After Round 14, just three points separate 5th – 11th place, with only four rounds remaining. This weekend, the Race To The Eight continues. Every game counts.

TEAM NEWS HEADLINES

#SCAvSHA
Second row Morgan Jones comes into Scarlets starting XV
Werner Kok will make his 50th appearance for Hollywoodbets Sharks
#ULSvBEN
Ulster development player, Reuben Crothers, starts in the back row
Marco Zanon and Tommaso Menoncello make up Benetton’s’ centre pairing
#ZEBvGLA
Marco Manfredi to make his 50th appearance for Zebre Parma
Josh McKay returns for Glasgow Warriors starting at full-back
#BULvOSP
Jannes Kirsten set to make his BKT URC debut for the Vodacom Bulls if called upon from the bench
Dewi Lake returns from injury for Ospreys to take up a place on the bench
#CARvEDI
Ellis Jenkins makes his final appearance for Cardiff at the Arms Park before his retirement at the end of the season
Emiliano Boffelli named in Edinburgh Rugby’s starting XV on his return from injury and Chris Dean set to make his 150th appearance if called upon from the bench
#LIOvMUN
Jordan Hendrikse makes his 50th appearance for the Emirates Lions
Seán O’Brien makes his first start at inside centre for Munster
#STOvLEI
Brok Harris becomes the first player to reach 150 caps for the DHL Stormers with Marcel Theunissen and Evan Roos playing their 50th game for the club
Gus McCarthy is in line to make his Leinster debut is called upon from the bench
#DRAvCON
Wales hooker Elliot Dee makes 150th appearance for Dragons RFC
Connacht’s Dylan Tierney-Martin named on the bench for first game back since a neck injury if called upon from the bench

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

Scarlets v Hollywoodbets Sharks
Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA
Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 80th league game)
AR 1: Ben Breakspear (WRU) AR 2: Dewi Phillips (WRU)
TMO: David Sutherland (SRU)
Live on: BBC Wales, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv

Scarlets: Ioan Nicholas, Tom Rogers, Johnny Williams, Eddie James, Tomi Lewis, Sam Costelow, Gareth Davies, Kemsley Mathias, Ryan Elias (CAPT), Sam Wainwright, Morgan Jones, Sam Lousi, Taine Plumtree, Dan Davis, Vaea Fifita
Replacements: Shaun Evans, Steff Thomas, Harri O’Connor, Jac Price, Carwyn Tuipulotu, Kieran Hardy, Dan Jones, Ryan Conbeer

Hollywoodbets Sharks: Aphelele Fassi, Werner Kok, Lukhanyo Am (CAPT), Ethan Hooker, Makazole Mapimpi, Siya Masuku, Grant Williams, Ox Nche, Fez Mbatha, Vincent Koch, Eben Etzebeth, Emile van Heerden, Phepsi Buthelezi, Lappies Labuschagne, Vincent Tshituka
Replacements: Kerron van Vuuren, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Hanro Jacobs,Corne Rahl, Gerbrandt Grobler, Jaden Hendrikse, Boeta Chamberlain, Francois Venter

Scarlets Head Coach Dwayne Peel said: “We were obviously disappointed by the result in Edinburgh last weekend especially after leading the game on the hour mark. We spoke about showing fight and playing with a bit of freedom and there were elements of that in our game. We need to stay in that fight for 80 minutes. This week, we have prepared for the best version of the Sharks, they can put out a Springbok pack if they want and that is a massive challenge and an exciting one. Every time you play a South African side it is going to be physical and you have to step up.”

Ulster v Benetton
Kingspan Stadium, Belfast – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA
Referee: Sam Grove-White (SRU, 42nd league game)
AR 1: Robbie Jenkinson (IRFU) AR 2: Padraig Reidy (IRFU)
TMO: Sean Brickell (WRU)
Live on: BBC NI, RTÉ, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv

Ulster: Mike Lowry, Rob Baloucoune, Will Addison, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale, Billy Burns, John Cooney, Eric O’Sullivan, Tom Stewart, Scott Wilson, Harry Sheridan, Alan O’Connor (CAPT), Dave Ewers, Reuben Crothers, David McCann
Replacements: John Andrew, Andrew Warwick, James French, Cormac Izuchukwu, Greg Jones, Dave Shanahan, Luke Marshall, Ethan McIlroy

Benetton: Jacob Umaga, Leonardo Marin, Tommaso Menoncello, Marco Zanon, Rhyno Smith, Tomas Albornoz, Andy Uren, Thomas Gallo, Giacomo Nicotera, Simione Ferrari, Scott Scrafton, Edoardo Iachizzi, Alessandro Izekor, Michele Lamaro (CAPT), Lorenzo Cannone
Replacements: Gianmarco Lucchesi, Ivan Nemer, Tiziano Pasquali, Niccolò Cannone, Riccardo Favretto, Toa Halafihi, Alessandro Garbisi, Filippo Drago

Ulster Defence Coach Jonny Bell said: “This game is hugely important. It’s such a competitive league. You can quickly jump up or jump down the table, a win this weekend would be great for us.”

Benetton Head Coach Marco Bortolami said: “In the lineup we have some returns from last week, but unfortunately Ratave has also joined the injured list. The starting XV has been chosen to cope with the qualities of Ulster, tomorrow’s opponents, while also taking into account adjustments in some roles. Ulster is a very high-performance team that works a lot with the forwards: for this reason I chose to bring six forwards and two midfielders on the bench; to be competitive on a physical level for the entire 80 minutes.”

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Zebre Parma v Glasgow Warriors
Stadio Lanfranchi, Parma – KO 13.00 IRE & UK / 14.00 ITA & SA
Referee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU, 17th league game)
AR 1: Filipo Russo (FIR) AR 2: Manuel Bottino (FIR)
TMO: Colin Stanley (IRFU)
Live on: Sky Italia, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv

Zebre Parma: Lorenzo Pani, Jacopo Trulla, Franco Smith Jr, Enrico Lucchin, Scott Gregory, Geronimo Prisciantelli (CAPT), Thomas Dominguez, Danilo Fischetti, Marco Manfredi, Muhamed Hasa, Leonard Krumov, Dylan De Leeuw, Guido Volpi, Iacopo Bianchi, Giacomo Ferrari
Replacements: Giampietro Ribaldi, Samuele Taddei, Juan Pitinari, Matteo Canali, David Sisi, Ratko Jelic, Fetuli Paea, Taina Fox-Matamua

Glasgow Warriors: Josh McKay, Kyle Steyn (CAPT), Stafford McDowall, Sione Tuipulotu, Kyle Rowe, Ross Thompson, Jamie Dobie, Allan Dell, Gregor Hiddleston, Lucio Sordoni, Sintu Manjezi, Max Williamson, Ally Miller, Thomas Gordon, Henco Venter
Replacements: Grant Stewart, Nathan McBeth, Zander Fagerson, Scott Cummings, Euan Ferrie, Gregor Brown, George Horne, Tom Jordan

Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Franco Smith said: “We know that we will need to perform at our best in Parma tomorrow to get the better of a dangerous Zebre side. They are a much improved squad this season and have the ability to pose a challenge to any side, especially at home. Training has been competitive all week and we look forward to the test tomorrow afternoon.”

Vodacom Bulls v Ospreys
Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria – KO 14.00 IRE & UK / 15.00 ITA & SA
Referee: Chris Busby (IRFU, 40th league game)
AR 1: Cwengile Jadzweni (SARU) AR 2: Hanru van Rooyen (SARU)
TMO: Andrew Brace (IRFU)
Live on: SuperSport, S4C, Premier Sports, Flo Rugby & URC.tv

Vodacom Bulls: Willie Le Roux, Canan Moodie, David Kriel, Harold Vorster, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Chris Smith, Embrose Papier, Gerhard Steenekamp, Johan Grobbelaar, Wilco Louw, Ruan Vermaak, Reinhardt Ludwig, Nizaam Carr, Elrigh Louw (CAPT), Cameron Hanekom
Replacements: Akker van der Merwe, Simphiwe Matanzima, Mornay Smith, Janko Swanepoel, Jannes Kirsten, Zak Burger, Jaco van der Valt, Devon Williams

Ospreys: Max Nagy, Luke Morgan, Owen Watkin, Keiran Williams, Keelan Giles, Jack Walsh, Luke Davies, Gareth Thomas, Sam Parry, Rhys Henry, Adam Beard, Huw Sutton, Morgan Morse, Justin Tipuric (CAPT), Morgan Morris
Replacements: Dewi Lake, Nicky Smith, Ben Warren, James Ratti, Harri Deaves, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Owen Williams, Evardi Boshoff

Cardiff Rugby v Edinburgh Rugby
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff – KO 15.05 IRE & UK / 16.05 ITA & SA
Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU, 84th league game)
AR 1: Maickel English (WRU) AR 2: Elgan Williams (WRU)
TMO: Olly Hodges (IRFU)
Live on: Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv

Cardiff Rugby: Cam Winnett, Harri Millard, Mason Grady, Ben Thomas, Theo Cabango, Tinus de Beer, Gonzalo Bertranou, Rhys Carré, Liam Belcher (CAPT), Keiron Assiratti, Ben Donnell, Teddy Williams, Alex Mann, Ellis Jenkins, Mackenzie Martin
Replacements: Evan Lloyd, Corey Domachowski, Ciaran Parker, Rory Thornton, Thomas Young, James Botham, Ellis Bevan, Jacob Beetham

Edinburgh Rugby: Wes Goosen, Emiliano Boffelli, Matt Currie, James Lang, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben Healy, Ali Price, Pierre Schoeman, Ewan Ashman, WP Nel, Sam Skinner, Grant Gilchrist (CAPT), Jamie Ritchie, Hamish Watson, Luke Crosbie
Replacements: Boan Venter, Dave Cherry, Javan Sebastian, Marshall Sykes, Viliame Mata, Ben Vellacott, Mark Bennett, Chris Dean

Edinburgh Rugby Head Coach Sean Everitt said: “It’s great to welcome Boff [Emiliano Boffelli] back to the starting team. As we all know, he’s a true competitor and he’s been itching to get back fit and back into action. He returns to a really exciting and experienced back-three unit. We travel to Cardiff with plenty of momentum after that second-half performance against Scarlets. It’s now about maintaining those levels for 80 minutes. It’s imperative we start strong against a Cardiff side who are always dangerous at home.”

Emirates Lions v Munster
Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg – KO 16.00 IRE & UK / 17.00 ITA & SA
Referee: Craig Evans (WRU, 55th league game)
AR 1: AJ Jacobs (SARU) AR 2: Dylen November (SARU)
TMO: Adam Jones (WRU)
Live on: SuperSport, TG4, Premier Sports, Flo Rugby & URC.tv

Emirates Lions: Jordan Hendrikse, Richard Kriel, Erich Cronje, Marius Louw (CAPT), Edwill van der Merwe, Sanele Nohamba, Morne van den Berg, Morgan Naude, Jaco Visagie, Ruan Dreyer, Willem Alberts, Ruan Delport, JC Pretorius, Emmanuel Tshituka, Francke Horn
Replacements: PJ Botha, JP Smith, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Reinhard Nothnagel, Ruan Venter, Sibusiso Sangweni, Nico Steyn, Gianni Lombard

Munster: Simon Zebo, Calvin Nash, Antoine Frisch, Seán O’Brien, Shane Daly, Jack Crowley, Conor Murray, Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer, RG Snyman, Tadhg Beirne (CAPT), Peter O’Mahony, Alex Kendellen, Jack O’Donoghue
Replacements: Eoghan Clarke, Josh Wycherley, Oli Jager, Tom Ahern, Gavin Coombes, Craig Casey, Joey Carbery, Mike Haley

DHL Stormers v Leinster
DHL Stadium, Cape Town – KO 18.05 IRE & UK / 19.05 ITA & SA
Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR, 42nd league game)
AR 1: Marius vd Westhuizen (SARU) AR 2: Christopher Allison (SARU)
TMO: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)
Live on: SuperSport, TG4, Premier Sports, Flo Rugby & URC.tv

DHL Stormers: Warrick Gelant, Suleiman Hartzenberg, Dan du Plessis, Damian Willemse, Ben Loader, Manie Libbok, Herschel Jantjies, Brok Harris, Joseph Dweba, Neethling Fouche, Salmaan Moerat (CAPT), Ruben van Heerden, Marcel Theunissen, Ben-Jason Dixon, Evan Roos
Replacements : Andre-Hugo Venter, Kwenzo Blose, Frans Malherbe, Connor Evans, Willie Engelbrecht, Hacjivah Dayimani, Stefan Ungerer, Wandisile Simelane

Leinster : Henry McErlean, Liam Turner, Ben Brownlee, Charlie Ngatai, Rob Russell, Sam Prendergast, Cormac Foley, Michael Milne, John McKee, Michael Ala’alatoa, Brian Deeny, Jason Jenkins, Rhys Ruddock, Scott Penny (CAPT), Max Deegan
Replacements : Gus McCarthy, Ed Byrne, Thomas Clarkson, Conor O’Tighearnaigh, Diarmuid Mangan, Fintan Gunne, Charlie Tector, Martin Moloney

DHL Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson said: “Hosting Leinster at DHL Stadium is a massive game no matter the circumstances, but with both teams looking to bounce back from defeat last week and the play-offs fast approaching we are expecting an epic duel.
Nobody has played more times for the DHL Stormers than Brok Harris. This is a remarkable achievement and we couldn’t be happier for him. He is a top rugby man in every sense.
Evan and Marcel have hit the 50 mark early in their careers and while they have a lot to be proud of, we know that there is much more to come from both of them.”

Dragons RFC v Connacht
Rodney Parade, Newport – KO 20.00 IRE & UK / 21.00 ITA & SA
Referee: Federico Vedovelli (FIR, 8th league game)
AR 1: Ben Breakspear (WRU) AR 2: Gareth Newman (WRU)
TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)
Live on: S4C, RTÉ, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv

Dragons RFC: Jordan Williams, Rio Dyer, Steff Hughes (CAPT), Aneurin Owen, Ewan Rosser, Cai Evans, Rhodri Williams, Rhodri Jones, Elliot Dee, Chris Coleman, Ben Carter, Matthew Screech, Harri Keddie, Taine Basham, Aaron Wainwright
Replacements : James Benjamin, Rodrigo Martinez, Luke Yendle, George Nott, Sean Lonsdale, Che Hope, Will Reed, Joe Westwood

Connacht : Tiernan O’Halloran, Shane Jennings, Tom Farrell, Bundee Aki, John Porch, JJ Hanrahan, Matthew Devine, Denis Buckley, Dave Heffernan (CAPT), Finlay Bealham, Joe Joyce, Gavin Thornbury, Shamus Hurley-Langton, Conor Oliver, Cian Prendergast
Replacements : Dylan Tierney-Martin, Peter Dooley, Sam Illo, Oisín Dowling, Jarrad Butler, Caolin Blade, Cathal Forde, Paul Boyle

Dragons RFC Head Coach Dai Flanagan said: “This four-game block is very important to us, and this is the first of them. This is one of the most exciting times since I’ve been at the club, this run of games, and we need to make the most of it. Connacht target certain games and we would be a game that I imagine they will try and target for five points. It is on us to prove people wrong and perform,”

Connacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins said: “We’ve had a great training week so everyone’s fully prepared and ready to go. Rodney Parade is always a tough place for visiting teams and we’re fully aware of the importance of us getting a win in the context of the overall season.
With Denis, Gavin, Cian and Tiernan coming in, they bring added experience and leadership which is needed in these type of games. Combined with a consistent selection across the rest of the 23 I’m confident we have a squad capable of coming home with the win.”

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The following two horses were entered for the Betfred Derby at today’s £12,000 second entry stage:

Dallas Star (FR) 3 9 2 Amo Racing Limited Adrian Murray Ireland
Hidden Law (IRE) 3 9 2 Godolphin Charlie Appleby

Betfred Derby (Group 1) 1m 4f 6y

Epsom Downs, Saturday 1st June
Almaqam 3 9 2 Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Ed Walker
Al Musmak (IRE) 3 9 2 Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Roger Varian
Ambiente Friendly (IRE) 3 9 2 The Gredley Family James Fanshawe
Ancient Wisdom (FR) 3 9 2 Godolphin Charlie Appleby
Anzac Day (IRE) 3 9 2 Brook Farm Bloodstock Andrew Balding
Arabian Crown (FR) 3 9 2 Godolphin Charlie Appleby
Arabic Legend (IRE) 3 9 2 Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke
Bellum Justum (IRE) 3 9 2 King Power Racing Co Ltd Andrew Balding
Capulet (USA) 3 9 2 Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Caviar Heights (IRE) 3 9 2 Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke
Champagne Prince 3 9 2 Mr P. W. Harris Jane Chapple-Hyam
City of Troy (USA) 3 9 2 Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Clean Energy (IRE) 3 9 2 Mrs J. S. Bolger J. S. Bolger Ireland
Dallas Star (FR) 3 9 2 Amo Racing Limited Adrian Murray Ireland
Dancing Gemini (IRE) 3 9 2 Fishdance Ltd Roger Teal
Defiance (IRE) 3 9 2 Highclere Thoroughbred Racing – Monet Roger Varian
Deira Mile (IRE) 3 9 2 Green Team Racing Owen Burrows
Diego Velazquez (IRE) 3 9 2 Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Brant Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Economics 3 9 2 Isa Salman Al Khalifa William Haggas
Endless Victory 3 9 2 Godolphin Charlie Appleby
Euphoric 3 9 2 Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Brant Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Feigning Madness 3 9 2 Valmont Ralph Beckett
Galen 3 9 2 P.Redmond/T.Fitzgerald/A.O’Brien/BFowler Joseph Patrick O’Brien Ireland
Gasper de Lemos (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Ghostwriter (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr J. C. Smith Clive Cox
God’s Window 3 9 2 Cayton Park Stud Limited John & Thady Gosden
Golden West 3 9 2 Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke
Grosvenor Square (IRE) 3 9 2 M Tabor/D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Westerberg Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Harper’s Ferry 3 9 2 M H Dixon & J L Rowsell Ed Walker
Henry Longfellow (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Hidden Law (IRE) 3 9 2 Godolphin Charlie Appleby
Highbury (FR) 3 9 2 Westerberg,Coolmore,Brant,Dubois Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Illinois (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Kamboo (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Richard Hughes
Las Ramblas 3 9 2 Ballylinch Stud Roger Varian
London City (USA) 3 9 2 Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Los Angeles (IRE) 3 9 2 Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Macduff 3 9 2 Juddmonte Ralph Beckett
Marty The Party (IRE) 3 9 2 Connolly Racing Syndicate J. A. Stack Ireland
Matsuri 3 9 2 Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Roger Varian
Meydaan (IRE) 3 9 2 Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford
Mina Rashid 3 9 2 Ahmad Al Shaikh Andrew Balding
Mission To Mars (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr Saeed Suhail Sir Michael Stoute
Mountain Bear (IRE) 3 9 2 Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Mr Hampstead (USA) 3 9 2 Amo Racing Limited Roger Varian
No Retreat (IRE) 3 9 2 Victorious Racing Roger Varian
Ocean of Dreams (IRE) 3 9 2 Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Ortelius (USA) 3 9 2 D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Padesha (FR) 3 9 2 Amo Racing Limited
Pappano 3 9 2 Ms Rachel D. S. Hood John & Thady Gosden
Portland (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Aidan O’Brien Ireland
Prince Rasam 3 9 2 East 11 Limited Michael Bell
Quatre Bras (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr P. W. Harris Jane Chapple-Hyam
Raja Raja 3 9 2 Chola Dynasty David Simcock
Roadshow (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor A. Fabre France
Roi de France (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr B. E. Nielsen John & Thady Gosden
Salamanca 3 9 2 Mr P. W. Harris Jane Chapple-Hyam
Sam Hawkens (IRE) 3 9 2 Westerberg Richard Hannon
Sardinian Warrior (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr Marc Chan John & Thady Gosden
Sayedaty Sadaty (IRE) 3 9 2 Ahmad Al Shaikh Andrew Balding
Spoken Truth (IRE) 3 9 2 Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd D. K. Weld Ireland
Stromberg 3 9 2 Teme Valley Joseph Patrick O’Brien Ireland
The Euphrates 3 9 2 Brant/Magnier/Tabor/Westerberg/Smith Aidan O’Brien Ireland
The Reverend 3 9 2 Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy William Haggas
Under The Sun 3 9 2 Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd Hugo Palmer
Valvano (IRE) 3 9 2 Valmont Ralph Beckett
Voyage 3 9 2 Mrs J. Wood Richard Hannon
War Rooms (IRE) 3 9 2 Brook Farm Bloodstock Owen Burrows
Wind River (IRE) 3 9 2 The Megsons Ed Dunlop

The following 5 entries have been scratched: Alrazeen (IRE), Common Defense (USA), Deepone, Justin Milano (JPN), Navy Seal (IRE)

69 entries go forward
22 Irish-trained
1 French-trained

Race Conditions

Total prize fund £1,500,000

For three-year-old colts and fillies only

Enter by noon, February 27th

Second Entry by noon, April 24th

First scratchings deadline by noon on May 7th

Second scratchings deadline by noon on May 21st

Five-day confirmation & supplementary entry stage May 27th

Final declaration stage by 10.00, May 30th

Weights: Colts 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb

Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage.

Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including 29th May merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible.

The winning horse in The Betfred Derby ‘Wild Card’ EBF Conditions
Stakes run at Epsom Downs on 1 October 2023 and in the Blue Riband Trial, run at the Spring Meeting at Epsom Downs on 23 April 2024, if not a gelding or already entered, will
receive an automatic entry to this race on the proviso that, should the horse remain in The Betfred Derby after the subsequent scratching stages on May 7th and May 21st and confirmation stage on May 27th, the owner will be liable to meet the corresponding payments respectively. In the event of a dead-heat in any of these races, both horses will receive an automatic entry to The Betfred Derby.

This race also forms part of the 2024 Churchill Downs ‘Wild Card’ Scheme. A runner from the American Turf Stakes, (Grade 2, 1m 0.5f. $500,000), run on Kentucky Derby Day (Saturday 4th May), will receive an entry and a travel incentive to run in The Betfred Derby.

This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22.

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Dublin (4 Seats)

1. **Lynn Boylan (Sinn Féin)** – **1/20**
– Party: Sinn Féin
– Constituency: Dublin

2. **Barry Andrews (Fianna Fáil)** – **1/5**
– Party: Fianna Fáil
– Constituency: Dublin

3. **Ciarán Cuffe (Green Party)** – **2/5**
– Party: Green Party
– Constituency: Dublin

4. **Regina Doherty (Fine Gael)** – **4/9**
– Party: Fine Gael
– Constituency: Dublin

5. **Clare Daly (Inds. 4 Change)** – **4/6**
– Party: Independents 4 Change
– Constituency: Dublin

6. **Niall Boylan (Independent Ireland)** – **EVS**
– Party: Independent Ireland
– Constituency: Dublin

7. **Daithi Doolan (Sinn Féin)** – **9/2**
– Party: Sinn Féin
– Constituency: Dublin

8. **Aodhan O’Riordan (Labour Party)** – **9/2**
– Party: Labour Party
– Constituency: Dublin

9. **Philip Dwyer (Ireland First)** – **7/1**
– Party: Ireland First
– Constituency: Dublin

10. **Finian McGrath (Independent)** – **9/1**
– Party: Independent
– Constituency: Dublin

11. **Sinead Gibney (Social Democrats)** – **12/1**
– Party: Social Democrats
– Constituency: Dublin

12. **Diarmaid O’Conorain (Irish Freedom)** – **33/1**
– Party: Irish Freedom
– Constituency: Dublin

13. **Bríd Smith (PBP – Solidarity)** – **50/1**
– Party: People Before Profit – Solidarity
– Constituency: Dublin

14. **Patrick Quinlan (National Party)** – **100/1**
– Party: National Party
– Constituency: Dublin

15. **Robin Cafolla (An Rabharta Glas)** – **200/1**
– Party: An Rabharta Glas
– Constituency: Dublin

North-West (4 Seats)

1. **Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan (Independent)** – **1/14**
– Party: Independent
– Constituency: North-West

2. **Chris McManus (Sinn Féin)** – **4/9**
– Party: Sinn Féin
– Constituency: North-West

3. **Michelle Gildernew (Sinn Féin)** – **8/15**
– Party: Sinn Féin
– Constituency: North-West

4. **Barry Cowen (Fianna Fáil)** – **4/7**
– Party: Fianna Fáil
– Constituency: North-West

5. **Nina Carberry (Fine Gael)** – **4/7**
– Party: Fine Gael
– Constituency: North-West

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— Nina Carberry (@ninacarberry) April 16, 2024

6. **Peadar Tóibín (Aontú)** – **8/11**
– Party: Aontú
– Constituency: North-West

7. **Ciaran Mullooly (Independent Ireland)** – **8/11**
– Party: Independent Ireland
– Constituency: North-West

8. **John Waters (Independent)** – **2/1**
– Party: Independent
– Constituency: North-West

9. **Maria Walsh (Fine Gael)** – **4/1**
– Party: Fine Gael
– Constituency: North-West

10. **Lisa Chambers (Fianna Fáil)** – **5/1**
– Party: Fianna Fáil
– Constituency: North-West

11. **Herman Kelly (Irish Freedom Party)** – **13/2**
– Party: Irish Freedom Party
– Constituency: North-West

12. **Rory Hearne (Social Democrats)** – **7/1**
– Party: Social Democrats
– Constituency: North-West

13. **Niall Blaney (Fianna Fáil)** – **12/1**
– Party: Fianna Fáil
– Constituency: North-West

14. **Pauline O’Reilly (Green Party)** – **16/1**
– Party: Green Party
– Constituency: North-West

15. **James Reynolds (National Party)** – **22/1**
– Party: National Party
– Constituency: North-West

16. **Brian O’Boyle (PBP – Solidarity)** – **100/1**
– Party: People Before Profit – Solidarity
– Constituency: North-West

South (5 Seats)

1. **Sean Kelly (Fine Gael)** – **1/25**
– Party: Fine Gael
– Constituency: South

2. **Billy Kelleher (Fianna Fáil)** – **1/10**
– Party: Fianna Fáil
– Constituency: South

3. **Paul Gavan (Sinn Féin)** – **4/7**
– Party: Sinn Féin
– Constituency: South

4. **Mick Wallace (Inds 4 Change)** – **4/7**
– Party: Independents 4 Change
– Constituency: South

5. **Kathleen Funchion (Sinn Féin)** – **4/7**
– Party: Sinn Féin
– Constituency: South

6. **Michael McNamara (Independent)** – **4/5**
– Party: Independent
– Constituency: South

7. **Grace O’Sullivan (Green Party)** – **11/8**
– Party: Green Party
– Constituency: South

8. **Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Fianna Fáil)** – **2/1**
– Party: Fianna Fáil
– Constituency: South

9. **John Mullins (Fine Gael)** – **3/1**
– Party: Fine Gael
– Constituency: South

10. **Eddie Punch (Independent)** – **3/1**
– Party: Independent
– Constituency: South

11. **Derek Blighe (Ireland First)** – **9/2**
– Party: Ireland First
– Constituency: South

12. **Patrick Murphy (Aontú)** – **11/2**
– Party: Aontú
– Constituency: South

13. **Michael Leahy (Irish Freedom)** – **10/1**
– Party: Irish Freedom
– Constituency: South

14. **Susan Doyle (Social Democrats)** – **14/1**
– Party: Social Democrats
– Constituency: South

15. **Niamh Hourigan (Labour Party)** – **16/1**
– Party: Labour Party
– Constituency: South

16. **Cian Prendville (PBP-Solidarity)** – **66/1**
– Party: People Before Profit – Solidarity
– Constituency: South

17. **Lorna Bogue (An Rabharta Glas)** – No odds provided
– Party: An Rabharta Glas
– Constituency: South

These are the candidates from each constituency organized by betting odds, with the shortest odds listed first for each constituency.

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The latest entries for the QIPCO 2000 and 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket highlight the strong presence of Irish-trained runners. Following today’s scratchings deadline, there remain 21 entries in the 2000 Guineas with five Irish-trained horses, while the 1000 Guineas includes 27 entries, featuring ten Irish-trained runners.

Notable entries in the 2000 Guineas include heavy odds on favorite City of Troy, Diego Velazquez, Henry Longfellow, and River Tiber, all trained by the renowned Aidan O’Brien.

In the 1000 Guineas, notable Irish-trained entries such as Ylang Ylang, Brilliant, Buttons, Content, and Everlasting also hail from O’Brien’s stables, promising a strong showing from Ireland.

3.35pm, Saturday 4^th May

Al Musmak (IRE) 3 9 2 Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Roger Varian

Alyanaabi (IRE) 3 9 2 Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Owen Burrows

Ancient Wisdom (FR) 3 9 2 Godolphin Charlie Appleby

Ballymount Boy (IRE) 3 9 2 Wathnan Racing Adrian Keatley

Bucanero Fuerte 3 9 2 AMO Racing Limited/Giselle De Aguiar Adrian Murray Ireland

City of Troy (USA) 3 9 2 Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien Ireland

Dancing Gemini (IRE) 3 9 2 Fishdance Ltd Roger Teal

Diego Velazquez (IRE) 3 9 2 Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Brant Aidan O’Brien Ireland

Eben Shaddad (USA) 3 9 2 HRH Prince Faisal Bin Khaled & Najd Stud John & Thady Gosden

Ghostwriter (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr J. C. Smith Clive Cox

Haatem (IRE) 3 9 2 Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Richard Hannon

Henry Longfellow (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Aidan O’Brien Ireland

Iberian (IRE) 3 9 2 Teme Valley & Ballylinch Stud Charles Hills

Inisherin 3 9 2 Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Kevin Ryan

Night Raider (IRE) 3 9 2 Clipper K. R. Burke

Notable Speech 3 9 2 Godolphin Charlie Appleby

River Tiber (IRE) 3 9 2 Tabor/Smith/Magnier/Westerberg/Brant Aidan O’Brien Ireland

Rosallion (IRE) 3 9 2 Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Richard Hannon

Sayedaty Sadaty (IRE) 3 9 2 Ahmad Al Shaikh Andrew Balding

Task Force 3 9 2 Juddmonte Ralph Beckett

Ten Bob Tony (IRE) 3 9 2 TBT Racing Limited Ed Walker

21 entries remain after April 23^rd scratchings deadline

5 Irish-trained

QIPCO 1000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) 1m

3:40pm, Sunday 5^th May

Brilliant (IRE) 3 9 2 D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg Aidan O’Brien Ireland

Buttons (IRE) 3 9 2 Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith Aidan O’Brien Ireland

Cinderella’s Dream 3 9 2 Godolphin Charlie Appleby

Content (IRE) 3 9 2 Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith Aidan O’Brien Ireland

Dance Sequence 3 9 2 Godolphin Charlie Appleby

Darnation (IRE) 3 9 2 Newtown Anner Stud Farm K. R. Burke

Elmalka 3 9 2 Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian

Everlasting (IRE) 3 9 2 M Tabor/D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Westerberg Aidan O’Brien Ireland

Fallen Angel 3 9 2 Clipper K. R. Burke

Finsceal Luas (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr Michael A Ryan J. S. Bolger Ireland

Kitty Rose 3 9 2 Mr Tim Porter Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr Australia

Lunar Eclipse (IRE) 3 9 2 Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum David Simcock

Manhattan Dreamer (USA) 3 9 2 Amo Racing Limited Adrian Murray Ireland

One Look (IRE) 3 9 2 Connolly Racing Syndicate P. Twomey Ireland

Persian Dreamer (USA) 3 9 2 Amo Racing Limited Dominic Ffrench Davis

Porta Fortuna (IRE) 3 9 2 Medallion/S Weston/B Fowler/Reeves T’Bs Donnacha Aidan O’Brien Ireland

Purple Lily (IRE) 3 9 2 Zinlo Syndicate P. Twomey Ireland

Ramatuelle (USA) 3 9 2 Infinity 9 Horses/C. W. Knok Christopher Head France

Regal Jubilee 3 9 2 Cheveley Park Stud John & Thady Gosden

Rolica (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr P. W. Harris Jane Chapple-Hyam

Sacred Angel (IRE) 3 9 2 Mr Nurlan Bizakov Charlie Johnston

See The Fire 3 9 2 Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding

Star Music 3 9 2 Mr Jaber Abdullah Richard Hughes

Star Style 3 9 2 Mrs J. Wood Richard Hannon

Tamfana (GER) 3 9 2 Quantum Leap Racing VIII & Friends David Menuisier

True Cyan (IRE) 3 9 2 KHK Racing Roger Varian

Ylang Ylang 3 9 2 Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Brant,Westerberg Aidan O’Brien Ireland

27 entries remain after April 23^rd scratchings deadline

10 Irish-trained

1 French-trained

1 Australian-trained

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Fixtures

Monday 22 April
Ulster U20FC Tier 2 semi-final
Antrim v Fermanagh, Dunsilly, 7.30pm

Tuesday 23 April
Leinster U20FC semi-finals
Kildare v Meath, Hawkfield, 7.30pm
Dublin v Louth, Parnell Park, 7.30pm

Leinster U20FC Andrew Corden Cup semi-finals
Longford v Wexford, Clonguish, 7.30pm
Westmeath v Carlow, TBC, 7.30pm

Wednesday 24 April
Munster U20FC phase 2 round 3
Cork v Clare, Pairc Uí Chaoimh, 7pm
Kerry v Tipperary, Austin Stack Park, 7pm

Ulster U20FC semi-finals
Tyrone v Monaghan, O’Neills Healy Park, 7.30pm
Donegal v Derry, Ballybofey, 7.30pm

Leinster MFC preliminary quarter-finals
Meath v Wexford, Ashbourne, 7.30pm
Wicklow v Offaly, Echelon Park, Aughrim, 7pm

Thursday 25 April
Munster MHC round 3
Waterford v Cork, Fraher Field, 7pm

Friday 26 April
Connacht MFC round 3
Galway v Mayo, Tuam Stadium, 7pm
Leitrim v Roscommon, Avant Money Páirc Sean MacDiarmada, 7pm

Munster U20HC round 3
Cork v Limerick, Pairc Uí Chaoimh, 7pm

Saturday 27 April
Ulster SFC semi-final
Down v Armagh, Clones, 5.15pm – GAAGO

Ulster MFC round 4
Down v Donegal, Pairc Esler, 12pm
Tyrone v Monaghan, TBC, 12pm

Leinster SHC round 2
Carlow v Dublin, Netwatch Cullen Park, 6pm
Antrim v Wexford, Corrigan Park, 3pm – GAAGO

Joe McDonagh Cup round 2
Offaly v Westmeath, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 3pm
Meath v Laois, Pairc Tailteann, 3pm

Christy Ring Cup round 3
Sligo v Tyrone, Markievicz Park, 3pm
London v Wicklow, Ruislip, 1pm
Kildare v Derry, Hawkfield, 1pm

Nickey Rackard Cup round 3
Donegal v Monaghan, Letterkenny, 3pm
Louth v Mayo, Dowdallshill, 1pm

Lory Meagher Cup round 3
Lancashire v Cavan, Glenavy, 2pm
Longford v Leitrim, Glennon Bros Pearse Park, 1pm

Leinster U20HC round 2 KO
Round 1 KO winner v tier 1 group 1 3rd place, TBC, TBC
Round 1 KO winner v tier 1 group 2 3rd place, TBC, TBC

Sunday 28 April
Leinster SFC semi-finals
Dublin v Offaly, Croke Park, 4pm – GAAGO
Kildare v Louth, Croke Park, 1.45pm – GAAGO

Ulster SFC semi-final
Donegal v Cavan or Tyrone, TBC, 2pm

Leinster SHC round 2
Galway v Kilkenny, Pearse Stadium, 2pm – RTE

Munster SHC round 2
Limerick v Tipperary, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 4pm – RTE
Cork v Clare, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, 2pm – GAAGO

Joe McDonagh Cup round 2
Kerry v Down, Austin Stack Park, 1pm

Nickey Rackard Cup round 3
Armagh v Roscommon, Box-It Athletic Grounds, 2pm

Lory Meagher Cup round 3
Warwickshire v Fermanagh, Birmingham, 1pm

Monday 29 April

Leinster U20FC final
Kildare or Meath v Dublin or Louth, TBC, TBC

Ulster U20FC Tier 2 final
Antrim or Fermanagh v Down, TBC, 7.30pm

Tuesday 30 April

Munster MFC quarter-final
Kerry v Cork, Austin Stack Park, 7pm

Munster MFC phase 1 final

Wednesday 1 May

Munster U20FC final

Thursday 2 May

Munster MHC round 4
Limerick v Waterford, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 7pm
Tipperary v Clare, FBD Semple Stadium, 7pm

Friday 3 May

Munster U20HC round 4
Tipperary v Cork, FBD Semple Stadium, 7pm
Clare v Waterford, Sixmilebridge, 7pm

Saturday 4 May

Leinster SHC round 3
Wexford v Galway, Chadwicks Wexford Park, TBC

Munster SHC round 3
Waterford v Tipperary, Walsh Park, 6pm

Joe McDonagh Cup round 3
Down v Westmeath, TBC, TBC
Kerry v Laois, TBC, TBC
Meath v Offaly, TBC, TBC

Sunday 5 May

Connacht SFC final
Leitrim or Sligo or London or Galway v New York or Mayo or Roscommon, TBC, TBC

Munster SFC final
Clare or Waterford or Tipperary v Kerry or Cork or Limerick, TBC, TBC

Tuesday 7 May

Munster MFC semi-finals

Wednesday 8 May

Leinster U20HC quarter-finals
Round 2 KO winner v tier 1 group 1 2nd place, TBC, TBC
Round 2 KO winner v tier 1 group 2 2nd place, TBC, TBC

Thursday 9 May

Munster MHC round 5
Cork v Clare, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7pm
Limerick v Tipperary, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 7pm

Friday 10 May

Munster U20HC round 5
Limerick v Waterford, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 7.30pm
Tipperary v Clare, FBD Semple Stadium, 7.30pm

Saturday 11 May

Leinster SHC round 3
Dublin v Antrim, Parnell Park, TBC
Carlow v Kilkenny, Netwatch Cullen Park, TBC

Munster SHC round 3
Cork v Limerick, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, 7pm

Christy Ring Cup round 4
Derry v London, TBC, TBC
Wicklow v Sligo, TBC, TBC
Tyrone v Kildare, TBC, TBC

Nickey Rackard Cup round 4
Monaghan v Louth, TBC, TBC
Mayo v Armagh, TBC, TBC
Roscommon v Donegal, TBC, TBC

Lory Meagher Cup round 4
Warwickshire v Fermanagh, TBC, TBC
Cavan v Longford, TBC, TBC
Leitrim v Lancashire, TBC, TBC

All-Ireland U20FC semi-finals
Connacht winner v Ulster winner, TBC, TBC
Leinster winner v Munster winner, TBC, TBC

Sunday 12 May

Leinster SFC final
Dublin or Longford or Meath or Offaly or Laois v Kildare or Westmeath or Wicklow or Louth or Carlow or Wexford, Croke Park, 1.45pm

Ulster SFC final
Down or Antrim or Fermanagh or Armagh v Derry or Donegal or Monaghan or Cavan or Tyrone, TBC, TBC

Monday 13 May

Munster MFC final

Wednesday 15 May

Leinster U20HC semi-finals
Tier 1 group 1 winner (Offaly, Dublin or Galway) v quarter-final winner, TBC, TBC
Tier 1 group 2 winner (Wexford, Kilkenny or Laois) v quarter-final winner, TBC, TBC

Thursday 16 May

Munster MHC final

Friday 17 May

Munster U20HC semi-final

Saturday 18 May

Leinster SHC round 4
Dublin v Kilkenny, Parnell Park, TBC

Joe McDonagh Cup round 4
Offaly v Kerry, TBC, TBC
Laois v Down, TBC, TBC
Westmeath v Meath, TBC, TBC

Christy Ring Cup round 5
London v Kildare, TBC, TBC
Sligo v Derry, TBC, TBC
Tyrone v Wicklow, TBC, TBC

Nickey Rackard Cup round 5
Louth v Donegal, TBC, TBC
Armagh v Monaghan, TBC, TBC
Roscommon v Mayo, TBC, TBC

Lory Meagher Cup round 5
Fermanagh v Lancashire, TBC, TBC
Longford v Warwickshire, TBC, TBC
Leitrim v Cavan, TBC, TBC

All-Ireland U20FC final
Connacht winner or Ulster winner v Leinster winner or Munster winner, TBC, TBC

Sunday 19 May

Leinster SHC round 4
Carlow v Wexford, Netwatch Cullen Park, TBC
Antrim v Galway, Corrigan Park, TBC

Munster SHC round 4
Tipperary v Cork, FBD Semple Stadium, 4pm
Clare v Waterford, Cusack Park, 2pm

Wednesday 22 May

Leinster U20HC final

Friday 24 May

Munster U20HC final

Saturday 25 May

Joe McDonagh Cup round 5
Kerry v Meath, TBC, TBC
Down v Offaly, TBC, TBC
Westmeath v Laois, TBC, TBC

Sunday 26 May

Leinster SHC round 5
Kilkenny v Wexford, UPMC Nowlan Park, TBC
Galway v Dublin, Pearse Stadium, TBC
Antrim v Carlow, Corrigan Park, TBC

Munster SHC round 5
Limerick v Waterford, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 4pm
Tipperary v Clare, FBD Semple Stadium, 4pm

Saturday 1 June

Christy Ring Cup final
1st placed team v 2nd placed team, Croke Park, TBC

Nickey Rackard Cup final
1st placed team v 2nd placed team, Croke Park, TBC

Lory Meagher Cup final
1st placed team v 2nd placed team, Croke Park, TBC

All-Ireland U20HC final
Leinster winner v Munster winner, TBC, TBC

Saturday 8 June

Leinster SHC final
1st placed team v 2nd placed team, Croke Park, TBC

Joe McDonagh Cup final
1st placed team v 2nd placed team, Croke Park, TBC

Sunday 9 June

Munster SHC final
1st placed team v 2nd placed team, TBC, TBC

Sunday 14 July

All-Ireland JFC final
Semi-final winner v semi-final winner, TBC, TBC

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Monday
World Snooker, Eurosport & BBC2
Shels v Shamrock Rovers, Virgin 2, 7:45

Tuesday
World Snooker, Eurosport & BBC2
Arsenal v Chelsea, TNT 1, 8pm

Wednesday
World Snooker, Eurosport & BBC2
Everton v Liverpool, Sky Sports 1, 8pm

Thursday
World Snooker, Eurosport & BBC2
Brighton v Man City, TNT 1, 8pm

Friday
World Snooker, Eurosport & BBC2
Sandown Racing, Virgin 1, 1:10pm
Ulster v Treviso, RTE2 & BBC2, 7;35pm

Saturday
World Snooker, Eurosport & BBC2
Diamond League Athletics, Vir 2, 12pm
West Ham v Liverpool, TNT 1, 12:30pm
Sandown Racing, Virgin 1, 1:30pm
Bulls v Ospreys, TG4, 2pm
Antrim v Wexford, GAAGO, 3pm
Lions v Munster, TG4, 4pm
France v England, W6N, Virgin 2, 4:45
Down v Armagh, GAAGO, 5:15pm
Stormers v Leinster, TG4, 6:05pm

Sunday
World Snooker, Eurosport & BBC2
Kikdare v Louth, GAAGO, 1:45pm
Spurs v Arsenal, Sky Sports 1, 2pm
Galway v Kilkenny, RTE2, 2pm
Cork v Clare, GAAGO, 2pm
Womens AIL Rugby Final, TG4, 2pm
Dublin v Offaly, GAAGO, 4pm
Limerick v Tipperary, RTE2, 4pm
Terenure v Cork, Div 1 Final, TG4, 4pm
Notts Forrest v Man City, SS1, 4:30pm

Dublin v Meath, 4:30pm RTE2
Arsenal v Villa, 4:30pm Sky Sports 1
US Masters Golf, 6:30pm Sky Sports

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• Limerick 3-15 Clare 1-18

Limerick’s Comeback Stuns Clare

Limerick showcased their champion’s resilience with a remarkable twelve-point turnaround to defeat Clare and secure two valuable opening points in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship. A crowd of 20,055 at Cusack Park witnessed an intense contest as Clare’s nine-point lead in the final quarter was quickly overturned by Limerick’s explosive three-goal rally.

FULL-TIME HIGHLIGHTS

Limerick get off to a winning start in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship at Cusack Park. @LimerickCLG – 3-15 (24) @GaaClare – 1-18 (21) #GAANOW brings you the best of the action. pic.twitter.com/EccETlxeKP

— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 21, 2024

Limerick’s Remarkable Turnaround

Clare appeared on course for a home victory as they surged nine points ahead with 15 minutes left. However, Limerick staged a stunning comeback, sparked by Diarmaid Byrnes’ long-range free that found the top corner of the net. This set the stage for further goals from Donnacha Ó Dalaigh and Aaron Gillane, orchestrated by Gearoid Hegarty, to secure an improbable win.

Clare’s Strong Start Falters

Despite an early charge from Limerick, Clare settled into the game, led by Aidan McCarthy’s impeccable freetaking and a goal from Shane O’Donnell, giving them a halftime lead of 1-10 to 0-08. Clare continued to dominate early in the second half, extending their lead to nine points.

Limerick’s Timely Goals

With just ten minutes left, Limerick’s comeback began with Byrnes’ unexpected goal. This was followed by further goals from Ó Dalaigh and Gillane, capitalizing on Clare’s defensive lapses and securing Limerick’s victory.

Conclusion

Clare will lament their missed opportunities and the manner in which they let the game slip away. Limerick’s championship experience and resilience shone through in the face of adversity, earning them a hard-fought win and their first victory at Cusack Park in 34 years. This impressive comeback sets the tone for what promises to be an exciting Munster Senior Hurling Championship.

John Kiely after match interview pic.twitter.com/Np1jkoxJTv

— Limerick GAA (@LimerickCLG) April 21, 2024

Scorers for Limerick: Aaron Gillane (1-5, 5f); Donnacha Ó Dalaigh (1-1); Gearoid Hegarty (0-3); Diarmaid Byrnes (1-0f); Cathal O’Neill, David Reidy (0-2 each); Kyle Hayes, Cian Lynch (0-1 each)

Scorers for Clare: Aidan McCarthy (1-10, 8f); David Fitzgerald, Mark Rodgers, Tony Kelly (f) (0-2 each); Shane O’Donnell, Seadna Morey (0-1 each)

LIMERICK: Nickie Quaid; Mike Casey, Dan Morrissey, Barry Nash; Diarmaid Byrnes, Declan Hannon, Kyle Hayes: William O’Donoghue, Cian Lynch; Gearoid Hegarty, Tom Morrissey, Cathal O’Neill; Seamus Flanagan, Aaron Gillane, David Reidy
Subs: Sean Finn for Casey (5, inj), Donnacha Ó Dalaigh for Flanagan (45), Conor Boylan for T. Morrissey (48), Adam English for O’Donoghue (59), Aidan O’Connor for Gillane (67)

CLARE: Eibhear Quilligan; Adam Hogan, Conor Cleary, Rory Hayes; Diarmuid Ryan, John Conlon, David McInerney; Darragh Lohan, Cathal Malone; David Fitzgerald, David Reidy, Peter Duggan; Aidan McCarthy, Shane O’Donnell, Mark Rodgers
Subs: Seadna Morey for Lohan (HT), Tony Kelly for Reidy (54), Paul Flanagan for Hayes (58), Shane Meehan for Rodgers (62), Aron Shanagher for Fitzgerald (69)

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Wexford 1-21 Dublin 2-18

Injury-Time Goals Secure Draw for Dublin

Dublin stunned Wexford with two dramatic injury-time goals from Danny Sutcliffe and Cian O’Sullivan to salvage a draw in the opening round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at Chadwicks Wexford Park. Wexford seemed poised for victory with a three-point lead late in the game, but Dublin’s late goals forced a draw in a thrilling finish.

Wexford Takes the Early Lead

The match began with a bang as Wexford’s Lee Chin netted a penalty just 62 seconds in. Dublin, however, remained composed and managed to take a slim lead, thanks to strong performances from Paddy Doyle and Donal Burke. Wexford fans enjoyed an exceptional display from Chin, who played a pivotal role in keeping his team in contention.

Dublin’s Steady Response

Although Wexford led for most of the first half, Dublin’s late scores tied the match at the interval. The Dubs started the second half sluggishly, allowing Wexford to pull ahead again with contributions from Chin and Rory O’Connor. Wexford looked to avenge their recent defeats to Dublin, extending their lead to 1-20 to 0-18 in the final minutes.

“Big finish from us. The lads showed massive resilience with the team spirit they have…”

Dublin Senior Hurling manager Micheál Donoghue spoke to DubsTV after his side’s dramatic draw with Wexford in the Leinster Championship earlier. #UpTheDubs pic.twitter.com/Sy8nIQJ1uo

— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) April 21, 2024

Dublin’s Incredible Comeback

Despite facing a four-point deficit late in the match, Dublin never gave up. Danny Sutcliffe scored a goal in the third minute of added time to narrow the gap, and Wexford responded with a point from Cathal Dunbar. However, Dublin completed their remarkable comeback when Cian O’Sullivan scored the equalizing goal in the dying moments, securing a draw for the visitors.

Conclusion

Wexford may rue their missed opportunity to secure a win, but Dublin emerges relieved after escaping with a draw despite a relatively subdued performance. Both teams will need to focus on their upcoming matches against Carlow and Antrim, respectively, while their duels with Kilkenny and Galway will play a key role in determining their chances of qualification.

Scorers for Wexford: Lee Chin 1-12 (1-0 penalty, 0-9 frees), Rory O’Connor 0-4, Mark Fanning, Conor McDonald, Conor Hearne, Cian Byrne, Cathal Dunbar 0-1 each

Scorers for Dublin: Donal Burke 0-7 (6 frees, 1 ‘65), Cian O’Sullivan (0-2 frees), Danny Sutcliffe 1-2 each, Mark Grogan 0-2, Paddy Doyle, Conor Burke, Chris Crummey, Seán Currie, Ronan Hayes 0-1 each

Wexford: Mark Fanning; Shane Reck, Niall Murphy, Matthew O’Hanlon; Simon Donohoe, Damien Reck, Conor Foley; Conor Hearne, Liam Óg McGovern; Cathal Dunbar, Kevin Foley, Rory O’Connor; Richie Lawlor, Lee Chin, Seamus Casey.

Subs: Conor McDonald for Lawlor (44), Cian Byrne for Casey (56), Mikie Dwyer for Foley (67), Darragh Carley for O’Connor (70+3).

Dublin: Seán Brennan; John Bellew, Paddy Smyth, Paddy Doyle; Chris Crummey, Conor Donohoe, Eoghan O’Donnell; Mark Grogan, Conor Burke; Brian Hayes, Donal Burke, Danny Sutcliffe; Ronan Hayes, Cian O’Sullivan, Seán Currie.

Subs: Diarmaid Ó Dúlaing for D. Burke, temp. (10-17), Daire Gray for Doyle (56), Paul Crummey for R. Hayes (64), Darragh Power for Grogan (66), Ó Dúlaing for Currie (69), Dara Purcell for B. Hayes (70+1).

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Waterford 2-25 Cork 1-25

Waterford Triumphs in a Thrilling Encounter

“Up The Déise!” exclaimed the PA announcer as Waterford secured a stunning victory over Cork at Walsh Park in the first round of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship. The match, played in front of 11,973 spectators, featured an electrifying display of skill from both sides.

Goals Lead Waterford to Victory

Waterford’s success was driven by goals from Jamie Barron and Stephen Bennett, propelling Davy Fitzgerald’s team to an unexpected victory. Barron, celebrating his 100th senior appearance, dazzled with 1-3 from play, while new free taker Dessie Hutchinson contributed ten points. The team’s performance was further bolstered by standout moments from Calum Lyons, Michael Kiely, Jack Prendergast, Darragh Lyons, and Neil Montgomery.

Cork’s Late Goal Not Enough

Despite a late goal from Alan Connolly, Cork couldn’t overcome Waterford’s lead. A black card for Ciaran Joyce and two yellows for Damien Cahalane further impacted Cork’s performance.

Game Highlights

– **Early Lead:** Waterford took control of the match early on, with Jamie Barron scoring a spectacular goal just 90 seconds in.
– **Free-taking Woes:** Dessie Hutchinson struggled initially with free-taking, missing his first attempt.
– **Cork’s Response:** The Rebels fought back with a string of points from Patrick Horgan, Darragh Fitzgibbon, and Alan Connolly.
– **Waterford Dominates:** Despite some erratic shooting, Waterford maintained a strong lead, thanks to contributions from Stephen Bennett, Hutchinson, and Calum Lyons.
– **Key Changes:** Cork made adjustments in the second half, with Mark Coleman moving to midfield and Tommy O’Connell marking Barron closely.
– **Intense Finish:** The match intensified as both sides fought hard, with Cork coming close to leveling the score.
– **Waterford’s Penalty:** Jack Prendergast won a penalty for Waterford, and Stephen Bennett scored to extend their lead.
– **Cork’s Discipline Issues:** Cork’s Damien Cahalane received a second yellow card, reducing the visitors to thirteen men.
– **Final Minutes:** Late points from Hutchinson and Calum Lyons sealed the win for Waterford, despite Cork’s last-minute goal.

Conclusion

In a thrilling contest that showcased the best of Munster hurling, Waterford emerged victorious, thanks to their early dominance and a strong team effort. The match had all the elements of a classic Waterford-Cork battle, with both sides fighting until the very end.

Scorers for Waterford: Dessie Hutchinson 0-10 (9fs), Jamie Barron, Stephen Bennett (1-0 penalty, 1f) 1-3 each, Calum Lyons 0-3, Patrick Curran, Jack Prendergast 0-2 each. Neil Montgomery, Michael Kiely 0-1 each.

Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 1-4 (2fs), Patrick Horgan 0-7 (7fs), Darragh Fitzgibbon 0-4, Shane Barrett 0-3, Seamus Harnedy 0-2, Ger Mellerick, Mark Coleman, Conor Lehane, Robbie O’Flynn, Brian Hayes 0-1 each.

WATERFORD: Shaun O’Brien; Iarlaith Daly, Conor Prunty, Kieran Bennett; Calum Lyons, Tadhg De Burca, Mark Fitzgerald; Darragh Lyons, Neil Montgomery; Michael Kiely, Jack Prendergast, Jamie Barron; Kevin Mahony, Stephen Bennett, Dessie Hutchinson.

Subs: Patrick Fitzgerald for Mahony (58), Patrick Curran for Montgomery (63), Padraig Fitzgerald for Kiely (73).

CORK: Patrick Collins; Ger Mellerick, Damien Cahalane, Sean O’Donoghue; Robert Downey, Ciaran Joyce, Mark Coleman; Tommy O’Connell, Darragh Fitzgibbon; Sean Twomey, Conor Lehane, Seamus Harnedy; Shane Barrett, Alan Connolly, Patrick Horgan.

Subs: Robbie O’Flynn for Twomey (HT), Brian Hayes for Lehane (52), Luke Meade for Harnedy (60), Eoin Downey for Horgan (64), Jack O’Connor for Coleman (71).

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In the hands of Colin Keane, the now four-year-old, was a neck winner over Maxux (9/2) from the Joseph O’Brien stable, with the Jessica Harrington-trained Village Voice (4/1) a further half-length back in third.

The Tattersalls Gold Cup back at The Curragh is now a likely target for the Joseph Murphy-handled son of Ulysses.

White Birch is BACK!

The gorgeous grey wins on his seasonal debut in the https://t.co/U91pumStve Alleged Stakes (Group 3) under @ctkjockey for trainer John Joseph Murphy @thetotecom | @ToteRacing pic.twitter.com/9yQHE22svd

— The Curragh Racecourse (@curraghrace) April 20, 2024

The win was the second part of a double for rider Colin Keane, who earlier successfully teamed up with his father, Gerry, when race topweight Crystal Black (4/1) landed the Hytech Eq Ultra Handicap over a mile.

The gelded son of Teofilo battled on under 10 stone to beat Earls by a short-nose, with a further short-head back to Casanova in third.

Zaynab (10/1) gave Irish National Stud stallion Phoenix Of Spain his third winner of the week, when appropriately claiming the Nando Parrado at the Irish National Stud Irish EBF Maiden on Saturday.

In colours more usually seen at a National Hunt meeting, those of Bective Stud, the Gordon Elliott-trained three-year-old battled at the death to beat the race favourite, Igor Stravinsky (15/8f), on the line.

Bid For Chester (4/1) landed the Download The New Tote App Rated Race for Limerick rider Wesley Joyce and trainer Mick Mulvaney.

Chemistry won at the second time of asking for Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore as the son of Kingman broke his maiden as 8/13 favourite.

Chemistry (Kingman) finds the right formula up in trip in the @IrishNatStud @IrishEBF_ Maiden for Ryan Moore and Aidan O'Brien at @curraghrace pic.twitter.com/kxUdSt2Rwp

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 20, 2024

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