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Fri 9th Jan 2026

Lanesborough carrying Lanzarote hopes for in-form Pauling

Ben Pauling returns to the scene of his tremendous King George VI Chase triumph looking to pick up another of Kempton’s major prizes as Lanesborough goes for Coral Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle glory.

3.30PM
Quiryn (2nd right) and Patrick Mullins

Quiryn looks a smart sort on debut

3.00PM

Myretown has leading claims at Warwick this weekend

Classic challenge could open exciting options for Myretown

2.36PM

Kempton and Warwick must pass morning inspections.

Kempton and Warwick cards subject to precautionary morning inspections

2.32PM

I'll Sort That and Declan Queally

I'll Sort That gives Queally first Grade 1 win in Ballymore Novice Hurdle

2.34PM

Paul Nicholls

Celebrate like Paul Nicholls: 'He's every right to get excited and puff his chest out'

1.50PM

Run For Cover and Conor Brassil

Brassil's Cover Runs Naas rivals ragged

1.45PM

Future Prospect and Paul Townend

Future looks smart Prospect on hurdling debut

1.09PM

Edwardstone bids to roll back the years on Saturday

Edwardstone seeking to serve it up to Conti rivals

1.03PM

Two horses to follow this weekend including a 22-1 Fairyhouse fancy

12.03PM

Connections to watch: 'Mullins has two interesting juvenile hurdlers entered'

11.44AM

Final Demand can improve further according to owner Bryan Drew

Drew anticipating further progress from Final Demand

10.48AM

Kempton Park looks set to race at the weekend

Kempton all set to beat the weather for Saturday action

10.36AM

Weekend Lucky 15: 'Massive chance' for Henry de Bromhead's Inthepocket

11.24AM

Oscars Brother won a Grade 2 for the King brothers at Punchestown

Oscars Brother poised for debut in McManus silks

9.51AM

Naas Racecourse

Naas and Exeter pass morning checks

8.02AM

Saint Baco and Danny Mullins winning at Navan

Naas goes ahead following an early morning inspection

7.36AM

Thu 8th Jan 2026

The Little Yank a significant winner for Aherne

John Ryan was very keen on The Little Yank's chances in the nightcap at Clonmel, when he was interviewed earlier in the day, and his faith proved well founded to the tune of 14/1.

4.26PM
Brighterdaysahead with Sam Ewing and groom Sinead O'Brien

Brighterdaysahead showing all right signs ahead of Lossiemouth rematch

4.10PM

Our Uncle Jack routs the opposition

O'Keeffe brings up his brace on Our Uncle Jack

4.09PM

Haiti Couleurs and Sean Bowen winning the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse

Haiti Couleurs adds surprise flavour to Irish Gold Cup possibles

3.50PM

King Of Aces comes home clear

Mullins' at double with King Of Aces

3.19PM

Kempton

Kempton and Warwick keeping fingers crossed for Friday inspections

3.05PM

Likealightswitch, near, gets the last wrong as Radiator Springs, right, takes over

Radiator Springs on right route in Clonmel

2.45PM

Saint Baco winning at Navan

Naas fit for racing but precautionary inspection on Friday

2.16PM

Friday's Ballymore Novice Hurdle: Mullins and Elliott lock horns once again

2.11PM

Santo Sospir obliges for Jack Kennedy

Santo Sospir knows where the winning post is

2.00PM

Gavin Cromwell

Cromwell assembling a strong team for cross country defence

1.54PM

Trainer/rider Declan Queally after winning on I'll Sort That at Galway in October

Declan Queally hoping to record landmark success at Naas

1.40PM

I Walked The Line, right, beats Magic Sadler

I Walked The Line up and running for team Mullins

1.19PM

Kilbrin Rocco, white cap, chases down Doyen Magic, left

Noonan rides out claim aboard Kilbrin Rocco

12.52PM

Ma Shantou (near side)

Ma Shantou could test big-race aspirations on Trials day

12.38PM

Words of Truth

Mill Reef hero Words Of Truth headlines Meydan card

10.47AM

Leopardstown 28 December 2025 A packed enclosure on Day 3

Bumper crowds: 'You can come and have fun and not make gambling a dirty word'

10.26AM

Elliott and Kennedy spearhead Clonmel Lucky 15 as Speculateur makes hurdles debut

11.20AM

Stayers' Hurdle Picture after Christmas: 'He looks the one to beat'

11.14AM

Santo Sospir and Jack Kennedy

Testing ground in Clonmel

8.59AM

Warwick

Warwick call inspection ahead of Saturday card

8.36AM

Wed 7th Jan 2026

'He started out in the English point-to-point scene which is unusual for a really good horse to come out of there'

No Drama This End’s won the Challow Novices’ Hurdle with an impressive performance that further marked him out as one of the leading novice hurdlers in Britain this season.

5.49PM
The Reverend (seen winning at Haydock)

The Reverend booked for Dublin Racing Festival date

5.36PM

Five JP McManus Horses to Follow after Christmas Performances

2.28PM

Three Must-Watch January Racedays To Mark In Your Calendar

2.24PM

Gold Cup Wide Open after Christmas racing - 'Odds of around 6/1 look very tempting'

2.14PM

Myretown entered at Warwick

Warwick ‘more optimistic’ of Saturday card beating the weather

4.38PM

Bolshoi Ballet winning the Sword Dancer Stakes

Bolshoi Ballet Relocates To Blackrath Stud For 2026 Season

4.31PM

Haydock target for Konfusion

Parkinson eyeing Peter Marsh run for Konfusion

3.16PM

Cheltenham the target for Country Code

Jefferson keen to test Country Code's Cheltenham potential

1.38PM

L'Homme Presse

Edwards Hopes Warwick Beats Freeze For L'Homme Presse Return

1.34PM

Clonmel

Clonmel And Fairyhouse Pass Inspections Ahead Of Weekend Racing

11.25AM

French Ship

French Ship to dock at Kempton if meeting survives

10.43AM

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