Fragile Desert Crown misses King George with leg infection
Desert Crown will miss Saturday's King George VI And Queen Elizabeth II Qipco Stakes at Ascot due to a leg infection.
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Stars of the future head to Leopardstown for juvenile contests
Ante-post Qipco 1,000 Guineas favourite Ylang Ylang bids to remain unbeaten when she lines up against five rivals in the Jockey Club Of Turkey Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown on Thursday.
Jockey Gearóid Brouder hit with four-year ban for cocaine use
Jockey and trainer Gearóid Brouder has been banned from riding for four years after testing positive for cocaine, with a provision it may be suspended after 12 months should he engage in rehabilitation steps.
Kevin Stott eager for King Of Steel to renew rivalry with Auguste Rodin in King George
Kevin Stott has full faith in King Of Steel ahead of his Auguste Rodin rematch but is mindful that the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes is far from a two-horse race.
Desert Crown and 14 potential rivals remain in reckoning for King George
Desert Crown is poised to return from his latest injury setback in Saturday's King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes as last year’s Derby winner is one of 15 confirmed for the Ascot contest.
Curragh Sunday card cancelled due to waterlogged track
Sunday's meeting at the Curragh has failed to survive an early morning inspection with racing abandoned due to areas of waterlogging at the track.
Art Power and Emily Dickinson win at the Curragh
Art Power claimed a fourth win from as many visits to the Curragh with a dominant display in the Barberstown Castle Sapphire Stakes.
Savethelastdance shows stamina to land the Irish Oaks at the Curragh
Savethelastdance claimed victory from the jaws of defeat in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks at the Curragh.