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Classic hero Raven’s Pass retired

Breeders' Cup winner Raven's Pass will retire to Sheikh Mohammed's Kildangan Stud in Ireland.

Classic hero Raven’s Pass retired

Breeders' Cup winner Raven's Pass will retire to Sheikh Mohammed's Kildangan Stud in Ireland.

Classic hero Raven’s Pass retired

Breeders' Cup winner Raven's Pass will retire to Sheikh Mohammed's Kildangan Stud in Ireland.

Horse Racing Ireland

Horse Racing Ireland

War storms to easy Irish triumph

Former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner War of Attrition clinches his second straight win of the season as he easily wins the Thurles Chase.

War looks to build after comeback

Former Gold Cup winner War of Attrition sets off as favourite in the Thurles Chase at 1415 GMT on Thursday after winning on his comeback at Punchestown last month.

I trust trainer Nicholls – Smith

Kauto Star owner Clive Smith says having trainer Paul Nicholls also looking after his main rival Denman is not an issue.

I trust trainer Nicholls – Smith

Kauto Star owner Clive Smith says having trainer Paul Nicholls also looking after his main rival Denman is not an issue.

McKeown’s jockey licence revoked

Dean McKeown's jockey licence is withdrawn by the British Horseracing Authority after he is found guilty under the non-triers' rule at Southwell.

McKeown’s jockey licence revoked

Dean McKeown's jockey licence is withdrawn by the British Horseracing Authority after he is found guilty under the non-triers' rule at Southwell.

Ashley Brook triumphs at Exeter

Ashley Brook, ridden by Richard Johnson, runs a superb race to win the William Hill Gold Cup Chase at Exeter.

O’Brien cleared by race stewards

Trainer Aidan O'Brien is cleared of any wrongdoing after a stewards inquiry into Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.

O’Brien to face stewards inquiry

Trainer Aidan O'Brien is ordered to appear in front of stewards after Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.

Viewed takes Melbourne Cup glory

Viewed, ridden by Blake Shinn, won the Melbourne Cup by a nose in a thrilling finish at Flemington Park.

Viewed edges Bauer for Cup glory

Viewed, ridden by Blake Shinn, wins the Melbourne Cup by a nose in a thrilling finish at Flemington Park.

Viewed edges Bauer for Cup glory

Viewed, ridden by Blake Shinn, wins the Melbourne Cup by a nose in a thrilling finish at Flemington.

Nicholls targets Exeter triumph

Champion trainer runs Twist Magic and Natal as he seeks more big-race glory in the William Hill Gold Cup Chase at Exeter on Tuesday.

O’Brien forced into Septimus wait

Trainer Aidan O'Brien will reportedly walk the Flemington track on Tuesday morning before running Septimus in the Melbourne Cup.

O’Brien forced into Septimus wait

Trainer Aidan O'Brien will reportedly walk the Flemington track on Tuesday morning before running Septimus in the Melbourne Cup.

Kauto eases to Down Royal victory

Kauto Star produces a flawless display to easily win the Jnwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal in his first run of the season.

Kauto eases to Down Royal victory

Kauto Star produces a flawless display to easily win the Jnwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal in his first run of the season.

Stars of 2008 Flat season

Cornelius Lysaght looks at some of the highlights

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