Paradise Madison’s ability remains fully intact and the Derby is now firmly in his sights.

THIS year’s crop of mince pies yielded not just one or two, but three worthy winners of our gold star.

Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen have joined the cast of 'Scary Movie 5'.

The second round of the Sporting Press Oaks dominates tonight’s action and Airforce Diva remains a strong favourite for outright honours following a superb opening-round success.

The cream of Ireland’s female talent served up some terrific performances at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the opening round of the Sporting Press Irish Oaks came to a conclusion.

The draw for the first round of the Sporting Press Irish Oaks has thrown up a few intriguing clashes.

BUY BACK BOB can send punters home from the Listowel festival this afternoon on the perfect note by landing the M J Carroll ARRO Maiden Hurdle.

David Elsworth’s Swiss Diva is firmly on target for Group One glory in the Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp following her ready victory at the track on Sunday.

A woman has been given a suspended sentence for posting sex ads on a classifieds website on behalf of two unwitting people.

EFFICIENT and Maldivian head the weights for the 2009 Emirates Melbourne Cup, which were released yesterday.

Penny’s Gift could be aimed at the Stan James 1000 Guineas next spring after proving a cut above at Listed level in the EBF Igloos Bosra Sham Fillies’ Stakes at Newmarket.

Ed McMahon’s To The Point made a striking impression on her racecourse debut under Richard Mullen in the European Breeders’ Fund Primrose Maiden Fillies’ Stakes at Warwick.

MAKYBE DIVA carved her name into the annals of Australian racing history by claiming a remarkable third consecutive Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington yesterday.

Makybe Diva became the first horse ever to win the Emirates Melbourne Cup three times with a fantastic display at Flemington.

Trainer Lee Freedman insists a decision on Makybe Diva’s participation in the Emirates Melbourne Cup has yet to be made – despite a pleasing workout on Thursday morning.

Trainer Lee Freedman has warned it is not a “given” that favourite Makybe Diva will run in the Emirates Melbourne Cup a week on Tuesday.

Diva Jennifer Lopez failed to appear at a charity premiere of her new movie in London last night – sparking rumours that she is pregnant.

Diva Jennifer Lopez has cancelled her European album tour – sparking rumours that she is pregnant.

THE Dermot Weld trained Vinnie Roe posted possibly the best performance of his career when finishing second to wonder-mare Makybe Diva in yesterday’s Melbourne Cup at Flemington park in front of a crowd of over 110,000.

Makybe Diva is as low as 3-1 favourite to repeat her success of last year in the Emirates Melbourne Cup two weeks today following reports of a setback for key rival She’s Archie.

CURRAGH trainer Con Collins can make a profitable raid on Cork this evening by taking the opening two races.

Conditions for all fleets were extremely light again to-day.