Dermot Weld’s Grecian Tiger and the Aidan O’Brien-trained duo of Egyptian Warrior and Shield are all fascinating participants in what promises to be an informative Killiney INH Flat Race at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Willie Mullins predicted a big future for Annie Power after the mare swept to her sixth success in the paddypower.com Novice Hurdle at Naas.

David Pipe has urged racing’s rulers not to make a “knee-jerk” reaction to the deaths of Synchronised and According To Pete in the Grand National.

There was a fairytale 33-1 success for the connections of Lion Na Bearnai in the Ladbrokes Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

Blazing Tempo was the star of a stunning 16.5-1 four-timer for trainer Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse.

Hurricane Fly is now William Hill’s outright Champion Hurdle favourite following his comprehensive defeat of old nemesis Solwhit in the paddypower.com iPhone App Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Mossey Joe was the surprise star of the show at Cork as jump racing returned to Ireland following the big freeze.

The feature race of this year's Punchestown Festival takes place at the Co Kildare racecourse this afternoon.

Legendary punter JP McManus strengthened his Cheltenham Festival squad as top-class bumper prospect Sweeps Hill opened his account in the Kilternan INH Flat Race at Leopardstown.

Willie Mullins unleashed another potential champion bumper contender as Fiveforthree bolted in by seven lengths at Punchestown to receive quotes of 12-1 for the Cheltenham contest from Ladbrokes and William Hill.

IT can pay to follow champion jockey Ruby Walsh at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

Willie Mullins unleashed yet another smart bumper prospect when Ballytrim won the thurlesraces.ie INH Flat Race at Thurles.

Amateur rider Michael Purcell was hit with a 50-day suspension and a €2,000 fine by the stewards at Cork on Sunday.

Nicky Henderson sent out the second British-trained winner of the Irish National Hunt Festival as Royal Rosa took the Paddy Power Champion INH Flat Race at Punchestown on Wednesday.