Henry de Bromhead on Honeysuckle's defeat: “It was always going to happen someday, that’s unfortunately the reality of it. Rachael didn’t say a whole lot – she’s very disappointed obviously. Everyone is disappointed, as you would expect.”

A major investigation into the improvement of horses linked to Ronan McNally has found the trainer guilty of the majority of charges presented by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board.

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Galopin Des Champs is a step closer to making his seasonal reappearance after his trainer Willie Mullins left him in Sunday's John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown

 

Brilliant two-miler Energumene could also make his comeback on Sunday in the Grade 2 Hilly Way Chase at Cork

Cheltenham faces a crucial 48 hours before its December meeting, with clerk of the course Jon Pullin admitting impending sub-zero temperatures present a "challenging forecast" if racing is to go ahead.

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Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs will make his seasonal comeback in Monday's John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.

Legendary rider Davy Russell announces retirement after winner at Thurles

 

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