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Sprinter Sacre's debut one to catch at Punchestown
What promises to be an exhilarating five-day climax to the jumps season gets under way at Punchestown with an eagerly awaited Irish debut for Sprinter Sacre.
Super Sacre's hat-trick emulates great Istabraq
Nicky Henderson admitted Sprinter Sacre had needed to dig deeper into his reserves than ever before but his standing as National Hunt racing's phenomenon remains undiminished after victory in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown.
Perfect 10 for super Sacre
Sprinter Sacre stretched his unbeaten record over fences to 10 with a commanding victory in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown.
Jezki bursts Champagne bubble
Jessica Harrington's star Jezki got back on the winning trail with a scintillating display in the Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.
McCoy's return delayed
Tony McCoy now looks set to miss the start of the new jumps season following his fall at Cheltenham last Thursday.
Al Zarooni faces drug probe
Classic-winning Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni is to face a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary panel hearing after samples taken from 11 horses in his care in Newmarket were found to contain traces of anabolic steroids.
Mullins hoping to strike gold
Willie Mullins hopes Sir Des Champs can end his long losing spell in the Bet Online With The Tote.com Punchestown Gold Cup by winning the Grade One feature on Wednesday.
Dream still on for Alive
Connections of Alive Alive Oh are hanging on to the dream that the filly can go right to the top.
Russell takes advantage to Cork
Davy Russell and Ruby Walsh are both in action at Cork as the final week of the jumps season gets under way ahead of the Punchestown Festival.
Late call on Sizing target
Henry de Bromhead will make a late call on whether Sizing Europe takes on the mighty Sprinter Sacre in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday.
Maarek back in business
High-class sprinter Maarek returned to winning ways with victory in the Woodlands Stakes at Naas.
Weld purring over Kitten
Pay Day Kitten defied a market drift when showing an excellent attitude in wearing down Hold The Line to land the Naas Median Auction Maiden at Naas in the hands of Pat Smullen.
McCoy to return at Punchestown
Champion jockey Tony McCoy will return to the saddle on Tuesday for the opening day of the Punchestown Festival after a crashing fall at Cheltenham yesterday.
Flemenstar ruled out of Punchestown
Flemenstar has been ruled out of the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at the Punchestown on Tuesday after connections decided to give the eight-year-old a wind operation.
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.
Sprinter among Champion eight
Sprinter Sacre stood his ground among eight entries remaining in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday.
Black Caviar retires on a high
Black Caviar's co-owner Neil Werrett is already looking forward to racing the offspring of the unbeaten champion sprinter after her unexpected retirement.
Jockey Club entry for Parish Hall
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.
Derrinstown target for Dibayani
Dibayani is set to tackle the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial following his pleasing return to action at Leopardstown on Sunday.
Taaffe holds fire with Bullet
Tom Taaffe will wait until nearer the time before deciding which race to run Gold Bullet at the Punchestown Festival.
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