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Sun 19th Apr 2026

Merisi Diamond holds on for fifth career win

A four-time previous winner, Merisi Diamond recorded his first success since joining Thomas Coyle when landing the 1xBet.ie Supports Safe Gambling Handicap at the Curragh.

5.05PM

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

Charlie O'Dwyer rider of Don't Tell Jack

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

Star Prospect and Joey Sheridan

O'Brien juvenile looks Star Prospect on debut

1.33PM

Estrange likely to return at Haydock next month

Estrange team keen on Haydock comeback with ground a key factor

11.55AM

Chester Williams has London Marathon target

Family heartbreak spurring Chester Williams to reach Marathon heights

11.04AM

Puerto Rico likely to lead the O'Brien Guineas challenge

Puerto Rico likely the leading Guineas hope as O’Brien pondering Albert Einstein plan

11.02AM

Paul Nolan confirmed Feet Of A Dancer misses Punchestown

Nolan looking forward to Punchestown despite Feet Of A Dancer absence

8.51AM

The Passing Wife is on track for Punchestown Festival

The Passing Wife all set for Punchestown assignment

8.44AM

The Curragh stages an eight-race card on Sunday

Sunday going updates

8.33AM

Sat 18th Apr 2026

Murphy's Moudan lands valuable Ayr prize

Ciaran Murphy's Moudan registered the biggest success of his career to date, as he comfortably dismissed six rivals in the opener at Ayr this afternoon, the Scotty Brand Handicap Chase.

10.28PM
Apache Tribe pictured on his way to victory at Listowel last year

Apache Tribe the highlight of Elliott/Gilligan Ayr double

9.35PM

Gillane and Eoghan Finnegan

Gillane completes Cromwell four-timer to round off 'brilliant day'

6.38PM

Midleton Rare and Alan O'Sullivan

Midleton Rare beats former stablemates under O'Sullivan

6.15PM

Ryan Moore rider of Water To Win

Water To Wine makes deep impression on Newbury debut

4.08PM

Venetian Sun pictured winning at Royal Ascot last season

All systems go for Venetian Sun in the 1000 Guineas, says Burke

3.58PM

Bella Union and Simon Torrens

Bella Union springs surprise to make the breakthrough at 10

4.47PM

Take Stock and Eoin Staples

Take Stock completes treble for Cromwell

4.19PM

Sean Houlihan pictured with his prize after winning the Scottish National on Kap Vert

Kap Vert collects Scottish National prize for Hobbs and White

3.12PM

Fiver Friday and Keith Donoghue

Cromwell & Donoghue double-up with Fiver Friday

3.52PM

Convergent pictured on his way to victory at Leopardstown last season

Convergent quality shines through to set up big-race ambitions

2.26PM

Two Pair (right) fights off the grey Kasper Hauser

Two Pair another for in-form Nolan

3.10PM

Danny McMenamin rider of Dedicated Hero

Dedicated Hero takes Scottish Champion Hurdle crown

2.05PM

Alparslan

Alparslan sinks Zavateri & Albert Einstein in Greenham

1.42PM

Ole Ole and Keith Donoghue pictured on their way to victory

Ole Ole is a class above his rivals in Bellewstown opener

2.40PM

Sukanya & David Probert lead home their rivals

Sukanya swoops to foil Touleen at Newbury

12.47PM

Bellewstown

Going updates

12.28PM

Willie Mullins with his wife Jackie

Road To Home taken out of Scottish National

8.44AM

Fri 17th Apr 2026

Derby trial next for Maltese Cross after game success

Maltese Cross booked his ticket to a Derby trial after coming out on top in a blanket finish to the Darley EBF Novice Stakes at Newbury.

3.47PM
Paul Nolan Trainer

Bellewstown NAP and NB: Nolan targets Saturday William Hill series race

3.11PM

Captain Hugo (pink)

White thinks Captain can rise up the ranks

3.05PM

Zavateri

Zavateri and Albert Einstein ready for fascinating Greenham clash

3.04PM

Trainer Ed Walker

Synchronicity upholds family honour with smooth Newbury debut

2.15PM

O’Brien hoping Kim Roque can go the distance at Ayr

1.24PM

Saffie Osborne (centre)

Saffie Osborne excited ahead of Touleen trial

11.22AM

Thurles

Racing to continue at Thurles next season

12.04PM

Docklands at morning exercise at Sha Tin in December 2024

Eustace banks on fresh approach to unlock Docklands in FWD Champions Mile

11.18AM

Rebel's Romance

Rebel’s Romance aimed at Ascot en route to another American adventure

9.05AM

Franciscan Rock

Punchestown options for Franciscan

9.53AM

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