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Thu 3rd Jul 2025

'Red Hot Race' - Latest Eclipse Stakes Betting Analysis

Ombudsman has been backed into 5/6 favourite with BoyleSports ahead of Saturday’s Eclipse at Sandown Racecourse after six runners were declared for the Group 1.

12.25PM
The Lion In Winter winning at York

The Lion In Winter joins battle in the Prix Jean Prat

10.39AM

Royal Ascot winner Ombudsman is a leading Eclipse contender

Ombudsman leads the way in Eclipse for the ages

9.28AM

Irish Oaks Antepost Betting Analysis: Minnie Hauk Leads The Charge

10.12AM

Trainer Francis Henri Graffard with Queen Camilla

Rising star Daryz has York option

8.13AM

Gaucher is a leading Grimes Hurdles contender.

Thursday going updates

8.34AM

Winter Fog won the Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle last year.

Patrick Mullins on Grimes Hurdle contenders

8.15AM

Wed 2nd Jul 2025

Chou Chou comes in at Limerick Junction

With Limerick Junction train station adjacent to the track, Chou Chou was an apt but surprise winner of the concluding TipperaryRaces.ie Handicap.

8.49PM
Ciaran Kilkenny greets Ben Coen after his success on Onemoredance

Onemoredance completes quick double for Murtagh & Coen

8.19PM

Amber Blossom (nearest) finishes fastest under Ben Coen

Sales bound Blossom benefits from 'perfectly timed' Coen ride

7.37PM

Skillman Ave (black and white) gets the better of Realtin Fantasy

Skillman Ave strikes for Cromwell & Coen

7.03PM

Arugam Bay leads home her rivals under Chris Hayes

Arugam Bay makes all in stylish feature win

6.44PM

Harry's Hill is ridden out by Wayne Hassett

Harry's Hill just the tonic for recovering Hassett

6.10PM

Ryan Moore

O'Brien: Not out of the question Moore opts for Delacroix in the Eclipse

5.08PM

Left to right; Aidan O'Brien, Chris Armstrong & David Keegan, with Kansas and Pat Keating in the background

Kansas makes the breakthrough in first time cheekpieces

5.28PM

Latest News

Bond backing Maranoa Charlie to go the distance at Deauville

4.04PM

Jane Chapple Hyam (right) trainer of Kon Tiki

Sandown not in Chapple-Hyam’s plans for Kon Tiki

3.52PM

How Ger Lyons’ ‘Real Speedball’ Can Reignite After Curragh Defeat

4.42PM

Meet Nicola Burns: The Rising Star Among Female Jockeys in Ireland

4.24PM

Bellewstown Festival: Key Trainers to Watch

4.08PM

Andre Fabre trainer of Sosie

Sosie carrying French hopes of total Eclipse at the weekend

2.36PM

How The Curragh Can Transform The Irish Derby Into ‘A Jam-Packed Weekend Of Top-Class Action’

1.42PM

White Birch

Connections of White Birch elect to play it safe and swerve Eclipse

1.22PM

Al Qareem

New Beverley race seen as a good fit for Al Qareem

12.34PM

Isle Of Jura

Isle Of Jura targeting September Stakes reappearance

11.57AM

Ghostwriter

Ghostwriter booked for Saratoga assignment

10.33AM

Purple Lily

Twomey reflects on disappointing Purple Lily effort

11.22AM

Smooth Tom

Slattery pair in Grimes Hurdle mix

8.45AM

Layfayette (nearest)

Meade full of praise for Layfayette after latest effort

8.44AM

Tue 1st Jul 2025

Betting Suspended on Next Dublin Manager After Brennan's Exit

BoyleSports has suspended betting on who will be named next manager of Dublin’s senior football team after Ger Brennan stepped down from his position as Louth manager on Monday.

11.55AM
Billy Lee and Paddy Twomey

Sky Captain wins the Roscommon nightcap under Billy Lee

8.27PM

Chally Chute and Donagh O'Connor.

O'Connor lands Lenabane Stakes on 125/1 outsider Chally Chute

8.00PM

Thatwilldoso and Rory Cleary

Cleary lands his brother's race for third time

7.32PM

1000th irish winner for Chris Hayes

Hayes doubles up to record 1000th Irish winner

7.02PM

Jockey Jack Kennedy was out of luck on his return from injury

No joy for Jack Kennedy on riding return at Tipperary

5.45PM

Clever And Classy and Declan McDonogh

Clever ride by McDonogh on Classy

6.34PM

Beyond Dreams and Chris Hayes

Beyond Dreams makes a winning return for Weld and Hayes

6.12PM

Dark Note and Cian Quirke

Dark Note gets up late to deny Caesar Rock in finale

6.10PM

Check This Out and Colin Keane

Check This Out beats favourite in Roscommon opener

5.29PM

Arctic Gale and Donagh Meyler

Arctic Gale opens chasing account under Donagh Meyler

5.24PM

Belle The Lioness (left) and Phillip Enright

Mum-to-be Belle The Lioness completes her CV

4.58PM

Galway Festival 2025: Insights on Top Trainers and Their Winning Stats

4.45PM

Irish Derby Festival Insights: Key Winners and Future Stars to Watch

4.38PM

Amo Racing have a new trainer at Freemason Lodge

Kevin Philippart de Foy to train for Amo Racing at Freemason Lodge

3.39PM

Tributes Flow for Kevin Prendergast: A Legacy in Irish Racing

4.26PM

AK BETS Launches New Era with UK Gambling License - Exclusive Q+A

4.18PM

James Smith and Claire O Connell

Born Bright wins Opportunity race for Smith and O'Connell

4.19PM

May Call You Back (right) and Brian Hayes

Repeat win for May Call You Back brings up Mullins treble

4.08PM

Latest News

‘Fantasy racing’ for York with Japanese superstar in Juddmonte International mix

3.01PM

Pride Of Place and Charlie O'Dwyer

Pride Of Place gets off the mark under O'Dwyer

3.52PM

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