Federici proved himself on course for next week’s Punchestown Festival when coasting to an emphatic victory in the Next racing At Fairyhouse June 2nd Handicap Hurdle in Fairyhouse yesterday.
Thu, 21 Apr, 2016
The case of leading trainer Philip Fenton for alleged possession of steroids is due to be heard in court today.
Thu, 20 Mar, 2014
The case of leading Irish trainer Philip Fenton for alleged possession of steroids is due to be heard in court tomorrow.
Wed, 19 Mar, 2014
Philip Fenton has been forced to call time on the career of Dunguib after he pulled up lame in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham on Wednesday.
Fri, 14 Mar, 2014
To start with, two pieces of good news.
Thu, 13 Mar, 2014
Last Instalmen headed to England yesterday as trainer Philip Fenton delayed a decision on his participation in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup until the middle of the week.
Mon, 10 Mar, 2014
The Tullow Tank will not run at the Cheltenham Festival due to the “uncertainty” surrounding trainer Philip Fenton’s ongoing case for alleged possession of anabolic steroids, said his owner Barry Connell.
Fri, 21 Feb, 2014
Leading Irish jumps owners Gigginstown House Stud have offered their unyielding support to trainer Philip Fenton, who has been charged with possession of anabolic steroids and other unlicensed substances.
Wed, 19 Feb, 2014
Dunguib is all set for a return to Cheltenham after a heartwarming victory in the Ladbrokes Boyne Hurdle at Navan yesterday almost three years to the day since his last win.
Mon, 17 Feb, 2014
Dunguib is on course to have his second comeback run this weekend at either Gowran Park or Navan, meaning he could clash with Champion Hurdle dark horse Un De Sceaux.
Tue, 11 Feb, 2014
Philip Fenton has identified the Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park as a possible alternative to the Hennessy Gold Cup for star chaser Last Instalment.
Fri, 31 Jan, 2014
Philip Fenton, one of the quiet men of Irish racing, hasn’t half emerged with real credit over the last ten days or so.
Sat, 25 Jan, 2014
Boston Bob is all set to take in the John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran on Thursday as he builds-up to challenge for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Mon, 20 Jan, 2014
Dessie Hughes insists Our Conor “couldn’t be better” ahead of his second crack at Hurricane Fly in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 26.
Tue, 14 Jan, 2014
Last Instalment and Dunguib could both make their comebacks from injury next month.
Tue, 03 Dec, 2013
Trainer Philip Fenton is looking forward to welcoming Last Instalment back into training on Saturday after the exciting gelding recovered from injury.
Tue, 28 Aug, 2012
A staggering £35,000 (€41,624) a second will be gambled in Cheltenham this week as tens of thousands of Irish punters make the annual racing pilgrimage across the Irish Sea.
Tue, 13 Mar, 2012
If getting a few quid backing Quel Esprit in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown last Sunday then how good a race it actually was will not, understandably, have been of the slightest importance to you.
Sat, 18 Feb, 2012
DUNGUIB is reported to be progressing steadily on the road to returning to action next season.
Mon, 09 Jan, 2012
Dunguib is reported to be progressing steadily on the road to returning to action next season.
Sun, 08 Jan, 2012
THE Morgiana Hurdle has cut up quite a bit which is a pity. It’s a real trappy race and I’m not quite sure what is going to make the running which is a bit of a worry as Oscars Well would like a proper pace.
Sat, 19 Nov, 2011
Dunguib could try to make his mark over fences once he returns from a long-term leg injury next season.
Wed, 16 Nov, 2011
Hurricane Fly will face a maximum of seven rivals as he attempts to win back-to-back renewals of the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown on Friday.
Mon, 02 May, 2011
HURRICANE Fly is on course to defend his crown in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown on May 6.
Tue, 19 Apr, 2011
Hurricane Fly is on course to defend his crown in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown on May 6.
Mon, 18 Apr, 2011
PHILIP FENTON believes there are reasons to expect a much better run from Dunguib at the Punchestown Festival next month.
Tue, 05 Apr, 2011
Philip Fenton believes there are reasons to expect a much better run from Dunguib at the Punchestown Festival next month.
Mon, 04 Apr, 2011
WE may have seen a couple of future stars in action at Limerick yesterday in the Happy Mother’s Day Novice Hurdle.
DUNGUIB could step up to three miles at the Punchestown Festival in May following a disappointing performance in the Stan James Champion Hurdle.
Thu, 24 Mar, 2011
YOU would have to be pleased for two people in particular at Cheltenham this week: Ruby Walsh and Davy Russell.
Sat, 19 Mar, 2011
A YEAR ago, as the Irish hordes headed to Cheltenham, Philip Fenton’s Dunguib was the banker of all bankers in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
Tue, 15 Mar, 2011
Oscars Well, Bostons Angel and Roberto Goldback have all settled in well at Cheltenham which is a relief, as you’d hate to get this far and for something to go wrong.
Stan James Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 2m 1/2f
Mon, 14 Mar, 2011
DIAMOND HARRY has been ruled out of the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Sat, 05 Mar, 2011
BOOKMAKERS Paddy Power are hoping lightning can strike for a third time by offering a money-back special if Cue Card wins the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Mon, 28 Feb, 2011
Bookmakers Paddy Power are hoping lightning can strike for a third time by offering a money-back special if Cue Card wins the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Sun, 27 Feb, 2011
GIFT OF DGAB can leave a serious bout of seconditis behind by landing the Nobber Maiden Hurdle at Navan this afternoon.
Fri, 25 Feb, 2011
PHILIP FENTON is expecting Dunguib to improve enormously for his first run of the campaign at Gowran Park on Saturday.
Mon, 21 Feb, 2011
Dunguib booked his ticket for the Stan James Champion Hurdle with victory on his reappearance in the Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran.
Sat, 19 Feb, 2011
Dunguib made a victorious seasonal bow as he proved the best of the three runners in the Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran this afternoon.
ROBERTO Goldback can continue the terrific run currently being enjoyed by Jessica Harrington and Robert Power by landing the Grade 2 Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park this afternoon.
I RATE Paul Nicholls’ The Minack the bet of the day in the Reynoldstown Chase at Ascot this afternoon.
TWENTY-FOUR horses, and all the big names, remain in the reckoning at the latest forfeit stage for next month’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Thu, 17 Feb, 2011
TRAINER Philip Fenton has revealed he might give Dunguib an entry in the Coral Cup as an alternative to the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Thu, 27 Jan, 2011
Luska Lad will not run in Friday’s rearranged Galmoy Hurdle and will also skip Cheltenham, according to his trainer John Hanlon.
Tue, 25 Jan, 2011
DUNGUIB is reported to be responding well to treatment following a setback last week and is on course to make a belated reappearance at Gowran Park next month.
HURRICANE FLY will face a maximum of six rivals in the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown after Dunguib was ruled out of Sunday’s Grade One feature with a minor blood disorder.
Wed, 19 Jan, 2011
Hurricane Fly will face a maximum of five rivals in the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown after Dunguib was ruled out of Sunday’s Grade One feature with a minor blood disorder.
Tue, 18 Jan, 2011
Hurricane Fly spearheads seven confirmations for Sunday’s BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.
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