Nadal canters into Barcelona final
Rafael Nadal is still to miss out on a final in 2013 after he continued his long winning run at the Barcelona Open.
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Preview: World Series Hurdle
The opening days of the Punchestown have seen punters treated to fantastic matches in the feature races with Sir Des Champs v Long Run and Sizing Europe v Sprinter Sacre proving just as exciting on the track as they were predicted to be in the betting ring.
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Sir Des Champs lands Punchestown Gold Cup
Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up went one better at Punchestown this afternoon when he confirmed places with Long Run to land the Bet Online With TheTote.com Punchestown Gold Cup.
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Waley-Cohen seeks winning Punchestown debut
Amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen is hoping to make his first ride at Punchestown a winning one when Long Run contests the Bet Online With TheTote.com Punchestown Gold Cup tomorrow.
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Punchestown day two preview
Day two of the Punchestown Festival is Bet Online With TheTote.com Punchestown Gold Cup day, and sees Cheltenham second and third Sir Des Champs and Long Run lock horns again.
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Sir Des Champs & Long Run set for Punchestown
Sir Des Champs and Long Run, second and third respectively in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, are on course to clash in TheTote.com Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday.
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Long Run to get Grand National entry
Owner Robert Waley-Cohen has revealed Long Run will be given an entry in the Grand National next year.
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Britton withdraws from Great Ireland run
Fionnuala Britton has withdrawn from the SPAR Great Ireland Run on Sunday due to fatigue.
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Long Run poised for trip to Punchestown
Long Run is set to sign off his season in next month's Punchestown Gold Cup following another fine effort in defeat at Cheltenham last week.
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Long Run likely to sport cheekpieces at Cheltenham
Long Run is set to wear cheekpieces for the first time in public when he aims to regain his crown in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup later this month.
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Long Run to skip Betfair Denman Chase
Long Run will head straight for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after trainer Nicky Henderson decided against a prep run at Newbury this weekend.
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Run to be fitted with cheekpieces for Gold Cup
Long Run is likely to wear cheekpieces when he bids to regain his crown in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in March.
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Walters helps Chelsea to thump Stoke
Stoke's long unbeaten home run was brought to a shuddering halt as Chelsea chalked up a much-needed 4-0 victory - with a helping hand from Jonathan Walters.
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Ground crucial to Long Run's Gold Cup prep plans
Long Run may head straight to Gold Cup Owner Robert Waley-Cohen believes the weather will dictate if Long Run has another outing before the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.
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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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Commander pleases in Chepstow spin
Imperial Commander did much to put his quest to regain the Cheltenham Gold Cup crown he surrendered to Long Run back on track with a pleasing racecourse gallop at Chepstow.
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Wilshere: Absence may make me stronger
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere believes his recent injury problems may actually benefit him in the long run.
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Long Run wins King George by a neck
Long Run got up in the final strides to collar Captain Chris and regain his crown in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton.
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Henderson confident ahead of Run's King George bid
Long Run spearheads 10 horses declared for Tuesday's King George VI Chase at Kempton.
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Elsworth: Long Run the one to beat in King George
David Elsworth, trainer of the legendary Desert Orchid, believes Long Run is the horse to beat in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton.