Melbourne Cup hero Rekindling is set for a short break in Australia before returning to Europe with next year's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot a possible target.

Joseph O'Brien bettered his father Aidan as Rekindling outpointed Johannes Vermeer to lead home an Irish clean sweep of the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Noel Meade admits he is concerned about the ground for Road To Riches ahead of his run in tomorrow's Guinness Kerry National at Listowel.

Order Of St George makes his first appearance since the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot when he runs in the Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial at the Curragh on Saturday.

Willie Mullins is keen to see Wicklow Brave defend his crown in the Irish St Leger later in the year after he was just touched off in the Curragh Cup on Sunday.

Cliffs Of Moher and Cracksman star in a final field of 19 runners for Saturday's Investec Derby at Epsom.

Aidan O'Brien sends three colts into battle in a bid to extend his excellent record in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Willie Mullins fires a four-pronged assault on tomorrow's Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

West Coast Time was given a 10-1 quote for the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham after winning on his debut at Cork.

Joseph O’Brien has made a huge impact since making the transition from record-breaking jockey to trainer. The 23-year-old tells John O’Brien in The Irish Racing Yearbook 2017 that he wants to build a strong dual-purpose yard on The Hill and to challenge the established operations — including Ballydoyle

Joseph O'Brien has hailed his father Aidan's "unbelievable" achievement in saddling the first three home in Sunday's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly.

Hot favourite Leading Light narrowly denied defending champion Estimate in a pulsating climax to the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot yesterday.

Timeless Call secured the second Listed success of her career in the Midsummer Sprint Stakes at Cork.

Australia could have his next start in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on June 28 following his heroics at Epsom on Saturday.

Aidan O'Brien believes he has "never had a horse" like Australia ahead of his date with destiny at Epsom on Saturday.

The Tony Martin-trained Quick Jack should prove tough to beat in today's finale in Navan, the Tote Mobile Betting Handicap.

Aidan O'Brien was thrilled to see exciting juvenile War Command put a shock reverse behind him with a stylish victory in the Galileo European Breeders Fund Futurity Stakes at the Curragh this afternoon.

Aidan O'Brien's Iniesta battled all the way to the line to claim the Ladbrokes Loyalty Card European Breeders Fund Maiden at Galway.

Australia got off the mark at the second attempt with victory in the Darley European Breeders Fund Maiden at the Curragh.

Ruler Of The World provided Aidan O’Brien with a fourth Investec Derby and maintained his unbeaten record under Ryan Moore at Epsom – with favourite Dawn Approach well beaten.

Outsider Faltering Fulback led a one-two for trainer Eric McNamara in the Guinness Kerry National at Listowel.

Johnny Murtagh will see his specialist again on Wednesday after scans revealed the leading rider fractured a cheekbone in a fall at the Curragh on Sunday.

Dermot Weld's ever-popular Famous Name landed the first Group Two race of his illustrious career in the Keeneland Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh this afternoon.

St Nicholas Abbey could head to Royal Ascot after defending his crown in the Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup at Epsom with a brilliant performance under Joseph O'Brien.

Camelot maintained his 100% record with a hard-fought victory in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

Apprentices Sam James and Conor Hoban bagged doubles in Dundalk last night, James scoring on Iron Major and Blue Cross Boy while Hoban triumphed on Lord Kenmare and Tribes And Banner.

IT was a mixed night for teenager Colin Keane at Dundalk last night, completing the first double of his career, on Mountain Coral and Knockgraffon Lad, and picking up a three-day careless riding ban following an incident in the apprentice handicap.

Three men have been charged with possession of explosive substances and firearms at the Special Criminal Court this morning.

THE attendance at last Saturday's Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown was 8,289 and that seems to have satisfied the management at the track and the people in authority in racing.

Sir Michael Stoute cannot envisage Sea Moon having any issues with the extended test of the Ladbrokes St Leger as the red-hot favourite attempts to provide the trainer with just his second victory in the Doncaster Classic.

THE rematch between Maybe and La Collina in tomorrow’s Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh is undoubtedly the highlight of the weekend's horse racing action, and the bookmakers have firmly pinned their colours to the former's mast.

Pour Moi snatched victory in the shadow of the post to land the Investec Derby at Epsom from Treasure Beach and the Queen’s Carlton House.

Joseph O'Brien clashed with Irish stewards again today after riding two winners at the Curragh.

Rising star Joseph O'Brien bagged another big Galway winner as he finished with a wet sail on the Charlie Swan-trained Rajik to land the feature Guinness Handicap on the fifth day of the festival meeting.

MORNING prices again proved more than a good friend to punters at Clonmel last night.

Sixteen-year-old Joseph O'Brien today won a bronze individual eventing medal at the European Pony Championships in Moorsele, Belgium.