SO YOU THINK is set to go off the red-hot favourite for the Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday after just six runners stood their ground at the confirmation stage.

Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has seen his horses take the first two races at this afternoon's meeting in Leopardstown.

Aidan O’Brien bids for a remarkable Group One treble in the space of just over an hour in Britain and Ireland tomorrow.

Bethrah starts what could be a fascinating autumn campaign when she returns to action in the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown tomorrow.

RIP Van Winkle heads Aidan O’Brien’s three-strong team as the Ballydoyle trainer seeks a sixth success in the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.

British raiders Music Show, Spacious and Jacqueline Quest feature among seven runners in Saturday’s Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

BETHRAH is likely to return to action in the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on September 4.

Rainbow View finally delivered a Group One success this season in the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

IT’S virtually certain Sea The Stars will take his chance in the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown today.

New Approach turned in a solid, if unspectacular, display to claim the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

High-profile meetings in England and Ireland are at the mercy of the elements as heavy rain continues to sweep across the shores.

Officials at Leopardstown will hold a 7am inspection to assess the prospects for their high-profile Saturday meeting.

Jim Bolger admits conditions at Leopardstown are unlikely to be ideal for Lush Lashes when she lines up in the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes tomorrow.

Aidan O’Brien appears to have a strong hand in the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes with four of the 12 acceptors hailing from Ballydoyle.

James Given is praying for rain to aid Lady Gloria’s bid in the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.

AIDAN O’BRIEN is a hot favourite to continue his remarkable season and secure his 19th Group One victory of the year in the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes on Saturday.

Connections are mulling over which race in Ireland to aim Heaven Sent in the next couple of weeks.

FRANCES Crowley’s Cheyenne Star will bid to end her career on a high note in the closing weeks of the season.

Echelon, trained by Michael Stoute and ridden by Ryan Moore, won the Group One Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

Jamie Spencer is reported to be “fighting fit” to partner Red Evie in the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

JAMIE SPENCER faces the possibility of missing the ride on Red Evie in the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes after giving up several mounts at Newbury yesterday with a back complaint.

DYLAN THOMAS is a short-priced favourite to record back-to-back victories in Saturday’s Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown, with several of his potential rivals already dropping by the wayside.

Red Evie has been given the green light to defend her Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes title at Leopardstown next weekend after pleasing in a workout on Saturday morning.

Haydock’s Betfred Sprint Cup takes centre stage this week as the top older speedsters reconvene for the latest episode of the sprinting championship.

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

DYLAN THOMAS can strike a much-needed blow for the three-year-olds by landing the Baileys Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown this afternoon.

HURRICANE RUN and Ouija Board could be set for a fascinating clash in Saturday’s Baileys Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

Soviet Song will bypass a trip to Ireland in favour of waiting for the Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes later this month.

HORSE RACING IRELAND chief executive Brian Kavanagh is hoping for a successful Flat campaign following a record-breaking National Hunt season.

Attraction made all to regain the winning thread when landing the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

A decision on Attraction’s participation in the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes will be left until tomorrow morning but heavy rain looks likely to rule her out.

Dual Guineas winner Attraction will face eight rivals in the Group One Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.

Kevin Darley will take the ride on Motivator if the Derby winner runs in the Baileys Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.

Kevin Darley will travel to Newmarket tomorrow for his first experience of Motivator before teaming up with the Derby winner in the Baileys Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

Attraction is in “flying form” ahead of Saturday’s Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

MOTIVATOR is “highly unlikely” to run in Saturday’s Baileys Irish Champion Stakes if the ground remains firm at Leopardstown.

Classic action abounds on all sides this week, with top-class racing not only in Britain but also here in Ireland and France including Scorpion, trained by Aidan O'Brien.

Soviet Song won a thrilling battle for the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown yesterday as Attraction narrowly failed to exact revenge.

Soviet Song cantered on the track at Leopardstown this morning ahead of her rematch with Attraction in tomorrow’s Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes.

Soviet Song and Attraction are set to clash again in the Group One Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.