Historic 72-hour final declarations for Epsom Derby aim to generate ‘sense of anticipation and excitement’
Group One winner Babouche set to return in Cork, although Ger Lyons admits he is struggling to get her fit
Ballydoyle
Twain replaces The Lion In Winter as the apple of Aidan O’Brien’s eye for 2,000 Guineas
Champion trainer unsure if top two-year-old filly Lake Victoria will make 1000 Guineas in Newmarket
City Of Troy skips Irish Champions Festival but remains the name on everyone’s lips
Los Angeles set to join Auguste Rodin and Luxembourg in powerful Ballydoyle squad for Champion Stakes
Luxembourg a warm order to deliver Futurity success for O’Brien
Unbeaten colt hot favourite to give Ballydoyle handler record-equalling 10th success in renewal
Aidan O’Brien’s Epsom Derby favourite Luxembourg heads Futurity field
Trainer has won the race nine times including with Derby winners High Chaparral and Camelot
Prix Vermeille remains an option for Snowfall ahead of Arc
Trainer Aidan O’Brien may choose to run star filly in Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown
K Club mansion with private jetty and sporting pedigree for €2.75m
Lavish 582sq m property was built in the 1990s for renowned racehorse trainer Vincent O’Brien and his wife Jacqueline
Hard to see past Stradivarius for an Ascot Gold Cup double
Diminutive super star and Frankie Dettori hot favourites to retain title on Thursday
Madhmoon bids to provide Prendergast with fairytale Derby success
Aidan O’Brien with seven in Derby after missing out in Friday's Oaks and Coronation Cup
Aidan O’Brien hoping to see a contender for Too Darn Hot
Dewhurst winner already dominates next year’s classic picture
Aidan O’Brien prepared to appeal Labour Court decision
Attorney General now considering derogation for racing from workplace legislation
WRC shines light on long working hours at Ballydoyle racing yard
Some stable staff were working 27 or 28 days in a row even when horse racing was quiet
Aidan O’Brien seeks flexibility to allow staff work on days off
Ballydoyle horse racing yard appealing WRC notice for excessive working hours
Aidan O’Brien amasses strong team for Epsom Derby bid
Joint-4/1 favourite US Army Ranger one of champion trainer’s seven possible starters
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