Cheltenham pair in line for rematch
Sir Des Champs and Long Run, second and third respectively in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, are on course to clash in TheTote.com Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday.
Sir Des Champs and Long Run, second and third respectively in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, are on course to clash in TheTote.com Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday.
Sprinter Sacre stood his ground among eight entries remaining in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday.
Black Caviar's co-owner Neil Werrett is already looking forward to racing the offspring of the unbeaten champion sprinter after her unexpected retirement.
Jim Bolger's Parish Hall, who returned after more than a year off the track to win a Listed race at the Curragh recently, is among 13 entries for the Qatar Bloodstock Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket on May 4.
Dibayani is set to tackle the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial following his pleasing return to action at Leopardstown on Sunday.
Tom Taaffe will wait until nearer the time before deciding which race to run Gold Bullet at the Punchestown Festival.
The trainer of Ulster owned horse Hurricane Fly has scooped another big prize. Willie Mullins has been named as the Philips Sports Manager of the month for March.
Davy Russell claimed another victory in his battle with Ruby Walsh for the jockeys' title when Toner D'Oudairies took the Follow Us On Twitter At Fairyhouse Beginners Chase.
Wannabe Better will stick to maiden company in a bid to open her account after playing second fiddle to Classic hope Moth at the Curragh.
Magical Dream is one of three possible runners for Aidan O'Brien in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes at Navan on Sunday.
Tommy Stack is hoping for a share of the big prize money on offer when he saddles Clancy Avenue for the £100,000 Tattersalls Millions Sprint at Newmarket on Wednesday.
Solo Performer attempts to uphold form with a couple of old foes when he takes the plunge in the feature race beneath the Dundalk floodlights.
Connections of Fort Knox insist there is no hurry to decide upon his Classic target.
Trainer Henry de Bromhead admits Sprinter Sacre's participation at the Punchestown Festival could have a bearing on which race Sizing Europe contests.
Trainer Patrick Prendergast is considering Derby trials in England for Sugar Boy following his excellent effort in defeat at Leopardstown on Sunday.
Rawaaq claimed a comfortable victory in the Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial for Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen.
A patient ride from Johnny Murtagh paid dividends as Fort Knox finished with a flourish to take the Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial.
Declaration Of War could be set for a big season after making a winning return to action with a stylish display in the Heritage Stakes at Leopardstown.
Focus On Venice resisted the late thrust of Michaelmas to claim the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Leopardstown.
Willie Mullins has confirmed his big guns on course for the Punchestown Festival later this month.
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