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Charlton taking his time with Herculean

Connections say Roger Charlton is unwilling to rush Herculean ahead of his long-awaited return to the fray. The three-year-old cruised home on his maiden at …

TODAY AT SANDOWN

Bet365 Classic Trial Day The Bet365 Classic Trial Day (Friday 27 April) is Sandown’s traditional flat-season curtain-raiser. The highlight is the Sandown …

Djakadam set for French trip

Trainer Willie Mullins has revealed Djakadam is being considered for the meeting at Auteuil next month. Djakadam recently finished second in the Coral …

Gosden considering Stradivarius’ options

Trainer John Gosden has confirmed Stradivarius will return at either Ascot or York next month. Stradivarius was in hugely impressive form last year, picking up …

Charlie McCann’s Friday racing preview

There is no doubt who is the star attraction on Day Four of the Punchestown Festival with the unbeaten Samcro stepping out of novice company and back down in …

Headway backed ahead of 2000 Guineas

Trainer William Haggas says Headway is in “pretty good shape” ahead of the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. The colt impressed on a seven-furlong workout …

Charlie McCann Punchestown Thursday tips

Irish racing kicked themselves in the foot on Tuesday by their appalling handling of the incident at the final fence involving Paul Townend who veered right …

No Kentucky Derby for Gronkowski

Highly-rated runner Gronkowski has been ruled out of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs due to illness. Owners Phoenix Thoroughbreds confirmed the news via …

Charlie McCann on Punchestown day two

Today’s Punchestown Gold Cup is the highlight of the five-day Irish racing Festival although the first three home in last month’s Cheltenham Gold Cup are …

Kelly set for spell out

Jockey Tony Kelly is set for a spell away from racing after undergoing back surgery following a fall at Southwell on Friday. Kelly, who finished second at …

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