Sunday 19 May 2013
Persistent rain saw conditions officially changed to 'soft' ahead of the Betfred Derby Trial Stakes at Lingfield, leading to the withdrawal of likely favourite Greatwood and leaving the way clear for yet another Aidan O'Brien winner of a Classic trial this week in Nevis.
Irish raider Lily's Angel wrestled the betfred.com Chartwell Fillies' Stakes from French hope Kendam in a cosmopolitan gathering for the Group Three at Lingfield.
If the British Horseracing Authority and Sheikh Mohammed had both hoped that the dust might finally begin to settle on the Godolphin steroids scandal, they were disappointed yesterday when its author unexpectedly contrived to stoke things up anew.
Bryan Cooper is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after it was confirmed the leading Irish jockey broke his leg in a fall at Down Royal on Monday.
Aidan O'Brien's Curragh maiden scorer Ruler Of The World faces four opponents in the MBNA Chester Vase on Thursday.
Aidan O'Brien declared himself delighted after seeing his triple Classic winner Camelot make a perfectly satisfactory return to action in the High Chaparral EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh.
Bondage was the best horse on show at Down Royal yesterday when romping home in the novice hurdle.
Aidan O'Brien declared himself delighted after seeing his Classic winner Camelot make a perfectly satisfactory return to action yesterday in the High Chaparral European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh.
Jim Bolger admits it is "more than likely" his 2000 Guineas hero Dawn Approach will be allowed to take his chance in the Investec Derby at Epsom next month.
Multiple Classic hero Camelot faces four opponents on his eagerly anticipated return to action in the High Chaparral EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh.
Inis Meain secured a deserved success at Listed level in the feature Martin Molony Stakes at Limerick.
Eddie Lynam's sprint star Sole Power stamped his class on the Pearl Bloodstock Palace House Stakes at Newmarket for a commanding victory.
Fiery Oscar has been a real star for the Rodger Sweeney yard this year and put up a superb show to make it four wins in a row in the GAA Supporters Day 19th May Handicap Hurdle at Limerick.
Dawn Approach ran out a superb winner of the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket to give trainer Jim Bolger his first win in the mile Classic.
Godolphin's longest-serving trainer Saeed Bin Suroor had his Stanley House stables in Newmarket visited by BHA drug testers yesterday – although there is no suggestion he has been involved in any wrong-doing.
Suspended trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni claims he has been “advised to appeal” against the eight-year suspension he received for administering anabolic steroids to 15 horses in his care.
Former Classic-placed colt Reply takes a big drop in class at Tipperary as he seeks his first success in 19 months.
Sandown Classic Trial winner Sugar Boy may head straight to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby in June without another run.
Steps To Freedom chances his arm at Group Three level in England on Wednesday when he contests the Longines Sagaro Stakes at Ascot.
Tony McCoy's main rival for the 2013/14 champion jockey title Jason Maguire got his campaign off to a great start yesterday – but the Ulsterman confirmed he has no intention of handing over the accolade any time soon.
It hasn't always been a bed of roses
Les Kiss has confirmed that he will be a permanent member of Joe Schmidt's Ireland coaching team upon completion of the summer tour to the United States and Canada.
Nick Kennedy described winning the Heineken Cup as the pinnacle of his career and a vindication of his decision to move to Toulon last summer.
Rory Best will lead Ireland's 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being overlooked by the British and Irish Lions.
Former Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan has said he was surprised by the timing of Roberto Mancini's sacking.
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