Willie Mullins officially became the first Irish-based British champion trainer since Vincent O’Brien 70 years ago when El Fabiolo finished runner-up in the Grade 1 Celebration Chase at Sandown.

The John and Thady Gosden-trained Danielle earnt quotes of 25/1 for the Epsom Oaks with Paddy Power after an impressive maiden victory at Wetherby.

William Haggas’ stable favourite Hamish kicked off his 2024 campaign in the perfect style by landing the Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes at Newbury.

Folgaria delivered trainer Marco Botti with an emotional success when battling on strongly to land the Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Stakes at Newbury.

Willie Mullins is set to send big gun El Fabiolo to Sandown rather than Punchestown.

Paddy Brennan announced his immediate retirement from the saddle after steering the Fergal O’Brien-trained Manothepeople to victory at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

The versatile Seddon is expected to return to the track in time for the Punchestown Festival, having not been seen since a credible third in the American Grand National at Far Hills in October.

Although racecourse gossip suggested Jimmy Quinn was planning to announce his retirement at Newmarket on Tuesday, the senior jockey is aiming to retain his license for at least the remainder of the season.

The regally bred Brighterdaysahead could have chasing on her agenda for next season, after an emphatic victory in the Grade 1 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree on Saturday.

The world is Live In The Dream’s oyster after proving he can operate at the top level when fourth in the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita.

Nicky Henderson enjoyed a return to the Grade 1 winners’ enclosure when Sir Gino strutted his stuff in the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle at Aintree.

The Gordon Elliott-trained Gerri Colombe stayed on stoutly to land the William Hill Bowl Chase at Aintree on Thursday.

Impaire Et Passe survived a lengthy stewards enquiry en-route to landing the William Hill Aintree Hurdle on Thursday.