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A horse without flaws? Footpad looks simply fabulous
A horse without flaws? Footpad looks simply fabulous

There were many treats over the last four days in Ireland and Britain, but for me the biggest star to emerge was Willie Mullins’ Footpad in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown on Tuesday, writes Pat Keane.

Sat, 30 Dec, 2017

Expect better run from back-to-form Boston Bob
Expect better run from back-to-form Boston Bob
There are a couple of good meetings in Ireland this weekend, and I’ll be busier at Fairyhouse this afternoon, with four rides, than at Naas tomorrow, where I have only two.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Thistlecrack to be aimed at the 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup
Thistlecrack to be aimed at the 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup

Colin Tizzard last night revealed Ladbrokes World Hurdle favourite Thistlecrack will aimed at the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup next year.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

Flemenstar back in business at Leopardstown
Flemenstar back in business at Leopardstown
Leopardstown, on a dry but wintry Sunday afternoon, provided the scene for another chapter in the colourful career of Flemenstar, when the ten-year-old gave Tony Curran a first training success in what was an eventful renewal of the Grade 1 Paddy Power Chase.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

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