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Victory for visitors in Lorna Brooke's challenge race

Britain's visiting team won today's Ireland V Britain Challenge Chase at Fairyhouse, run in memory of Lorna Brooke, although victory in the amateur riders' handicap went to Hoke Colburn, under Irish jockey Maxine O'Sullivan.

2.56PM

de Bromhead happy to stay on a familiar path with Gold Cup hero

Henry de Bromhead is happy to stick to what he knows in the case of A Plus Tard, who all being well will have the same campaign as last year, beginning in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

4.56PM

Melody lands bumper for Byrnes and Barron

Summer Melody showed real staying qualities when keeping on strongly under Ray Barron to take the concluding Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust(Pro/Am) Flat Race at Navan.

3.57PM

Halka just prevails to complete Elliott double

Halka Du Tabert completed a double for Gordon Elliott in the last at Naas, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race, as she just got the better of nearest market rival Coole Cherry.

4.30PM

Setback rules Allaho out of the King George

Ante-post favourite Allaho will miss the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding enjoyed the perfect season last term, winning his second Ryanair Chase and proving his versatility at Punchestown when winning over three miles in fine style.

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