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Horse racing news. Catch up on horseracing results and reports from events at all the major racecourses in Scotland

Garry Owen blog: Hurricane Fly blew away opposition at Leopardstown

LEOPARDSTOWN has always been fairly kind to me over the years with glorious memories of Brave Inca and Sizing Europe.

Paul Nicholls hurdler Dildar is no dark horse at Taunton

Paul NICHOLLS added another juvenile hurdler to his ever-expanding collection as not-so-dark horse Dildar made a winning debut under Ruby Walsh at Taunton.

Captain Chris is Argento favourite aftet Grands Crus is withdrawn

CAPTAIN Chris now heads the market for tomorrow's Argento Chase at Cheltenham after connections of Grands Crus swerved the race.

Fingal Bay to be rested before big run at Cheltenham

FINGAL BAY is set to run in the Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham without another run.

Garry Owen column: Long Run had no chance of winning with Sam Waley-Cohen in the saddle

OK, let’s get one thing straight right from the off. I’m delighted Kauto Star made history winning his fifth King George but disappointed at the ride Sam Waley-Cohen gave favourite Long Run.

Synchronised eases past rivals to grab glory in Leopardstown Lexus Chase

SYNCHRONISED justified the faith of his connections by claiming an unlikely victory under Tony McCoy in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown.

Kauto Star runs brilliant race to win King George VI Chase for fifth time

KAUTO STAR became the first horse in history to land the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton five times with a quite brilliant performance under Ruby Walsh.

Garry Owen column: Don't bet on new owner Wayne Rooney reining supreme

SO Spud Rooney is joining a long line of fitba players who have succumbed to the lure of the Sport Of Kings.

Scots jockey Greg Fairley goes from hero to zero with 12-year ban

JUST where did it all go wrong for Scottish jockey Greg Fairley?

Fingal Bay can get festive season off to a winning start at Sandown

SANDOWN can set us up with some Christmas spending money with quality and not quantity on a smashing card.

Saints & Sinners Night returns to Hamilton Park Racecourse after four years

HAMILTON Park Racecourse is celebrating after sealing a return to Lanarkshire for the famous and hugely popular Saints & Sinners Night.

Pipe's tough as teak Lough Derg hangs up hs bridle

ANTE-POST punters were deprived of a possible pot of gold when Nicky Henderson withdrew Finian's Rainbow from the Tingle Creek.

Paul Nicholls could maintain Tingle Creek Chase success with Tataniano or Kauto Stone

TATANIANO and Kauto Stone could bid to continue Paul Nicholls' domination of the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

10-1 shot Carruthers lifts Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury

CARRUTHERS (10-1) produced a great display of front-running to lift the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury yesterday.

Terrific round of jumping sees Kauto Star claim fourth victory in Betfair Chase

Kauto Star (6-1) landed a superb fourth victory in the Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Dazzling debut for Notus De La Tour as he begins fencing career with win at Carlisle

NOTUS De La Tour made an impressive start to his fencing career with a victory at Carlisle and he can defy a penalty in the theatlantic4.com Novices' Chase at Plumpton.

Cheltenham showpiece under way with Steps To Freedom fancied in Open

THE gloves are finally off for the National Hunt season as Cheltenham kicks off a knockout three days of quality racing with the Open meeting.

Long Run set for Haydock outing ahead of King George VI Chase and Gold Cup defence

LONG RUN is on course to make his seasonal reappearance at Haydock before defending his King George VI Chase and Cheltenham Gold Cup crowns.

The Minack can ensure another glorious win for Paul Nicholls at Wincanton

The Minack's No1 for Nicholls in Badger Ales

Ruby Walsh loses appeal against five-day ban due to overuse of whip

RUBY WALSH failed in his appeal against the five-day ban he picked up at Aintree last month after appearing at the British Horseracing Authority HQ in London.