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Tuesday 30 May 2023 Dublin: 16°C

# Leopardstown

All time
# Welcome back
Irish Champions Weekend to welcome crowds of 4,000 on both days
HRI boss Kavanagh thrilled at return of one of racing’s ‘essential ingredients’.
# You Little Dancer
Bolshoi Ballet powers to Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial demolition
O’Brien colt takes over clear favouritism for Epsom.
# Leopardstown
Three men arrested after car set alight in driveway of house in south Dublin
A second car parked in the driveway was also damaged in the fire.
# Trials Day
Bolshoi Ballet second-favourite for Epsom Derby after authoritative Ballysax success
O’Brien colt set for Derrinstown next before Epsom, with High Definition also poised for a trial.
# Tune in
RTÉ announce new record breaking horse racing deal for the next three years
The action continues this weekend at Fairyhouse.
# column
Johnny Ward: A popular treble falls short in Scotland and more Mullins greatness at Leopardstown
Kemboy and Monkfish both caught the eye at Leopardstown.
# gold star
Kemboy gallops to Irish Gold Cup glory at Leopardstown
Mullins’ runner makes all in Leopardstown highlight.
# Leopardstown
Monkfish far too good for Flogas rivals and Appreciate It secures Grade One double at Leopardstown
Mullins’ star a game winner of the Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle.
# Leopardstown
Rachael Blackmore and Honeysuckle defend Irish Champion Hurdle crown in style
Unbeaten record continues for brilliant mare.
# Leopardstown
Dominant start by Mullins and Townend with storming wins in Dublin Chase and Irish Arkle
Earlier Gaillard Du Mesnil made no mistake in the Grade 1 opener.
# patrick's day
Sharjah hat-trick caps sensational Christmas for Willie Mullins
Patrick Mullins pounces for his dad’s 16th winner of the festive period.
# Top Novice
Monkfish trumps Latest Exhibition again to show Grade 1 class
Mullins’ top novice bags Leopardstown Novice Chase.
# Take a Bow
Castlebawn defies top weight for Leopardstown glory
Elsewhere, Chacun Pour Soi prevailed with minimal fuss.
# Novice Chase
Franco De Port delights Willie Mullins with Grade One triumph
Dublin Racing Festival set to be next on the agenda.
# Leopardstown
Woman rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Dublin
A man in his 40s has been arrested by gardaí.
# Horse Racing
Joseph O'Brien's Galileo Chrome takes St Leger, Cadillac opens up the engine in Leopardstown
Tom Marquand was celebrating a twist of fate as he unexpectedly rode the winner.
# success
Lyons and Keane bag big-race double at Leopardstown
The duo are still on a high from Siskin’s Irish 2,000 Guineas success on Friday evening.
# Dublin
Two men arrested following aggravated burglary in Leopardstown
Seven people were injured during the burglary.
# Leopardstown
Teenager hospitalised after stabbing at south Dublin Luas stop last night
The incident occurred at around 10pm.
# Gordon Elliott
Gun Digger hits form to deliver Leopardstown double for Elliott
Meanwhile, Charli Parcs made a successful debut for Aidan Howard in the New Leopardstown Racing Hall Hurdle.
# Leopardstown
Mastercard announces plans to create 1,500 jobs in Dublin
The company first set up in Ireland in 2008 and employs over 650 people.
# Joy And Despair
Kennedy will miss Cheltenham due to leg injury in race after winning Irish Gold Cup
Kennedy suffered the injury in the next race after he had celebrated Delta Work’s success.
# High praise
'Freak' Faugheen sparks tears of joy on magical day at Leopardstown
Willie Mullins was full of praise for ‘one of the most special winners’ he has seen.
# Dublin Racing Festival
Faugheen steals the show at Leopardstown while Delta Work lands Gold Cup success for Elliott
Asterion Forlonge and A Wave Of The Sea also secured victories on a busy day of racing.
# Leopardstown
A 'magic' day - Blackmore celebrates again as Honeysuckle takes Irish Champion Hurdle
Henry De Bromhead trained the winner of the big race of the day.
# column
Donn McClean: So many questions ahead of fascinating weekend at Dublin Racing Festival
Will it be Chacun Pour Soi or A Plus Tard?
# Dublin Racing Festival
Irish Gold Cup winner returns as Grade 1 Leopardstown entries confirmed
The Dublin Racing Festival takes place on the weekend of 1-2 February.
# Horse Racing
Sharjah triumphs and Klassical Dream flops on final day at Leopardstown
The 2019 Christmas Festival concluded today at the Dublin track.
# Reinvigorated
Elliott lost for words after Apple's Jade turns back the clock at Leopardstown
It was another disappointing afternoon for Willie Mullins.
# column
Johnny Ward: Bull roars to dramatic victory in festive Leopardstown test
There was a memorable soundtrack as Jack Kennedy took the main prize on Day 2 of the Christmas Festival.
# Leopardstown
Rachael Blackmore's magical Christmas continues as A Plus Tard scoops Grade 1
Blackmore and de Bromhead cause another shock at Leopardstown.
# Horse Racing
Johnny Ward: Time may be a great healer for those who love Samcro
Faugheen struck a blow on St Stephen’s Day, but Samcro’s race is far from run.
# prestige
Magical lands Aiden O'Brien remarkable 1-2-3 in Champion Stakes at Leopardstown
The favourite delivered this afternoon.
# column
Johnny Ward: Six reasons why this racing weekend will be special
Across Saturday and Sunday, Ireland will host the best in the world at two of the globe’s finest racetracks.
Leopardstown change race times to avoid clash with All-Ireland football final replay
The Irish Champions weekend takes place on 14-15 September.
# Calling the horses
'I had a marvellous life but there were sacrifices' - Meeting the voice of Irish racing
In the latest episode of Humans of Horse Racing, recently-retired commentator Des Scahill looks back on his illustrious career.
# central park
Food market allowed to operate in south Dublin business park despite concerns from local businesses
Retailers had objected to the return of the market this year.
# Leopardstown
Come on the Fame! Blackrock Racing Syndicate celebrate victory, while Capri's drive for five is halted
The Joseph O’Brien-trained horse won the inaugural running of the Microsoft Cup Lady Riders Handicap.
# Winning Streak
Navan trainer Meade lands trio of victories, while Gordon Elliott's Woods Well celebrates feature at Leopardstown
Three favourites and three wins for Noel Meade at this afternoon’s meet.
# Le Richebourg
Arkle favourite to miss Cheltenham after being ruled out for the rest of the season
Le Richebourg had impressed in two recent wins at Leopardstown.