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Leopardstown set for €3m takeover

BreakingNews.ie — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:11:11 GMT

Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin is to undergo a €3m makeover.

St Leger winner Encke tests positive for steroids

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:22:47 GMT

Last year's Ladbrokes St Leger hero Encke was the highest-profile name among seven further Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained horses to test positive for anabolic steroids.

Roscommon meeting gets go-ahead

BreakingNews.ie — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:27:08 GMT

Monday’s meeting at Roscommon goes ahead as planned after the track passed an inspection this morning.

Olympic chasing Curragh glory

BreakingNews.ie — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:01:58 GMT

Olympic Glory will aim to rebuild his reputation in the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday week.

Frankie Dettori admits cocaine use

BreakingNews.ie — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:55:38 GMT

Jockey Frankie Dettori said he was “very ashamed and embarrassed” after being banned for six months after testing positive for cocaine.

Tuesday's horseracing tips

BreakingNews.ie — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:09:03 GMT

Check out our tips from today’s horse races across Ireland and the UK.

Battle won for O'Brien

BreakingNews.ie — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:05:09 GMT

Battle Of Marengo made it five wins in a row but was only workmanlike in claiming victory in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown.

Flotilla wins French 1000 Guineas

BreakingNews.ie — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:09:11 GMT

Flotilla got up in the final strides to land the French 1000 Guineas for trainer Mikel Delzangles at Longchamp.