MONICA DICKINSON, matriarch of the legendary racing family, has died aged 83.

Monica Dickinson, matriarch of the legendary Yorkshire-based racing family, has died aged 83.

ONE of Ireland’s leading wood energy companies has teamed up with a world-famous stud farm to provide a cleaner, greener solution to some of its heating needs, right on its own doorstep.

A MULTIMILLIONAIRE hit back today at her ex-husband’s description of her as a “career divorcee”.

A woman hit back today at her ex-husband’s description of her as a “career divorcee”.

El Gran Senor, dual Classic winner and top sire, has been put down at the age of 25.

Russian Blue maintained his unbeaten record when landing the Listed Morris Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh today.

All the leading fancies stood their ground as a total of 25 horses were left at the second forfeit stage for the Vodafone Derby today.

THE Brian Meehan-trained Leitrim House put himself in line for the Boylesports Irish 2000 Guineas when running out a three-and-a-half-length winner of the Group Three Rock Of Gibraltar EBF Tetrarch Stakes at the Curragh yesterday.

The Brian Meehan-trained Leitrim House put himself in line for the Boylesports Irish 2000 Guineas when running out a three-and-a-half-length winner of the Group Three Rock Of Gibraltar EBF Tetrarch Stakes at the Curragh today.

LEADING figures from the world of horseracing gathered yesterday for the funeral of legendary owner and breeder Robert Sangster.

Leading figures from the world's of horse racing, high society and showbusiness gathered today for the funeral of legendary owner and breeder Robert Sangster.

Racing was in mourning yesterday after the death of leading owner-breeder Robert Sangster.

RACING greats led by Vincent O’Brien, Lester Piggott, Steve Cauthen and Pat Eddery paid tribute yesterday following the death of leading owner-breeder Robert Sangster.

LEGENDARY racehorse owner Robert Sangster died yesterday at the age of 67.

ROBERT SANGSTER changed the face of racing with his revolutionary approach to the sport in the 1970s and 80s.

Robert Sangster, the revolutionary racehorse owner, died yesterday at the age of 67 after a long illness.

Robert Sangster, the revolutionary racehorse owner, died yesterday at the age of 67.

Flat racing is traditionally known as the Sport of Kings, but given the success enjoyed by the ruling family of Dubai over the last 20 years it could just as accurately be described as the Sport of Sheikhs.

High Chaparral is back on track for the big autumn prizes after playing his part in a red-letter day for trainer Aidan O’Brien at the Curragh yesterday.

AIDAN O’BRIEN has two Vodafone Oaks victories to his name – Shahtoush (1998) and Imagine (2001) – and the Irish handler has a couple of entries remaining in the fillies’ Classic at Epsom after yesterday’s forfeit stage.

Irish stayer Media Puzzle was awarded a 3lb penalty for the Tooheys Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 5 after easily winning today’s Geelong Cup.