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There is a dry forecast for the weekend where Navan, on Saturday, and Thurles, on Sunday both race.

8.42AM

Dunne lodges appeal against 18-month ban

Robbie Dunne has appealed against his 18-month ban for bullying and harassing weighing-room colleague Bryony Frost.

4.14PM

Henderson Walking On Air with novice hurdlers

Walking On Air added his name to Nicky Henderson’s already lengthy list of smart prospects and could be on course for the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham after sauntering to success in the Start Your RacingTV Free Trial Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury this afternoon.

6.16PM

McCain reaches century for season

Donald McCain was keen to pay tribute to his staff after becoming the first trainer in Britain to claim 100 winners this season at Newcastle today.

6.03PM

Elliott favouring direct Festival route for Galvin

Gordon Elliott has reiterated his desire to head straight for the Cheltenham Gold Cup with Galvin — despite entering him for the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown next month.

5.06PM