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Fri 19th Dec 2025

'Bona fide contender' - Which stars are set to run over the Christmas period?

10.03AM

Thu 18th Dec 2025
Final Demand and Paul Townend winning at Navan

Final Demand heads Mullins quintet in Grade 1 Faugheen at Limerick

4.49PM

Wed 17th Dec 2025
ARKLE memorbilia on display

Three of the best: Irish King George winners over the years

5.00PM

Five under-the-radar runners to follow over Christmas

4.55PM

JP McManus horses to follow over Christmas: 'thrives on testing ground'

4.40PM

Gowran Park 23 January 2025 Goffs Thyestes Chase Faces at the races with a packed enclosure Healy Racing

A photo for every month of 2025: the bits you didn't see from Healy Images

1.22PM

Tue 16th Dec 2025

St Stephen's Day Guide: Grade 1 thrills at Leopardstown and Limerick

4.00PM

Jagwar

Jagwar might be seen on Trials day at Cheltenham

1.00PM

Chepstow

Welsh Grand National next on the agenda for O'Connell

11.32AM

Leopardstown

Leopardstown chase course yielding

10.35AM

Trainer Lucinda Russell

Conman John likely to head straight to Cheltenham Festival

10.23AM

Fastorslow

'Not ready to have a real hard race' - Savills target for Fastorslow

9.27AM

Mon 15th Dec 2025
Honesty Policy

McManus duo in contention for Long Walk honours

12.59PM

Twig

Twig allows National dream to continue for Pauling and Morgan family

12.17PM

Cheltenham Festival Market Movers after the Weekend Action

12.47PM

Sun 14th Dec 2025
Heads Up and Mark McDonagh with winning connections at Listowel

McConnell planning Grade One examination for Heads Up

3.22PM

Mister Pessimistic

Mister Pessimistic giving De Bromhead cause for optimism

3.02PM

Ka Ying Rising and Zac Purton

Ka Ying Rising lights up Sha Tin again

10.34AM

Affordale Fury (nearside) and Sam Ewing

'The further he goes the better' - Meade on his Gold Cup hope

10.18AM

Andre Fabre

Sosie sparkles with Hong Kong Vase victory

8.48AM

Sat 13th Dec 2025
John and Amy Hunt with connections

'Winner got a freebie' - Outsider Glengouly claims December Gold Cup

2.21PM

Minella Study and Ryan Mania in full cry

Minella Study remains unbeaten over flights after Cheltenham romp

12.42PM

Fri 12th Dec 2025
Galen

Hong Kong: O'Brien eyes international glory as Galen takes on Romantic Warrior

4.14PM

Old Park Star and Nico de Boinville

'Destructive display' - Old Park Star display leaves Henderson pleasantly surprised

12.48PM

Minella Study (right) and Dan King winning at Tipperary

'Saturday is going to tell us a lot' - Nicol to continue Study's education at Cheltenham

12.35PM

Conman John and Derek Fox winning at Cheltenham in October

Conman looking to get the money at Cheltenham

11.29AM

Irish runners abroad this weekend - 'A double helping of Irish interest'

10.24AM

Fleur In The Park (Cian Quirke) winning at Wexford

'He kind of parked a bit in front' - Andy Slattery on Fleur In The Park

8.33AM

Thu 11th Dec 2025
L'Homme Presse will return to Cheltenham for big race at the weekend

Edwards eager to unleash 'superstar' L'Homme Presse

3.53PM

Diva Luna (left)

Diva Luna given Scilly Isles aim following Warwick stroll

3.06PM

Koktail Brut is already a Grade 2 winner over hurdles

Strong entries for Grade 1 novice hurdle at Naas

2.56PM

July Flower and Darragh O'Keeffe winning at Cheltenham in November

July Flower aiming to bloom at Leopardstown

2.54PM

December Gold Cup

Can Ireland land Saturday's December Gold Cup with sole runner?

2.52PM

Sixmilebridge

Sixmilebridge looking to continue on right road at Cheltenham

2.01PM

Hurricane Pat has connections dreaming big after recent win

Hurricane Pat team take stock after impressive Sandown win

11.35AM

Wed 10th Dec 2025

Exclusive Interview: Owner Charlie McCarthy on Kopek Des Bordes setback

5.37PM

Kopek Des Bordes

Kopek Des Bordes will miss festive outing at Leopardstown

5.22PM

Team horses to follow: 'He looks a main contender in an Albert Bartlett'

4.46PM

Kempton a possible target for Sonic Pioneer

Christmas choice to be made for Sonic Pioneer

12.13PM

Embassy Gardens winning last year under Michael O'Sullivan

O'Driscoll's offer bonus for Tramore feature race

11.15AM

Inothewayurthinkin at Punchestown last month

Cromwell expecting Inothewayurthinkin to play his part at Christmas

9.02AM

2025 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle: Where are they now?

9.17AM

Tue 9th Dec 2025
Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson seeking Imperial rule at Cheltenham this weekend

3.08PM

Kempton Park

Big guns stand their ground for King George cracker

2.14PM

Mon 8th Dec 2025
Hoe Joly Smoke (centre, royal blue cap) was third to stablemate Panic Attack (orange) in the Paddy Power Gold Cup

Hoe Joly Smoke out to go two places better at Cheltenham

4.46PM

Fastorslow and JJ Slevin

Fastorslow in good shape with decision pending on festive plans

3.58PM

Jubilee Express (left) and Val Dancer battle it out in the 2024 Welsh National

Jubilee Express booked for Welsh National outing

2.36PM

Sat 6th Dec 2025
Majborough and Luke Turner

Champion hope Majborough makes Hilly Way return

4.29PM

Il Etait Temps

Il Etait Temps too good in Tingle Creek rout

3.16PM

William Munny

Minor setback scuppers Christmas for William Munny

1.49PM

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