Hannibal Barca scores on first run for Joseph O'Brien
Hannibal Barca struck on his first run for Joseph O'Brien when claiming the Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh.
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Tranquil Lady makes her mark in Naas
Tranquil Lady marked herself out as a Classic contender with a convincing victory in the Group Three Irish Stallion Farms EBF Blue Wind Stakes at Naas.
Dermot McLoughlin trains 40-1 Irish Grand National winner a year on from 150-1 success
Trainer Dermot McLoughlin caused an upset with another Irish Grand National outsider as Lord Lariat prevailed on home turf.
O'Brien's Darasso shows class in Fairyhouse victory
Darasso stamped his class on the Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle at Fairyhouse. With Flame Bearer and Thedevilscoachman both significant non-runners, the admirable Darasso was a 7-2 shot to secure his fifth win at Graded level for trainer Joseph O'Brien and owner JP McManus. Ridden by Luke Dempsey, the blinkered nine-year-old took over the lead from Heaven Help Us early in the home straight before being challenged by the strong-travelling 3-1 favourite Santa Rossa, who was bidding to provide his trainer Dermot McLoughlin with a third winner in two days.
Gaillard Du Mesnil heads 51 for Irish National field
Ante-post favourites Gaillard Du Mesnil, Farclas and Max Flamingo top 51 horses in contention for the 150th running of the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Monday.
Laugh A Minute seeking a quick double in Cork
Laugh A Minute returns to defend his crown in the Cork Stakes on Sunday - a week on from handicap success at the Curragh.
Joseph O'Brien to scale back on his jumping string
Joseph O'Brien's days as a leading dual-purpose trainer appear to be drawing to a close after he indicated his intention to concentrate on the Flat.