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WATCH: Gstaad stamps his class on Irish 2000 Guineas to set up Bow Echo rematch
Mark Boylan
Once hitting top gear, Aidan O'Brien's Newmarket runner-up was much too good for his rivals in the opening classic of the Irish flat season
23 May 2026 News
WATCH: Comanche Brave impresses in Greenlands romp for Donnacha O'Brien
"I hope he’s going to be a proper horse, I think he could be," said the trainer after rubberstamping his four-year-old's Royal Ascot ticket
23 May 2026 News
WATCH: Lee’s decision to skip Curragh vindicated with big Haydock double
"She’s a great filly and won me my first Group 1 in France last year and back to six furlongs I always thought she was the horse to beat"
NEWS: Haydock forced to abandon races on round course after hole discovered
After reviewing footage and following a subsequent inspection, it was proved a hole was responsible for the misstep
23 May 2026 News
NEWS: No thoroughbred equine flu cases in Ireland but IHRB monitoring situation
"Trainers are encouraged to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of equine influenza and consult with their vet immediately should any concerns arise"
22 May 2026 News
NEWS: 'The time is right' - Pat Doyle to hand over training licence to son Jack
"Jack is a very capable young man. Fingers crossed he’ll have his first runners in about a fortnight"
22 May 2026 News
NEWS: New approach to rating French jumpers among Irish handicapping changes
Handicappers will now also have scope to adjust the chase and hurdle marks of a horse who has won under just one of the codes, and to interpret cross country differently
22 May 2026 News
NEWS: Riccis unlikely to change habits over BHA training fees scheme
'It doesn't sit well with me that other trainers could benefit off of the success of Willie Mullins and the horses that he trained to victory'
22 May 2026 News
NEWS: Kia Joorabchian denies talk of Amo cutting ties with Robson De Aguiar
"The suggestion that there has been some major breakdown in the relationship has been completely blown out of context"
22 May 2026 News
NEWS: IHRB apologises over delay to Navan fixture
An internal review has been completed into the issue and measures have been implemented to reduce the risk of recurrence
22 May 2026 News
NEWS IN BRIEF: Racing and bloodstock news from the May 23rd edition
Breeder of the Month award winner announced for April, Clonmel changes and affordability checks latest
22 May 2026 News
PROPERTY: A 'unique and thoughtfully restored' equine property in Co Westmeath
Nestled in the heart of an area that has a number of prominent racing and breeding operations, the property is conveniently located adjacent to Mullingar Equestrian Centre
22 May 2026 News