Bloodless victory for returning Energumene in Hilly Way
Queen Mother Champion Chase hero Energumene made a fine start to his campaign with a successful defence of the Bar One Racing Hilly Way Chase at Cork.
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Townend may head to Cork to take over Energumene ride
Champion Chase winner Energumene is due to reappear on Sunday in the Bar One Racing Hilly Way Chase at Cork - should the meeting survive an 8am inspection.
Updated Cork 'raceable' but Punchestown and Cheltenham both off
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board has announced that the meeting due to take place at Cork on Sunday is subject to a further precautionary inspection at 8am on Sunday morning.
Fragile Ferny Hollow sidelined by injury
Champion Chase hopeful Ferny Hollow has been ruled out for the season with a hind tendon injury.
Fairyhouse: Willie Mullins excited for Facile Vega hurdles bow
All eyes will be on the brilliant Facile Vega as he makes his debut over hurdles at Fairyhouse on Saturday.
Welsh National could be next for The Big Dog after Troytown win
The Coral Welsh National has not been ruled out by connections of The Big Dog, who took Navan's biggest prize with a convincing round of jumping in the Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase on Sunday.
Honeysuckle seeks Hatton's Grace four-timer
Honeysuckle will face a maximum of eight rivals as she bids for a record-breaking fourth win in the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday.
State Man lands Morgiana Hurdle without fuss
State Man did all that what was asked of him as he reappeared with a straightforward victory in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.