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'The festival has been nothing short of spectacular' - Punchestown breaks five-day attendance record

The Punchestown festival broke all records in 2025, with the overall five-day attendance of 136,651 up 15 per cent from 2024 and the biggest to…

'He's thriving and there's a lot in his favour' - Daniel and Claire Kubler relishing $1 million Bahrain date with Astro King

An electric piece of work on Tuesday morning means Daniel Kubler is optimistic about the chances of Cambridgeshire winner Astro King in the $1..…

'He will be at an enormous advantage in his own backyard' - Simca Mille heading straight for Arc after Berlin win

Simca Mille will head straight to the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, with trainer Stephane Wattel banking on the colt's love of Longchamp and.…

What's on this week: Arc favourite Ace Impact the star attraction in busy line-up of Group action

Monday York's flagship Ebor festival draws closer, but with another week to wait there is more than enough racing in the coming seven days to ke…

'If they're rated less than 90 then we need to get rid - they don't pay for themselves'

The Dooley brothers might sound like an Irish folk band but they are actually three siblings from Manchester who are hoping to hit the big time…

'It doesn't get more shocking than that' - who were this week's big winners?

The Racing Post's awards will honour the best (and sometimes worst) performances and raise talking points from the last seven days of racing. Th…

Instant rule change in Scandinavia as officials avert strike by irate jockeys

Racing officials in Scandinavia have given way to a strike threat from jockeys and changed new rules on midrace encouragement from the saddle...…

Whatever happened to New Zealand-bred jumpers in Britain and Ireland?

Martin Stevens answers the question upon the 25th anniversary of Lord Gyllene

Irish Champion Stakes: find out what Aidan O'Brien thinks of St Mark's Basilica

Saturday: 2.45 LeopardstownIrish Champion Stakes (Group 1) | 1m2f | (3yo+) | ITV/RTE2/RTV Aidan O'Brien says missing the Juddmonte International…

Gleneagles flying after Novemba impressively lands German 1,000 Guineas

The three-year-old swept to a seven-and-a-half-length success under Sibylle Vogt

'They were greats' - Paul Townend lauds Faugheen, Douvan and Benie Des Dieux

Paul Townend has paid tribute to three "very special" horses following the retirements of Willie Mullins-trained superstars Faugheen, Douvan and…

What's on this week: Cyrname among host of jumps stars ready to dazzle

Monday The week starts with a bang at Wexford where Minella Indo could stake an early claim for the Cheltenham Gold Cup when he begins his campa…

Overseas connections face 14-day quarantine in Ireland as HRI reveals protocols

Any connections travelling with overseas runners to Ireland will be required to adhere to the 14-day quarantine period as outlined by the govern…

Old Persian lands second top-level win with Northern Dancer strike at Woodbine

Old Persian added a second top-level success to his name when running out a comfortable winner of the Grade 1 Northern Dancer Turf Stakes under…

Charlie Hills confident puppy-like Battaash will make Glorious Goodwood history

Get ready for the blink-and-you'll-miss-it speed of the explosive Battaash at Glorious Goodwood next week. That was the message from an upbeat..…