Ahern banned from racing for 10 years
Group One-winning jockey Eddie Ahern has been disqualified for a total of 10 years following the conclusion of a British Horseracing Authority corruption hearing.
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Dettori licence remains at impass
Frankie Dettori's legal representative hopes the licensing committee of the British Horseracing Authority will reconvene in a bid to hasten the rider's return to action.
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Mullins claims a one-two in Sligo
Willie Mullins claimed a one-two in Sligo's All Sports Betting Tubbercurry Hurdle but needed the intervention of the stewards.
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Havana Gold changing tactics for 2000 Guineas
Jamie Spencer is likely to adopt different tactics on Havana Gold in Saturday's Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh.
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O'Brien's Half Moon set for Clonmel test
Aidan O'Brien is gearing up for a Classic weekend and warms up with just one runner at Clonmel on Thursday.
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French await Dettori contact before approval
French racing authority France Galop has said it is awaiting further contact from Frankie Dettori concerning a "medical" matter if the rider's application for a renewed licence is to be approved.
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Olympic Glory ruled out of 1000 Guineas
Richard Hannon has ruled Olympic Glory out of Saturday's Etihad Airways Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh.
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On His Own set for Sligo on Wednesday
On His Own reverts to the smaller obstacles for the All Sports Betting Tubbercurry Hurdle at Sligo on Wednesday.
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Celestial Halo returning to France
Celestial Halo will return to France for a crack at the French Champion Hurdle at Auteuil in three weeks after his thrilling victory in the Prix La Barka at the weekend.
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Protestant earns first win at Roscommon
Protestant confirmed the promise of his debut effort by picking up the prize for the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction (C & G) Maiden at Roscommon.
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Murtagh aims for dream start in 2,000 Guineas
Johnny Murtagh is aiming for a dream start to his training career with Fort Knox in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.
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Encke tests positive for anabolic steroids
Last year's English St Leger hero Encke is among seven further horses formerly in the care of Mahmood Al Zarooni to test positive for anabolic steroids, the British Horseracing Authority has said.
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Weld hoping for soft ground for 1000 Guineas
Trainer Dermot Weld wants to see some rain at the Curragh ahead of Big Break's run in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas on Sunday.
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Celestial Halo excels to take Prix La Barka
Celestial Halo turned in a magnificent display to win the Gras Savoye Corporate Life Prix La Barka.
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Biz The Nurse secures Italian Derby
Jockey Andrea Atzeni secured an important big-race success when Biz The Nurse struck in the Derby Italiano at Capannelle.
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Weld has high hopes for impressive Voleuse
Voleuse De Coeurs got back on the winning trail in the Coolmore Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan.
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Blood Cotil leads Mullins 1-2 at Auteuil
Willie Mullins dominated the Gras Savoye Pasteurdon Prix Questarabad when Blood Cotil outgunned Diakali in the Grade Two over hurdles.
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Preview: Monday's card at Roscommon
Roscommon survived Sunday's early inspection and a seven-race Monday fixture begins with the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction (C & G) Maiden at 6.00.
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Roscommon meeting gets the go-ahead
Monday's meeting at Roscommon goes ahead as planned after the track passed an inspection on Sunday morning.
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Cooper starts on comeback trail
Bryan Cooper is due to start physio shortly as he works towards what he hopes will be a return from injury before the Listowel Festival in September.
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