Whip rule altered in Britain
Jockeys will still be allowed to use the whip in the forehand position under revised changes to riding rules – but the number of times a rider may strike his mount will be further reduced from February.
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JP McManus-owned pair on course for Naas Novice Hurdle
Owner JP McManus is set to be double-handed in Sunday's Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle, with both Dawn Rising and Inothewayurthinking on course for the Grade One.
Good Land set for Grade One Leopardstown return
Barry Connell's Good Land has a Grade One return to Leopardstown in store after his taking victory at the track last week.
Scarlet And Dove soars to Fairyhouse win
Scarlet And Dove went two better than last year's third in the John & Chich Fowler Memorial EBF Mares Chase to land the spoils at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day.
Marie's Rock lifts Relkeel title on Cheltenham return
Marie's Rock bounded back into action with a convincing triumph in the careers@dornangroup.com Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham. The Nicky Henderson-trained mare has not been seen since April, when she signed off her season with a superb Grade One double in mares' contests at Cheltenham and Punchestown.
Minella Indo takes thrilling triumph at Tramore
Minella Indo repelled the challenge Stattler in a thrilling finish to the Savills New Year's Day Chase at Tramore.
Saint Sam makes all in Punchestown win
Two Cheltenham Festival heroes, a Cesarewitch winner and a Grand National runner-up lined up in the Tote Proudly Sponsoring At Punchestown Hurdle – but the race was dominated by Saint Sam.
Hermes Allen a stylish winner of the Challow at Newbury
Hermes Allen was a very easy winner of the Coral Challow Novices' Hurdle at Newbury, to give Paul Nicholls a third successive victory in the Grade One feature.