Irish Grand National: Soldier in Milan dispatches rivals in Ferryhouse showpiece. Racing News

Irish Grand National: Soldier in Milan dispatches rivals in Ferryhouse showpiece. Racing News

The soldier in Milan belied his inexperience with a stunning victory in the Boyle Sports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. The Emmett Mullins-trained seven-year-old had run just five times under the headline rules in the Easter Monday feature, including a bumper success at the Punchestown Festival last spring followed by four runs this season. Although…

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Reindeer racing thrills spectators in Finland’s cold north near the Russian border

Reindeer racing thrills spectators in Finland’s cold north near the Russian border

Salla, Finland — Traditional reindeer racing that has been delighting spectators in Finland for decades brought hundreds of fans to the Salla Reindeer Cup in the cold town of Salla last weekend. Despite extremely cold temperatures and a remote++ The competition attracted about 1,000 people to a location near the Russian border, approximately 264 kilometres…

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DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL: Romeo Coolio defies Irish Arkele Karges in thrilling Irish race at Leopardstown | Racing news

DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL: Romeo Coolio defies Irish Arkele Karges in thrilling Irish race at Leopardstown | Racing news

Romeo Coolio was too much for the brave Curges in the 2026 edition of the Irish Arkle at Leopardstown. Gordon Elliott’s 4-9 favourite was one of only three horses in the two-mile-a-furlong Grade One event, where outsider Downmexicoway was isolated from the early stages. The race effectively became a match between the market leader, Romeo…

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