Minella Indo back to winning ways at Punchestown
Minella Indo proved he is no back number as he produced a superb front-running performance in the Irish Daily Star – Best For Racing Coverage Chase at Punchestown.
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Rachael Blackmore receives British royal honour
Rachael Blackmore has been made an honorary MBE for services to sport.
Rachael Blackmore suspended for five days over Lady Rita ride
Rachael Blackmore has been suspended from action for five days and will have to forfeit her riding fee for partnering Lady Rita at Kilbeggan on 12 May after an Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board investigation deemed that the high-profile jockey had mistaken the winning post a circuit too early.
French Champion Hurdle next on the agenda for Hewick
Hewick will head to the French Champion Hurdle at Auteuil next Saturday with John 'Shark' Hanlon keen for his chasing star to continue his globetrotting exploits.
Sandown glory again for Hewick after Oaksey Chase win
Hewick justified Shark Hanlon's decision to bypass the Punchestown Gold Cup and also not defend his bet365 Gold Cup crown, as he took the Grade Two Oaksey Chase at Sandown under Rachael Blackmore.
Favourite Corach Rambler wins Aintree Grand National
Favourite Corach Rambler, ridden by Derek Fox, stormed to victory in a Grand National briefly delayed by animal rights protesters at Aintree.
Punters pile into Blackmore's Grand National mount Ain't That A Shame
Punters are backing Rachael Blackmore to land a second Randox Grand National, with her mount Ain't That A Shame rocketing to the top echelons of the market for Saturday’s Aintree showpiece.
Horse racing-Galopin Des Champs romps to Gold Cup victory
CHELTENHAM, England : Galopin Des Champs pulled away to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday, earning a third success in five years for jockey Paul Townend and trainer Willie Mullins.