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Gordon Lord Byron is to have a run on home soil at the Curragh on Saturday before going on his travels again in search of more Group One glory.

Trainer Tom Hogan reports last year's Prix de la Foret winner to be on course for the Invesco Pension Consultants Minstrel Stakes at the weekend.

A return to France for the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville on August 4 is on the agenda for Gordon Lord Byron, who was last seen finishing fourth to Lethal Force in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

denphone

17-07-2013 09:25

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Russian likely for Rockingham task.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Wed

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Russian Soul is likely to try to defy top weight in the boylesports.com Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh on Sunday.

The five-year-old could make a quick reappearance in the 100,000 euro premier handicap after putting up a decent display when second in a Listed race over six furlongs at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

"Russian Soul only ran at Fairyhouse on Sunday but he finished runner-up to a very decent sprinter in Sea Siren," said his trainer Michael Halford.

denphone

17-07-2013 14:10

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Debutante date for Sacred

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Wed

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Sacred Aspect is set to step up in distance and grade following her victory in the Listed Tipperary Stakes last Saturday.

Trainer Ken Condon will target his promising two-year-old filly at the Group Two Friarstown Stud Debutante Stakes over seven furlongs at the Curragh on August 11.

"We were very pleased with her and she came out of it in good shape. We'll probably run her in the Debutante Stakes next," said the Curragh handler.

denphone

17-07-2013 16:12

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Telescope sights set on Leicester.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Wed

denphone

17-07-2013 19:37

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Gesture ruled out of Irish Oaks.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Wed

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Investec Oaks runner-up Secret Gesture will not run in the Darley-sponsored equivalent at the Curragh on Saturday after suffering a setback.

The Galileo filly was part of a memorable day at Epsom for trainer Ralph Beckett as she followed home her stablemate Talent, three and three-quarter lengths in arrears.

Beckett tweeted: "Secret Gesture will not run in the Irish Oaks, she has picked up a knock on a hind leg, which will take a few days to recover from."

denphone

18-07-2013 07:06

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Diamond aiming to sparkle

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Thu

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Trainer and jockey Johnny Murtagh is confident Royal Diamond is capable of defying his Group One penalty as he drops in class for the Challenge Stakes at Leopardstown on Thursday evening.

Last year's Irish St Leger hero ran creditably on a couple of occasions at the Dubai Carnival earlier in the year and returned to European action with a fine third in the Yorkshire Cup in mid-May.

denphone

18-07-2013 12:56

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Talent tops Oaks octet.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Thu

denphone

18-07-2013 17:15

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Telescope impresses on comeback.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Thu

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One-time Derby hope Telescope got his season up and running with a most impressive return to action in the At The Races Sky 415 Conditions Stakes at Leicester.

Sir Michael Stoute's Galileo colt headed into the winter as a leading ante-post fancy for the premier Classic, but he failed to make it to Epsom after a couple of setbacks earlier this year and was unimpressive when last seen in public having a racecourse gallop at Lingfield.

denphone

18-07-2013 20:16

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Bolger expecting Trading progress

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Jim Bolger is confident there is more to come from Irish Derby hero Trading Leather ahead of his tilt at the Betfair-sponsored King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday week.

Placed in the Dante Stakes at York and the Irish 2,000 Guineas on his first two starts this season, the three-year-old got off the mark for the year with victory in the Listed Silver Stakes at the Curragh in early June.

denphone

19-07-2013 06:37

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Stoute waits on Hillstar decision.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Sir Michael Stoute will consult with owner Sir Evelyn de Rothschild over the weekend before deciding whether to supplement Hillstar for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday week.

The three-year-old is a course and distance winner, having landed the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, and could aim to give Stoute a record sixth King George triumph if his owner gives the green light to add him to the field at a cost of £75,000.

denphone

19-07-2013 09:22

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Lantern Falmouth appeal fails.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Fri

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Connections of Sky Lantern were unsuccessful in their appeal against the result of the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes, with Elusive Kate confirmed as the winner, the British Horseracing Authority confirmed.

The Richard Hannon-trained Sky Lantern, winner of the 1000 Guineas and Coronation Stakes, was beaten a neck by John Gosden's Elusive Kate at Newmarket last Friday but was carried across the track as the winner hung left in the hands of William Buick, who did have his whip in his correct hand.

denphone

19-07-2013 12:58

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Cheltenham gets planning permission.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Fri

denphone

19-07-2013 15:07

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Riposte takes Classic chance.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Fri

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Riposte bids for another emotional win in the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh on Saturday.

The late Sir Henry Cecil won the Classic three times and Riposte brought the house down when landing the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot for his widow Lady Cecil, and she was supplemented for this on Monday.

Lady Cecil told www.sirhenrycecil.com: "We were thrilled with Riposte's victory in the Ribblesdale Stakes. Henry always had lot of belief in the filly's potential and she justified that at Ascot. She took that race well and her preparations ahead of the Irish Oaks have gone smoothly."

denphone

19-07-2013 17:22

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Ballydoyle trio in Oaks picture

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Fri

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Aidan O'Brien has saddled three previous winners of the Darley Irish Oaks, and the most fancied of this year's trio is the unbeaten Venus De Milo.

The daughter of Duke Of Marmalade was supplemented following a victory in an Oaks trial at Naas and Seamie Heffernan, who has been on board for her first two starts, keeps the ride

denphone

20-07-2013 06:21

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Cox sets sights on Australia.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Clive Cox is eyeing an Australian adventure with Lethal Force later this year after confirming the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville as the next intended target for his dual Group One winner.

The four-year-old has established himself as Europe's sprinting king with back-to-back victories in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot and the July Cup at Newmarket.

Cox has identified the six-and-a-half-furlong Maurice de Gheest for Lethal Force and admits he would be tempted to target Australia should all go well in France on August 4.

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