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Giant Sequoia produced an eyecatching performance to win the William Hill Futurity Trophy at Doncaster and in the process virtually guarantee Aidan O'Brien the trainers' championship.

There will be precautionary inspections ahead of Sunday's race meetings at Galway and Wexford amid inclement weather in the country this weekend as a result of Storm Boelo.

Aidan O'Brien will saddle three of the seven runners in his pursuit of a 13th victory in the William Hill Futurity Trophy at Doncaster on Saturday.

Kalpana was hailed as "extra special" after her retirement was confirmed by owner-breeders Juddmonte on Monday.

Kings Hill provided father and son Paul and Danny Gilligan with a first success together in Ireland when running away with the BOYLE Sports JT McNamara Munster National at Limerick.

While most eyes were on Aidan O'Brien's British Champions Day A-team at Ascot on Saturday, the master of Ballydoyle enjoyed a fabulous day alongside Wayne Lordan on home soil, joining forces for six winners at Leopardstown.

Gordon Elliott's 2026 Galway Plate champion Western Fold has won the American Grand National at Far Hills racecourse in New Jersey.

Ombudsman exacted Qatar Racing Champion Stakes revenge on Calandagan to come on top with a show-stopping performance at Ascot.

Aidan O'Brien has reshuffled his Qatar Racing Champions Day plans, with Gstaad set to remain over a mile in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, while Constitution River will stick to 10 furlongs for the Champion Stakes.

Gordon Elliott was rewarded for a last-minute change of heart as Chanceawetmorning coasted to a second victory over fences in the Matchbook Betting Exchange Novice Chase at Punchestown.

The response from Jim Bolger when asked whether it will be emotional when the time comes to walk out of the gates of Coolcullen for the last time after 44 glorious years, was straight, unflinching and typical.

Last year's Qatar Racing Champion Stakes first and second Calandagan and Ombudsman are among 11 confirmations for the showpiece event at Ascot on Saturday, with Irish Champions Stakes winner Hotazhell also engaged.

Final Demand has been disqualified from second place in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase at Cheltenham in March and trainer Willie Mullins fined a total of €1,300.

Snapretend repelled better fancied stablemate Beset to complete a Naas treble for Joseph O'Brien in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bluebell Stakes.

Darkness Falls took over at the top of the 2000 Guineas market after edging a heavyweight clash against previously unbeaten Desert Castle in a thrilling Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.

Charlie Appleby's Desert Castle will aim to preserve his unbeaten record against four rivals in the Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday.

It could be a case of history repeated at Newmarket in the Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap when Emmet Mullins and James Doyle link up once again with improving stayer Cock And Bull.

Ante-post Derby favourite Darkness Falls is all set for a clash with 2000 Guineas market leader Desert Castle in a mouth-watering Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday.

Donnacha O'Brien's Shaihaan returned to winning ways in the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Navigation Stakes at Killarney.

Daryz became the first colt for almost 50 years to win Europe's most prestigious race, the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, in successive seasons with a brilliant victory at ParisLongchamp.

Daryz will break from stall five in his attempt to win back-to-back Prix de l'Arc de Triomphes at ParisLongchamp on Sunday.

Aidan O'Brien will saddle a three-strong team at this year's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, while his son Joseph will also be seeking glory in the European middle-distance championship.

Racing at Cork was abandoned ahead of the feature Irish Stallion Farms EBF Navigation Stakes due to high winds.

Last year's luckless runner-up Chally Chute went one better than 12 months ago in the Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch.

Trean finished much the best to lead home a one-two for Paddy Twomey in the Goffs Million at the Curragh.

Pierre Royal got his nose in front when it mattered most in the dying strides to land the bet365 Cambridgeshire at Newmarket.

Sun Goddess showed her class to give Aidan O'Brien a seventh Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Cheveley Park Stakes in what was an appropriately red-hot renewal at Newmarket.

Danny and Willie Mullins repeated their victory of 12 months ago in the Guinness Kerry National as Ballygunner Castle claimed victory in the feature at Listowel.

Daniel King is thrilled to have kept the ride on Galway Plate hero King Alexander as he bids to land another big pot in Wednesday's Guinness Kerry National at Listowel.