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Expect no quarter asked and no quarter given as Galway and Kerry do battle again on Sunday. Photo credit: Shane Tighe

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🏐 Saturday, 14 June

All-Ireland SFC Round 3

  • Armagh v Galway – Kingspan Breffni, 6.30pm – GAA+
  • Dublin v Derry – PΓ‘irc Esler, 6.30pm – GAA+
  • Roscommon v Cork – Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 4.15pm – GAA+
  • Kerry v Meath – Glenisk O’Connor Park, 4.15pm

All-Ireland SHC Preliminary Quarter-Finals

  • Kildare v Dublin – Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 4pm
  • Laois v Tipperary – Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 1.45pm – GAA+

Tailteann Cup Quarter-Finals

  • Kildare v Offaly – Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 6.30pm
  • Fermanagh v Sligo – Brewster Park, 5pm

All-Ireland JFC Quarter-Final

  • New York v US GAA – Gaelic Park, 10pm (5pm NY time)

Ladies All-Ireland SFC

  • Cork v Kerry – SuperValu PΓ‘irc UΓ­ Chaoimh, 3pm – TG4
  • Donegal v Galway – Lifford, 2pm – TG4 YouTube
  • Dublin v Leitrim – Parnell Park, 2pm – TG4 YouTube
  • Kildare v Meath – Hawkfield CoE, 12.45pm – TG4

All-Ireland MHC Semi-Final

  • Waterford v Kilkenny – Chadwicks Wexford Park, 7.35pm – TG4

🏐 Sunday, 15 June

All-Ireland SFC Round 3

  • Tyrone v Cavan – Brewster Park, 4pm
  • Donegal v Mayo – Dr Hyde Park, 4pm – RTΓ‰
  • Monaghan v Down – BOX-It Athletic Grounds, 2pm – RTΓ‰
  • Louth v Clare – Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 2pm

Tailteann Cup Quarter-Finals

  • Limerick v Wexford – TUS Gaelic Grounds, 3.45pm – GAA+
  • Wicklow v Westmeath – Aughrim, 1.15pm – GAA+

All-Ireland MHC Semi-Final

  • Cork v Clare – FBD Semple Stadium, 1pm – TG4

πŸ“… Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June

All-Ireland SFC Preliminary Quarter-Finals

Fixtures TBC

Tailteann Cup Semi-Finals

Fixtures TBC

All-Ireland SHC Quarter-Finals

  • Galway v Tipperary OR Laois – Venue & Time TBC
  • Limerick v Dublin OR Kildare – Venue & Time TBC

All-Ireland MFC Semi-Finals

  • Tyrone v Roscommon – Venue & Time TBC
  • Kerry v Mayo – Venue & Time TBC

πŸ“… Saturday 28 June

All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Finals

Fixtures TBC

All-Ireland MHC Final

Cork OR Clare v Kilkenny OR Waterford – Venue & Time TBC

πŸ“… Sunday 29 June

All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Finals

Fixtures TBC

πŸ“… Saturday 5 July

All-Ireland SHC Semi-Final

Cork v TBC – Croke Park, Time TBC

All-Ireland MFC Final

Tyrone OR Roscommon v Kerry OR Mayo – Venue & Time TBC

πŸ“… Sunday 6 July

All-Ireland SHC Semi-Final

Kilkenny v TBC – Croke Park, Time TBC

πŸ“… Saturday 12 July

All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final

TBC v TBC – Croke Park, Time TBC

Tailteann Cup Final

TBC v TBC – Croke Park, Time TBC

πŸ“… Sunday 13 July

All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final

TBC v TBC – Croke Park, Time TBC

All-Ireland JFC Final

TBC v TBC – Croke Park, Time TBC

πŸ“… Sunday 20 July

All-Ireland SHC Final

TBC v TBC – Croke Park, 3.30pm

πŸ“… Sunday 27 July

All-Ireland SFC Final

TBC v TBC – Croke Park, 3.30pm

Los Angeles wins Coolmore Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes on seasonal return

Los Angeles won the Group 2 Coolmore Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at The Curragh on Monday. Credit: BreandΓ‘n Γ“ hUallachΓ‘in.

Los Angeles (10/11 favourite) won the Group 2 Coolmore Stud City Of Troy Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at The Curragh this afternoon.

Last season’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby winner was making his 2025 return to the track under Ryan Moore.

Running over one mile and two furlongs, the Aidan O’Brien-trained four-year-old son of Camelot held off the late challenge of the 2024 Mooresbridge Stakes winner White Birch.

The runner-up was returning to the track for the first time since beating Auguste Rodin here last May.

Officer wins Tetrarch Stakes

The Coolmore Stud Henry Longfellow Irish EBF Tetrarch Stakes went to Officer, trained by Aidan O’Brien at Ballydoyle.

By Dubawi out of Hydrangea, the Ryan Moore-ridden colt was a previous seven furlong winner on good ground. He had finished third to Big Gossey on his most recent visit to The Curragh in March.

Wins for O’Brien brothers

O’Brien’s sons, Joseph and Donnacha, both visited the winner’s enclosure this afternoon.

The Group 3 Coolmore Stud Auguste Rodin Irish EBF Athasi Stakes was won by Atsila (11/1) for Gavin Ryan and Donnacha O’Brien.

Al Shaqab’s Andab (8/1) took the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden for Joseph O’Brien and Dylan Browne McMonagle.

First Stakes win for Tally Ho’s Starman

Lady Iman (4/7 favourite) claimed the Holden Plant Hire First Flier Stakes in impressive fashion for Colin Keane, Ger Lyons and the O’Callaghans of Tally Ho Stud. This was a first Stakes winner for Tally Ho Stud’s sire Starman.

The Coolmore partners-owned debutant True Love, a full-sister to Truly Enchanting, was runner-up, one and a quarter lengths behind the winner.

Murkala (7/2 joint-favourite) took the Keadeen Hotel Irish EBF (Fillies) Handicap for trainer Johnny Murtagh. In the colours of the late H H Aga Khan, three year-old filly, ridden by Rory Mulligan, was a one length winner over the Aidan O’Brien-trained Sweet Chariot.

Jockey Wayne Hassett and trainer Pat Murphy teamed up for a winner with Free Solo (10/1) in the P G Duffy & Sons Citroen Apprentice Handicap.

The concluding The Treacy Group Supporting Newbridge Parishes Day Handicap went to 50/1 chance Prime Sign, in the hands of Billy Lee, for conditioner Andy Oliver.

 

Grade 1s for Mullins and Henderson at Punchestown on Saturday

Jade De Grugy with Paul Townend aboard, gave Willie Mullins another Grade 1. Credit: BreandΓ‘n Γ“ hUallachΓ‘in.
The final day of the 2025 Punchestown Festival saw more success for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend.
The Closutton team won the Grade 1 SBK Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle with the evens favourite Jade De Grugy. Just for good measure, Mullins also handled the runner-up Gala Marceau (12/1), with Danny Mullins in the saddle.
Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle form was overturned in the final Grade 1 contest of the jumps season when Lulamba (11/10 favourite) beat Poniros (7/2) by four lengths.
The latter won the Triumph in March but had to give way to the Nicky Henderson-handled James Bowen-ridden favourite this time.
Vital Island wins Ladies Cup
Vital Island (9/2) and Barry Stone took the opening Howden Cross Country Chase. Trained by Richie O’Keeffe, it was a second winner at this year’s Punchestown Festival for the County Wexford-based handler who claimed the Kildare Hunt Club Chase for the Ladies Cup on Tuesday with Transcript. Both winners carried O’Keeffe’s won colours.

Danny Mullins gave his uncle, Willie, another winner at this week’s festival when guiding Shanbally Kid (15/2 joint-favourite) to success in the Oaklodgelandscapes.ie Handicap Chase, in the colours of owners Gigginstown House Stud.

Harry Bannister gave the English visitors a final-day winner when Bill Baxter (12/1) won the Palmerstown House Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase.

Trained by Warren Greatrex, the grey nine-year-old son of Milan was bred in Ireland by Mary Fanning McCormack.

 

State Man wins his third Boodles Champion Hurdle at Punchestown

State Man and Paul Townend win the 2025 Boodles Champion Hurdle at Punchestown. Credit: BreandΓ‘n Γ“ hUallachΓ‘in.

State Man (9/4) won the Boodles Champion Hurdle at Punchestown for a third time on Friday evening.

Carrying the colours of Joe and Marie Donnelly, the Paul Townend-ridden winner came home to loud cheers from the packed stands at the Co Kildare venue.

Prior to the Grade 1 contest, the presence of former champion hurdler Constitution Hill (8/13 favourite) added spice to the race, and the reigning Cheltenham Champion Hurdler of 2025 Golden Ace was also in the six-runner field.

Paul Townend set out in front on the son of Doctor Dino and dictated the fractions throughout the two-mile contest.

With Golden Ace (14/1) and Lorcan William, and Kargese (15/2) and Danny Mullins tracking the leader, eyes turned to Constitution Hill as his rider James Bowen asked for an effort before two hurdles out.

With State Man increasing the tempo, and ultimately his lead, the Nicky Henderson-trained Constitution Hill soon looked in trouble and began to fade.

Townend and State Man were lengths clear heading to the final hurdle, with their only serious danger in front of them.

The Closutton inmate was given time to jump the final flight, and eventually ran out a four and three-quarter length winner over the mare Golden Ace, trained by Jeremy Scott.

 

State Man’s stable mate, Kargese, with Danny Mullins aboard, was next home, a length and a quarter behind the runner-up.

Ian Donoghue’s Break My Soul (125/1) was fourth, 18 lengths behind Kargese, with another three and a quarter lengths further back to race favourite Constitution Hill.

State Man stars on Friday at Punchestown

Winning connection of State Man after his success in the Grade 1 Boodles Champion Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon. Credit: BreandΓ‘n Γ“ hUallachΓ‘in.

State Man (9/4) won the Friday highlight at the Punchestown Festival, the Boodles Champion Hurdle.

In the hand of Paul Townend, the Willie Mullins-handled eight-year-old won the contest for the third year in-a-row.

Final Demand (7/4) was the first part of a Mullins-Townend Grade 1 on the day, as the son of Walk In The Park was an easy winner of the Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle.

Bishopscourt Cup

Fountain House (evens favourite) won the opening Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase for the Bishopscourt Cup. Trained by Ian McCarthy, the winner was ridden by Eo’n Mahon.

Its On The Line starts Emmet Mullins treble

Its On The Line is the champion hunter chaser for the third year in-a-row. The Emmet Mullins-trained eight-year-old reeled in the British-trained race leader Viroflay (16/5) before the field entered the home straight.

Derek O’Connor worked hard on the race favourite as both he and the Olive Nicholls-ridden Viroflay headed to the final two fences.

Its On The Line was stoked up by O’Connor and showed his customary bravery to win the Event Power Champion Hunters Chase by two and a quarter lengths.

Viroflay had to settle for second, with Hollow Games (20/1), from the Gordon Elliott yard third, 35 lengths behind the runner-up.

Sea Music (33/1) completed an Emmet Mullins double, winning the Listed Quinn Bet Novice Handicap Chase under Donagh Meyler

The County Carlow handled completed a treble in the bumper, when the Paul Byrne-owned Soldier In Milan (5/2) ran out a good winner for jockey John Gleeson.

Dinoblue impreses in Mares Chase

Dinoblue (4/7 favourite) completed a J.P. McManus-owned double in the next race, when successful in the Grade 2 Hanlon EBF Glencarraig Lady Mares Chase.

In the hands of the week’s leading rider, Mark Walsh, Dinoblue’s biggest danger was her stable companion, Allegorie De Vassy (100/30), with Paul Townend in the saddle.

Ultimately the Willie Muillins-trained pair entered the straight in front, before Dinoblue took command to defeat her stable companion by 35 lengths.

Brides Hill (9/2) and Keith Donoghue were the only other finishers in the four-runner contest.

Casheldale Lad (13/2) gave Gordon Elliott a second winner of Punchestown 2025, when winning the Uniquely Novice Hurdle.

It was a first winner of the week for Noel and Valerie Moran’s Bective Stud, with the winner ridden by Jordan Gainford.

Teahupoo wins back-to-back Champion Stayers Hurdles at Punchestown

Teahupoo wins the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle for the second year. Credit: BreandΓ‘n Γ“ hUallachΓ‘in.

Teahupoo (5/4 favourite) successfully defended his Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle title at Punchestown on Thursday.

Runner-up to Bob Olinger in the Stayers’ Hurdle at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, the Robcour-owned son of Masked Marvel returned to the number one spot this afternoon.

It was a welcome winner for trainer Gordon Elliott, who had been close a number of times this week, without claiming a winner.

The eight-year-old tracked the leaders before making a move two out. He was soon ridden by Sam Ewing and asked for his effort. The popular French-bred gelding moved into the lead and wasn’t for catching.

 

Asterion Forlonge (18/1), who raced towards the rear for much of the contest made his move up the rail under Paul Towend. The Joe and Marie Donnelly-owned grey claimed the runner-up spot, four and a quarter lengths behind the winner.

It was announced after the race that the seven-time winner had run his last race and the 11-year-old is now being retired.

Jessica Harrington’s Jetara (6/1) kept on for third place without ever threatening the first two that crossed the finishing line.

“A star of a horse”

A relieved Gordon Elliott, who was winning his first race of the week, admitted:

β€œThis horse has got me out of trouble a few times and he’s done it again. He’s a star of a horse. I was panicking turning in to be honest.

β€œHe’s so laidback at home and you nearly start questioning yourself, β€˜Is he a bit heavy going around the ring?’ Sam gave him a no-nonsense ride and kept it very straightforward.”

Majborough wins Grade 1 Barberstown Castle Novice Chase by 14 lengths

Majborough and Mark Walsh were 14 length winners of the Grade 1 Barberstown Castle Novice Chase at Punchestown. Photo credit: David Betts.

Majborough (4/11 favourite) won the six-runner Grade 1 Barberstown Castle Novice Chase at Punchestown this afternoon.

In the colours of J.P. McManus, the Mark Walsh-ridden gelding was a sixth winner of the week for the owner and a third for the jockey.

Last seen in the Arkle Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, Majborough’s jumping was better this time, though he jumped noticeably to his left at the final two fences in the straight.

The Willie Mullins-trained son of Martinborough ran out an easy 14 length winner from Gavin Cromwell’s Only By Night (5/1), with Keith Donoghue in the saddle.

The runner-up prize money saw Cromwell surpass the €2 million mark for the first time in his relatively short training career.

Noel Meade’s Jesse Evans (40/1), ridden by Donogh Meyler, was third past the post, a further half a length behind the runner-up.

 

The winning jockey, Mark Walsh, who is currently joint-leading rider at this year’s Punchestown Festival alongside J.J. Slevin, said of Majborough post-race:

“He has some engine. He always jumps a little bit left but he’s never jumped that badly left. It’s the first time he’s went that badly left going right-handed. If you could just iron them out he has some ability, some engine.

“He’s only five and hopefully he’ll mature this summer. I’m looking forward to what he could mature into over the next 18 months or two years.”

Doubles for O’Brien, Slevin and McManus at Punchestown

Busselton and J.J. Slevin return to the Punchestown winner's enclosure after success in the La Touche Cup. Credit: BreandΓ‘n Γ“ hUallachΓ‘in.

Teahupoo won the Thursday feature, the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle for Gordon Elliott and Sam Ewing.

The other Grade 1 contest of the day, the Barberstwon Castle Novice Chase saw Willie Mullins add to his haul at the highest level through Majborough.

Two wins for J.P. McManus

Petit Tonnerre (16/1) and Richie McLernon gave J.P. McManus another Punchestown 2025 winner. The seven-year-old is trained by A.J. and Jonjo O’Neill, and maintained the successful record of British-based winners so far this week at the County Kildare venue.

Later in the afternoon, McManus completed a double when Jeriko Du Reponet (13/2 joint-favourite) won the Listed Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle for James Bowen.

The French-bred, runner-up to Doddiethegreat (14/1) at Cheltenham last month, reversed placings this time time around as the Brian Hughes-ridden runner-up completed a 1-2 for Seven Barrows.

Busselton wins La Touche

At the end of four miles one furlong and 11 yards, the Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase produced a thrilling finishing.

With numerous horses in contention for the historic prize entering the home straight, the Joseph O’Brien-trained Busselton (7/1), and jockey J.J. Slevin, out-battled Desertmore House (9/1) and Ricky Doyle by three-quarters of a length to win.

Three By Two (11/1) and Richie Deegan were only a neck further back in third, with nine lengths further back to Vital Island (12/1) and rider Barry Stone.

Doubles for O’Brien and Slevin

O’Brien and Slevin completed a Thursday double with the victory of Cottesloe Sunshine (33/1) in the Listed Close Brothers Irish EBF Mares Novice Hurdle.

Previously successful in two hurdle races, the daughter of Getaway was a three and a half length winner this afternoon over the fast-finishing Mozzie’s Sister (9/1) and Shane Fitzgerald.

The odd-on favourite, Sixandahalf (8/13) could only manage third place, a further length and a quarter back.

The Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle went to the Ray Grehan-owned Putapoundinthejar (17/2).

The gelded son of Walk In The Park, trained in County Meath by Tony Martin, was ridden by recently crowned British Champion Jumps Jockey, SeΓ‘n Bowen.

The concluding JP & M Doyle INH Flat Race went to the Noel Fehilly Racing Syndicate-owned Baron Noir at 12/1. Trained by Alan King, it ended a successful day for British-trained runners at Punchestown.

Jody McGarvey retires

Coleraine native Jody McGarvey retired from the saddle at Punchestown this afternoon.

The three-time Grade 1-winning rider finished third on his final ride aboard the J.P. McManus-owned Mirazur West (3/1 favourite) in the Frontline Security Handicap Chase.

The Derry jockey said:

“I’ve had my fair share of injuries but I got through it and was able to retire on my own terms.

β€œI’ve been a lot luckier than a lot of people. I didn’t really want to stop riding but the opportunities were getting thin on the ground. I wanted to go out when I felt I was still riding well and I’ve had a few winners in the last couple of weeks. I’m leaving the game without a chip on my shoulder.”

Galopin Des Champs is 22 length winner of Punchestown Gold Cup

Galopin Des Champs and Paul Townend won the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday afternoon. Photo credit: David Betts.

Galopin Des Champs (5/6 favourite) won the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup for the first time on Wednesday afternoon.

The dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, beaten twice previously in the Punchestown showpiece, produced a devastating performance today to win by 22 lengths.

Ridden by his regular partner, Paul Townend, Galopin Des Champs led the four-runner field throughout the extended three mile race.

 

With Banbridge tracking him for much of the Grade 1 contest, the Joseph O’Brien-trained 4/1 chance was being pushed by jockey J.J. Slevin three fences from home.

Rachael Blackmore on Monty’s Star (13/2) was positioned in third spot until the half-way stage, before dropping towards the rear five from home.

Spillane’s Tower (4/1), the mount of Mark Walsh, for trainer Jimmy Mangan, was held up at the rear of the quartet, but made a significant mistake four out.

Soon the J.P. McManus-owned son of Walk In The Park became the main challenger in the home straight. Galopin Des Champs was never in danger, however, and crossed the line to huge cheers from the packed stands.

Galopin Des Champs had been beaten on his two previous races at the Punchestown Festival. Both of these defeats came on the back of success in the Cheltenham Gold Cups in 2023 and 2024.

One of the best chasers

The winning trainer, Willie Mullins, said of today’s win:

“I thought he was more at home (today). I was a little bit worried about the heat and the weather. I imagine the other trainers were too but the horse, you could see from the start he was enjoying himself. There was a spark in him from jumping out the gate.

β€œHe had a look at the road or gate or something. Paul said to me that when he was able to do that, he felt he was only playing in front and when he got to the top of the hill he felt, β€˜Let’s go a little faster, put them under more pressure,’ because he felt when he had time to do that sort of thing, it really showed that he was at ease.

β€œHe’s a very good horse. He has to be one of the best chasers we have ever had anyway.”

Bambino Fever completes Cheltenham-Punchestown bumper double

Jody Townend and Bambino Fever won the Grade 1 Race & Stay At Punchestown INH Flat Race today. Photo credit: David Betts.

Bambino Fever (11/8 favourite) completed the Cheltenham-Punchestown Grade 1 bumper double when winning the Race & Stay At Punchestown INH Flat Race this afternoon for Jody Townend.

The win was the middle part of three Grade 1 wins on the day for champion handler Willie Mullins, having won the first Grade 1 with Jasmin De Vaux and the later Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup with Galopin Des Champs.

With the Ross O’Sullivan-handled Switch For Diesel (11/2) coming to challenge the race favourite in the straight, the Dublin Racing Festival Grade 2 winner had enough in hand to run out a ready two and a quarter length winner.

The Noel Meade-trained Colcannon (11/4) was a further six lengths back in third for Derek O’Connor.

 

Jody Townend delight

The delighted Cork jockey Jody Townend, who recorded her maiden success at the highest level aboard Redemption Day in this race in 2024, said of her now dual Grade 1-winning partner, Bambino Fever:

β€œShe’s as tough as nails. She was nearly doing too much with me the whole way today and she galloped right through the line. She has pace as well. She has it all… she’s a gem.

“She shows up every day. For a mare to do that, she’s won four all year and she’s going on a well deserved holiday now.”