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Wed 7th May 2025

Illinois returns to the fold in Ormonde Stakes on Thursday

St Leger runner-up Illinois is back in action in Thursday’s Ladbrokes Big-Value You Can Bet On Ormonde Stakes at Chester with Aidan O’Brien eyeing a swift return to Group One company.

11.53AM
Willie McCreery is on fact finding mission with Jancis.

McCreery on fact finding mission with Jancis

12.41PM

Giavellotto has the Coronation Cup as his main target

Coronation Cup the main aim for Botti's Giavellotto

11.14AM

Jockey Kieran Shoemark no longer Gosden number one

Kieran Shoemark no longer Gosden stable jockey following Guineas defeat

10.35AM

Scorthy Champ will bid to make up for Newmarket disappointment at the Curragh.

Scorthy Champ connections seeking Curragh redemption

10.23AM

Sovereignty centre ridden by Junior Alvarado wins the Kentucky Derby

Connections confirm Sovereignty will not take part in Preakness Stakes

8.21AM

Gowran Park race on the Flat on Wednesday evening.

Gowran Park going update

8.39AM

Two Stars and Joey Sheridan won Naas Listed race.

Stack praying for rain for stable Star

12.26AM

Tue 6th May 2025

Zahrann much too good in nightcap at Cork

The further Zahrann went the better he was as he pulverised his four rivals in the extended 10-furlong maiden that closed out Cork's card.

8.40PM
Dawn Spirit clear of her rivals

Dawn Spirit enjoys herself in Cork

8.13PM

Port Louis, far side, takes over in the closing stages

Port Louis there for Hassett when he needs him

7.47PM

Ascending, maroon and white, has his head in front where it counts

Lee at double on Ascending in Cork Derby

7.17PM

First Instinct, pink cap, holds fast-finishing Town And Country

First Instinct delivers for the Haggas/Hayes axis

6.52PM

Luke McAteer

Marnane has Royal Hunt Cup in mind for Tokenomics

6.08PM

Sean Bowen

Bowen breaks new ground with Ffos Las winner

4.49PM

City Of Memphis quickens away

City Of Memphis looks smart on debut

5.36PM

Oh Cecelia and James Ryan, right

Big plans for Oh Cecilia

5.22PM

Owen Burrows

No rush to decide on Falakeyah aim

3.09PM

Red Letter, pink cap

Lyons anticipating future big day with Red Letter

2.29PM

Evan Williams

Trainer Evan Williams denies assault charges

12.09PM

Chester

Oppenheimer hopes he has the Queen for Cheshire Oaks

12.34PM

John Gosden

Kind draw key to Gosden French Guineas hopes

12.00PM

'Truly Terrific' Mullins Horse Has Plenty of Options

1.00PM

Trainer Andy Slattery

GAIN The Advantage Series returns for fifth year

11.47AM

Eyecatchers from the Punchestown Handicap Chases

12.30PM

Punchestown: Performances of the Week

11.30AM

Hewick and Gavin Sheehan with Shark Hanlon

Hewick ready for another French Champion Hurdle bid

10.13AM

'Extraordinary' - Mullins domination underlined by Punchestown performance

11.00AM

Truly Enchanting, near side

Truly Enchanting set for fascinating Polonia Stakes

9.43AM

Horse In Profile: Illinois

10.30AM

Irish Bumper Horses To Follow

10.00AM

Three Horses To Track After Punchestown

9.30AM

Babouche

Going update

9.15AM

Mon 5th May 2025

Prime Sign surprises as high drawn runners dominate

High draws were favoured in the Treacy Group Supporting Newbridge Parishes Day Handicap, the finale at the Curragh, as 50/1 chance Prime Sign scored on her initial venture outside of maiden company.

6.27PM
Shark and Paddy Hanlon discuss Topgun Simmy's victory

Prominent-racer Topgun Simmy has plenty of ammo

5.51PM

Flying Trix and Michael Sharpe have the measure of Test The Market and Harry Swan

Moore looking to the future after impressive debut win for Flying Trix

5.49PM

Quinn The Eskimo and Richie Deegan, left

Paisley Park's famous colours to the fore in north

5.42PM

Free Solo

Free Solo continues to serve connections well

5.30PM

Kings Jet and Tommy Halford after their win in the C&C White Maiden Hunters Chase

Another Halford on the winner's board as Tom off the mark

5.14PM

Los Angeles (Ryan Moore) holds off White Birch (Colin Keane) in a Curragh thriller

Irish Derby hero Los Angeles makes triumphant return to the Curragh

4.46PM

Halved colours Paddy Hanlon heads for his Down Royal double on Quest With Speed

A May Bank Holiday to remember for the Hanlons

4.33PM

Baltic Bird and Patrick O'Brien

Baltic Bird makes winning chase debut

4.03PM

Atsila wins the Athasi at the Curragh under Gavin Ryan

Atsila going up the ranks at pace

3.56PM

Aidan O'Brien

Aidan O’Brien’s beaten Guineas pair now Curragh bound

2.46PM

Murkala and Rory Mulligan

Fresh out of maiden company and Murkala comes good in style

3.23PM

Babouche will be back at Cork tomorrow

Babouche set to gain fitness wise from Cork return

1.56PM

Jockey Ryan Moore

Guineas now for Officer after cosy Tetrarch win

2.53PM

Lady Iman and Colin Keane

Classy Lady takes First Flier in style

2.24PM

Timeless Treaty and Paddy Cleary nearside get the better of Fairbanks and Patrick O'Brien (mainly hidden)

Paddy Cleary rides first winner on promising Elliott first-timer

2.23PM

Andab and Dylan Browne McMonagle are clear

Curragh action begins with a bang as Andab impresses

1.56PM

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