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The showpiece of the Irish Racing Calendar returns to Fairyhouse for Easter 2016. The "Race of the People" the BoyleSports Irish Grand National encompasses all the glamour and excitement that National Hunt Racing has to offer. Fairyhouse Racecourse are offering you the chance to be there and take in the country's most iconic race on Easter Monday.
With Live Music from Sharon Shannon on Easter Sunday and Paddy Casey on Easter Monday, a Shopping Village, The Carton House Most Stylish Lady Competition, judged this year by Sky Sports Rachel Wyse and the best action of the year from the track, you can be at Fairyhouse to witness all the drama unfold. There will also be a number of events to mark the Centenary of the 1916 Rising, in which Fairyhouse played a key role. With so much on offer, the Fairyhouse Easter Festival, really is an event not to be missed.
To win our competition prize of 2 Arkle Packages on Easter Monday (includes 3 Course Buffet Style Meal , admission, Tea/Coffee, Tote Facilities, reserved table for the day, tipster) and Bed and Breakfast in the 4 Star Dunboyne Castle on Easter Monday and a €50 bet from BoyleSports, simply answer the question below.
In-Form Trio Exciting Prospects for Elliott
The County Meath-based trainer’s entries include the County Hurdle favourite Desoto County, who won well at Thurles on his first run for Elliott and went on to finish third in the Coral.ie Hurdle back in January.
O'Brien doubles up with Articulum
Terence O'Brien saddled a double at Limerick as Articulum took the Bet & Watch Irish And UK Racing Live At Coral.ie (Pro-Am) Flat Race in very convincing fashion.
Splaine on the mark with Vinnie
David Splaine has endured a tough time over the past six months or so but he made a welcome return to the winners enclosure when partnering top-weight Hes Our Vinnie to success in the Bet Now On Every Cheltenham Race At Coral.ie Handicap Hurdle at Limerick.
Tongie scores again at Limerick
Tongie continued a good run for punters at Limerick this afternoon when gaining a hard-earned and somewhat fortunate win in the Money Back On Cheltenham Fallers At Coral.ie Rated Novice Hurdle.
Stolberg justifies support for local yard
Stolberg provided local trainer Andrew McNamara with a welcome winner when justifying strong support in the 8/1 Willie Mullins To Train A Cheltenham Winner At Coral.ie Handicap Hurdle at Limerick.
Uranna kicks off big week for Supreme RC
The Supreme Horse Racing Club is hoping for a pre-Cheltenham Festival boost with Uranna considered a major contender for the 8/1 Willie Mullins To Train A Cheltenham Winner At Coral.ie EBF Mares Novice Chase at Limerick on Sunday.
Big guns stand ground in Gold Cup
Don Cossack, Vautour and Cue Card all feature among 14 horses still in contention for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday at the six-day entry stage.
Angel flies in to land Imperial Cup
Flying Angel rewarded market support to land the Close Brothers Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle at Sandown.
Sneaky another good result for Punters
Experience proved the key in the Cheltenham Crazy Prices At Coral.ie (Pro-Am) Flat Race as The Sneaky Punter, the only one with two previous outings, adapted best to the testing conditions at Limerick.
Double Scores saunters in at Limerick
Gordon Elliott is heading to Cheltenham next week with a team of over 20 horses headed by Gold Cup contender Don Cossack, and the Cullentra House team maintained their good form as Double Scores took the Mullins Magic Free Bet Offer At Coral.ie (C & G) Maiden Hurdle at Limerick.
Miss wins again for Blue Blood syndicate
Willie Mullins warmed up for the Cheltenham Festival in the best possible fashion when sending out Miss Me Now to make a successful jumping debut in the Best Price Guaranteed On All Irish Racing At Coral.ie Mares Maiden Hurdle at Limerick.
Lantern hoping to light up Navan
Davy Russell feels Oscar Lantern needs to raise his game to land the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice Hurdle at Navan on Sunday.
Marygale tries to Bridge gap in Grade 3
Marygale Bridge returns to Limerick aiming to enhance her paddock value in Sunday's Kerry Group European Breeders Fund Shannon Spray Mares Novice Hurdle.
Gorbatov heads Irish challenge in Triumph
Ante-post favourite Ivanovich Gorbatov is one of 25 juveniles confirmed for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham on Friday.
Fringe on track for repeat in Foxhunter
On The Fringe is one of 36 horses left in the St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase following the six-day entry stage.
Slowmotion starts off for new connections
Slowmotion represents the formidable combination of trainer Aidan O'Brien and owner JP McManus for the first time in the opening race at Limerick on Sunday.
Geraghty looking forward to Yanworth
While the pressure of riding a favourite at the Cheltenham Festival is more intense than at any other point of the National Hunt season, it is a position every jockey wishes to be in.
Avellino bids for Listed glory at Sandown
Dermot McLoughlin isn't concerned about the prospect of testing conditions when Avellino tries her luck in the EBF British Stallion Studs & TBA Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race at Sandown on Saturday.
Fahy confident of top Tongie performance
Trainer Pat Fahy is hopeful Tongie can get back on the winning trail in the Money Back On Cheltenham Fallers At Coral.ie Rated Novice Hurdle at Limerick this afternoon.
Limini heads entries in mares novice hurdle
The much-vaunted Limini is the star turn among 25 possible runners in the inaugural Trull House Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday.
2.05 Killahara Castle , Cantata Belle
2.55 Frankie's Promise , Landmeafortune
3.30 Little Glenshee
4.40 Kashmir Peak , Desert Cry , Lord Wishes , Jet Master
5.15 Focal Point , Nicholas T
2.15 Withernsea
3.25 Biff Johnson , Celestial Bay
4.00 Pensax Lad
5.10 Ms Gillard
2.35 Seebright
3.10 Sunshine Corner
4.55 Anay Turge , Howlongisafoot
Sunday's Racing At Limerick
Bonny Kate is gunning for Grade Two honours in the 8-1 Willie Mullins To Train A Cheltenham Winner At Coral.ie EBF Mares Novice Chase at Limerick.
Today's Action at Limerick
Gordon Elliott is gearing up for his biggest ever assault on the Cheltenham Festival and Double Scores has the opportunity to highlight the well-being of his string in the Mullins Magic Free Bet Offer At Coral.ie (C & G) Maiden Hurdle at Limerick on Saturday.
Today's Action at Limerick
Tongie ran out a really gutsy winner of Limerick's Money Back On Cheltenham Fallers At Coral.ie Rated Novice Hurdle.
Yesterday's Racing at Limerick
Oiche Mhaith Boy landed the odds in the Irish Wire Maiden Hurdle at Limerick.
Sunday's Racing At Naas
Owners Alan and Ann Potts enjoyed a day to remember at Naas as their colours were first and second home in the valuable Woodlands 100 Club Leinster National Handicap Chase.
Race Results
Race Cards
Limerick Sat, 12th Mar
Ayr Sat, 12th Mar
Chepstow Sat, 12th Mar
Wolverhampton Sat, 12th Mar
Sandown Sat, 12th Mar
Auteuil Sun, 13th Mar
Limerick Sun, 13th Mar
Navan Sun, 13th Mar
Kelso Sun, 13th Mar
Warwick Sun, 13th Mar
Market Rasen Sun, 13th Mar
Races Coming Up
1.50 Kelso Best Prices: Imada (6/4) The Fresh Prince (9/4) Berkshire Downs (3/1) Dubai Celebrity (10/1) 33/1 BAR
2.00 Warwick Best Prices: Nansaroy (10/11) Belami Des Pictons (13/8) Viva Rafa (14/1) Monkey Rum (14/1) 33/1 BAR
2.05 Limerick Best Prices: Slowmotion (5/4) Lagostovegas (11/4) Barnacle Bill (6/1) Le Vagabond (9/1) 12/1 BAR
2.10 Market Rasen Best Prices: Eyes Of A Tiger (15/8) Nobel Leader (5/2) Star Foot (3/1) Brian Boranha (10/1) 16/1 BAR
2.15 Navan Best Prices: Tayto Park (5/6) Craiganboy (3/1) Beyond The Obvious (8/1) Fenlon's Hill (12/1) 20/1 BAR
2.20 Kelso Best Prices: Morning Royalty (2/1) Gold Opera (11/4) Superior Command (5/1) Quick Decisson (13/2) 14/1 BAR
2.30 Warwick Best Prices: Cresswell Breeze (11/4) Kayfleur (3/1) Centasia (7/2) Alder Mairi (7/1) 7/1 BAR
2.35 Limerick Best Prices: Monbeg Rose (3/1) Myztique (7/2) Marygale Bridge (5/1) Barnahash Rose (10/1) 12/1 BAR
2.45 Market Rasen Best Prices: Maxie T (4/9) Mountainside (9/4) Three Of A Kind (20/1) Tawan (100/1)
2.50 Navan Best Prices: Conright Boy (3/1) Dollar And A Dream (5/1) Lilshane (5/1) Sir Scorpion (28/5) 8/1 BAR
2.55 Kelso Best Prices: Many Clouds (11/8) Sausalito Sunrise (2/1) Unioniste (7/1) Cloudy Too (14/1) 16/1 BAR