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WATCH: Irish jockey elbowed off horse in full flight as hefty ban is dished out

Belgian jockey Christophe Soumillon has apologised following his ban for 60 days by France Galop after an apparent elbow that saw fellow jockey Rossa Ryan unseated in the seven-furlong opener at Saint-Cloud.

Groom Ian Queally celebrates with Brazil after their victory in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle during this year's Cheltenham Festival. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

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Willie Mullins to run amok with Champ Kiely primed to conquer Brazil in Tipperary

Most eyes will be on tomorrow’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe as the cream of the Flat crop do battle in the French showpiece, but Tipperary will still have its supporters given the quality of jumps action on show.

Princess Zoe and Joseph Sheridan with winning connections after victory in this year's Longines Sagaro Stakes at Ascot. Photo: Mark Cranham

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‘My legs nearly gave away under me, I’ll never forget that feeling’ – Tony Mullins

There is little hesitation when Tony Mullins is asked for his own highlight from Princess Zoe’s rags-to-riches racing career, and he doesn’t give the obvious answer.

Jockey Ryan Moore with trainer Aidan O'Brien (left) and Luxembourg after winning the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes on day one of the Longines Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

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Vadeni to score in Arc for home team ahead of Aidan O’Brien’s stable star Luxembourg

It’s nice to see an Irish-trained horse head the market for Europe’s richest race, with Aidan O’Brien’s Luxembourg generally available at 3/1 for tomorrow’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp (3.05).

Frankie Dettori and Willie Mullins before the Barney Curley Charity Cup Handicap. Photo: Sportsfile

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Francis-Henri Graffard fumes as Elleegant misses Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Controversy reigns just days before this year’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with trainer Francis-Henri Graffard expressing his disgust that Melbourne Cup winner Verry Elleegant will miss the showpiece event.

Frankie Dettori will be at Bellewstown today for the inaugural Barney Curley Charity Cup. Photo: Sportsfile

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Frankie Dettori’s duel with Willie Mullins can light up Bellewstown battle

BELLEWSTOWN is the place to be today as teams captained by Frankie Dettori and Willie Mullins do battle across two races for the inaugural Barney Curley Charity Cup.

Luxembourg and Ryan Moore fight off Insinuendo in the Group 3 Royal Whip Stakes in August.

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Luxembourg primed as Arc contenders stand their ground

Aidan O’Brien reports Luxembourg to be in fine fettle as he bids to hand the Ballydoyle maestro a third win in Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

Paddy Twomey’s Earl Of Tyrone is another in the mix but the Tipperary-based trainer may hold the key in the shape of French Claim.

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‘French’ has obvious claims to plunder tasty Cesarewitch pot

The tune of ABBA’s Money, Money, Money may be heard coming out of the Curragh this weekend given the spectacular sums that are up for grabs at the Kildare track, including tomorrow’s €600,000 Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch (4.15).

JJ Slevin following his victory at the Guinness Kerry National at Listowel. Photo: Racing Post/Patrick McCann

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JJ Slevin soars for Joseph O’Brien as Busselton has his big day in the sun

JJ Slevin was smiling from ear to ear after Busselton (13/2) finally “got his big day” in the sun to take the €200,000 Guinness Kerry National at Listowel yesterday.

40 years coming to Listowel races is Paul Hughes from Co Louth

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‘It’s chock-a-block’ – Punters back in the saddle as Listowel Races gets its first full house since 2019

Listowel’s Harvest Festival meeting bolted out of the economic gloom like a thoroughbred as a bumper crowd of more than 20,000 packed the north Kerry venue in glorious sunshine.

Trainer Joseph O'Brien. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Joseph O’Brien continues to make the best of both codes

There’s no end to the training talents of Joseph O’Brien as the 29-year-old walked away with the main spoils on the second day of the Listowel Harvest Festival.

Michael D Higgins with winning groom Paddy Hanlon and Hewick after the Tote Galway Plate. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

John ‘Shark’ Hanlon hoping Hewick can raise the roof in Kerry National

IT’S only when you see trainer John Hanlon standing side by side with Hewick that you appreciate two things: just how tall the loveable rogue affectionately known as ‘Shark’ is and the remarkable gulf in size with this year’s Galway Plate hero.

The Aidan O’Brien-Coolmore axis sits top of the tree across the Champions Weekend.

The O’Brien name remains dominant on Irish Champions Weekend

As an exhibition of the very best of international racing, you won’t get much better than what unfolded at Leopardstown and Curragh during Longines Irish Champions Weekend.

Bielsa wins last year's Ayr Gold Cup with Kevin Stott up.

Kevin Ryan’s Bielsa looks primed to manage Ayr Gold Cup double

The Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Handicap (3.40) has a rich history dating back to 1804, and in the early years it was restricted to horses which were bred and also trained in Scotland.

Frankie Dettori will captain a team at the Barney Curley Charity Cup. Photo: Sportsfile

Frankie Dettori and Willie Mullins set to duke it out for inaugural Curley Cup

The stars will be out in force at Bellewstown later this month for the inaugural Barney Curley Charity Cup when stellar teams captained by Frankie Dettori and Willie Mullins duke it out at the Meath track.

There will be no dream Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe showdown between Luxembourg and Baaeed (pictured). Photo: Getty Images

No dream Arc duel as superstar Baaeed will head for Ascot instead

There will be no dream Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe duel between Luxembourg and Baaeed after the latter was ruled out of next month’s French showpiece, with the English Champion Stakes at Ascot set to be his final outing.

Native Trail with William Buick up, on their way to winning the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas from second place New Energy with Billy Lee during the Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival at The Curragh Racecourse in Kildare. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Sheila Lavery to send 2,000 Guineas runner-up New Energy on French mission

Sheila Lavery has a French mission in mind for New Energy after this year’s Irish 2,000 Guineas runner-up bounced back to his best at Doncaster last Sunday.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary and trainer Willie Mullins back in 2014. Photo: Sportsfile

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Michael Verney Opinion Never say never as Michael O’Leary rekindles old flame with all-conquering Willie Mullins

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and somewhere amid a plethora of winners for Willie Mullins over the past six years since their high-profile split, Michael O’Leary simply had no other choice but to rekindle an old flame.

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins with Hewick after the Tote Galway Plate during day three of the Galway Races. Photo: Sportsfile

Hewick hoping to add the Kerry National to his growing list of victories

Galway Plate winner Hewick must defy top-weight if John ‘Shark’ Hanlon’s popular chaser is to add the Kerry National to his growing CV at Listowel next week.

Mullins with Michael O’Leary. Photo: Damien Eagers

Michael O’Leary and Willie Mullins renew forces six years after high-profile split

It was a split that had everyone talking but six years after parting ways, Michael O'Leary is set to renew his partnership with Willie Mullins as the Gigginstown House Stud supremo will have horses under the champion jumps trainer's care once again.

Jockey Ryan Moore and Kyprios after winning the Comer Group International Irish St Leger. Photo: Sportsfile

Five wins from five moves Kyprios closer to immortality

It doesn’t matter what challenge is thrown down to Kyprios (8/11 favourite) as Aidan O’Brien’s staying king moved another step closer to immortality with a typically gutsy victory in the Comer Group International Irish St Leger at the Curragh yesterday.

Luxembourg, with Ryan Moore up, cross the line to win the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes on day one of the Longines Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown Racecourse. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Dream Arc duel with Baaeed edges closer as Luxembourg makes up for lost time

The dream duel with Baaeed is on the cards in next month’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after Luxembourg (7/2) defied an injury-ravaged season to land a thrilling renewal of the €1 million Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.

David Egan riding Eldar Eldarov in the Cazoo St Leger Stakes. Action Images via Reuters/John Clifton

Eldar Eldarov swoops late to claim St Leger glory

Eldar Eldarov swooped late to grab Classic glory in what ultimately proved a dramatic Cazoo St Leger at Doncaster.

Kyprios can complete fine season at Curragh in Irish St Leger

Kyprios can see off main contenders to claim St Leger spoils

Four more Group One prizes are up for grabs on day two of Longines Irish Champions Weekend at Curragh Racecourse today, while the support card is impressive also, with a Group Two, a €300,000 sales race and two premier handicaps.

Trainer Natalia Lupini. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

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Natalia Lupini defying the odds as Italian native makes mark on Irish racing

She may be from the fashion capital of the world, but it was obvious from an early stage that horses were always the only thing that was on Natalia Lupini’s mind.

Group Two assignment: Paddy Twomey with La Petite Coco. Photo: Inpho

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Kyprios a Curragh banker but ‘Coco’ looks ready to bloom for Paddy Twomey

Short-priced favourites are everywhere you look at the Curragh tomorrow, but the second day of Irish Champions Weekend is as competitive as you can get and seeking value might be the wisest option.

Luxembourg can triumph for Aidan O'Brien and stable jockey Ryan Moore

Luxembourg to make up for lost time by landing Champion Stakes for Aidan O’Brien

All eyes will be on the Irish Champion Stakes (3.45) at Leopardstown today as seven star-studded names duke it out for the most valuable prize on Irish Champions Weekend.

Jockey Frankie Dettori celebrates winning the Coral Park Hill Fillies' Stakes with horse Mimikyu during The Cazoo St Leger Festival at Doncaster on Thursday. Photo: Tim Goode/PA Wire

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Haskoy offers value in St Leger under Frankie Dettori

It’s believed that King Athelstan (894-939), a grandson of Alfred the Great, was the first king or queen in England to breed and own horses for the purposes of racing. However, it’s widely accepted that no monarch in history knew more about horse racing and breeding than Queen Elizabeth II, and the sport in Britain has lost one of its biggest ambassadors.

Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori. Photo: Edward Whitaker

Suspension rules legendary jockey Frankie Dettori out of Listowel Harvest Festival debut

Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori must wait until next year to appear at the Listowel Harvest Festival after a hefty suspension has ruled him out of riding at the famous Kerry track later this month.

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Horse Racing

WATCH: Irish jockey elbowed off horse in full flight as hefty ban is dished out

Willie Mullins to run amok with Champ Kiely primed to conquer Brazil in Tipperary

‘My legs nearly gave away under me, I’ll never forget that feeling’ – Tony Mullins

Vadeni to score in Arc for home team ahead of Aidan O’Brien’s stable star Luxembourg

Francis-Henri Graffard fumes as Elleegant misses Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Frankie Dettori’s duel with Willie Mullins can light up Bellewstown battle

Luxembourg primed as Arc contenders stand their ground

‘French’ has obvious claims to plunder tasty Cesarewitch pot

JJ Slevin soars for Joseph O’Brien as Busselton has his big day in the sun

‘It’s chock-a-block’ – Punters back in the saddle as Listowel Races gets its first full house since 2019

Joseph O’Brien continues to make the best of both codes

John ‘Shark’ Hanlon hoping Hewick can raise the roof in Kerry National

The O’Brien name remains dominant on Irish Champions Weekend

Kevin Ryan’s Bielsa looks primed to manage Ayr Gold Cup double

Frankie Dettori and Willie Mullins set to duke it out for inaugural Curley Cup

No dream Arc duel as superstar Baaeed will head for Ascot instead

Sheila Lavery to send 2,000 Guineas runner-up New Energy on French mission

Michael Verney Opinion Never say never as Michael O’Leary rekindles old flame with all-conquering Willie Mullins

Hewick hoping to add the Kerry National to his growing list of victories

Michael O’Leary and Willie Mullins renew forces six years after high-profile split

Five wins from five moves Kyprios closer to immortality

Dream Arc duel with Baaeed edges closer as Luxembourg makes up for lost time

Eldar Eldarov swoops late to claim St Leger glory

Kyprios can see off main contenders to claim St Leger spoils

Natalia Lupini defying the odds as Italian native makes mark on Irish racing

Kyprios a Curragh banker but ‘Coco’ looks ready to bloom for Paddy Twomey

Luxembourg to make up for lost time by landing Champion Stakes for Aidan O’Brien

Haskoy offers value in St Leger under Frankie Dettori

Suspension rules legendary jockey Frankie Dettori out of Listowel Harvest Festival debut

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