Person: John Durkan Chase

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Andrew Lynch finally gets his just desserts with Zabana

Sometimes you have to wait for your just desserts. Last month Meath trainer Andrew Lynch brought Zabana, the undoubted star of his quintet of horses, to Cheltenham for the JLT Novices’ Chase.

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Lord Windermere team confident of bold show in Cheltenham Gold Cup

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Don Cossack checks in for Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham

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Don Cossack set to have Cheltenham prep at Thurles

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Mount heading straight to King George

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All systems go for Hennessy star Rubi Light

Weather claims Punchestown card

Tomorrow's meeting at Punchestown has been cancelled with the course unfit for racing due to snow and frost.

Mon, 13 Dec, 2010

Punchestown card transferred

Punchestown’s big meeting on Sunday, featuring the Grade One John Durkan Chase, has been postponed.

Thu, 02 Dec, 2010

Push primed to return

Don’t Push It is ready to begin the campaign whenever racing is possible with all roads leading to Aintree.

Tue, 30 Nov, 2010

Denman heads Hennessy hopes

DENMAN has been left at the head of the weights and is one of 34 remaining entries for the Hennessy Gold Cup on Saturday week.

Thu, 18 Nov, 2010

Attrition sound after fine Durkan run

Mouse Morris is in no hurry to decide on War Of Attrition’s Christmas objective following his run at Punchestown.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2008

British raider Noland wins John Durkan Chase at Punchestown

Former Cheltenham Gold Cup hero War of Attrition could finish only third in the re-scheduled John Durkan Chase at Punchestown this afternoon.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2008

King looking to Star

Tom Taaffe is hoping 2005 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Kicking King can get his season back on track in the Star “Best For Racing Coverage” Chase at Punchestown on Thursday.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2008

Hemmings targets National glory for Hedgehunter

Owner Trevor Hemmings has pinpointed a familiar target for his popular veteran Hedgehunter.

Sun, 30 Dec, 2007

Confidence high in Denman camp

PAUL NICHOLLS is confident Denman can pick up the gauntlet from Kauto Star in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown today.

Fri, 28 Dec, 2007

Star fails to frighten opposition

Kauto Star could face the first three home from last season’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup in his bid to join the racing legends at Prestbury Park in March.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2007

Star fails to frighten off the opposition

KAUTO STAR could face the first three home from last season’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup in his bid to join the racing legends at Prestbury Park in March.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2007

Nickname impresses in Leopardstown romp

Nickname put a disappointing display in the John Durkan Chase behind him with a 14-length romp in the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown.

Wed, 27 Dec, 2006

Silver to strike Welsh National gold

Expect the Paul Nicholls-trained Silver Birch to run a huge race in the £100,000 (€142,100) Coral Welsh National tomorrow if the holiday card at Chepstow beats the freeze.

Mon, 27 Dec, 2004

King kicks off with easy win

KICKING KING made a perfect start to his season by claiming the Grade Two National Lottery Agent Champion Chase at Gowran Park yesterday.

Sat, 09 Oct, 2004

Mullins hopeful Pearl can bounce back

Connections of star Irish chaser Florida Pearl are planning a return to action in December for the talented 11-year-old.

Sun, 10 Aug, 2003

Officials at Leopardstown to inspect

Officials at Leopardstown have called an inspection ahead of racing at the track.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2002