Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ruby Walsh and Djakadam en route to winning the John Durkan Memorial chase

Ruby admits Djakadam needs to improve for Lexus

Djakadam and former stable companion Valseur Lido lock horns in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on Wednesday.

Road to Riches was commanding in victory in the Lexus Chase

Road to Riches bags Lexus Chase in style

Road To Riches pounced late to overcome concerns about the ground and take the honours in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown.

Racing • 28 Dec 14

Bobs Worth has the backing of Barry Geraghty in the Lexus Chase

Geraghty likes Bobs chances in the Lexus Chase

Barry Geraghty believes Bobs Worth has a "good shout" as he bids to defend his crown in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Racing • 26 Dec 14

Lord Windermere (purple and yellow silks and Bobs Worth (blue and red silks) are set to meet for the third time in their careers, with their head-to-head record tied at 1-1

Gold Cup winners on Lexus collision course

A quality field of 15, including the last two winners of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, remain in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on 28 December.

Racing • 18 Dec 14

Many Clouds is a top-price 20-1 for the Gold Cup at Cheltenham

Lexus no longer on Many Clouds' horizon

Hennessy winner Many Clouds will not be running in the Lexus Chase and is likely to reappear for a Gold Cup trial in the new year.

Racing • 17 Dec 14

Carlingford Lough is building ahead of a crack at the Lexus Chase

Carlingford Lough set for Lexus workout

Carlingford Lough is set for a crucial workout at the weekend ahead of a possible crack at the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas.

Racing • 15 Dec 14

Bobs Worth has a trip to Ireland at Christmas for the Lexus Chas

Henderson looking at hurdles run for Bobs Worth

Nicky Henderson is giving serious consideration to the idea of letting Bobs Worth have an outing over hurdles.

Racing • 27 Oct 14

All eyes will be on Bobs Worth in the Lexus Chase

Bobs Worth bids for Lexus redemption

Leopardstown and the Lexus Chase on Saturday could be the ideal place to get Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth back on track, according to trainer Nicky Henderson.

Racing • 24 Dec 13

Bobs Worth could make his first start on Irish shores in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown

Bobs Worth left in Lexus

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth heads a field of 14 remaining in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on Saturday week at the latest acceptance stage.

Racing • 19 Dec 13

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