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Cheltenham Festival Day 2: As It Happened

Cheltenham Festival Day 2: As It Happened

More Irish winners, a big favourite goes down and Sprinter Sacre confirms his brilliance. What a day it was at Cheltenham. Here’s how it unfolded.
In pictures: Ruby Walsh takes a tumble at Thurles

In pictures: Ruby Walsh takes a tumble at Thurles

As this brilliant sequence of photos by INPHO's Lorraine O'Sullivan shows, Ruby Walsh did his best to stay on board Djakadam at Thurles today, but he ultimately failed.
Pic: Galway and Donegal GAA were well represented on a racecard in Dubai today

Pic: Galway and Donegal GAA were well represented on a racecard in Dubai today

Irish punters having a flutter on racing at the Meydan racecourse in Dubai this afternoon will have been surprised to see that the first two races of the day were named after two very prominent GAA teams.
Video: Guess the result of Frankel's race today?

Video: Guess the result of Frankel's race today?

The star of Glorious Goodwood today was Frankel as the superhorse went for his 12th straight win. Guess what happened?
Video: Strewth! That was a close call for Black Caviar at Royal Ascot

Video: Strewth! That was a close call for Black Caviar at Royal Ascot

Hot favourite Black Caviar just about lived up to the hype in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, but crikey it was a close call at the finish.
Are the changes Aintree made to Grand National fences a good idea?

Are the changes Aintree made to Grand National fences a good idea?

In the latest moves to appease those who feel that horse racing is cruel, Aintree have made some changes to their famous Grand National fences.
Aintree test lined up for Rare Bob

Aintree test lined up for Rare Bob

The giant Grand National fences at Aintree will be in use this Saturday and Dessie Hughes thinks they will suit Rare Bob.
Cue Card aims to follow the script this time

Cue Card aims to follow the script this time

Colin Tizzard’s Cue Card is back in action at Newbury tomorrow and the trainer hopes he has put his error last time out behind him.
Oscar Time starts long road to Aintree in Thurles

Oscar Time starts long road to Aintree in Thurles

Last year’s runner-up at the Aintree Grand National, Oscar Time, begins his campaign to go one better at Thurles tomorrow.
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