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racing

Fit-again Jack Kennedy proves class really is permanent

Sometimes you have to go through hard times to truly appreciate good ones. Just ask Jack Kennedy.

racing

‘Samcro is as good a horse as we’ll ever see’

There are moments when you are compelled to sit up and take note.

news

Cheltenham-winning horse at centre of crime assets seizure ’not in same condition’, court hears

A Cheltenham-winning horse at the centre of a proceeds of crime assets seizure is no longer in the same condition as it had been due to the "vagaries of of the sport", the High Court has heard.

'I’m happy with Vroum Vroum Mag and hoping for a big run'

racing

Sceaux setback a big blow for Willie Mullins in title race

Un De Sceaux can complete perfect season

If Willie Mullins finds a way, it will be the Miracle of Punchestown

In years gone by, I might have been preparing to ride in the Scottish National at Ayr this afternoon. Today, however, I will be riding work and, hopefully, will make it to the Aviva for the Munster match in the evening.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2017

Rule 212 action taken by Gowran stewards was extreme

It will be a surprise should the somewhat draconian penalties be allowed to stand, writes Pat Keane.

Sun, 19 Mar, 2017

Today’s Irish raiders at Cheltenham

After a magnificent Thursday for Irish raiders, Jordan McCarthy looks at the Irish challengers on the final day at Cheltenham...

Fri, 17 Mar, 2017

Day One of battle cautiously negotiated and a little ahead

The acute pangs for the Cotswolds began early yesterday. To unload the frustration, I tapped on my phone and screamed as loud as I could on Twitter. ‘I hate, hate anyone heading to Cheltenham today’.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2017

Neon Wolf can devour Neptune rivals

Harry Fry is a trainer of immense talent and the confident expectation is Neon Wolf will give him cause for celebration after today’s opening race, the Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2017

Fulham Road benefiting from kid-glove treatment

Five rides, and probably not the strongest-looking book I’ve had, but that’s the nature of racing in the countdown to the Cheltenham.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2017

We couldn’t be happier with powerful Yorkhill

The Christmas festivals are on the horizon but there’s plenty of good racing this weekend, and I’m really looking forward to riding Yorkhill on his chasing debut in the two-mile beginners’ race at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Prince Of Scars can make winning start to jumping career

Definite signs that the National Hunt proper is getting in to full swing, with graded races at both meetings in Ireland this weekend, and it’s Naas today for three rides, where I get underway on Saturnas in the maiden hurdle.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

Un De Sceaux could reappear in Fortria Chase

Un De Sceaux could reappear in thetote.com Fortria Chase at Navan on Sunday.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2016

Venezia should go very close at Wexford

Still waiting for the season to get into full swing, but I’m a little bit busier on the track this weekend than in recent ones, with five rides at Wexford tomorrow.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2016

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