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Daryz can rise to his toughest challenge yet 
Daryz can rise to his toughest challenge yet 
Daryz has been asked to prove this season that he is far more than a soft ground middle distance animal. The answer so far is a resounding ‘yes.’

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Betfred Guineas Festival - Betfred 2000 Guineas Day - Newmarket Racecourse
Bow Echo can keep unbeaten record intact in Gstaad battle at Royal Ascot
One of the peculiarities of Royal Ascot in recent years is the extent to which Charlie Appleby has struggled. Notable Speech can get him off to a good start this year in the opening race

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Ol Man Dingle books Galway Plate ticket with Kilbeggan trial win
Ol Man Dingle books Galway Plate ticket with Kilbeggan trial win
“I’ve been going to Galway since I was a boy and the Plate is a race I’ve always wanted to win," said Ol Man Dingle trainer Eoin Griffin

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Sparan Nua retains unbeaten record 
Sparan Nua retains unbeaten record 
The Dawn Approach filly, already successful in Naas and Gowran Park, was sent off 11/4 favourite and, despite showing signs of inexperience, came through strongly under Nathan Crosse.

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Benvenuto Cellini file photo
Ruby Walsh: Benvenuto Cellini non-runner decision shows the BHA have lost the love for their own punters
You pay your money and take your chance, in my view. 

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Folson Blues impresses at Gowran Park to spark O'Brien across-the-card treble
Folson Blues impresses at Gowran Park to spark O'Brien across-the-card treble
Joseph O'Brien said the Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown in July could be next for Folsom Blues

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Burke's Native Warrior justifies odds to take Ballycorus Stakes at 'lucky' Leopardstown
Burke's Native Warrior justifies odds to take Ballycorus Stakes at 'lucky' Leopardstown
Trained by Karl Burke, ahead of a massive week at Royal Ascot, Native Warrior justified 6/4 favouritism in the Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes in Leopardstown, bouncing back from a lacklustre recent run in Naas.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Juddmonte Irish Oaks Weekend - Sunday
Native Warrior will be difficult to stop 
East Hampton can give the selection most to think about. 

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Monvoe completes Cody double at Limerick
Monvoe completes Cody double at Limerick
Having won two of his three starts this year, the three-year-old was sent off the 6-4 favourite here and overcame a sluggish start to get the job done in the hands of jockey Reese Holohan.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Monvoe can make swift return to winning ways at Limerick
Monvoe can make swift return to winning ways at Limerick
Elsewhere on the card, Tyson Fury can get the eight-race card off to the best possible start for punters by winning the Limerick Optional Claiming Race

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Private Policy primed to build on recent success at Sligo
Private Policy primed to build on recent success at Sligo
The Nigel Slevin-trained eight-year-old relished the step up to three miles and showed a willing attitude to narrowly prevail at Punchestown last month.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Eric McNamara lands 230/1 Roscommon double as Hermino Aa wins Connacht National
Eric McNamara lands 230/1 Roscommon double as Hermino Aa wins Connacht National
Joey Dunne pounced late on 20/1 shot Kilkee Bay to master 7/4 favourite Ballingurteen in the Roscommon (Amateur) Handicap Chase and complete the McNamara double

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Isaac Newton bounces back under 'savage' Moore ride 
Isaac Newton bounces back under 'savage' Moore ride 
The Kooyonoga Stakes proved a personal triumph for young Curragh trainer Danny Mc Loughlin who saddled  the first and second

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Christmas Day backers left short-changed by Derby’s non-runner ruling
Christmas Day backers left short-changed by Derby’s non-runner ruling
Fallout from declaring Benvenuto Cellini a non-runner at Epsom highlights perils of trying to micromanage racing

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Roscommon preview: Workahead can make it two from two over fences 
Roscommon preview: Workahead can make it two from two over fences 
The Workforce gelding made an impressive chasing debut at Wexford last month

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

The Betfred Derby Festival - Derby Day - Epsom Downs Racecourse
Christmas Day in June for Aidan O’Brien with Derby win at Epsom
The Ballydoyle trainer saddled four runners in his pursuit.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Working Class Hero can strike at Punchestown
Working Class Hero can strike at Punchestown
Tom Gibney's Working Class Hero should be tough to beat in the bumper at Punchestown on Saturday unless the Joseph O’Brien-trained newcomer Which Flannerys is above average.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Colm Greaves on the Epsom Derby: Box clever with Braddock
Colm Greaves on the Epsom Derby: Box clever with Braddock
Item and the favourite Benvenuto Cellini look like top of the ground types and may need to wait for drier times.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Tango Flare delivers once more with latest Fairyhouse win 
Tango Flare delivers once more with latest Fairyhouse win 
The seven-year-old gelding won the race in 2023 and 2024.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

The Betfred Derby Festival - Ladies Day - Epsom Downs Racecourse
Joseph O'Brien's Thundering On powers clear for brilliant Oaks victory
It was a first British Classic win for Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Legacy Link primed to upset Ballydoyle filly Amelia Earhart at Epsom Oaks
Legacy Link primed to upset Ballydoyle filly Amelia Earhart at Epsom Oaks
Amelia Earhart will likely be sent off favourite for Ballydoyle but there are a few reasons to think she might be vulnerable

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Aidan O'Brien thrilled as Endorsement cruises to wide-margin success
Aidan O'Brien thrilled as Endorsement cruises to wide-margin success
Meanwhile, Ger Lyons followed-up his big-race double at the Curragh on Wednesday with a spectacular 249-1 treble, sparked when newcomer My Girl Grace challenged inside the final furlong to thwart Bang Bang in the median auction fillies' maiden

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Double delight for Keane ahead of Epsom missions
Double delight for Keane ahead of Epsom missions
The jockey bagged the €50,000 twin-features at the Curragh, scoring on Amiata and Poetic Sound, both trained by Ger Lyons 

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Ronan Whelan onboard Hawk Mountain comes home to win 27/9/2025
From soaring Hawk to dazzling Daryz: 10 equine stars who'll light up the summer
The stage is set, and the props are all in place for a summer of high drama. Here are ten horses who should add to the gaiety of the coming months.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Allsortz should follow up Cork victory at the Curragh
Allsortz should follow up Cork victory at the Curragh
Henry de Bromhead's I Hope You Dance gets the vote in the Try Racing TV For Free Now At racingtv.com/freetrial Fillies Maiden.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Dante Festival 2026 - Day Two - York Racecourse
‘Live chances’ for Epsom put pep in Keane’s step
Colin Keane enjoying first year in the Juddmonte hot seat

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Ancient Egypt could hold key to Derby for Egan
Ancient Egypt could hold key to Derby for Egan
Joseph O’Brien confident he has two legitimate contenders for Classic honours

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

‘Shark’ Hanlon fined following heated Listowel incident  
‘Shark’ Hanlon fined following heated Listowel incident  
The trainer apologised after a row with IHRB clerk of the course Paul Moloney on Monday.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Byrnes bounces back with Spy victory at Listowel
Byrnes bounces back with Spy victory at Listowel
The jockey was hit with a 21-day ban for dangerous riding by the Limerick stewards after 11-8 Marian Avenue was disqualified from first place in a dramatic handicap hurdle last Thursday.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Bunyola Bay takes Gowran Classic for Hannon and Levey
Bunyola Bay takes Gowran Classic for Hannon and Levey
The 11/2 shot made most of the running and set sail for home off the home-turn.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Jan Brueghel and Calandagan set for Coronation rematch at Epsom
Jan Brueghel and Calandagan set for Coronation rematch at Epsom
Last year’s one-two Jan Brueghel and Calandagan are among eight confirmations for the Coolmore Coronation Cup at Epsom on Saturday.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Racing preview: Hardy Warrior up for the battle at Gowran Park
Racing preview: Hardy Warrior up for the battle at Gowran Park
The Pinatubo colt sets a decent standard in this confined event.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Ballyadam seals Listowel double for Henry de Bromhead
Ballyadam seals Listowel double for Henry de Bromhead
The 11-year-old was confidently handled by Billy Lee.

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Constitution River flows to French Derby success
Constitution River flows to French Derby success
Aidan O'Brien saddled the first three horses home in the Prix du Jockey Club

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Poignant success for Femme Magnifique in Tramore
Poignant success for Femme Magnifique in Tramore
The syndicate was formed in memory of Dillion Quirke, the Tipperary hurler who tragically died aged just 24 in 2022 from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) while playing for Clonoulty-Rossmore at Semple Stadium.

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Tennessee Stud can making winning return at Down Royal
Tennessee Stud can making winning return at Down Royal
On the jumps front, Endless Talking can make a successful start over fences at Tramore

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Philip Byrnes banned for 21 days and winner for father Charles disqualified
Philip Byrnes banned for 21 days and winner for father Charles disqualified
After a lengthy stewards’ inquiry, Marian Avenue was placed last, with the race being awarded to the Shark Hanlon-trained Qaasid

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Marian Avenue can thrive over longer trip at Limerick
Marian Avenue can thrive over longer trip at Limerick
Earlier, Jessica Harington’s Milan mare Aruntothequeen might prove too strong for La Cote Fleurie in the Great National South Court Mares Maiden Hurdle

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Wexford trainer Nolan enjoys triple success 
Wexford trainer Nolan enjoys triple success 
Returning to the scene of his debut success in a maiden hurdle before being highly-tried, Sageborough bounced back to form when swooping on the run-in to foil front-runner Time Is A Thief.

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Colcannon can get over Punchestown disappointment at Wexford
Colcannon can get over Punchestown disappointment at Wexford
Colcannon justified favouritism with victory at Fairyhouse last month but followed that with a disappointing run at the Punchestown Festival

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Gosden thrilled with Legacy Link’s 'perfect' taste of Epsom
Gosden thrilled with Legacy Link’s 'perfect' taste of Epsom
The Juddmonte-owned filly worked just under a mile with Colin Keane on Epsom’s annual pre-Derby Festival gallops morning

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Native Speaker dominates to land €100,000 Mayo National
Native Speaker dominates to land €100,000 Mayo National
"We’ll see what the handicapper does," Henry De Bromhead assistant Robbie Power said about Native Speaker. "He needs to go up a bit to get into the Galway Plate, but he ran well there last year, so who knows?” 

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Leopardstown Races - Sunday May 10th
Braddock backed to be Epsom Derby contender
Joseph O'Brien-trained colt won Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial at Leopardstown

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Precise produces the good with Lordan aboard
Precise produces the good with Lordan aboard
It was an impressive success too as the daughter of Starspangledbanner, a 4-1 shot here, showed an impressive turn of foot in the last furlong to turn the tables on her Newmarket conqueror by two and a half lengths.

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Tattersalls Irish Guineas Weekend - Curragh Racecourse - Sunday May 24th
British raiders put paid to Irish in Tattersalls Gold Cup
Almaqam lands spoils for trainer Ed Walker and jockey Kieran Shoemark

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Second choice proves lovely for Lordan 
Second choice proves lovely for Lordan 
True Love wins 1000 Guineas at the Curragh for Aidan O'Brien

Sun, 24 May, 2026

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