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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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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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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The highlight of the National Hunt season takes place this month as the Cheltenham festival stages its four day extravaganza
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JANUARY – A massive year in Irish sport gets under way. The national soccer team are battling to qualify for Euro 2008, following a disastrous start to the campaign. Manager Steve Staunton is hoping to revitalise the squad and bring Ireland to Euro 2008. The rugby team are being touted as the best ever and possible world champions.
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