Townend may head to Cork to take over Energumene ride
Champion Chase winner Energumene is due to reappear on Sunday in the Bar One Racing Hilly Way Chase at Cork - should the meeting survive an 8am inspection.
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Willie Mullins stars set to reappear - weather permitting
Willie Mullins faces an anxious weekend with Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs declared at Punchestown and Champion Chase hero Energumene set to run at Cork – if the meetings survive the cold weather.
Fragile Ferny Hollow sidelined by injury
Champion Chase hopeful Ferny Hollow has been ruled out for the season with a hind tendon injury.
Inspections across Ireland and Britain - Punchestown currently unraceable
The cold snap threatens to wreak havoc on the racing programme in Ireland and Britain this weekend, with Punchestown and Cheltenham just two of the tracks forced to call inspections.
Clonmel passes inspection but Warwick track frozen
Clonmel racecourse passed an inspection early on Thursday morning but the afternoon meeting at Warwick has been abandoned due to a frozen track after a sharp dip in temperatures hit Ireland and the UK.
Ronan McNally has charges 'proven' against him by IHRB
Trainer Ronan McNally will face an Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board sanctions hearing after an investigation into his operation found several charges "proven" concerning horses stabled at his County Armagh yard.
Facile win for Gaelic Warrior at Tramore on seasonal reappearance
Cheltenham Festival runner-up Gaelic Warrior made the most of a gilt-edged opportunity to open his account with a wide-margin success in the opening race at Tramore.
Gaolpin Des Champs heads field for John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase
Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs is the star name among eight horses confirmed for the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase on Sunday (Live on RTÉ One).