Navan (National Hunt) 1.10 pm.
Doncaster (National Hunt) 1.45pm.
Kelso (National Hunt) 1.00 pm.
Newbury (National Hunt) 1.15 pm.
Southwell (All Weather) 5.00 pm.
Meydan, Dubai (Flat) 11.oo am.
Leopardstown (National Hunt) 1.55 pm.
Wexford (National Hunt) 2.10 pm.
Huntington (National Hunt) 1.10pm.
Sedgefield (National Hunt) 1.00 pm.
Lismore Point to Point 1.30 pm.
Navan stage an eight race card on Saturday. The feature race at the County Meath venue is the Grade 3 Flyingbolt Novice chase over 2 miles. Just six runners go to post at 3.58 pm. No Henry De Bromhead trained entry here but Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins are both represented. Jockey Mark Walsh is in the form of his life and will fancy his chances on Gentleman De Mee.
Henry De Bromhead's Kavanaghs Corner is a tricky customer and Rachael Blackmore is sure to delay her challenge on this fellow in the 3 miles handicap chase at 4.32.
At Kelso in the Scottish borders, their feature race is the 12 runner Morebattle Hurdle at 3.15 pm. There are two Irish-trained runners, the Jessica Harrington trained Autumn Evening while Stuart Crawford is represented by Saint Deroux. Keep an eye on the top weight Buveur D'air . He is now an eleven-year-old but runs best when fresh.
Cappoquin trainer Roger McGrath has a rare British runner when Sweet Street under Dungarvan jockey Ian Power runs in a listed race at Doncaster at 2.20 pm.
Followers of National Hunt racing are spoilt for choice on Sunday with two meetings scheduled in Ireland.
Local trainer Robert Widger has a nice mare on his hands in Indie Belle and while she was penalised six pounds for winning at Punchestown boasts each-way claims in the 3.40 contest at Leopardstown.
Wexford stage their first meeting of 2022. Placed four times in bumpers for Con O Keeffe Kilbarry Chloe tries her hand over hurdles but it looks a hot mares maiden hurdle and appears destined for minor honours once more. In the same race Henry De Bromhead runs Rioga Choice and she is sure to improve on her debut fourth placing at Punchestown behind Cheltenham hope Kilcruit.
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Honeysuckle’s owner Kenny Alexander who also has horses with Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins is planning to have more horses in training in Britain.
Tramore racecourse are now part of Rewards4Racing Ireland.
A useful hurdler for trainer Declan Queally The Getaway Star is due to be covered in the spring.
Congratulations to Dungarvan breeder Niall Flynn as his Colreevy was awarded the National Hunt Mare of the year accolade by the ITBA (Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association).
Henry De Bromhead says that rider Robbie Power is highly likely to keep the ride on Minella Indo in the Gold Cup as Rachael Blackmore rides A Plus Tard. Jack Kennedy partnered ‘Minella’ to victory in last year’s Gold Cup but will more than likely be required by his retained stable of Gordon Elliott to partner one of their horses.
In a recent Racing Post question and answer session with leading amateur rider Patrick Mullins he was asked if you owned a jumps horse but it couldn’t be trained by a Mullins who would you put it in training with?
Patrick’s answer was John Kiely (Dungarvan), "We won't see his like too often in the future" he said.
GREYHOUND RACING.
There is a twelve race card (first race 7.50 pm) for patrons to enjoy in Kilcohan Park on Saturday night with a Benefit Meeting in aid of Ferrybank GAA Club showcasing 2 semi-finals of the Paddy and Ciara Sharkey Bookmakers & W.T.S.C. A2/A3 575 yards competition (races 7 & 8) plus 3 first-round heats of the Michael Kelly sponsored Transcages Ireland ON2/ON3 Unraced sweepstake (races 1,2 and 3)
Via the live inter track link patrons can also view the action from Shelbourne Park, Dublin, where a 12 race card features semi-finals of the 2022 Easter Cup (Races 9 & 10).
