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De Bromhead chases debut win for 'Petit'

2 hours 19 min ago
Irish Champion Hurdle hero Petit Mouchoir kicks off his career over fences on a quality card at Punchestown today.
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Classy 'Bristol' set for Stratford return

2 hours 19 min ago
As the covers continue to be taking off the jumping stars on both sides of the Irish Sea, Nigel Twiston-Davies is praying for rain to allow Bristol De Mai the opportunity to make his seasonal reappearance at Stratford on Saturday.
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Victorious Fairy on course for Classic trials, says Weld

Mon, 16/10/2017 - 02:30
Dermot Weld has high hopes for Yulong Gold Fairy next season following her victory in the valuable Foran Equine Auction Race Final at Naas yesterday.
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O'Brien eyes Breeders' bid for US Navy Flag after Dewhurst win

Mon, 16/10/2017 - 02:30
Normal service was resumed for Aidan O'Brien after US Navy Flag spearheaded a one-two-three-four for the Ballydoyle master in the Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.
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Groom Ken Dooley dies in accident at Kempton

Mon, 16/10/2017 - 02:30
Tributes were paid yesterday to the groom who died at Kempton Park on Saturday night, with Ken Dooley described as "hugely enthusiastic and dedicated to his horses" by trainer Amanda Perrett.
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Man dies 'after being kicked by a horse at Kempton Park'

Sun, 15/10/2017 - 13:35
A groom who died at Kempton Park on Saturday night has been named by his employer as Ken Dooley, trainer Amanda Perrett said in a statement issued to Press Association Sport.
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Breeders' on radar as O'Brien salutes Flag's Dewhurst success

Sun, 15/10/2017 - 02:30
Aidan O'Brien moved to within one winner of matching Bobby Frankel's top-flight world record haul as US Navy Flag landed the Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.
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De Sousa comes good from wrong side of tracks

Sun, 15/10/2017 - 02:30
Silvestre de Sousa has earned a reputation as racing's lonesome cowboy. This is, in part, a recognition of his rarity value: a Brazilian who learned about horsemanship while rounding up cattle on the family ranch near Recife, but who stands next Saturday to be heralded as Britain's champion jockey for the second time in three years. It is also a reflection of a savage intensity. At 36, De Sousa exudes a desperation to prove himself that is far from normal.
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WATCH - US Navy Flag leads home an Aidan O'Brien 1-2-3-4 for his 26th Group One triumph of the season

Sat, 14/10/2017 - 15:31
US Navy Flag led his rivals a merry dance in the Darley Dewhurst Stakes as Aidan O'Brien saddled the first four home in the Group One at Newmarket.
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Speedy Purser to sail home in Autumn Stakes

Sat, 14/10/2017 - 02:30
Michael Stoute has been in the racing business a long time now, and readers may know he has a Dewhurst win to his credit from way back in 1986.
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O'Brien denied in fillies' mile by finest of margins

Sat, 14/10/2017 - 02:30
Laurens put the seal on a tremendous season for trainer Karl Burke with a thrilling victory in the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket.
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Brendan Brackan can make it three wins from three at Cork

Sat, 14/10/2017 - 02:30
Around a month ago, Warm The Voice beat DROMBEG DREAM in a decent nursery at Listowel, but the latter can get her head in front against a new bunch of rivals in the O'Flynn Group Supporting The Rickie Healy Appeal Nursery Handicap (3.55 Cork) this afternoon.
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O'Brien closing in on Group One greatness

Fri, 13/10/2017 - 02:30
The majority of trainers would die happily having sent out 25 Group One winners in a lifetime.
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World War breaks duck as Keane moves three clear

Thu, 12/10/2017 - 02:30
World War landed a long overdue first career success when landing yesterday's maiden over an extended nine furlongs at Gowran Park.
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Cooper seizes 'great opportunity' with Potts in England

Wed, 11/10/2017 - 02:30
Former Gigginstown No 1 Bryan Cooper is looking to make the most of a "great opportunity" after being confirmed as the new first-choice rider for prominent English-based owner Alan Potts.
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Poli Roi can be Ballybrit king for Elliott and Russell

Tue, 10/10/2017 - 02:30
Former Michael O'Leary stable jockey Bryan Cooper has two mounts for the Gigginstown operation at Galway today, but the Tralee-born rider - recently linked with a high-profile move to England - is unlikely to visit the winner's enclosure.
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Johnny Ward: Faugheen key to Mullins' machine

Mon, 09/10/2017 - 17:00
Just over a week ago, the first anniversary of one of the most significant days in jumps racing in this era passed without comment.
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Upping the ante

Mon, 09/10/2017 - 17:00
One of my favourite ante-post markets is William Hills' 'To win any race at the Cheltenham Festival'.
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Supertar filly Enable to remain in training next year

Mon, 09/10/2017 - 10:15
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Enable will stay in training next year, connections have announced.
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'Fortune' suffers fatal fall as Total Recall lands Munster pot

Mon, 09/10/2017 - 02:30
Sympathy for punters who took extremely cramped odds was soon reserved for connections after Mega Fortune suffered a fatal fall in the first at Limerick yesterday.
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