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Wed 24th Jun 2026

Joey Sheridan on his first Royal win: 'Every jockey in that weigh room makes me better'

Joey Sheridan spoke to Niall Tierney and reflected on a breakthrough Royal Ascot winner, riding for Joseph O'Brien, and the competitive nature of Irish racing.

2.14PM

‘No reason’ not to go for the Falmouth with Touleen

12.29PM

Raaheeb

Connections of Raaheeb focused solely on the task in hand

11.28AM

Daryz connections will bide time before firming up future plans

9.03AM

The Curragh

Going updates

9.42AM

Tue 23rd Jun 2026

Trainers back continuation of racing during heatwave

Leading trainers and jockeys have lent their support to the continuation of the racing programme during the heatwave, so long as sensible precautions continue to be taken by racecourses and the wider industry.

4.22PM
Andre Fabre

Andre Fabre against proposal to allow geldings to run in the Arc

3.31PM

William Haggas

Albaydaa bidding to uphold family honour at Carlisle

2.46PM

Irish Derby and Pretty Polly: Will it be a Group 1 double for O'Brien?

2.37PM

Arc in line to be open to geldings in 2027

1.36PM

Inis Mor to be kept in top company after French Oaks

1.30PM

Muireann O'Toole Brennan on Jamie Osborne case: 'Young people learn from what they see tolerated, challenged or ignored'

1.52PM

Thundering On

Late Pretty Polly call expected for Thundering On

12.53PM

Wootton Bassett

Bloodstock: The rise and domination of Wootton Bassett

1.19PM

James J Braddock

O'Brien on Braddock: 'I think the test of the Curragh is more to his liking than Epsom'

12.05PM

Caballo De Mar

Caballo De Mar fine after tough Gold Cup run

10.28AM

El Floridita (red colours) finishing second at Ascot

Tinkler has high hopes for El Floridita

9.49AM

The Curragh

Curragh could water ahead of weekend

8.31AM

Mon 22nd Jun 2026

Deressa lunges late under Lee to take Ballinrobe nightcap

Billy Lee got the Paddy Twomey trained Deressa up in the shadows of the post to land the concluding Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at Ballinrobe.

9.03PM
Daboya and Sam Coen

Daboya back to winning ways with easy Ballinrobe success

8.29PM

Rodeo Blues and Dylan Browne McMonagle

Rodeo Blues lands gamble to give McMonagle quick double

7.58PM

Merlin The Wizard and Dylan Browne McMonagle

McMonagle just magic as Wizard doubles up for Cody

7.33PM

Harana and Chris Hayes

Harana a maiden no more after decisive success

7.01PM

Wonderfulwonderful and Jack Kearney

Wonderfulwonderful for McConnell and Kearney

6.48PM

Femme Beauty and Max Popan

Femme Beauty a first career winner for Max Popan

6.01PM

Racing prepares for mid week heatwave

Racing prepares for heatwave with meetings moved

4.25PM

Jim Goldie keen to forgive American Affair Royal Ascot defeat

Goldie keen to put a line through Affair’s Ascot run

3.34PM

IN PICTURES: Irish highlights from Royal Ascot

4.09PM

Connections of Lost Boys after Royal Ascot win

Menuisier reaching for the top with Lost Boys

3.09PM

Lifeplan is being targeted at the July Cup next month.

July Cup now an option for Lifeplan

1.06PM

Valiancy could be set to make quick return after Ascot defeat

Valiancy set for quick return to action in Northumberland Plate

12.07PM

BHA forced to abandon four Wednesday meetings

Hot weather forces BHA to abandon four Wednesday meetings

11.22AM

Jack Dace escapes serious injury following Brighton fall

10.33AM

Night in Vegas set for a return to Goodwood for Richmond Stakes

Night In Vegas going all in for Richmond Stakes

9.44AM

Switch From Diesel heads market for feature race

Monday going update

8.29AM

Sun 21st Jun 2026

Jack Dace taken to hospital following Brighton fall

Jack Dace was taken to hospital after a crunching fall at Brighton on Sunday.

4.20PM
Worcester jumping fixture brought forward due to heat.

Worcester’s Wednesday fixture brought forward due to heat

3.31PM

Forever Young won't be seen in Europe this Flat season.

Forever Young swerves European adventure

2.56PM

Michael Bell trains smart sprinter Spicy Marg

Spicy Marg may have run into July Cup picture

2.34PM

Simon Crisford and son Ed train Senorita Bonita.

Senorita Bonita connections take stock after Queen Mary run

2.06PM

Heads Up won a Listed hurdle on his penultimate start

Heads Up set to return in the autumn

3.07PM

Rebels Romance set for Newmarket July festival

Newmarket calling for veteran Rebel’s Romance

1.17PM

Trainer Wesley Ward struck at Royal Ascot with Bacio

Ward hopes Bacio can lay Nunthorpe ghost to rest

12.01PM

Bay City Roller has a number of options after Epsom win

Eclipse or France next for Coronation hero Roller

10.52AM

Betfred Oaks winner Thundering On could run in Pretty Polly Stakes on Saturday

Joseph O’Brien considering Thundering On for Pretty Polly

10.19AM

Perry Mason will bid for another Curragh win next Sunday.

Perry Mason in line for further Curragh gains

8.41AM

John McConnell has a decent team for Bellewstown.

McConnell expects to be well represented at Bellewstown

12.23AM

Sat 20th Jun 2026

Illinois digs deep to repel French Master in thrilling finale

Ryan Moore finished Royal Ascot one short of a career century at the meeting after Illinois showed his class and determination in the concluding Queen Alexandra Stakes.

6.02PM
Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore enjoyed memorable Ascot

History making Aidan O’Brien on top once again at Royal Ascot

5.56PM

James McDonald rode Lost Boys to win at Royal Ascot

Golden Gates joy for James McDonald and exciting Lost Boys

5.50PM

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