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Thu 25th Jun 2026
Green Empress (green) was no match for Sun Goddess at the Curragh last month

Joseph O'Brien hopeful ahead of Empress' rematch with Goddess

4.06PM

A Boy Named Susie (right) seen finishing second to Christmas Day (navy) at Leopardstown in October

A Boy Named Susie likely for Sandown rather than Curragh

3.41PM

Wed 24th Jun 2026
Tipperary racecourse last February, as work begins

Strong progress highlighted at Tipperary development

5.44PM

Johnston hoping to give Venetian Lace her chance at the Curragh

3.04PM

16 6 26 Royal Ascot Kizlyar and Joey Sheridan won the Ascot Stakes for Joseph O Brien

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

2.14PM

Raaheeb

Raaheeb team focused solely on the task in hand

11.28AM

The Curragh

Going updates

9.42AM

Tue 23rd Jun 2026

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

2.37PM

Wootton Bassett

Bloodstock: The rise and domination of Wootton Bassett

1.19PM

The Curragh

Curragh could water ahead of weekend

8.31AM

Mon 22nd Jun 2026
Switch From Diesel heads market for feature race

Monday going update

8.29AM

Sun 21st Jun 2026
Betfred Oaks winner Thundering On could run in Pretty Polly Stakes on Saturday

Joseph O'Brien considering Thundering On for Pretty Polly

10.19AM

Sat 20th Jun 2026
Fozzy Stack

Thesecretadversary adds to good week for Fozzy Stack

4.09PM

Fri 19th Jun 2026
Overpass (white and blue) finishing third to Mission Central

Overpass makes swift return in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

12.55PM

Thu 18th Jun 2026
Frankie Dettori

Dettori and McManus join in the tributes to O'Brien

5.27PM

Enceladus, far side

Enceladus reigns after King George V battle

2.34PM

Sat 20th Jun 2026

Saturday Lucky 15: Royal Ascot and Ulster Derby day at Down Royal

10.00AM

Thu 18th Jun 2026
Nola Soul and Seamie Heffernan, yellow cap

Nola Soul stars in Chesham Stakes for Fozzy Stack

1.50PM

Bloodstock: Equine flu outbreak and incomplete vaccinations raises questions

12.39PM

Fri 19th Jun 2026

Royal Ascot Tips Day 4: Coronation Stakes preview

9.00AM

Wed 17th Jun 2026

Paddy Flood on Tom Kelly ride: 'If the trainer says, \"No, I wasn't happy with the ride,\" then they're scot-free'

1.45PM

Tue 16th Jun 2026

Ireland's best three chances of a winner at Royal Ascot on Wednesday

4.51PM

Velozee

Key connections to watch on Wednesday at Royal Ascot

4.15PM

Friendly Soul bidding to make her mark on Duke of Cambridge

12.19PM

Trawlerman facing stern test in defence of Gold Cup crown

10.29AM

Mon 15th Jun 2026
Armor Supreme 2nd at York in the Marygate Fillies‘ Stakes (Listed)

'We will be cheering on Armor Supreme in the Queen Mary' - Breeze-Up consignor Donna Cowens

9.35PM

Which smaller Irish yards have big Royal Ascot dreams?

3.55PM

Kilbeggan stage a twilight card on Monday evening.

Monday going update

8.55AM

Sat 13th Jun 2026
Princess Zahra (centre)

Aga Khan's daughter reveals Shergar was killed 'in an awful way'

12.04PM

Fri 12th Jun 2026
Ryan Moore

Ryan Moore awarded MBE in King's Birthday Honours

10.14AM

Big Negotiator (nearest) seen finishing second at Listowel

Big Negotiator could be heading for Queen Mary after York victory

4.24PM

Curragh 3 June 2026 Celeron and Jamie Powell win for trainer Michael O Callaghan

Three Irish two-year-olds to watch at Royal Ascot

5.05PM

Diamond Necklace

Irish runners abroad: Aidan O'Brien aiming for seventh European Classic this season

4.49PM

Mick Mulvany heads to Royal Ascot: 'You don't need to spend millions to don your top hat or posh frock'

2.18PM

I'm Spartacus (noseband) bids to follow up last Friday's win when he returns to Fairyhouse this evening

Going updates for Friday evening's action

9.00AM

Thu 11th Jun 2026
Leopardstown

Soft ground at Leopardstown today

8.51AM

Wed 10th Jun 2026
The Lion In Winter winning at York in 2024

The Lion In Winter suffers fatal gallops injury

8.32PM

Strong stakeholder support has been in evidence.

Strong stakeholder support demonstrated at National Equine Campus Engagement Day

9.11AM

Limerick stage a Flat card on Wednesday evening.

Wednesday going update

8.35AM

Tue 9th Jun 2026
Diamond Necklace

All systems go for Diamond Necklace double bid

3.52PM

Royal Ascot Ante-Post: 33-1 fancy in the Gold Cup for Mullins

4.04PM

Duckadilly leads home Syzygy in Navan

'It was just unbelievable' - Danny McLoughlin on his magical 1-2 in a Listed contest

3.28PM

Royal Ascot

Masquerade Ball to fly flag for Japan in King George

12.59PM

Private Policy winning at Punchestown

Going update

9.09AM

Mon 8th Jun 2026

WEEKEND IN PICTURES: The highs, the lows, the joy, the drama

10.03AM

Haggas eyeing Ireland or France for Derby runner-up Maltese Cross

8.54AM

Sun 7th Jun 2026
Bunyola Bay

Hannon considering Irish Derby option with Bunyola Bay

5.42PM

Heaven Help Us after winning at Cheltenham for Richie Condon and Paul Hennessy

Hennessy wants more Cheltenham glory after English Derby triumph

2.37PM

Sudden passing of longtime Coolcullen employee John Hayes

12.20PM

Sat 6th Jun 2026
Maltese Cross (left)

Maltese Cross nearly produced Hollywood ending to the Derby

4.49PM

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