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Galway latest meeting to be abandoned after failing early morning inspection
Galway latest meeting to be abandoned after failing early morning inspection
The Ballybrit venue had been in action on both Sunday and Monday, but with heavy rain overnight, the track has been deemed in no fit state to stage the final meeting of its 2026 fixture list.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Mullins eyes slice of National history with I Am Maximus
Mullins eyes slice of National history with I Am Maximus
The JP McManus-owned 10-year-old will seek to emulate Red Rum by winning the Aintree showpiece for a third time next April

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Stumptown back in winning groove as Cromwell and Donoghue enjoy Galway double
Stumptown back in winning groove as Cromwell and Donoghue enjoy Galway double
On the road to Cheltenham, Stumptown's next run will be at Punchestown in early December

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Monday’s meeting at Wexford abandoned due to waterlogging
Monday’s meeting at Wexford abandoned due to waterlogging
The track received 16 millimetres of rain overnight and standing water has rendered the course unraceable

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Dan Skelton file photo
Skelton breaks million pound barrier with Cheltenham double
North Shore gave Skelton the first Prestbury Park feature of the new campaign in recording a seven-length success as the 11-4 favourite

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Bengal Tiger far too good for the rest in Prospect Stakes
Bengal Tiger far too good for the rest in Prospect Stakes
Ryan Moore was happy to settle the 10-11 favourite on the outside as the keen-going Crystal Queen pulled them along in front in the six-furlongs Listed affair.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Wait won't slow Inthenickoftime in Galway bid
Wait won't slow Inthenickoftime in Galway bid
Storm Boelo means Galway’s three-day October meeting will begin on Sunday rather than Saturday.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Sir Les Patterson can deliver first stakes success for Jack Kearney
Sir Les Patterson can deliver first stakes success for Jack Kearney
With better luck in running than his last time out, 101-rated gelding Sir Les Patterson is expected to have every chance at Dundalk

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

First win for delighted Condon with Lake Chad at Clonmel
First win for delighted Condon with Lake Chad at Clonmel
“I’ve never felt anything like it,” said the elated jokey.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Punchestown Races - Wednesday October 14th
Wicked Pleasure can spark De Bromhead double 
Stablemate Nirisque has decent claims in the Mahon Falls Novice Handicap Hurdle

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Shane Foley celebrates after winning The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes with Hotazhell 12/9/2026
Foley hoping for one last hurrah with Hotazhell
Jessica Harrington star will have last hurrah at Breeders' Cup

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

O’Brien set to go all out in pursuit of British trainers’ title
O’Brien set to go all out in pursuit of British trainers’ title
Ballydoyle trainer has 11 of 17 remaining entries in Futurity Trophy at Doncaster

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Kalpana file photo
‘Extra special’ Kalpana to call time on racing
Five-year-old will head for the breeding shed having won four times in Group One company

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Kings Hill peaks for Gilligans in Limerick 
Kings Hill peaks for Gilligans in Limerick 
“It’s great to win any race, but special when your own lads are riding them,” explained Paul Gilligan.

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Top jockeys pay tribute to new champion Loughnane
Top jockeys pay tribute to new champion Loughnane
Five-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy has led weighing-room tributes to new title holder Billy Loughnane, calling his successor’s season “outstanding”.

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Ascot Races - Saturday October 17th
Talk Of New York the toast of Ascot with QEII victory
Talk Of New York graduated to the highest level with a sublime Queen Elizabeth II Stakes performance.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Ascot Races - Saturday October 17th
Ombudsman simply supreme in Champion Stakes
When William Buick asked him to quicken, he scorched past eventual third Bay City Roller before seeing off Calandagan

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Preview: Wall Street's stock has risen ahead of busy weekend in Leopardstown and Limerick
Preview: Wall Street's stock has risen ahead of busy weekend in Leopardstown and Limerick
A son of Sea The Stars, who cost no less than £1million. as a yearling, he impressed when scoring on his debut at this track in August,

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Calandagan file photo
Calandagan in position to reproduce ‘massive performance’ in Champion Stakes defence
A comprehensive victory over Ombudsman 12 months ago was the third leg of a Group One five-timer for Francis-Graffard’s globetrotting superstar

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Chanceawetmorning continues to progress for Elliott
Chanceawetmorning continues to progress for Elliott
Gorgeous Tom continued Henry de Bromhead’s fine recent run when running away with the Grade Three Matchbook Betting Exchange Chase

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Marine Nationale bidding to regain Champion Chase crown
Marine Nationale bidding to regain Champion Chase crown
Given a clear run this winter Barry Connell believes his stable star Marine Nationale can show he is no back number

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Chanceawetmorning can take the step up in the Novice Chase at Punchestown
Chanceawetmorning can take the step up in the Novice Chase at Punchestown
The Gordon Elliott-trained six-year-old would have made a winning start to life over fences at Kilbeggan early last month but for a bad mistake and a heavy fall at the final obstacle.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Danny Power can build on debut success at Punchestown
Danny Power can build on debut success at Punchestown
The John Queally-trained son of Blue Bresil bolted up at Listowel last month

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Irish Champions Weekend - The Curragh Racecourse - Sunday September 13th
Balding v O’Brien battle can give Flat season a fitting finale
The Ascot head-to-head battle for the trainers’ title adds spice to a fascinating day of racing on Saturday

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

It’s good to be back, says Dylan Browne McMonagle
It’s good to be back, says Dylan Browne McMonagle
Last year’s Irish champion Flat jockey was hospitalised after suffering a heavy fall at Bellewstown in late August

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Willie Mullins fined and Final Demand disqualified from Brown Advisory
Willie Mullins fined and Final Demand disqualified from Brown Advisory
An independent British Horseracing Authority disciplinary panel ruled on admitted rule breaches.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Joey Sheridan on Princess Child, farside, gets the better of Colin Keane on Faiyum 11/10/2026
Princess Child and Snapretend deliver for Joseph O'Brien 
Deputising jockey Joey Sheridan continued his superb season with a double, highlighted by Princess Child’s last-gasp victory over front-running favourite Faiyum in the Garnet Stakes.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Aidan O'Brien file photo
‘You have to be excited’ – Darkness Falls fuels O'Brien's Triple Crown dreams
"We always thought this lad could be the one of ours that is a Triple Crown horse if we have one. He didn’t lie down today and he’s very exciting, isn’t he?"

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Newmarket Races - Saturday October 10th
Tony Martin makes history as Alphonse Le Grande edges Sea Lantern for Cesarewitch
The victory repeated Alphonse Le Grande’s 2024 win, seeing him emulate Aaim To Prosper who won the race in 2010 and 2012.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Newmarket Races - Saturday October 10th
Darkness Falls edges Desert Castle as O'Brien claims thrilling Dewhurst battle
The Aidan O’Brien-trained Camelot colt – who was already favourite for the Derby – showed he has both pace and stamina

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

A view of the race 24/6/2026
Iveagh House can get punters off to good start in Naas
The Aidan O’Brien-trained Starspangledbanner colt shaped encouragingly when fourth on debut at the Curragh in August and the form of that race has had several boosts since.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Retirement confirmed for brilliant dual Arc hero Daryz
Retirement confirmed for brilliant dual Arc hero Daryz
In all Daryz won nine of his 12 career starts, earning almost £5.5mi in prize-money

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

The Austrian justifies favouritism to claim 3-year-old handicap at Thurles
The Austrian justifies favouritism to claim 3-year-old handicap at Thurles
Meanwhile, Dan King, whose summer exploits included a historic Galway Plate-Hurdle double, brought his seasonal tally to 33 thanks to a double on Lanzhou and Way Down South on Student Raceday in Tramore

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Blue Trix the fancy as students set to flock to Tramore 
Blue Trix the fancy as students set to flock to Tramore 
Only seventh on debut at Kilbeggan at the start of last month, the five-year-old Blue Bresil mare stepped forward from that initial effort to finish third at odds of 50-1 at Downpatrick over two and quarter miles a fortnight later.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

MV Magnier file photo
Coolmore make waves with Frankel colt at Tattersalls
MV Magnier and White Birch were also successful in securing Lot 260, a Justify colt out of the Galileo mare Stars At Night consigned by Marlhill House Stud, for 1.6m guineas

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Daryz decision expected imminently
Daryz decision expected imminently
Dual Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe hero likely to be retired to stud

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Road To Home can make winning return at Galway 
Road To Home can make winning return at Galway 
The seven-year-old went agonisingly close to giving Willie Mullins a first handicap chase victory at the Cheltenham Festival last March 

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Ian Rush's filly springs 12/1 surprise on Killarney debut
Ian Rush's filly springs 12/1 surprise on Killarney debut
Jockey Billy Lee said Cailin Miorruilach 'should develop into a lovely four-year-old'

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

'To get the goals the way he did, it was testament to the man': Mulcahy full of praise for Glen goalscorer Mullins
'To get the goals the way he did, it was testament to the man': Mulcahy full of praise for Glen goalscorer Mullins
Mullins had been an injury concern with a calf injury coming into the game but overcome it with aplomb and stuck his two goals with precision.

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Daryz does Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe double in brilliant fashion
Daryz does Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe double in brilliant fashion
Once Mickael Barzalona pulled the Francis-Henri Graffard-trained Daryz out to make his run the result looked inevitable.

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Witches Familiar looks the part again at Gowran
Witches Familiar looks the part again at Gowran
Paul Townend switched off the Willie-Mullins-trained 2-5 favourite in the slipstream of Switch From Diesel and Mino Des Mottes before even thinking about getting serious as they approached the second-last flight

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners
A rare repeat success could be on the cards with Daryz well fancied, while O’Brien Jr and Sr go head-to-head in Paris

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Maltese Cross can claim Arc glory for William Haggas
Maltese Cross can claim Arc glory for William Haggas
The Sea The Stars colt has shown an admirable ability to find a way to come out on top several times this season

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Fleur In The Park set for winning return at Gowran Park
Fleur In The Park set for winning return at Gowran Park
Shadow Paddy gets the vote in the Grade Three Like A Butterfly Novice Chase

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Trip remains the poser for O’Brien with Diamond Necklace
Trip remains the poser for O’Brien with Diamond Necklace
Diamond Necklace has won both the French 1000 Guineas and French Oaks, while Benvenuto Cellini has taken the Irish Derby and Minnie Hauk was a dual Oaks winner last season and runner-up in the Arc.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Hogan satisfied as Hopeful Hero delivers in Clonmel
Hogan satisfied as Hopeful Hero delivers in Clonmel
“He’s always been a nice horse but it took him a while to mature and even when he hit the front there, he lost his concentration a bit jumping, he can jump really well, but he fluffed the last two,” the winning trainer said.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

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