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Saxon Warrior (R) holds off Roaring Lion to give Aidan O’Brien a 26th Group One of the season. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Saxon Warrior breaks Group One record for Aidan O’Brien
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  • October 28, 2017, 15:41

Two-year-old battles back to take Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster under Ryan Moore

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Petit Mouchoir has been ruled out until nafter Christmas. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho Henry de Bromhead’s Petit Mouchoir ruled out until 2018
  • Racing
  • October 28, 2017, 15:27

Dual Grade One-winning hurdler is antepost favourite for Cheltenham Arkle Trophy

Winx and jockey Hugh Bowman after the mare won her 22nd consecutive race. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Winx the magnificent mare makes it 22 on the bounce
  • Racing
  • October 28, 2017, 11:54

Humidor puts the pressure on but superstar digs in to win third Cox Plate in Melbourne

Pádraig Beggy riding Wings Of Eagles to win The Investec Derby from Cliffs Of Moher on  Derby Day at Epsom. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty  New Irish horse racing regulatory board to start in 2018
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • October 27, 2017, 19:11

Derby winner Pádraig Beggy can land Eyrefield Stakes on Flag Of Honour

If O’Brien fails to secure the world record at Doncaster, he will have two more chances at Saint-Cloud where he has won both of the big races four times each in the past. Photograph: Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images Aidan O’Brien odds-on to break Group One world record on Saturday
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • October 27, 2017, 17:45

Saxon Warrior favourite to give O’Brien a 26th Group One winner of the season

The Pentagon will be one of four Aidan O’Brien-trained runners in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho O’Brien fields four runners in Racing Post Trophy as he chases record
  • Racing
  • October 26, 2017, 20:31

Ribchester gets the go-ahead to contest Breeders Cup Mile at Del Mar

Melbourne Cup contender Thomas Hobson winning the Glascarn Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse in April. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho. Mullins-trained pair thriving in the build-up to the Melbourne Cup
  • Racing
  • October 26, 2017, 20:22

Max Dynamite guaranteed a run but Thomas Hobson currently outside start list

Trainer Noel Meade pictured with Monkland in December 2012. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho Monksland gets back to winning ways in Thurles
  • Racing
  • October 26, 2017, 18:11

Noel Meade’s 10-year-old stayer had to work hard to catch Polar Present

Ryan Moore on Churchill winning the 2,000 Guineas at The Curragh in May. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho Aidan O’Brien aiming Churchill at Breeders’ Cup Classic
  • Racing
  • October 25, 2017, 17:01

Trainer reports that dual 2,000 Guineas winner in good shape after Ascot run

Jamie Codd on board Fayonagh wins at Punchestown. Photo: James Crombie/Inpho Cheltenham winner Fayonagh put down after breaking leg
  • Racing
  • October 25, 2017, 12:32

The Gordon Elliot-trained mare won the Champion Bumper at the festival in March

 Frankie Dettori celebrates as he rides Cracksman to win The QIPCO Champion Stakes at Ascot. Photograph:  Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Maarek aiming to bounce back to winning form at Navan
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • October 24, 2017, 18:58

Cracksman given official 130 rating to make him 2lbs Superior to Arc hero Enable

 William Buick celebrates  Ribchester’s victory in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal  Ascot in June Photograph:  Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Ribchester could have Breeders Cup finale before retiring to stud
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • October 24, 2017, 17:47

Eyrefield Stakes will highlight Leopardstown’s final flat card of 2017 on Saturday

Jockey Colin Keane has a lead of four over Pat Smullen coming into the Fairyhouse showdown. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Keane can secure potentially decisive edge over Smullen at Fairyhouse
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • October 24, 2017, 01:00

Title challenger is 2-9 favourite to lift title with less than two weeks to end of season

 Bryan Cooper on  Disko. Disko was third to Our Duke  at Leopardstown last Christmas, but comprehensively reversed that form  at the same track a couple of months later. Photograph: Getty Images Disko shaping up for return to action at Down Royal
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • October 23, 2017, 18:13

Meade runner could clash for third time with Our Duke

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 Trainer Aidan O’Brien:  Saxon Warrior and The Pentagon  are likely to be his main hopes for the final top-flight prize of the British season at Doncaster. Photograph: Getty Images Bolger could spoil O’Brien’s chance of Group One record at Doncaster
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • October 23, 2017, 17:58

Verbal Dexterity on course for final Group one of British season

Pat Smullen: will miss Leopardstown’s last fixture of the campaign on Saturday due to suspension. Photograph: Inpho  Smullen narrows championship gap to four after Leopardstown success
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • October 22, 2017, 17:56

Contingent forecast to be classic contender for 2018 after impressive debut

Trainer Aidan O’Brien  is congratulated after equalling the record for 25 Group One winners in a season at Ascot on QIPCO British Champions Day. Photograph: Getty Images O’Brien equals record haul with Hydrangea success at Ascot
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • October 22, 2017, 16:57

Saxon Warrior and The Pentagon in line to break world record 26th Group One success for O’Brien

Trainer Aidan O’ Brien  with  Hydrangea after winning  The QIPCO British Chahamions Fillies & Mares Stakes Race  at Ascot. Photograph:  Julian Herbert/PA Wire Aidan O’Brien will look to break world record next weekend
  • Racing
  • October 21, 2017, 17:47

Trainer will target Doncaster and Saint-Cloud after equalling Bobby Frankel’s record

Aidan O’Brien’s Johannes Vermeer finished third in the Caulfield Cup in Australia. Photograph: Tom Beary/Inpho Aidan O’Brien’s Johannes Vermeer third in Caulfield Cup
  • Racing
  • October 21, 2017, 11:39

Wait for 25th seasonal Group One goes on, Saturday’s Fairyhouse meeting called off

 Aidan O’Brien:  strong favourite to bypass Bobby Frankel’s tally of 25 Group One winners in a year.  Photograph:  Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images O’Brien hoping to put champion stamp on record season
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • October 20, 2017, 21:44

Ballydoyle pair Churchill and Caravaggio have plenty to prove at on Champions Day at Ascot

 Willie Mullins:  has contenders in big races in France and Australia this weekend. Photograph:  Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images Mullins bids for French ‘Leger’ glory with Renneti
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • October 20, 2017, 20:14

Ger Lyons gives McMunigal second start in Killvavullan Stakes at Leopardstown

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