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Tue 17th Mar 2026

Cheltenham heroine Wodhooh’s journey is far from over yet, says Durcan

Former Classic-winning rider Ted Durcan says the “journey isn’t over yet” with Wodhooh, after Gordon Elliott’s winning machine landed her first Grade One and second Cheltenham Festival win last week.

11.30AM
Grand National Day

Cheltenham winners that could appear at Aintree - 'Could be nicely treated in next month's feature event'

11.16AM

Minella Study could be set for a campaign on the Flat later this year

Nicol contemplates Flat campaign with Triumph third Minella Study

9.36AM

Grand National winner Nick Rockett runs at Down Royal.

Tuesday going updates

8.41AM

Mon 16th Mar 2026

No rush to decide on National for Oscars Brother

A decision on whether Oscars Brother runs in the Randox Grand National will be made nearer to the time.

4.04PM
Minnie Hauk

O’Brien expecting Minnie Hauk to make her mark this year

3.26PM

Heart Wood

Aintree calling for Ryanair hero Heart Wood

3.10PM

The scene from the county Wexford venue

Wexford NAP and NB in the 3m1f William Hill Beginners Chase On Tuesday

3.11PM

Paul Nolan

'Paul Nolan holds strong claims' - William Hill Each-Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle Tips

3.09PM

Cheltenham 2026

Interesting Irish stories that emerged from Cheltenham - 'A Performance for the Ages'

2.49PM

Pierre Bonnard (right)

Home comforts likely for Pierre Bonnard before Epsom

2.01PM

Kopek Des Bordes and Paul Townend

Irish horses to follow after Cheltenham week - 'Capable of Improvement'

2.10PM

Constitution Hill

Geraghty has full faith in Constitution Hill’s Flat prowess

1.39PM

Nick Rockett and Patrick Mullins

Patrick Mullins relishing Nick Rockett reacquaintance

12.22PM

Trainer John Feane

Feane excited by classic entry Conrad

12.15PM

Albert Einstein

‘Unbelievable’ Albert Einstein the leading Guineas hope for Aidan O’Brien

9.48AM

Frankie John and Denis Hogan (left)

Fairyhouse and Punchestown options for Frankie

6.42AM

Sun 15th Mar 2026

Mulvany jump-starts the new Flat season

Mick Mulvany jump-started the new Flat-season today, as having landed the featured ‘Lincoln’ with Ribee, completed his double with a second 20/1-priced winner Electric Beauty in the concluding 1xBet.ie Supporting Irish Racing Handicap.

6.09PM
Victory Tip and Billy Lee

Impressive newcomer scores for Royal Ascot winners

5.33PM

Ribee and Declan McDonogh (left)

Ribee gives Mulvany a second Lincoln success

5.17PM

Pollenca and Andy Slattery

Pollenca bags maiden success

4.31PM

Calandagan

Calandagan steps up Dubai prep – but Sheema Classic trip in the balance

4.29PM

Jango Baie

Henderson open to Aintree with Gold Cup runner-up Jango Baie

4.00PM

Dmaniac and Wayne Lordan

Mudlark Dmaniac bags ‘his Gold Cup’ at the Curragh

4.01PM

Smoke Them Out and Sadhbh Tormey (near side)

Tormey's tactics work on Smoke Them Out

3.31PM

Breaking Dawn and Colin Keane

Cheltenham-conquering Keane scores for Team O’Callaghan

2.56PM

Marine Nationale

Marine Nationale set to start Punchestown countdown

2.37PM

Ruler's Control and Luke McAteer (near side), with Force Noir

Point-to-point handler wins Curragh's season-opener

2.26PM

Panic Attack

Panic Attack ran ‘beautiful National trial’ at Cheltenham

1.03PM

Nick Rockett and Katie Walton

Nick Rockett set for crucial racecourse return on Tuesday

12.12PM

The Curragh

Going updates

9.01AM

Sat 14th Mar 2026

Fairyhouse option open for Sixmilebridge

Sixmilebridge could now head to Fairyhouse after he missed his intended Cheltenham Festival run due to unsuitable ground.

5.39PM

Kempton

Tiddesley Wood and Molten Sea provide O’Brien with Kempton double

5.26PM

No Drama This End and Harry Cobden

Aintree may await No Drama This End after Festival defeat

4.34PM

Paul Nicholls

Isaac Des Obeaux delivers smooth Midlands National success

4.04PM

Harry and Sandra Redknapp

Harry Redknapp’s Gold Cup dream attracts footballing admiration

2.45PM

Paul Townend

Ruby Walsh praise for ‘brilliant’ Gold Cup hero Paul Townend

2.22PM

RSPCA expresses welfare concerns after four horse fatalities at Cheltenham

12.50PM

Trainer Robson De Aguiar

De Aguiar begins Curragh's card with four juvenile runners

9.32AM

Crystal Black in Royal Ascot

Keane to regroup with Crystal Black, with retirement possible

9.11AM

Fri 13th Mar 2026

Holohan doubles up on another 33/1 shot!

Lady Landhort flashed down the outside to land the finale at Dundalk, giving apprentice Reese Holohan a big priced double on the card.

8.55PM
Flanker Jet and Mikey Sheehy (nearest) beat Ipanema Queen

Jet turns over stablemate Queen

8.28PM

Brave Approach and Reese Holohan

Brave springs shock on handicap debut

7.52PM

Ohailbhic and Ronan Whelan

Whelan doubles up on Ohailbhic

7.28PM

Beauparc and Nicola Burns

Beau runs out stylish winner under Burns

6.55PM

Trainer WIllie Mullins

Mullins and Townend are the kings of Cheltenham once again

6.28PM

Aingeal Dorcha and Adam Browne Souza

Dorcha does the business again at Dundalk

6.20PM

Owner Harry Redknapp with wife Sandra

Harry Redknapp rues lost week as Cheltenham Gold Cup dream is dashed

6.16PM

Henderson hopes to be back for another go at the Gold Cup with Jango Baie

6.05PM

Tyson Fury and Joey Sheridan

Tyson too strong for claiming rivals as Hogan shares Dundalk title

5.55PM

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