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Wine can be the toast in Kempton nursery

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:04:05 GMT

Gary Moore is one of the shrewdest trainers in the business and his Wine ’N Dine looks primed to run a big race on his handicap debut at Kempton.

Houdini set to perform magic at Leopardstown

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:25 GMT

Operation Houdini is the 10/1 favourite with the sponsors for the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown on December 27.

It’s Easy Street for Satwa fans

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:44:48 GMT

Satwat Street bolted up by six lengths at Lingfield last month and can follow up in the Play Poker At ladbrokes.com Novice Stakes tomorrow.

Horse racing fixtures underway

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:43:00 GMT

It's Hennessy Gold Cup day at Newbury.

Several race meetings take place

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:38:00 GMT

In racing today - they go at Kempton Park, Newbury, Towcester, Wolverhampton,

No further disciplinary action for Fallon

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:14:00 GMT

Kieren Fallon will face no further disciplinary action following an investigation by The British Horseracing Authority into betting activity.

Force is with this One in Hennessy

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:48:34 GMT

Air Force One has joined Big Buck’s at the head of the betting with Victor Chandler for tomorrow’s Hennessy Gold Cup at 5-1.

Hennessy’s Sublime start

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:47:18 GMT

Sublimity aims to give Robbie Hennessy the perfect start to his training career by winning the wbx.com "Fighting Fifth" Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday.

Hobbs makes double bid for Hennessy Gold

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:39:47 GMT

Philip Hobbs could be double-handed in Saturday’s Hennessy Gold Cup with Monkerhostin and Parsons Legacy.

Enlightened approach at Wolverhampton

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:26:35 GMT

Enlightened has failed to cut much ice on her first two racecourse appearances but she appears to face a much more straightforward task in the Book Now For Boxing Day Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton.

Shiwawa to strike for Swinbank

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:18:05 GMT

There are few trainers shrewder than Alan Swinbank and he can advertise his talents once again with Shiwawa in the Call 01636 814481 To Sponsor A Race Maiden Stakes at Southwell.

Ollie’s on Haydock redemption mission

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:49:10 GMT

Owner-breeder Roger Nicholls is happy to go back on his word that Ollie Magern would never return to Haydock after three failed attempts in the Betfair Chase.

Augustus John’s chance is now

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:37:46 GMT

Augustus John can finally get on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton. Trained by the wily Stewart Parr, and part-owned by the even shrewder Willie McKay, the five-year-old is still a maiden after 11 tries.

Danseur looks a Premier bet

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:09:12 GMT

Not a great deal to get excited about on the all-weather at Great Leighs tomorrow but for those prepared to wait, Premier Danseur merits an interest in the Wivenhoe Handicap.

Diva can set the stage at Lingfield

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:04:43 GMT

David Elsworth must feel pretty frustrated that Swiss Diva is still a maiden this late in the season but she should take all the beating in the EBF Fund Maiden Stakes at Lingfield.

Irish horses win four trophies at Cartier Awards

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:05:00 GMT

Irish-trained horses have scooped four trophies at the Cartier Awards, racing's equivalent of the Oscars.

Captain commands respect

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:21:27 GMT

Selling races are notoriously fraught with gambling pitfalls - but Captain Royale can buck the trend at Southwell.

Limerick races cancelled due to waterlogged course

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:10:00 GMT

Today's race meeting in Limerick has been cancelled due to a waterlogged course.

Hardy Eustace rolls back the years at Punchestown

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:44:00 GMT

Dual Champion Hurdler Hardy Eustace has rolled back the years with a thrilling success in the Maplewood Developments Hurdle at Punchestown.

Walsh recovering following operation

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:37:00 GMT

Ruby Walsh is recovering in hospital after an operation for a ruptured spleen.

Ashkazar favourite at Cheltenham

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:32:00 GMT

The favourite for today's big race at Cheltenham, Ashkazar, has been withdrawn from the running.

Commander storms to victory at Cheltenham

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Imperial Commander stormed to victory to take the first major race of the current National Hunt Season, The Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

Jered’s the real McCoy

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:00:28 GMT

Trainer Noel Meade and jockey Tony McCoy would appear to be the pair to be on when the Morgiana Hurdle, a grade 1 race takes place at Punchestown tomorrow.

Barbers has cutting edge at Cheltenham

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:35:10 GMT

Nicky Henderson can reap the rewards of his last-minute decision to send Barbers Shop for the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

Taaffe's Glenfinn Captain lands Clonmel feature

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:25:00 GMT

Glenfinn Captain (5-2) achieved a career-high when landing the Grade Two Clonmel Oil Chase in impressive fashion.