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Sun 6th Jul 2025

History created by Nina Baltromei on Hochkonig in German Derby

There were jubilant scenes in Hamburg as Nina Baltromei aboard Hochkonig thwarted Karl Burke’s Convergent in a photo finish, becoming the first woman to win the German Derby in the process.

2.44PM
Charlie Fellowes

International targets remain on Luther's agenda

12.18PM

Mikael Barzalona - rider of Midak

Derby exertions have seen Midak sent on short break

11.35AM

Easy (pink and black silks) Andrew Slattery

In-foal Easy has Curragh Oaks weekend options

9.56AM

Smooth Tom seen here winning at Cork under Cian Quirke

Galway could still be in Smooth Tom's sights

8.58AM

Sat 5th Jul 2025

Mrs Mc Go wins decisively for McConnell and Harvey

Mrs Mc Go landed a gamble in the SIS Supporting Irish Racing Mares Maiden Hurdle over an extended two-and-a-half-miles in Bellewstown.

9.02PM
Stede Bonnet and Josh Williamson (purple silks) lead home Garahon and John Gleeson

Stede Bonnet completes Bellewstown brace for Elliott

8.59PM

Our Soldier clears the last under Harry Swan

'Progressive' Our Soldier follows-up on Wexford win

8.27PM

Garnacho and Tom O'Connor pictured on their way to victory

Garnacho lands gamble on debut for Fahey

7.58PM

Bowensonfire puts in a fine leap at the last

Bowensonfire bags Bellewstown feature under Kennedy

7.04PM

Avondale hits the last but goes on to score under Sean Flanagan

Avondale overcomes absence to complete hat-trick

6.33PM

Autumn Twist clears the last under Daniel King

Twist strikes again in Bellewstown opener

6.09PM

Storm Piece (noseband) and Jack Kearney lead home Mathan

Storm completes first and last race double for Lyons

5.49PM

Casheldale Lass (cheekpieces) is ridden out by Robbie Colgan to beat Lisnadill (centre)

Lass proves game to follow-up on Gowran win

5.24PM

John and Thady Gosden

Gosden not disheartened after narrow defeat for Ombudsman

4.15PM

The Smullen family were on hand to present winning connections with their prizes

Daytona impresses in first running of Pat Smullen Stakes

4.54PM

Colin Keane

Keane anticipating whip suspension for Sandown ride

3.26PM

Colin Keane guided Blue Bolt to victory

Blue Bolt strikes in Distaff heat

3.23PM

Steph Searle with Tropical Retreat, as Tom Mullins and Chris Hayes discuss the win

Tropical comes from last to first under fine Hayes ride

4.08PM

American In Paris and Robert Whearty

Flynn times things well with Paris

3.58PM

Delacroix (nearest) just gets the better of Ombudsman

Delacroix denies Ombudsman in Eclipse thriller

2.53PM

Estrange

Estrange edges Lancashire Oaks verdict

2.04PM

Neolithic and Wayne Lordan in full flow

Neolithic makes all in first time cheekpieces

3.03PM

By The Lake (far side) is ridden out by Robert Whearty to hold off Tornado Kiss

Whearty rides first winner for Lyons on By The Lake

2.32PM

Rob Hornby rider of Rumstar

Rumstar leads Sandown Charge for Portman

1.18PM

Karl Burke trainer of Convergent

Convergent seeking German Derby glory for Burke

12.58PM

Cosmic Year expected to shine in Prix Jean Prat outing

11.40AM

Chally Chute and Donagh O'Connor

Halford's joy at former charge's Listed success

9.32AM

Sporting stars out in force to support Hurling For Cancer

9.01AM

North Coast winning at Down Royal

Strong line-up for featured Pat Smullen Stakes at Naas

8.45AM

Fri 4th Jul 2025

Celtic Druid leads home McCourt 1-2 in Bellewstown nightcap

Local trainer Tom McCourt sent out first and second, as Celtic Druid saw off his better fancied stablemate Maxwell Smart to win the concluding Dore & Co. Solicitors Handicap at Bellewstown.

8.34PM
My Girl Sioux, right, outguns Hero Of The Hour

In-foal My Girl Sioux delivers for Slatterys

8.06PM

Sea Coral and Keithen Kennedy

Sea Coral gets up late to bring up double for Kennedy

8.02PM

Daonethatgotaway and Keithen Kennedy win for the Up The Blues Syndicate and Mark Fahey

Daonethatgotaway delights Up The Blues Syndicate

6.51PM

Abiding Star and Leigh Roche

Abiding Star blazes a trail to win under Roche

6.43PM

Connections of Soldiers World.

Soldiers World makes all to land Wexford finale for Queally

5.56PM

Trainer Andrew Balding will continue to support Oisin Murphy

Andrew Balding pledges ongoing support for Oisin Murphy

4.54PM

Windlord got back to winning ways at Sandown

Windlord edges Gala glory in tight Sandown finish

4.52PM

Empty Wallet and Nicola Burns

Pockets full for supporters of Empty Wallet

5.45PM

Clarens and Danny Gilligan pictured on their way to victory

Clarens dubbed a 'little machine' after his latest win

5.32PM

Crowsatedappletart and Darragh O'Keeffe.

Crowsatedappletart too good for May Call You Back in rematch

5.23PM

Ombudsman and William Buick won the Prince Of Wales's Stakes

Ombudsman aiming to put Eclipse rivals in the shade

4.07PM

God Knows and Seamie Heffernan

God Knows wins Bellewstown Claimer for Brabazon

5.02PM

Naas & Bellewstown: Essential Tips for Saturday's Key Races

4.50PM

She's Quality has been a star for trainer Jack Davison

Davison backing She’s Quality to Charge to Sandown glory

3.41PM

Fine Margin and Brian Hayes

Hayes doubles up as Fine Margin wins for Mullins

4.11PM

Top Owners to Watch at the 2025 Galway Races

4.03PM

George Scott trained Staya to win at Sandown.

Staya swoops late for Dragon Stakes prize

2.58PM

Menas Miracle and Conor Stone-Walsh

Stone-Walsh combines with uncle Benny for Wexford win

3.51PM

Ward's Action Plan: Targeted Marketing Could Transform Irish Racing

3.35PM

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