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Andrew Lynch and Flemenstar winning at Leopardstown in 2015

Flemenstar retired after Navan setback

Time has been called on the career of multiple Grade One-winning chaser Flemenstar.

Racing • 11 Dec 17

Flemenstar connections cautious ahead of latest return

Flemenstar returns to competitive action in the Normans Grove Chase at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

Racing • 01 Apr 17

Silviniaco Conti heads Ascot Chase contenders

Dual King George VI Chase winner Silviniaco Conti is the headline name among 10 remaining possibles for Saturday's Betfair Ascot Chase.

Racing • 15 Feb 16

Hidden Cyclone kept on dourly to claim the Forita Chase at Navan

Cyclone heading for Punchestown after Navan win

Hidden Cyclone, Flemenstar and Carlingford Lough are all likely to return to action at the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase next month after enjoying varying degrees of success at Navan yesterday.

Racing • 09 Nov 15

Flemenstar made his return from a tendon injury on Saturday

Flemenstar set for Punchestown after comeback

Flemenstar will head to the Punchestown Festival after pleasing connections on his return to action at Navan on Saturday.

Racing • 30 Mar 15

Flemenstar has been out since November 2013

Flemenstar to make return from injury at Navan

Flemenstar will make his long-awaited return in Saturday's Webster Cup at Navan.

Racing • 24 Mar 15

Andrew Lynch partnered Flemenstar to victory in the 2012 John Durkan

Flemenstar and Des Champ may renew rivalry

Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs could meet again in this year's Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown on Sunday after both featured among 10 remaining entries.

Racing • 03 Dec 13

Flemenstar’s Fortria Chase victory was characterised by an overly-cautious round of jumping

Flemenstar makes winning start for Martin

Flemenstar got his season off to the best possible start with back-to-back victories in the Boylesports.com Fortria Chase at Navan.

Racing • 10 Nov 13

The meeting kicks off with the Follow Navan Racecourse On Facebook 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

Navan preview

The return to action of Flemenstar is the highlight of a high-class day's racing at Navan on Sunday.

Racing • 10 Nov 13

Flemenstar won eight of his 14 career starts under Rules under the tutelage of Peter Casey

Flemenstar leaves Casey's care for Martin yard

Owner Stephen Curran has confirmed top Irish chaser Flemenstar will be trained by Tony Martin this season.

Racing • 20 Sep 13

Flemenstar will enjoy a long summer break after his wind op

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.

Racing • 18 Apr 13

Flemenstar is in good order ahead of his return at Aintree

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.

Racing • 19 Mar 13

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.

Racing • 11 Feb 13

Flemenstar finished third in the Lexus Chase

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.

Racing • 30 Jan 13

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.

Racing • 09 Jan 13

Flemenstar (right) was game to the end in the Lexus

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.

Racing • 29 Dec 12

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.

Racing • 28 Dec 12

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.

Racing • 27 Dec 12

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.

Racing • 19 Dec 12

Andrew Lynch and Flemenstar were convincing in landing the John Durkan spoils

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.

Racing • 10 Dec 12

Flemenstar & Sir Des Champs set for Durkan duel

A compelling clash between two of the country's most exciting jumpers is on the cards at Punchestown on Sunday with Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs among the entries for the John Durkan Memorial Chase.

Racing • 04 Dec 12

Peter Casey had much to be happy about after Flemenstar's successful return to action in the Fortria

Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs in Durkan mix

Two hot chasing prospects in the shape of Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs are on course to meet in the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown on 9 December.

Racing • 16 Nov 12

Casey plots his route to Cheltenham

Exciting chaser Flemenstar is set to return to training next week as trainer Peter Casey plots a route towards the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Racing • 27 Aug 12

Trainer Peter Casey says Powers Gold Cup winner Flemenstar will now be aimed at Cheltenham 2013

Flemenstar won't run at Punchestown

Peter Casey's Flemenstar routed the opposition in the Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse but will not run at Punchestown.

Racing • 09 Apr 12

Flemenstar easily obliged in the opening day highlight at Fairyhouse

Flemenstar justifies favourites tag

Flemenstar oozed class as he destroyed the opposition in the Powers Gold Cup on the opening day of the Fairyhouse Easter meeting.

Racing • 08 Apr 12