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Thu 19th Mar 2026

Plans yet to be decided for Ryanair absentee Fact To File

Willie Mullins will talk to connections before deciding where Fact To File is likely to be seen next, after missing the defence of his Ryanair Chase title at Cheltenham last week.

11.14AM
Constitution Hill could make his next Flat start at Kempton

Constitution Hill poised for second Flat outing at Kempton

10.37AM

Cork stage a National Hunt card on Thursday afternoon.

Thursday going update

8.37AM

Wed 18th Mar 2026

Crowds flock to see returning Gold Cup hero Gaelic Warrior

Gaelic Warrior became the latest Cheltenham Gold Cup winner to receive a rapturous welcome home from the villagers of Leighlinbridge – and further afield – as he led a parade of Willie Mullins’ 2026 Festival heroes, on what the Closutton trainer said was an “extraordinary” Wednesday evening.

7.24PM
Cheltenham Crowd for Gold Cup Day

Three Eyecatchers from the Cheltenham Festival that didn’t win but have bright futures

7.32PM

Gaelic Warrior and Paul Townend won the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase

Gaelic Warrior: wow we always knew he could - or did we?

4.13PM

Hanlon has Irish National challenge in his thoughts for Hewick

4.20PM

George hoping to see Il Est Francais regain his spark at Aintree

2.51PM

Cheltenham star Keane has powerful Juddmonte team to look forward to

1.58PM

Richard Hughes trains Nobody knows

Sandown could be next step for exciting Nobody Knows

1.25PM

Aintree view of the water jump and standsHealy Racing

What to watch out for as we head into the Spring festivals

1.35PM

Nicola Burns winner Emerging Talent Award presented by Rachael Blackmore

'Talented young hopes' - Four up and coming Flat jockeys to keep an eye on

1.07PM

Trainer Declan Queally (left) with son Declan junior

BHA stewards find no evidence of racist abuse by Nico de Boinville at Cheltenham

11.35AM

Newcastle

Bethell excited to unleash Hong Kong import Beauty Destiny

10.46AM

Irish Panther and Kieren Buckley leading

Irish Panther to revert to novice company at Punchestown

8.56AM

Narciso Has

‘Bolted up in a Grade 2’ - Which Cheltenham Festival absentees could head to Aintree?

9.02AM

Tue 17th Mar 2026

Raglan Road on right path in Down Royal

Henry de Bromhead's Raglan Road (7/2cf) justified good support when leading home a 1-2 for J.P. McManus in the Bluegrass High Performance Rated Novice Steeplechase at Down Royal.

6.20PM
Rockstown Girl and James Smith negotiate the last

Smith at double in north on Rockstown Girl

6.13PM

Lizzie Twig and Josh Halford

Lizzie Twig makes winning debut in Down Royal nightcap

5.38PM

Minella Machine and John Gleeson

Minella Machine lands Wexford finale for De Bromhead

5.25PM

Dora D'or and Lee Shanahan

Dora D'or lands Down Royal Hunter Chase for O'Sullivan

5.16PM

Paul Townend and Willie Mullins

Cheltenham heroes on the mark at Wexford

5.08PM

Connemara Shore and Darragh O'Keeffe (near side)

First-time blinkers see Connemara Shore off the mark under Rules

5.03PM

Bass Hunter

Gordon eyeing Aintree assignment for Bass Hunter

4.54PM

Gerri Colombe and Jack Kennedy

Gerri Colombe back to winning ways at Down Royal

4.39PM

Westoftignes and Alex Harvey

Westoftignes strikes on first start for McConnell & Fyffe

3.56PM

Jockey Sarah Kavanagh won the feature at Wexford.

Dont Go Yet lands Wexford feature under Sarah Kavanagh

3.47PM

Let Him B and Philip Byrnes

Let Him B opens account despite final flight scare

3.26PM

Cheltenham winner Saratoga has plenty of options

Options open for Saratoga after Cheltenham success

3.22PM

King Rasko Grey connections

Niall Tierney picks five horses to follow for the 2027 Cheltenham Festival

3.11PM

Nico de Boinville rode Prince Rupert to win

Prince Rupert providing Oppenheimer with rare jumping foray

2.51PM

23 10 25 Clonmel No Big Deal and Josh Williamson win the Kilclooney Woods Q R Handicap Hurdle Healy Racing Photo

‘Enormous leap forward’ - William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle Tips

3.41PM

'Set for a winning debut' - William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Mares INH Flat Race Tips

3.32PM

Zam Bobbler and Tiernan Power Roche

Third time lucky for Zam Bobbler in Wexford maiden hurdle

2.37PM

Pat's Legacy and James Smith (far side)

Pat's Legacy wins Punchestown qualifier for Donoghue

2.24PM

Karbau and Paul Townend win for trainer Willie Mullins

‘Things didn’t go to plan but don’t give up on him’ - Five horses to keep on side for the rest of the jumps season

3.02PM

Catchabird and Aidan Kelly

Bird flies in to take the first at Wexford

2.03PM

Barley Lane and Kieren Buckley

Barley Lane off the mark in Down Royal opener

1.51PM

Kopek Des Bordes has come out of Cheltenham really well

Kopek Des Bordes thriving since Cheltenham reverse

12.56PM

Wodhooh has given connections some great days already

Cheltenham heroine Wodhooh’s journey is far from over yet, says Durcan

11.30AM

Grand National Day

Cheltenham winners that could appear at Aintree - 'Could be nicely treated in next month's feature event'

11.16AM

Minella Study could be set for a campaign on the Flat later this year

Nicol contemplates Flat campaign with Triumph third Minella Study

9.36AM

Grand National winner Nick Rockett runs at Down Royal.

Tuesday going updates

8.41AM

Mon 16th Mar 2026

No rush to decide on National for Oscars Brother

A decision on whether Oscars Brother runs in the Randox Grand National will be made nearer to the time.

4.04PM
Minnie Hauk

O’Brien expecting Minnie Hauk to make her mark this year

3.26PM

Heart Wood

Aintree calling for Ryanair hero Heart Wood

3.10PM

The scene from the county Wexford venue

Wexford NAP and NB in the 3m1f William Hill Beginners Chase On Tuesday

3.11PM

Paul Nolan

'Paul Nolan holds strong claims' - William Hill Each-Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle Tips

3.09PM

Cheltenham 2026

Interesting Irish stories that emerged from Cheltenham - 'A Performance for the Ages'

2.49PM

Pierre Bonnard (right)

Home comforts likely for Pierre Bonnard before Epsom

2.01PM

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