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Tue 21st Apr 2026

Ground critical to route taken by Sparks Fly

Ground will dictate the movements of the admirable David Loughnane-trained mare Sparks Fly.

5.01PM

'Too many breeders overestimate their mares' - Stop blaming the market - breeders are the problem

4.58PM

Trainer Kevin Ryan

Lady Youmzain maintains unbeaten record with Pontefract win

3.17PM

John and Thady Gosden

Brilliant Star shines in impressive Yarmouth victory

3.03PM

Cicero's Gift

Cicero’s Gift primed for seasonal debut at Sandown

2.01PM

Panic Attack and Harry Skelton

Panic Attack looking to end season on a high

12.31PM

The Lion In Winter

The Lion In Winter pencilled in to lead O’Brien Lockinge team

11.57AM

Trainer Karl Burke

Connections yet to commit to Classic plans with Evolutionist

11.33AM

Paddy Flood on Laafi disqualification - 'He knows he's made a mistake'

12.25PM

Heads Up

McConnell looking to future with Heads Up

12.11PM

Jazzy Matty

Matty heading on summer break

9.33AM

David Menuisier

Inis Mor given go ahead for Guineas bid

8.25AM

Punchestown

Watering commences at Punchestown

8.22AM

Pollenca beating Signora

Pollenca has Athasi target and new owner

8.20AM

Mon 20th Apr 2026

I Walked The Line lands the cash

I Walked The Line looks an exciting young jumper and was a facile winner of Tramore's hunters' chase, over just short of two miles, six furlongs.

8.29PM
Lake Chad

Fenton's Lake Chad loves the seaside

8.07PM

Ira Hayes (visor)

Ira Hayes a fortunate winner for McConnell

7.39PM

Lady Bluebird jumps the last with a clear advantage

Blinkers wake up Finegans' mare

6.39PM

Just For You and James Murphy

Just For You strikes for the Murphys

6.15PM

Time Is A Thief

Time Is A Thief much too good for rivals

5.58PM

Ghostwriter

Royal Ascot plan for long-term absentee Ghostwriter

4.37PM

Crooked Path

Hard watch for favourite backers but Path lands the odds

5.09PM

Tell Us This

Important winner for Staples in Tramore's opener

4.52PM

Touleen (left) was second at Newbury on Saturday

Touleen remains in Guineas mix despite Fred Darling defeat

3.03PM

Ryan Moore on what makes Aidan O'Brien a great trainer - 'He gets inside their heads'

3.45PM

In D'or (right) won at Ascot last year

In D'or seeks Sandown compensation in bet365 Gold Cup

1.32PM

Aidan O'Brien with Pierre Bonnard

O'Brien still believes Pierre Bonnard is in Derby picture

1.12PM

Minnie Hauk and Brett Doyle on the Front Gallop at Ballydoyle

Minnie Hauk could return to action at Chester

11.42AM

Sosie and Maxine Guyon (right) won at Sha Tin in December

Fabre relishing Romantic Warrior battle with Sosie

11.22AM

Ardad

Goffs Doncaster Breeze-Up 2026: A Data-backed Shortlist for Buyers

11.47AM

Racing action

Footballer Paul Mullin to take Autism in Racing ambassador role

8.12AM

Tramore

Going update from Tramore

8.52AM

Sun 19th Apr 2026

Spanish Maid wins to give Kenneally Tramore treble

Jockey Michael Kenneally recorded a treble on the card when guiding the Ross O'Sullivan trained Spanish Maid to victory in the concluding SETU Students Day April 20th Handicap Chase at Tramore.

5.53PM
Arctic Assassin and Joey Sheridan

Assassin guns down rivals to land Curragh finale

5.36PM

Nettuno Italia and Danny Gilligan (left) get up to beat Aclass and Jordan Canavan

Gilligan earns the plaudits after 'great ride' on Nettuno Italia

5.28PM

Kilbrin Rocco and Gary Noonan

Kilbrin Rocco another weekend winner for in-form Noonan

5.18PM

Merisi Diamond and Billy Lee

Merisi Diamond holds on for fifth career win

5.05PM

Kap Vert and Sean Houlihan win Coral Scottish National

Scottish National hero Kap Vert rounds off memorable campaign for Hobbs and White

3.55PM

Thenandnow and Shane Foley

Thenandnow off the mark in style

4.31PM

Tedworth and Michael Kenneally

Kenneally doubles up as Tedworth registers first win

4.13PM

Starford and Scott McCullagh left

Starford leads home O'Brien 1-2 in Alleged Stakes

3.56PM

Don't Tell Jack and Charlie O'Dwyer pictured on their way to victory

Don't Tell Jack is much too good for Tramore rivals

3.54PM

Bint Majestic Roi and Andy Slattery

Bint Majestic Roi another winner for in-form Slattery

3.34PM

Polepatrick and Darragh O'Keeffe

Polepatrick scores on second start for De Bromhead

3.10PM

The Jukebox Man will miss Punchestown Festival

The Jukebox Man to miss Punchestown tilt

1.59PM

Great Barrier Reef and Ryan Moore w

Reef makes big splash on debut

2.51PM

Barton Snow

O’Shea rules out Punchestown trip for Barton Snow

1.43PM

Crohan Lady and Michael Kenneally

Crohan Lady makes experience count to land maiden hurdle

2.29PM

Stag Night and Billy Lee right

Stag Night holds on to win for Lee and McCreery

2.09PM

Simon Crisford will target French 1000 Guineas.

French foray awaits Zanthos as ParisLongchamp favoured over Newmarket

12.35PM

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