International Horse Racing

• It’s Angel delight for Harrington

  Bostons Angel neatly emphasised the highs and lows of racing when emerging triumphant in the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

   
• Captain takes charge in Arkle

  Captain Chris finished late and fast to deny long-time leader Finian’s Rainbow victory in the Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham.

   
• Ruby rocks in Festival opener

  Ruby Walsh may have endured a nightmare season so far but the clouds lifted as he enjoyed a dream start to the 2011 Cheltenham Festival.

   
• Top three face Ryanair rematch

  The first three home in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham last year – Albertas Run, Poquelin and J’y Vole – are set to lock horns in the race again on Thursday.

   
• So You Think to possibly start campaign on April 3

  Australian champion So You Think is likely to make his European debut in the Listed Alleged Stakes (1m2f or approximately 2000m) on April 3 at The Curragh.

   
• Meade watchful over ground for Pando

  Noel Meade will keep an eye on the ground before committing Pandorama to a run in Friday’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

   
• Fleming points Star to Aintree

  Starluck is still on course for Aintree next month despite suffering a slight injury when surprisingly beaten at Sandown on Saturday.

   
• Dollar on the money for Classic bid

  Sir Michael Stoute’s Cape Dollar is being trained with a tilt at the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket in mind.

   
• Master Minded to contest Queen Mother Champion Chase

  Dual winner Master Minded and last year’s hero Big Zeb are among a field of 11 for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

   
• Jump Racing at Cheltenham Festival begins Tuesday

  The Cheltenham Festival, jump racing’s annual Olympics spread over four glittering days of top quality National Hunt action, begins on Tuesday.

   
• Sole Power aimed at Al Quoz Sprint

  Edward Lynam’s Group One winner Sole Power is being readied for the Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan on March 26.

   
• Binocular to miss Tuesday’s Champion Hurdle

  Nicky Henderson has been dealt a hammer blow with the news Binocular will miss Tuesday’s Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

   
• JJ The Jet Plane powers clear at Meydan

  JJ The Jet Plane warmed up for the big sprint on Dubai World Cup night later this month when outclassing his rivals in the Finest Surprise Handicap at Meydan.

   
• Binocular tops Champion thirteen

  Last year’s winner Binocular heads a field of 13 left in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

   
• Mikael among Arkle contenders

  Mikael D’Haguenet remains among 13 potential starters in next Tuesday’s Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham.

   
• 9/3/2011 Happy Valley analysis, tips and selections

  Expert international form analyst Xavier Blair gives us his race by race selections for tonight’s racing at Happy Valley racecourse, view his tips and selections.

   
• Titch wins 2011 Auckland Cup

  Six-year-old stayer Titch scooted clear of the field in the run home to win the $NZ1 million Auckland Cup over 3200 metres at Ellerslie on Wednesday.

   
• Ruby key to Kauto Gold rush

  Owner Clive Smith feels Ruby Walsh’s return aboard Kauto Star strengthens his chances of landing a third Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday week.

   
• Somersby could switch to Ryanair

  Henrietta Knight will consider switching Somersby from the Queen Mother Champion Chase to the Ryanair Chase should conditions dry out appreciably at Cheltenham next week.

   
• Showcause to ride more aggresively in the Auckland Cup

  Jockey Darryl Bradley says he won’t be afraid to ride aggressively on Auckland Cup second favourite Showcause on Wednesday if the pace slackens off.