Aidan O’Brien looking to end European season on a high in France

Glounthaune and Stone Age lined up for big races at Saint Cloud

Jeff Kidder upsets the odds once more at Punchestown

Noel Meade: ‘Since he came back from Cheltenham, he’s like a film star in the yard’

Townend in race against time to take Burrows Saint ride for Aintree Grand National

Jockey to undergo further scans this week on foot injury

Tiger Roll heads list of 60 possible starters for Irish Grand National

Dual Grand National hero’s connections may still opt for option of Aintree’s Betway Bowl

Jack Kennedy admits to ‘tough time’ after emotional win on Black Tears

Denise Foster-trained horse one of five Irish winners on opening day of Cheltenham

Daly Tiger springs a 20-1 surprise at Fairyhouse

Cheltenham hope Chatham Street Lad fades as Noel Mead’s eight-year-old swoops in

Dreal Deal a non-runner as Fairyhouse is given green light

Tuesday’s meeting passes inspection but McNally’s prolific winner has been withdrawn

Trainers association to decide whether to appeal defamation ruling

IHRB’s security officer awarded €300,000 in damages in a defamation case on Wednesday

Jack Kennedy sidelined for up to 10 days with collarbone issue

Young jockey broke a collarbone at Punchestown last October

Leopardstown not surprised at low amount of British entries for festival

At present just five horses are entered in the eight Group One races over the weekend

Watering could begin at Leopardstown next week for Dublin Racing Festival

Punchestown spokesman says climate changes have forced a review of options

Latest Exhibition shocks Andy Dufresne at Navan

Bryan Cooper enjoys morale-boosting win as Elliott’s odds-on favourite is turned over

Presenting Percy ‘in good form’ ahead of Punchestown return

Owner Philip Reynolds excited to see last year’s Gold Cup favourite back in action

Altior remains in the mix for the King George at Kempton

Nicky Henderson’s star could still step up to three miles despite ascot Cyrname defeat

Laurina stakes early Arkle claim with debut chase victory

Willie Mullins’s mare impresses under Paul Townend at Gowran Park

Douvan all set for Clonmel comeback after 18-month absence

Two-time Cheltenham winner has tough opposition in Monalee and Tout Est Permis

Arizona primed to give O’Brien a good start to hectic Ascot week

Le Brivido has it all to do to triumph for trainer in opening Queen Anne Stakes

Al Boum Photo to face seven in Punchestown Gold Cup

Cheltenham Gold Cup hero will take on two stablemates in Kemboy and Bellshill

Aidan O’Brien’s Pink Dogwood digs in to score at Navan

Ryan Moore finds enough on Epsom Oaks as fillie wins on her seasonal reappearance

Presenting Percy heads field of 20 for Cheltenham Gold Cup

Presenting Percy is among 10 Irish-trained runners for the blue riband race

Ireland v England rivalry is a nonsense but it’s a good way of tracking the health of Irish racing

Money has changed everything about Irish fortunes at Cheltenham since a winless 1989

Noel Meade: Gold Cup contender Road to Respect is ‘100%’

Former champion trainer enjoys perfect weekend with all four runners winning

Road To Respect can atone for Christmas misfortune in Irish Gold Cup

Willie Mullins chasing tenth victory in Dublin Racing Festival’s feature event

Willie Mullins’ Kemboy in contention for Leopardstown Gold Cup

Elliott’s Apple’s Jade among six horses remaining for Saturday’s Champion Hurdle

New Down Royal management hope track passes morning inspection

Leopardstown boss unconcerned about snow forecast ahead of big weekend festival

Ground conditions may be right for Presenting Percy’s return

Team hopes Gold Cup favourite will get vital practice at Gowran in run-up to Cheltenham

Native River and Might Bite among 43 Gold Cup entries

Last year’s RSA Chase winner, Presenting Percy, the current ante-post favourite

Battleoverdoyen remains unbeaten after fine Naas victory

Elliott’s six-year-old takes Grade One Lawlor’s Hurdle with Tornado Flyer pulled up

Battleoverdoyen and Tornado Flyer set for Naas clash

Willie Mullins has three in as he bids to win Lawlor’s Novice Hurdle for an eighth time

Defi Bleu looks to follow in illustrious hoof-prints at Limerick

Horse has good chance of winning Grade Two feature on final day of Christmas festival

Mullins unwilling to risk Laurina on unsuitable ground

Leopardstown's Ryanair Hurdle or Kempton’s Christmas Hurdle among options for return

Envoi Allen takes ‘Future Champion’ in style of a future champion

Davy Russell closes gap in jockeys’ championship aboard Cap York

Road To Respect on the road to a Leopardstown repeat

Gigginstown Stud pursuing five in a row in Savills Chase

Innovation awards: Finalists tackling refugee aid, data privacy and equine health

This year’s innovation award finalists in the IT and Fintech category address major social and tech challenges

Equine Medirecord a leader in the race to simplify data management

One of three Fintech and IT finalists in the 2018 Innovation Awards, the Kildare-based firm’s web platform and phone app is backed by leading trainers

Aidan O’Brien targets a remarkable 18th Beresford Stakes

Mount Everest could lead trainer’s bid for Group Two race at Naas on Sunday

Snow Falcon has just enough in the tank to take Kerry National

Mount of Jonathan Moore beat a field of 18 runners to the €200,000 feature in Listowel

Polo provides opportunity for Irish racehorse trainers

Siobhán Herbst creates equine firm to supply alternative to dear Argentine bloodstock

Snow Falcon looks an encouraging prospect for Meade

Controversial later start for one of the week’s feature races in a bid to boost attendance figure

Hopes grow for protocol which permits comprehensive testing of thoroughbreds

Godolphin appears to backtrack on its initial impulse that Masar would run in Irish Derby

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