We give out about stewards in Ireland on occasions but, do you know what, they are geniuses when compared to those in some other countries.

Five Claw made every yard of the running to foil uneasy odds-on favourite Song Of Love in the Elusive Pimpernel Maiden in Dundalk last night.

Trainer Tony Martin and owner JP McManus are set to break new ground in France today as Clonard Street goes for Group One glory in the Criterium de Saint-Cloud.

Ribbons looks the safe option in the EBF Stallions Upavon Fillies’ Stakes at Salisbury toady.

Ryan Moore has paid tribute to Snow Fairy after the supermare he shared five top-level wins with was retired.

Six-times Group One winner Snow Fairy has been retired, trainer Ed Dunlop said in a statement.

Snow Fairy gets the vote ahead of Nathaniel in the Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown this evening.

Snow Fairy will remain in training next season - but is set to be on the sidelines for a lengthy spell.

SNOW FAIRY will remain in training next season – but is set to be on the sidelines for a lengthy spell.

CONNECTIONS of Snow Fairy are favouring the Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on September 3 as the next port of call for the accomplished filly.

A DECISION on whether Kauto Star goes for the Hennessy Gold Cup before aiming for a fifth successive victory in the King George VI Chase is expected today.

Snow Fairy, Ed Dunlop's exceptional dual Oaks winner, landed a huge pot in Japan by winning the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup.

GODOLPHIN’S recent Ascot winner Poet’s Voice will be supplemented for next weekend’s Emirates Airline Champion Stakes at Newmarket.

RUBY WALSH certainly looks the jockey to have on one’s side at Clonmel this afternoon.

DERMOT WELD’S Moving Heart, who had threatened more than was delivered in three previous runs, put it all together to produce a smooth performance in the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Fillies Maiden at Limerick last night.

Indiana Gal will face eight rivals when she seeks Group Three honours in the Derrinstown Stud 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown on Sunday.

John Best has confirmed juvenile sprinting sensation Kingsgate Native on target for the Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp.

Michael Bell was thrilled with Hoh Mike’s effort in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York and is targeting the three-year-old at another Group One prize.

Mudawin, winner of last year’s Totesport Ebor at York, is gearing up to defend his title on August 22.

TATTERSALLS, Europe’s largest bloodstock auctioneers, are the new sponsors of the Irish Champion Stakes, initially for a three-year period starting this year.

Red Evie is reported to be a little sore but otherwise sound after her no-show in the Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes on Saturday.

Michael Bell has confirmed Matron Stakes winner Red Evie will take her chance in the Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday week.

SERGEANT CECIL can make the transition from handicap company to Group One performer with a famous success in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot today.

HAVING ridden a double at Folkestone 24 hours earlier, Jamie Spencer repeated the trick at Yarmouth yesterday and gave the Michael Bell stable a brace of their own when foiling a major gamble in the Win More At Breckalnd Bingo Thetford Handicap.