UK and Irish Racing – Thursday August 20
Day Two of the Ebor Festival will take centre stage on Thursday, but along with York there are three other meetings to look forward to across the UK and Ireland. After an entertaining first day,
Murphy ready to step out of the shadows
Trainer Olly Murphy says Hunters Call (9/1 – Outright Winner) has every chance of winning the Guinness Galway Hurdle as he tries to make his mark against the likes of Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott
Ulster National glory for Space Cadet
Gearoid O'Loughlin is now looking for bigger things for Ulster National hero Space Cadet. Space Cadet claimed the Randox Ulster National at Downpatrick on Sunday, securing a first victory under Gearoid O'Loughlin since switching from
Ifyoucatchmenow holds Ulster National aces
Owner David Dunsdon is quietly confident that Ifyoucatchmenow will do well in Sunday's Randox Ulster National (Ifyoucatchmenow 4/1 favourite). Downpatrick holds the UK and Ireland's only meeting on Sunday, and with the Aintree Grand National
Al Boum Photo rules Cheltenham again
Al Boum Photo has become the first horse since 2004 to successfully defend the Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Festival. Trainer Willie Mullins secured his first win in the Festival's showpiece last year and has
Gold Cup contenders all feeling the positives
The leading contenders for Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) glory are all feeling positive going into this afternoon's blue riband (15:30) contest. Al Boum Photo gave Willie Mullins his maiden Gold Cup win