

Cheveley Park Stud and trainer Henry de Bromhead today confirmed that multiple Cheltenham Festival winner Envoi Allen will head straight to the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup, earmarked as the 11-year-old star...