Johnny Murtagh believes Duke Of Marmalade can overcome potentially unsuitable ground in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.

The Juddmonte International may have been moved from its traditional home at York due to the unseasonal weather, but there was a distinct case of deja vu about the result.

Ruby Walsh needed to put his skills to use for less than six minutes at Kempton but his visit was more than worthwhile as his sole ride Nycteos captured the intercasino.co.uk Lanzarote Hurdle.

Mick Kinane was the toast of Hong Kong today with a brilliant Group One double for trainer John Moore at Sha Tin.

Predateur entered calculations for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham when smoothly opening his account over jumps for Paul Nicholls in the Staple Fitzpaine Introductory Novices' Hurdle at Taunton.

MARTIN PIPE yesterday joined a growing list of leading figures within the British racing industry to pay tribute to old rival David Nicholson following the sad death of the former champion trainer at the age of 67.

Legendary jumps trainer David Nicholson died yesterday.

British Conservative party leader David Cameron has replaced Kate Moss as the UK’s most wanted party guest.

The Duke in Dublin and the DUP in Killarney in the same week! And they all got home safely.

The Duke in Dublin and the DUP in Killarney — in the same week! And they all got home safely.

Irish-born tenor John McCormack was today honoured with a commemorative plaque at the house where he lived in London while launching his international career.