Naas set for midday inspection, Ascot looking unlikely for Friday
Thursday's meeting at Naas will be subject to an inspection at midday on Wednesday, with clerk of the course Brendan Sheridan not feeling to optimistic about the chances of racing.
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Rachael Blackmore's racing firm jumps to record profits
The racing firm owned by one of Ireland’s most popular and successful sports stars, Rachael Blackmore last year enjoyed record profits of €367,545.
Sunday switch and prize money boost for Irish Derby
Next year's Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby will revert to a Sunday slot for the first time since 2011 with an increased prize of €1.25 million on offer.
John Durkan rescheduled to next Monday at Punchestown
The Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Steeplechase has been rescheduled for next Monday 19 December at Punchestown following the postponement at the weekend.
UK jumps action falls foul of cold snap
Monday's British racing action will be confined to the all-weather as frozen tracks forced the cancellation of Market Rasen and Plumpton's jumps cards.
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.
De Bromhead may drop Honeysuckle back to Mares' Hurdle
Henry de Bromhead has raised the possibility of switching back to the Mares' Hurdle with Honeysuckle following her first career defeat at Fairyhouse last weekend.
Win Marilyn strikes for Japan in Hong Kong
Win Marilyn (50-9) produced a storming late run to deny French raider Botanik in the Longines Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin.