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Hughes facing court charges

A second Irish trainer, Pat Hughes, is facing court charges relating to the possession of substances contrary to regulations.

11.41AM

Punchestown.com Mares Hurdle preview

Patrick Mullins, son of trainer Willie, is happy with the form of the stable's Upsie, who missed a guilt-edged opportunity owing to abandonment of Clonmel last Wednesday. He is though respectful of rival, Layla Joan, going into Wednesday's punchestown.com Mares Hurdle.

9.24PM

Goonyella set for Clonmel on Thursday

Crabbie's Grand National entry Goonyella is to have his first start of 2014 in Thursday's Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at Clonmel.

5.04PM

Ben still in Queen Mother frame

Tony Martin has not ruled out a crack at the BetVictor Queen Mother Champion Chase with Benefficient.

5.17PM

Fahey strikes while the iron is hot

Not on the score-sheet since last April, Seamus Fahey certainly struck while the iron was hot as he followed up last night's Dundalk victory with 25/1 shot Undecided as Hazariban (10/1) took the Treacy Hotel Group Handicap Hurdle at Gowran in the hands of Shane Butler.

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