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Sat 20th Dec 2025

Iroko proves National credentials again with Ascot triumph

Iroko maintained his position at the head of the Grand National betting with a fine victory in the Howden Graduation Chase at Ascot.

1.23PM
Trainer Dan Skelton

Supreme favourite Mydaddypaddy among Formby entries

1.16PM

Three in a line in the feature event at Thurles

Amen proves best in Listed mares contest

1.18PM

Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File

Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File set for Boxing Day rematch at Kempton

12.53PM

Rising Dust and Donagh Meyler jump the last

Dust continues in fine form for Mullins

12.36PM

Rushmount and Philip Donovan

Rushmount strikes at Thurles again

12.03PM

Thurles

Yielding ground at Thurles

8.55AM

Fri 19th Dec 2025

Genoah lands Dundalk feature

Genoah showed the benefit of a run here earlier this month to record his third win over the extended ten furlongs at Dundalk in the featured BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas Handicap, the final Flat race of 2025 in Ireland.

9.31PM
Jawhary and Adam Caffrey

Caffrey records 251/1 treble as Ado secures trainers' title with a double

8.52PM

Far From Dandy (No.3) and Jack Kearney

Far From Dandy gains repeat win

8.15PM

Tina's Charm and Chris Hayes

Blinkers prove a real Charm on Tina

7.57PM

Nikki Swango (left) and Adam Caffrey

Caffrey doubles up as Nikki Swango wins again

7.23PM

Boxing Great and Adam Caffrey

Boxing Great gives bookies a bashing

6.53PM

Leveraging and Robbie Colgan

Leveraging scores for Lavery and Colgan

6.34PM

Midnight Dusk and Luke McAteer

Foley strikes again with Midnight Dusk

6.07PM

Jamie Osborne

Heart Of Honor rises to the mark at Meydan

5.56PM

Chris Gordon

Big dreams for Bass Hunter after Ascot bumper triumph

5.13PM

Steel Ally (right) and Dylan Johnston

Steel Ally shines brightest in Noel test

4.07PM

Racing under the lights at Dundalk

Racing delayed at Dundalk due to traffic problems

2.31PM

Suzanne Eade

HRI announce increased funding of prizemoney, integrity services & equine welfare in budget for 2026

2.02PM

Famous Bridge (left) and Sean Quinlan

Famous Bridge out to reclaim Tommy Whittle crown

2.04PM

Crambo and Jonathan Burke

Hopes high ahead of Crambo’s Long Walk hat-trick bid

1.25PM

Gary Moore

Mondo back at Ascot looking to be the main Man

12.46PM

“She sets the standard” — Mullins and Bolger unleash rested contenders for Thurles assignments

12.52PM

Nicky Richards

Promising Upon Tweed on the sidelines following setback

11.31AM

Jubilee Express (left) finished second to Val Dancer 12 months ago

Thomas holds strong hand in bid to win second Welsh National

10.18AM

Sligo 24 October 2025Colonel Mustard and John Shinnick win for trainer Lorna Fowler Healy Racing

“Ones to watch” — Elliott’s Honesty Policy Ascot raid as Mark Walsh chases Long Walk glory.

10.40AM

“Untold potential” — Mullins unleashes €175k Boedic as Cromwell plots Thurles tactical ambush.

10.35AM

'The Kempton original' - Which King George winners have run well in Gold Cup

10.15AM

Giavellotto and Oisin Murphy

Giavellotto handed Qatar target after brave Hong Kong Vase defence

9.24AM

Stephen Thorne

Thorne introduces new recruit in Dundalk feature

9.08AM

'Flying start' - One owner, trainer and jockey to follow at Thurles on Saturday

9.52AM

'Bona fide contender' - Which stars are set to run over the Christmas period?

10.03AM

Thu 18th Dec 2025

Patrick Mullins eyeing Christmas cheer at Limerick

Limerick’s Guinness 00 Faugheen Novice Steeplechase may deliver the ideal Christmas gift for Patrick Mullins, as the Grand National-winning jockey looks to further strengthen his impressive record in the Grade One contest.

4.53PM
Final Demand and Paul Townend winning at Navan

Final Demand heads Mullins quintet in Grade 1 Faugheen at Limerick

4.49PM

Meydan where West Acre broke the track record

Scott banking on return to Dubai to suit West Acre

4.11PM

'Riding better than ever' - Best bet for Irish Jockey's Championship

4.11PM

Jax Junior aiming to play leading role at Ascot

3.16PM

Horses need to be looked after 365 days a year

The Reality of Christmas for Those Working with Horses

3.11PM

The Jukebox Man and Ben Jones winning at Haydock

Pauling counting down the days with The Jukebox Man

2.01PM

James Best rode the 300/1 winner

History made with 300-1 winner at Exeter

1.47PM

Velvet Elvis and Keith Donoghue

Velvet Elvis 'in good shape' ahead of Tommy Whittle bid

1.34PM

Banbridge (Paul Townend) winning last year's King George

Sean Bowen in line for Banbridge King George mount

12.22PM

'Eye-catching headway' - Emerging Gavin Cromwell stars

1.13PM

Lossiemouth and Paul Townend

Lossiemouth on home turf this Christmas for December Hurdle bid

11.42AM

The New Lion and Harry Skelton winning at Cheltenham

Skelton will have keen eye on The New Lion’s rivals over Christmas

11.35AM

Inothewayurthinkin and Mark Walsh winning at Cheltenham in March

‘I think he’s taken a step forward’ — Cromwell hopeful of big run at Christmas

10.04AM

EASYFIX Equine to sponsor on Grade 1 card at Naas

8.27AM

Wed 17th Dec 2025

Sixteen-year-old Holohan rides first winner in Dundalk's finale

Pony racing-graduate Reese Holohan registered a first racecourse success today, showing real promise when landing Dundalk’s concluding DundalkStadium.com Handicap on the Denis Hogan-trained Benavente (7/1).

8.24PM
Square Necker and Wayne Lordan

De Aguiar registers second success

8.09PM

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