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2022

# National Hunt

Donn McClean: 'Flawless' Honeysuckle headlines the Dublin Racing Festival

Racing gets underway at Leopardstown today.

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Feb 5th 2022, 7:45 AM

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Ponies in London make house calls to families in isolation to cheer people up

Park Lane Stables in Teddington is taking requests for the animals to visit homes in the area.

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Mar 21st 2020, 12:45 PM

'My Mum passed away and it made me look at life differently': Jay Tabb on his jockey dreams

The former Ireland U-21 midfielder has enjoyed an inexplicably varied retirement but is now dedicating himself to horse racing.

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Jun 3rd 2019, 12:00 PM

WIN: tickets to the Dublin Racing Festival

There’s a quality weekend of racing in store next week.

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Jan 23rd 2019, 11:40 AM

# in for a penny

'I've a wife and a child at home. I have to go home and be in some kind of humour for them'

We followed a bookmaker at Punchestown on the opening day to find out what a big festival is like from the bookies’ point-of-view, whether that’s big wins or losses.

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Apr 26th 2018, 11:30 AM

# Family affair

O'Sullivan and Walsh: Husband and wife team chasing 'fairytale' Grand National run

Kildare trainer Ross O’Sullivan will have his first ever Aintree Grand National runner today, with his wife Katie Walsh riding Baie Des Iles in the iconic race.

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Apr 14th 2018, 10:00 AM

Michael Owen finishes second on horse racing debut

He burst onto the scene with a wonder goal at the 1998 World Cup, but Michael Owen also had “the time of his life” on his racing debut.

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Nov 24th 2017, 4:08 PM

Shock Cheltenham winner Labaik refused to start another race today

That’s the third time in four races for the Supreme Novice Hurdle winner.

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Apr 25th 2017, 6:41 PM

'Jamie Vardy? This is not a footballer, this is a fantastic horse'

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri says his goal was to save the club from relegation and that hard work from his team has been key to their success.

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Apr 6th 2016, 3:03 PM

Amazon says its delivery drones are 'more like horses than cars'

It’s because these drones will be able to sense and avoid obstacles that may cross their path.

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Jan 19th 2016, 2:10 PM

Confused by Cheltenham? Here’s how to bluff your way through this year’s festival

If you can’t tell Ruby Walsh from your Ruby Tuesdays, we’re here to help.

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Mar 9th 2015, 8:00 AM

10 reasons why we love Ruby Walsh

Paying tribute to a true legend of Irish sport, who celebrates his 34th birthday today.

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May 14th 2013, 8:00 AM

'Keith Andrews looks like Kramer from Seinfeld' -- midfielder's new hair sends Ireland wild

Take a bow, son.

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Feb 19th 2013, 7:48 PM

Alex Ferguson's horse set for Grand National tilt

But Manchester United are slated to play cross-town title rivals City that day.

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Jan 22nd 2013, 4:45 PM

Cheltenham, day four

It’s Gold Cup Friday. Check in on all this afternoon’s action at Prestbury Park.

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Mar 16th 2012, 12:56 PM

Stars horse around for new TV show

Six famous Irish faces will star in new RTE show, Stars Go Racing, where they will learn the ropes of horse training.

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Jul 12th 2011, 3:15 PM