Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Super-sub Sir Gino takes Fighting Fifth for Henderson

Sir Gino put up a brilliant display to take the BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.

Nicky Henderson is hoping that the can get Constitution Hill's 'great career back on track'

Kempton return looks 'realistic' for Constitution Hill

Nicky Henderson has issued a positive update on Constitution Hill, with a run in the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle still a possibility.

Racing • 25 Nov 24

Constitution Hill could still run on Saturday

Henderson toys with running star duo in re-arranged FF

Nicky Henderson says there is a "good chance" both Constitution Hill and Shishkin could run in the rearranged Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Sandown on Saturday.

Racing • 04 Dec 23

Love Envoi faces the difficult task of taking on Constitution Hill

Love Envoi faces Constitution Hill in Fighting Fifth

Harry Fry has confirmed that Love Envoi will tackle Constitution Hill in the BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday.

Racing • 28 Nov 23

Gordon Elliott rules Pied Piper out of Fighting Fifth

Pied Piper will not line up against Constitution Hill and Epatante in the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday, Gordon Elliott has confirmed.

Racing • 23 Nov 22

As of now it is is unclear as to when Buveur D'Air will run again

Buveur season in doubt after Newcastle injury

Nicky Henderson is hopeful Buveur D'Air will make a full recovery from the injury he picked up in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle - but whether he runs again this season is a "grey area".

Racing • 01 Dec 19

Buveur D'Air is a 1-3 with most firms to win a third consecutive Fighting Fifth Hurdle

Field of five to fight it out in Newcastle feature

Buveur D'Air is set to face four rivals as he bids to win the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle for the third successive year at Newcastle on Saturday.

Racing • 28 Nov 19

Samcro on his way to winning at Cheltenham last March

Samcro among top class trio to go forth in Fifth

Samcro, Buveur D'Air and Summerville Boy are set to clash in a sterling renewal of the BetVictor Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday.

Racing • 29 Nov 18

Petit Mouchoir and Bryan Cooper were narrowly beaten in the Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown

Cooper to partner Petit Mouchoir in Fighting Fifth

Bryan Cooper is to partner Petit Mouchoir as Henry de Bromhead seeks to win back-to-back Fighting Fifth Hurdles.

Racing • 24 Nov 16

Sceau Royal has won both of his starts this seasons

Fighting Fifth Hurdle struggles to attract entries

Ante-post favourite Sceau Royal is one of just eight entries confirmed for Saturday's StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.

Racing • 21 Nov 16

Wicklow Brave is a top-price 7-4 for the Fighting Fifth

Wicklow heads to Newcastle for Fighting Fifth

Wicklow Brave steps up to the plate for the 12th time this year in the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday.

Racing • 27 Nov 15

Top Notch (near side) reopposes Irving at Newcastle after finishing second behind Paul Nicholls' charge last weekend

Irving faces six rivals in Fighting Fifth defence

Irving will bid to become the first horse since Dato Star in 1998-99 to win back-to-back runnings of the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle when he lines-up for the Grade One showpiece at Newcastle on Saturday.

Racing • 26 Nov 15