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Tue 7th May 2024

Adrian Heskin calls time on his race-riding career

Adrian Heskin has announced his retirement from race-riding at the age of 32.

8.26AM
Donnacha O'Brien pictured with Porta Fortuna

Curragh and Ascot options for Porta Fortuna

7.40AM

Mon 6th May 2024

Pinar Del Rio gets Conlon off the mark

“I’m delighted, over the moon. I’ve had my licence a while and been a bit unlucky with seconds and third — that’s my first winner,\" explained Joe Conlon after favourite Pinar Del Rio delivered convincingly in the concluding Holden Plant Rentals Handicap at the Curragh.

5.57PM
Goodnightngodbless, cheekpieces, stays on well

It's Goodnightngodbless from Motherway and O'Dwyer

5.52PM

Born Braver clears the last well

Born Braver shows his versatility in Down Royal

5.43PM

Marlacoo and Alex Harvey head for home in the Down Royal bumper

Professional Harvey wins on a nice youngster for the Crawfords

5.39PM

Orandi and Jack Kearney

Orandi a 33/1 surprise for Martin and Kearney

5.21PM

Ballyphilip and Noel McParlan

Holidays now for busy and prolific scorer Ballyphilip

5.19PM

White Birch and Colin Keane leave Greenland and Ryan Moore in their wake

Derby third Birch going from strength to strength at four

4.40PM

Gregarina and delighted connections

Smiles all round as Gregarina wins on first start for Joseph O'Brien

4.23PM

Magic Tricks wins under Jody McGarvey

Magic Tricks adapts well to fences

3.59PM

Asian Daze and Rory Mulligan

Mulligan seen to good effect as claim reduced to 7lb

3.40PM

Bright Stripes (Billy Lee, nearside) outpoints Norwalk Havoc (Shane Foley)

Bright Stripes shows his true colours in the Tetrarch

3.18PM

City Of Troy

Derby path still the way forward for City Of Troy states trainer

2.13PM

Tell Us This (Conor Stone Walsh - 9 day improper riding ban) does Benjis Benefit (Aidan Kelly) no favours

Tell Us This survives steward's enquiry to win

2.55PM

Whistlejacket and Ryan Moore race away from Arizona Flyer and David Egan

Whistlejacket shows his speed in the First Flier

2.22PM

Le Coq Hardi and Mike O'Connor

Le Coq Hardi for summer fun

2.11PM

Barnavara (Shane Foley) clear from Kilmood Susan (David Egan)

Barnavara sparks Royal Ascot talk at the Curragh

1.43PM

Ghostwriter seen here winning the Royal Lodge

Guineas fourth Ghostwriter has French Derby in his sights

11.34AM

Caius Chorister (right)

Chorister headed for France en route to Gold Cup

11.08AM

Rosallion and Haatem chased home Notable Speech over the Rowley Mile on Saturday

Curragh very much on Hannon's mind with Guineas duo

9.44AM

Ballindenisk action

Premier looks the part off Minella conveyor belt

10.00AM

White Birch - back at HQ in search of further Curragh gains

Excellent fare at the Curragh for Bank Holiday Monday

8.26AM

Sun 5th May 2024

O'Brien so close to joining elite list as Porta Fortuna denied

Donnacha O’Brien will target the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot having seen Porta Fortuna go close to providing him with a first British Classic in the Qipco 1000 Guineas.

4.55PM
War Thunder, left, beats Glyde Ranger

War Thunder makes winning start to life with Flynn

5.45PM

Dont Do Dramas and Wesley Joyce win for owners AJ Partnership and trainer Mick Mulvany

Dont Do Dramas wins off the front for Mulvany and Joyce

5.40PM

William Buick and Charlie Appleby

Life's a Breeze for Mountain after debut win

4.35PM

Saffronandblue in charge close home

In-form Saffronandblue goes in again

5.04PM

Belhaven, white face in centre, gets the verdict

Belhaven gives her best in Sligo

4.42PM

Elmalka, yellow and black, finishes best

Elmalka swoops late for 1000 Guineas glory

2.59PM

Gegenpressing goes for home

Gegenpressing enjoys being back in Sligo

3.25PM

Hughie Morrison

Stay Alert powers home to scoop Dahlia prize

1.52PM

Her Ladyship, near side, gets to grips with Spanish Cara

Her Ladyship makes her presence felt after lengthy absence

2.51PM

Kieran Shoemark

Friendly Soul remains unbeaten in Pretty Polly

1.24PM

Sakakawea has her rivals beaten close home

Sakakawea delivers on her third start

2.09PM

Elegant Man

Elegant Man aims to build on Easter Classic success

12.27PM

Vandeek

Vandeek on track for Haydock return

11.05AM

Marine Nationale

Marine Nationale could return on Flat before jumping comeback

10.00AM

Camelot Alexander winning in Gowran Park

Going update

8.53AM

Sat 4th May 2024

Mystik Dan clings on for victory in Kentucky Derby

Mystik Dan just held on by a nose in a three-way photo-finish to claim Kentucky Derby glory for trainer Kenny McPeek and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

11.22PM
Jack Kennedy pictured with Gordon Elliott

Jack Kennedy claims first Irish jockeys’ title

5.37PM

Will The Wise (right) and Declan Lavery

Will The Wise completes a 15/1 double for Cromwell

6.38PM

Chapeau De Soleil (near side) and Brian Hayes

Hayes gets Chapeau De Soleil up on the line

6.01PM

City Of Troy

O’Brien shocked by City Of Troy’s Guineas flop

4.35PM

Kargese and Paul Townend

Kargese provides Mullins with yet another Grade 1 victory

4.20PM

Minella Crooner (far side) and Sam Ewing beating Better Times Ahead

Minella Crooner lands a thrilling Pat Taaffe

5.23PM

Burke confident Fallen Angel will stay Guineas trip

4.00PM

Lossiemouth and Paul Townend

Lossiemouth completes perfect season in Mares Champion Hurdle

4.11PM

Notable Speech ran out a comfortable winner of the first Classic of the year.

Notable Speech wins Guineas as City Of Troy disappoints

2.57PM

The Gradual Slope and Mark McDonagh right win the Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Steeplechase from Your Own Story.

The Gradual Slope a maiden no more after marathon success

3.43PM

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