Flemenstar ruled out of Punchestown
Flemenstar has been ruled out of the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at the Punchestown on Tuesday after connections decided to give the eight-year-old a wind operation.
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Melling shaping up as Aintree highlight
Trainer Colin Tizzard has confirmed Cue Card on course for a thrilling possible clash with Sprinter Sacre and Flemenstar in the John Smith's Melling Chase at Aintree on Friday week.
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Flemenstar may tackle Sprinter Sacre
Trainer Peter Casey has indicated Flemenstar could tackle the mighty Sprinter Sacre at the Punchestown Festival if he emerges safely from his comeback at Aintree.
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Melling Chase return for Flemenstar
Flemenstar is being prepared for a return to action at Aintree's John Smith's Grand National meeting in April after recovering from a lung infection.
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Sacre among octet left in Champion Chase
Just eight possible opponents remain in contention to challenge Sprinter Sacre in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase with Flemenstar among those removed at the latest confirmation stage
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Flemenstar 'very unlikely' to make Cheltenham
Trainer Peter Casey says Flemenstar is "very unlikely" to run at the Cheltenham Festival in March after being found to have a lung infection.
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Sir Des Champs lands Hennessy Gold Cup
Sir Des Champs finally got the better of Flemenstar to claim Grade One glory in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown.
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Flemenstar's Gold Quest
Five go for Hennessy Gold Cup glory
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Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs go for Gold
Something has to give as Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs lock horns once more in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown.
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Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs to star in Hennessy
Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs are the star names among eight confirmations for what promises to be a fantastic renewal of the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Saturday.
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Casey thrilled with Flemenstar condition
Peter Casey believes Flemenstar is "better than he ever was" ahead of the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Saturday week.
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No surprises in Gold Cup entries
Bobs Worth, Long Run and Flemenstar all feature among a total of 40 entries received for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on 15 March.
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Flemenstar focus on Hennessy
Cheltenham Festival ambitions must be shelved until after Flemenstar has run in the Irish Hennessy Gold Cup, according to his owner Stephen Curran.
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Queen Mother now the target for Flemenstar
Flemenstar is set to have the Queen Mother Champion Chase as his Cheltenham Festival target following his reverse in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown.
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Tidal Bay springs surprise in Lexus
Tidal Bay got up in the final strides to land what looked an unlikely victory in a thrilling renewal of the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown.
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Flemenstar 'ready to go' for the Lexus
Peter Casey reports Flemenstar "ready to go" as he prepares to clash with Sir Des Champs among others in a vintage renewal of the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown.
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Flemenstar confirmed for Lexus bid
Peter Casey's hugely exciting Flemenstar remains on course for his first test over three miles after featuring among 12 confirmations for the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on 28 December.
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Casey: Stamina no issue for Flemenstar
Trainer Peter Casey has no doubt three miles is well within Flemenstar's range following his fantastic performance at Punchestown on Sunday.
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Fabulous Flemenstar wins John Durkan Memorial
Flemenstar's reputation went up another notch with a scintillating performance in the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown.
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Lynch: Durkan will determine Flemenstar's future
Andrew Lynch admits Flemenstar's aims later in the season will become clearer after tomorrow's John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown.