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McDermott completes Limerick double

American based Sean McDermott completed a double at the beginning of his Irish winter ‘break’, when steering the Pat Fahy trained Head Turner to a narrow neck win in the O'Kelly Brothers (Mares) Handicap Hurdle at Limerick today.

2.55PM

All Roads Lead To Leopardstown

The Christmas Festival at Leopardstown is always one of the highlights of the sporting calendar with seven Grade 1 contests up for grabs over four pulsating days racing. “Four thrilling days with the best that National Hunt racing has to offer” is how it was recently described by Pat Keogh, CEO of Leopardstown Racecourse and it’s hard to argue with that assessment.

11.54AM

Joseph O'Brien Hopeful of more Glory

Joseph O'Brien is keeping his fingers crossed Landofhopeandglory can continue his progression in the Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown.

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Lordan's treble comes on first ride for O'Brien

Jockey Wayne Lordan finished his year with a flourish at Dundalk this evening when completing a treble in the concluding Racing Returns Friday 6th Jan 2017 Handicap, on Song Of Love, which was his first winner, on his first ride, for trainer Joseph O’Brien

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TV3 announce 50 days of UK action in 2017

Irish racing fans have received an early Christmas present with news that they will be able to enjoy up to 50 days of live action per year from the UK on TV3 and 3e.

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62 in Welsh National mix

Emma Lavelle still hopes Shotgun Paddy will make the cut for the Coral Welsh National after 62 horses stood their ground for next Tuesday's race.

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