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April 25, 2008

Stage set for New Approach to light the track ablaze

With the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals behind us, the focus of attention now turns to the flat racing
action and, just like twelve months ago, Jim Bolger has a champion two year old to lead his squad into battle.

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March 26, 2008

Top notch ending for Conor O’Dwyer

The career of Conor O’Dwyer came to an end yesterday in the most perfect of scenarios as he ended his 25 year career with a winner in his final race at Fairyhouse aboard Mister Top Notch. 
 

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March 20, 2008

Devastating Denman Grabs Gold

We waited for so long to see it and the event lived up to all the pre race hype as Denman bulldozed Kauto Star into submission to capture the Tote Sport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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March 07, 2008

Kauto set to be Cheltenham Star

The highlight of the National Hunt season takes place this month as the Cheltenham festival stages its four day extravaganza

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December 14, 2007

Corruption culture continues in 2007

As 2007 draws to a close, one of the major issues in sport was corruption. Tennis, formula one and horse racing have been under the spotlight during the year.
 

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