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Horse-racing - Friday 12 April, 2019
Mullins father and son duo steal the show at Ballinrobe
Bercasa won the first race at the Mayo track for 2019 in style.
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Weekend tips: your best bets for Saturday's big races
Thom Malone takes us through the weekend’s action at Naas, Newbury and Ayr.
Johnny Ward: How beautiful Ballinrobe became one of Irish racing's success stories
Johnny Ward celebrates the Mayo track as it prepares for its first meeting of the year.
Horse-racing - Thursday 11 April, 2019
Cheltenham hero set to bid to land Gold Cup double at Punchestown next month
Al Boum Photo chases more glory at the festival next month.
Horse-racing - Wednesday 10 April, 2019
'It’s all downhill from here' - Joseph O'Brien on making his own way in the training game and early success
The young trainer already has a hugely impressive CV.
Horse-racing - Tuesday 9 April, 2019
Donn McClean: Where were you when Tiger Roll claimed a piece of racing history?
The Gordon Elliott-trained horse proved he has the Aintree track figured out.
Appreciating every day and trying to work Racing TV: visiting Aidan O’Brien's Ballydoyle yard
The legendary trainer laid out his life philosophy when we called to his famous Tipperary base.
Horse-racing - Sunday 7 April, 2019
History-making Tiger Roll receives Royal welcome on return to Summerhill
The Grand National winner was greeted in Meath along with owner, trainer and jockey.
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
All the action from a different angle.
Horse-racing - Saturday 6 April, 2019
Davy Russell pays poignant tribute to former Cork footballer Kieran O'Connor after Grand National win
Moments after achieving another Grand National success on Tiger Roll, Davy Russell dedicated his win to his East Cork neighbour.
Tiger Roll powers home to become first horse since Red Rum to win successive Grand Nationals
Davy Russell rode the favourite past Magic of Light and Rathvinden to emulate the National icon.
Narrowing the field ahead of the Grand National
Thom Malone runs through the card ahead of the Aintree showpiece.
Horse-racing - Friday 5 April, 2019
Weekend tips: Madhmoon rising at Leopardstown this weekend
There’s plenty going on away from the big one this weekend, writes Thom Malone.
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Barry Geraghty hospitalised after fall at Aintree
The Meath jockey was due to ride Anibale Fly in tomorrow’s Grand National, but he is now set to miss out.
Min earns revenge over Politologue at Aintree
Ruby Walsh was onboard for a dominant ride this afternoon.
St Anthony may be needed to find a winner in the Grand National... but enjoy it
Johnny Ward on the runners and riders at Aintree this weekend.
Trends to pick the Grand National winner... or at least narrow it down
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Horse-racing - Thursday 4 April, 2019
A 14/1 shot and other tips to consider on Ladies Day at Aintree
Thom Malone runs through his picks for Friday.
'He just didn't feel right' - Faugheen pulled up as Supasundae claims victory in dramatic Aintree Hurdle
Favourite Buveur DAir finished second.
Victory for Ruby as Kemboy back to winning ways with brilliant Aintree display in Betway Bowl
After the Cheltenham Gold Cup disappointment, Kemboy bounced back in style today.
Five horses to light up the Aintree Festival
There’s plenty to look forward to, away from the National, over the next few days.
Horse-racing - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
Politologue and Min set to renew rivalry at Aintree on Friday
Last year’s one-two will both contest the JLT Chase.
Horse-racing - Tuesday 2 April, 2019
Donn McClean: A good day for Willie Mullins as Breaken shows class on long-awaited return
Burrows Saint and Robin Des Foret also gave the Carlow trainer a 1-2 in the feature race in Limerick over the weekend.
Horse-racing - Monday 1 April, 2019
Irish jockey retires on medical advice after suffering injuries in a fall in January
Fran Berry was injured while racing at Wolverhampton in January.
Horse-racing - Sunday 31 March, 2019
No flash. No fuss. Noel Fehily rides into the sunset
The Cork jockey speaks to The42 following his retirement earlier this month.
Horse-racing - Saturday 30 March, 2019
We've found the cure in feature race, it's Medicine
Listed races like these at tracks like Navan will be Medicine Jack’s bread and butter.
Horse-racing - Friday 29 March, 2019
Weekend tips: history against Tiger Roll as punters eye Aintree
‘The Lincoln handicap starts the British flat turf season at Doncaster tomorrow, but the race in Liverpool next week will dominate the public imagination,’ writes Thom Malone.
Johnny Ward: Racing needs more characters like the colourful Rich Ricci
‘You are soon forgotten in this game but Ricci has no intention of abandoning a sport that has served him well.’
Samcro targets Aintree return as doubts linger over Apple's Jade
Gordon Elliott said the seven-year-old was ‘not certain to travel’ and may be held until the Punchestown Festival.
Horse-racing - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
Presenting Percy 'lame as a duck' after Gold Cup and ruled out for the season
‘The prognosis is better than first feared,’ said owner Philip Reynolds.
Horse-racing - Tuesday 26 March, 2019
Karawaan catches the eye with Irish Lincolnshire win as 2019 flat racing season gets under way
Ger Lyons’ horse posted an impressive victory in Naas last Sunday.
Horse-racing - Friday 22 March, 2019
Weekend tips: Day One of Flat season brings new opportunities
Sea the Stars’ son Karawaan can make an impression this weekend, writes Thom Malone.
Johnny Ward column: new alliances, new racetracks and Kevin Prendergast
There’s plenty to get excited about as the flat season gets going.
Champion Hurdle hero Espoir D'Allen has 'done enough' for season
‘We have decided to give him a well-deserved break,’ says trainer Gavin Cromwell.
Horse-racing - Thursday 21 March, 2019
Irish jockey wins appeal against 10-day ban received at Cheltenham
Declan Lavery was hit with a suspension for his ride on Jerrysback.
Broken collarbone rules Cheltenham hero Bryony Frost out of the Grand National
The 23-year-old jockey won’t be fit to ride at Aintree on 6 April.
5 horses to follow over the next 12 months after the Cheltenham Festival
Klassical Dream, A Plus Tard, Delta Work, City Island and Minella Indo are all worth watching.
'We all love getting up in the morning hoping we are going to see something special'
Legendary trainer John Oxx ready for the new flat racing season after joining forces with Patrick Prendergast.
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