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'Paddy' primed to take on big guns

Fri, 21/12/2018 - 02:30
Pat Fahy can't wait to pitch exciting chaser Castlegrace Paddy against the "top boys" as he goes in search of Grade One success at next week's Leopardstown Christmas Festival.
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Mullins hoping Footpad can make amends at Leopardstown

Thu, 20/12/2018 - 02:30
Footpad is set to run in the Paddy's Rewards Club "Sugar Paddy" Chase at Leopardstown on December 27.
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Relegate back in winning groove for Ruby

Wed, 19/12/2018 - 02:30
Cheltenham Champion Bumper winner Relegate was made to work hard in getting off the mark over timber at the second time of asking in yesterday's mares' maiden hurdle at Naas.
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I miss race riding but I am very happy with my decision - Walsh

Tue, 18/12/2018 - 02:30
It takes a lot to hoodwink Katie Walsh as she can usually sense a stitch-up but she arrived at the HRI awards earlier this month with the sole intention of presenting an award to the retiring Turf Club senior medical officer Adrian McGoldrick.
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Welcome rain sees entries flood in for Naas meeting

Tue, 18/12/2018 - 02:30
The arrival of rain at last has been a welcome boost to many jumps trainers and has encouraged them to declare a bumper 131 runners - plus reserves - for today's seven-race card at Naas.
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Ice-cool Frost guides Frodon to Cheltenham Caviar victory

Mon, 17/12/2018 - 02:30
Bryony Frost added further lustre to her burgeoning reputation as she teamed up with Frodon for another brilliant success, this time in the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday.
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Navan feature proves Easy Game for Mullins

Mon, 17/12/2018 - 02:30
Willie Mullins dominated the Navan Novice Hurdle once more, with Easy Game quickening up to beat stablemate Getareason.
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Sandown trip a possibility for Laurina return

Mon, 17/12/2018 - 02:30
Leading Champion Hurdle hope Laurina could be seen at Sandown next month, as Willie Mullins continues to look for a suitable spot for her reappearance.
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Fabulous Frodon puts heat in Frost's winter

Sun, 16/12/2018 - 18:30
Bryony Frost lit up a raw winter's afternoon when she guided Frodon to what may turn out to be one of the best weight-carrying performances of the season in the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup at Cheltenham yesterday.
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Hopes are high that Easy Game can keep run going

Sun, 16/12/2018 - 18:30
Easy Game, which has won three of his five starts since arriving in Ireland, bids to provide Willie Mullins with a seventh victory in the Navan Novice Hurdle today.
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Mullins and Walsh to make it an Easy Game

Sat, 15/12/2018 - 02:30
Punting is a tricky game at the best of times but the usual suspects of Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh are the men to follow tomorrow when they combine with the aptly-named Easy Game in the Grade Two Navan Novice Hurdle (12.30).
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Romain De Senam can sneak place from bottom of weights

Sat, 15/12/2018 - 02:30
Terrence Murphy, an American poker writer, also known as VP Pappy, once said: "A gambler never makes the same mistake twice. It's usually three or more times."
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Synopsis bounces back for Elliott at Cheltenham

Sat, 15/12/2018 - 02:30
Gordon Elliott's Synopsis defied top weight in the Mares' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham yesterday.
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Bolger hopes 'Josies' can seal high five around Cheltenham

Fri, 14/12/2018 - 02:30
Josies Orders will be bidding for a fifth Cheltenham win in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase for Enda Bolger today.
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'Sizing' pleases Harrington but she warns he has 'long way to go'

Thu, 13/12/2018 - 02:30
Jessica Harrington was satisfied with Sizing John's performance in a gallop at the Curragh on Tuesday.
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Laurina faces test of Hurdle credentials

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 02:30
Laurina puts her Champion Hurdle credentials on the line against older horses in Saturday's International Hurdle as she returns to the scene of her emphatic course and distance success at the Cheltenham Festival.
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Elliott's faith in shrewd 'Judge' continues to bear fruit for stable

Tue, 11/12/2018 - 02:30
It's no coincidence that Shane McCann has been closely associated with the two most high-profile horses to take residence in Gordon Elliott's yard in recent seasons.
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Sizing John steps up comeback bid with Curragh visit

Tue, 11/12/2018 - 02:30
Sizing John will step up his preparations for a Festive return when Jessica Harrington's star chaser makes a visit to the Curragh today.
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'Tornado' fails to create storm on jumps bow, but only way is up

Mon, 10/12/2018 - 02:30
Tornado Flyer looks set for bigger things following his solid if not spectacular debut over jumps in the Punchestown Racecourse Of The Year Maiden Hurdle.
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Min and Mullins' top two-milers will avoid monster Altior if at all possible

Mon, 10/12/2018 - 02:30
"The target is to avoid Altior, wherever he goes we'll go in the opposite direction," were the somewhat tongue-in-cheek words of Ruby Walsh following Min's smooth John Durkan Chase success at Punchestown yesterday which summed upped another informative weekend.
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