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Fri 20th Oct 2023

Dettori well supported on final Champions Day

Frankie Dettori will have the support of a number of old allies when he bids for a memorable farewell on Qipco British Champions Day.

11.11AM
Ascot

Ascot move to inner course for Champions Day

10.44AM

Fakenham and Uttoxeter feel force of Storm Babet

7.37AM

Punchestown

Earlier starts and reduced prices for Punchestown festival

8.23AM

Leopardstown

Leopardstown soft to heavy with rain on way

8.22AM

Thu 19th Oct 2023

Rothwell's Fool gets Busy in the bumper

Newcomer The Busy Fool upset better fancied rivals in the bumper when scoring at 28/1 in the hands of Phidelma Elvin. 

6.01PM
More Info

More Info a first winner for trainer Shauna Larkin

5.42PM

Beacon Edge (maroon and white) wears down Cash Back

Elliott & Kennedy double up with Beacon Edge

5.21PM

Flooring Porter

Flooring Porter to make chasing debut at Cheltenham

3.21PM

Star Official

Star Official gains first success over hurdles

4.23PM

Brighterdaysahead

Elliott's mare readily lands the odds

4.11PM

Kyprios

Kyprios all set for Trueshan showdown at Ascot

3.04PM

Ardera Ru

Ardera Ru strikes for Doyle & O'Callaghan

2.41PM

Rogue Millennium

Rogue Millennium aiming for perfect Ascot farewell

1.09PM

Law Ella

Law Ella off the mark over fences

2.00PM

Sense Of Duty

Sense is all set for Champions Day duty

12.09PM

Sprewell (right) winning at Leopardstown in May

Sprewell to drop in grade at Leopardstown

11.10AM

Paddington cantering at Ballydoyle in the hands of Adrian Maguire

Stars line up for Qipco Champions Day

9.35AM

Shaquille (right)

Shaquille misses Champions Sprint engagement

9.26AM

Inspiral

Inspiral swerves QEII

8.45AM

Thurles

Going updates

8.28AM

Self Belief (green)

McCreery not lacking in Self Belief ahead of Trigo defence

7.30AM

Wed 18th Oct 2023

Nashwa to run in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot

Connections have confirmed that Nashwa will run in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

7.57PM
Energumene and Paul Townend

Dual Champion Chase hero Energumene out for the season

5.29PM

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot track switch ‘pretty likely’ for Champions Day

5.20PM

Ralph Beckett

Valvano impresses on debut at Nottingham

4.50PM

Firm Belief and Seamie Heffernan

No fairytale end for Zoffany Bay as Firm Belief wins well

5.40PM

Hollie Doyle

Breeders Cup trip on the line as Doyle appeals Kempton ban

4.14PM

Viceregent and Adam Caffrey with assistant trainer Cathal Byrnes

Viceregent bridges long losing gap without a win

5.09PM

Bay Bridge (left) beating Adayar last year

Bay Bridge has no ground concerns ahead of Champion defence

3.45PM

Bay Of Sanibel (right) and Shane Foley

Another day another double for Harrington as Bay digs deep

4.39PM

Screen Siren (Chris Hayes) strides clear

Screen Siren plays starring role for Lynam

4.16PM

Greek Flower and Dylan Browne McMonagle

Greek Flower finally blooms for Feane

3.44PM

Paddy Duffy is flanked by Minister of State Martin Heydon and Suzanne Eade

Paddy Duffy leads the way at Irish Thoroughbred Industry Awards

3.19PM

Heavenly Being and Shane Foley

Heavenly Being another for in-form Harrington yard

2.59PM

Wayne Hassett and Navorrosse

Hassett shines again as Navorrosse leads home McAuley 1-2

2.53PM

Migration (Benoit de la Sayette) winning the Lincoln

Menuisier eyes further big handicap success with Migration

1.26PM

Matilda Picotte

Connections still undecided on plans for Matilda Picotte

12.49PM

Vassula Ryden and Billy Lee

Vassula Ryden justifies favouritism in Navan opener

1.46PM

Dermot Weld and Chris Hayes pictured with Tahiyra

Weld delaying Tahiyra decision due to Ascot ground fears

11.48AM

New Autistic training programmes to facilitate employment in racing

10.59AM

Rathbranchurch (centre) winning at Navan recently

Rathbranchurch fancied to strike again for Mulvany

10.42AM

Spycatcher (No.5) is just denied by King Gold in the Prix Maurice de Gheest

Highclere double-handed at Ascot in Champions Sprint

8.35AM

Willie McCreery pictured with Vespertilio

Vespertilio has range of classic targets next year

8.29AM

Via Sistina winning the Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh

Murphy to team up with Via Sistina in Champion Stakes

7.10AM

Tue 17th Oct 2023

Seduction proves Queen as Harrington records Gowran double

Queen Of Seduction kept on best inside the last two furlongs to take the concluding Racing Again November 11th Handicap at Gowran Park.

5.44PM
Tashkhan could be set for a trip abroad following his excellent Newmarket run last weekend

Tashkhan could be on his travels following fine Cesarewitch run

4.06PM

Feathertop and Shane Foley win the Gowran Park Racing Club Fillies Maiden Healy Racing Photo

Feathertop opens her account in impressive fashion

5.09PM

Inquisitively could bid to end his season on a high in the Breeders Cup

Decision on Inquisitively's Breeders Cup run yet to be made

3.52PM

Angel On Fire and Cian MacRedmond near win the Racing Club Membership Handicap from Pink Socks Healy Racing Photo

Angel On Fire springs 33/1 surprise for local trainer McEnery

4.41PM

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