Lot Of Joy wins for Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse
Lot Of Joy appears to have booked her ticket to the Cheltenham Festival in opening her account over hurdles at Fairyhouse.
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Ronan McNally appeals against 12-year disqualification
Ronan McNally has lodged an appeal against the findings of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's referrals committee which resulted in the County Armagh trainer picking up a 12-year disqualification from Irish racing last Tuesday after he was found to have breached several integrity rules.
Elliott fined £1,000 and Zanahiyr disqualified from last year's Champion Hurdle
Gordon Elliott has been fined £1,000 after Zanahiyr tested positive for a banned substance following his third-place finish in last year's Champion Hurdle.
Elliott faces disciplinary hearing after Zanahiyr positive test
Gordon Elliott is to face a disciplinary hearing in the UK on Wednesday after his horse Zanahiyr tested positive for a banned substance in the wake of a third place finish in last year's Champion Hurdle.
Gordon Elliott still hoping Jack Kennedy can be fit in time for Cheltenham
Gordon Elliott is still hoping Jack Kennedy will be fit in time to return at the Cheltenham Festival – but admits it will come "down to the wire".
Honeysuckle to have Mares' Hurdle swansong at Cheltenham Festival
Connections of Honeysuckle have announced the popular nine-year-old will have one final run in the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next month.
Willie Mullins calls for new whip rules to be delayed
Willie Mullins believes the full introduction of new whip rules should be delayed until the end of the current British jumps season.
A day at the races: Festival buzz at Leopardstown
The Luas was packed when it set down at Dundrum station. Many were dressed in their Peaky Blinders garb; others more eye-catching in their sartorial elegance. An indication then that a bumper crowd was heading to the opening day of the Dublin Racing Festival.