Aidan O’Brien closing in on remarkable century of Royal Ascot winners
Gstaad trying to bridge gap on Bow Echo in clash of the 2,000 Guineas winners
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Ascot Stakes could be a very Irish contest as Joseph O’Brien has seven runners
Francis-Henri Graffard aiming for rare French success in top sprint with Rayevka
Increasing flat racing’s appeal in Ireland is still a conundrum
Continuous big-race narrative is a major plus point for the summer game
Gstaad is Aidan O’Brien’s sole hope for more 2,000 Guineas glory in Newmarket
Top mares Wodhooh and Jade De Grugy resume rivalry on final day of Punchestown Festival
Lossiemouth aiming to complete Punchestown ‘Triple Crown’ for Willie Mullins
Other Cheltenham winners King Rasko Grey and Dinoblue also line up for Mullins on festival ‘Ladies Day’
Teahupoo chasing Stayers’ Hurdle hat-trick at Punchestown Festival
Hugely exciting novice Kopek Des Bordes has just his third start over fences in Grade One
Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File renew season-defining rivalry at Punchestown
Willie Mullins-trained pair fought out titanic John Durkan finish at the track earlier this season
Punchestown: Il Etait Temps stamps his authority on two-mile division to highlight Willie Mullins hat-trick
Marine Nationale camp get Grade One compensation with 16-1 victory for Eachtotheirown on day one of the festival
Paul Townend’s Grand National resolve impressive so soon after Gold Dancer fatality
Champion jockey’s win on I Am Maximus followed a social-media rush to instant judgment 24 hours earlier
Grand National winner I Am Maximus takes the plaudits in Leighlinbridge
Returning star of Aintree was centre of attention in Co Carlow village, with trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend on hand to celebrate
Ben Pauling readies The Jukebox Man to take on Gaelic Warrior at Punchestown
Lossiemouth and Il Etait Temps other Willie Mullins stars set to take part in €3.6 million Punchestown festival
‘Quirky devil’ I Am Maximus 8/1 to emulate Red Rum with Grand National hat-trick
Willie Mullins star is Timeform’s highest-rated winner of Aintree spectacular
I Am Maximus storms to famous second win in the Aintree Grand National
Willie Mullins becomes first trainer since Vincent O’Brien in the 1950s to win three successive editions of the famous race
Gold Dancer euthanised due to broken back following Grade One victory at Aintree
Willie Mullins star quickly pulled up after winning post by champion jockey Paul Townend
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