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A look ahead to Breeders Cup 2020

Following the announcement that the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be returned to Keeneland Race Course for the second occasion on November 6-7, 2020, activities have been gathering pace to ensure that the event is a success.

8.00AM

Ballinrobe waiting patiently for resumption of racing

Many racecourses are very much part of the social fabric of their community and Ballinrobe, which was due to hold the first of ten meetings in 2020 this evening, exemplifies this as much as anywhere in the country.

12.58PM

Top class racehorse and sire Shamardal dies aged 18

Multiple Group One winner and renowned stallion Shamardal has died at the age of 18 as a result of recent health issues.

9.17PM

British racing suspension extended beyond end of April

Racing will remain on hold beyond the end of April after the British Horseracing Authority extended its suspension on meetings in Britain.

5.28PM

Prince Of Arran may get another crack at Ascot Gold Cup

Prince Of Arran could get another chance to bid for Gold Cup glory at Royal Ascot.

9.11PM

Thornton back on form following coronavirus scare

Andrew Thornton reports himself to be nearing full health after recovering from coronavirus.

8.10PM

Ocean Wind could make his mark on the Flat this season

Ocean Wind could be tried on the Flat this season following his excellent effort in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham.

4.49PM

Young Rascal disappoints in Sydney Cup

Young Rascal failed to fire as he finished out of the places on his first try over two miles at Randwick on Saturday.

3.56PM

Strict COVID-19 restrictions remain until May 5

Racing will not take place until at least next month after the government this afternoon extended the current COVID-19 restrictions until May 5.

5.10PM

IHRB to organise Point to Point Bumper Trials

Following a consultation process this week with all Point to Point Handlers and other Point to Point industry stakeholders by the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee (INHSC) and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB), the level of interest expressed for the proposed Point to Point Bumper Trials for horses with Hunter Certificates was sufficient that the concept can be explored and developed further.

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