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Legends answer call for Pat Smullen

The conversation takes place prior to the dreadful news his friend and long-time weigh-room colleague Pat Smullen would need to undergo a further course of chemotherapy following a setback in his recovery from pancreatic cancer.

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Health setback forces Pat Smullen to miss his charity race

A health setback means Pat Smullen will be unable to ride in his Champions Race for Cancer Trials Ireland on day two of Longines Irish Champions Weekend.

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Kieren Fallon enjoying new lease of life as a work-rider in Dubai

Former champion jockey Kieren Fallon, who is rebuilding his life in Dubai as he continues treatment for depression, has revealed his regret at not retiring from the saddle sooner.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2017

Seamie Heffernan has more than stood the test of time

Last Saturday at the Curragh, Seamie Heffernan did what he does best, producing a typical no-frills drive to land his first Irish Oaks aboard Seventh Heaven.

Sat, 23 Jul, 2016

Kieren Fallon was a special talent who left a mark

A quick sweep of the archives would show it is perhaps not the greatest surprise that Kieren Fallon has called time on his career in the saddle.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2016

Landmark night for 16-year-old Evan Daly

It was a tale of three jockeys, two present and one absent, in Fairyhouse last night.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2016

Faugheen could step up in trip

Faugheen could potentially be stepped up in trip in order to avoid clashing with reigning Champion Hurdle heroine and stablemate Annie Power.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2016

Chest infection means Kieren Fallon is out for a few days

Multiple champion jockey Kieren Fallon is set for a short period on the sidelines after picking up a chest infection.

Sun, 19 Jun, 2016

US Army Ranger heads field of 16 for Epsom Derby

A field of 16 is set to go to post for tomorrow’s Investec Derby at Epsom.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

Galileo Gold and Minding primed for Classic glory

Galileo Gold and Minding are in pole position to complete the Guineas double in the Tattersalls-sponsored Classics at the Curragh this weekend.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Today's Tips: Galileo Gold bids for Guineas double at the Curragh

Galileo Gold will face seven rivals when he chases a Classic double in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh tomorrow.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Long Island makes it three out of three with battling Killarney performance

Killarney’s three-day May festival came to a close with an all-flat card, and Long Island Sound extended his perfect record to three when making all the running in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF race.

Wed, 18 May, 2016

Bondi Beach forced to battle for victory at Navan

On a day when his The Gurkha proved an impressive winner of the French 2,000 Guineas in Deauville, Aidan O’Brien also took the training honours at Navan where long odds-on favourite Bondi Beach produced an unconvincing display to justify 1/9 favouritism in the Group 3 Coolmore Vintage Crop Stakes.

Mon, 16 May, 2016

Moment of truth for Endless Drama in Lockinge

One of the great things about Irish flat racing, unlike its National Hunt counterpart, you could argue, is its competitive nature.

Sat, 14 May, 2016

Michael O’Callaghan very much on upward trajectory

Amongst those in attendance at yesterday morning’s launch of the 2016 flat season at the Curragh were the legendary figures of Jim Bolger, Dermot Weld and Johnny Murtagh who, true to form, entertained as they spoke of past, present and future, often throwing and receiving good-humoured jibes. 

Wed, 11 May, 2016

Moonlight Magic shines bright in Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes

Pre-race expectation that team Ballydoyle might dominate the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes proved off the mark when Moonlight Magic, carrying the colours of Godolphin, gave trainer Jim Bolger a fourth victory in the race, and jockey Kevin Manning his second.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Today's Tips: Good opportunity for Masonbrook Lady in modest affair

Wexford hosts this afternoon’s action in Ireland, and Masonbrook Lady gets the nap to land the eleven-furlong handicap.

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Hot-pot Erysimum bolts up for Willie McCreery in fillies maiden

Trainer Willie McCreery certainly enjoyed his post-Punchestown trip to Sligo yesterday, sharing a double with Billy Lee as Erysimum and Downforce delivered in good style.

Mon, 02 May, 2016

Kieren Fallon off the mark at students' race day

Fifty-one year-old Kieren Fallon rode his first winner since his return to Ireland when guiding Oiche Mhaith Boy to victory in the Coral.ie handicap at a packed students’ day at Limerick.

Fri, 08 Apr, 2016

Clive Brittain: 'All Pat Eddery ever wanted to be was a jockey'

John Dunlop has described Pat Eddery as a “delightful man” following his death at the age of 63.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2015

Lester Piggott leads tributes to old rival and pal Pat Eddery

Legendary former jockey Lester Piggott last night described Pat Eddery as “ a natural horseman” after his close friend died in the early hours of yesterday morning, aged 63.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2015

Plinth causes minor upset in ‘Istabraq’

The Grade 2 Istabraq Hurdle was the feature event on yesterday’s high-class mixed programme at Tipperary, and Plinth, carrying the colours of the eponymous three-time Champion Hurdler, and also trained by Aidan O’Brien, caused a minor upset when landing the spoils.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Legatissimo completes Guineas double for Ryan Moore

It was almost a case of deja vu as Ryan Moore completed a magical weekend on Newmarket’s Rowley Mile when showing his strength in the saddle aboard Legatissimo in the Qipco 1000 Guineas.

Mon, 04 May, 2015

Cossack to try a drop of Whiskey

Don Cossack gave Gordon Elliott and the Gigginstown House Stud a fourth successive victory in the Star Best For Racing Coverage Chase in Punchestown yesterday.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2014

Lynch set to make comeback on Mr Bounty at Ayr

Irish trainer Michael O’Callaghan has confirmed Fergal Lynch will ride his intended runner at Ayr, should the jockey return to British racing on Monday.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2014

Age no burden for Cavalryman

A resurgent Cavalryman met the specialist demands of the Sussex Downs better than his opponents as he led home Ahzeemah in an Artemis Goodwood Cup one-two for trainer Saeed bin Suroor at Goodwood yesterday.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2014

Coronation joy for veteran Brittain

Clive Brittain declared "I’m back where I belong" as he stood in the winner’s enclosure as an 80-year-old Royal Ascot winner yesterday.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2014

Stellar cast in line for Palace showdown

Kingman and Night Of Thunder are set to clash for the third time this season in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot as both appeared among 12 entries at the latest forefeit stage.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

Light a leading Gold Cup contender - even if the bookies are giving nothing away

Aidan O’Brien is back on the Gold Cup trail at Ascot with Leading Light and it is going to be fascinating to see how this pans out next month.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Plenty expected of Australia in 2000

As a son of Galileo out of the brilliant race mare Ouija Board, Australia is certainly bred to be a Classic contender and he gets his chance in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket today.

Sat, 03 May, 2014

€550,000 raised for two injured jockeys

Over €550,000 has been raised for two injured Irish jockeys both left paralysed after falls within weeks of each other.

Tue, 15 Oct, 2013

Racing rallies for JT

The racing community and the wider public have donated 70 items for the special fundraising auction for JT McNamara and Jonjo Bright at today’s Limerick Charity Raceday in aid of the Jockeys Emergency Fund.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

Talent on course for Leger

Ralph Beckett is keen to let Talent have the chance of further Classic glory in the Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2013

Talent on course for classic double

Ralph Beckett is keen to let Talent have the chance of further Classic glory in the Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday.

Sun, 08 Sep, 2013

Rain forecast for Newbury feature

South African superstar Soft Falling Rain will be heading into “unknown territory” this afternoon when he makes his British debut in the Betfred Hungerford Stakes at Newbury.

Sat, 17 Aug, 2013

Bin Suroor sweet on Ihtimal

Ihtimal will aim to break her maiden in today’s German-Thoroughbred.com Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2013

Frankel owner Abdullah hails trainer Cecil

Leading owner Prince Khalid Abdullah paid tribute to “genius” Henry Cecil following the legendary trainer’s death on Tuesday.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2013

Farewell to racing legend Cecil

Henry Richard Amherst Cecil was one of the most popular and greatest racehorse trainers of this, or any other, era.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2013

Queally: Cecil was pure class

Stable jockey Tom Queally last night hailed Frankel trainer Henry Cecil as “pure class” as he led a flood of tributes for the legendary Warren Place maestro, who died yesterday at the age of 70.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2013

O’Brien relies on Moth and Say in Oaks

Aidan O’Brien has confirmed that of the three remaining fillies engaged, two, Guineas third Moth and nine-length Cork maiden winner Say, will run in the Investec Oaks at Epsom next Friday.

Fri, 24 May, 2013

Fallon to return on Wednesday

Kieren Fallon will be back in action for the big meeting at Newmarket on Wednesday, despite suffering food poisoning over the weekend.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2013

Royal Delta has point to prove in World Cup

Bill Mott managed to win the first ever Dubai World Cup but he still has a little unfinished business with the richest horse race on the planet.

Sat, 30 Mar, 2013

Fallon teams up with mighty Mike

Kieren Fallon is looking forward to taking the ride on Breeders’ Cup Turf winner Little Mike as he makes his Dubai debut on the Super Saturday card at Meydan.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2013

Dettori vows to rebuild reputation

Frankie Dettori will not return to action on the racecourse until a fortnight before next year’s Derby after the former champion jockey accepted a six-month ban handed to him by the French authorities.

Thu, 06 Dec, 2012

Banned Dettori vows to rebuild reputation

Frankie Dettori pledged to “rebuild his reputation” after he has served a six-month ban for taking a prohibited substance when riding in France.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2012

Dettori waits on French verdict

A verdict on any suspension for Frankie Dettori after the jockey tested positive for a banned substance in France was not decided at a meeting in Paris yesterday.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2012

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