International Horse Racing

• Push primed for National defence

  Don’t Push It is bang on course to bid for back-to-back victories in the Grand National following his eye-catching run at the Cheltenham Festival.

   
• Weld stayer set for Leopardstown return

  Dermot Weld’s Ascot Gold Cup winner Rite Of Passage will reappear in the Saval Beg Stakes at Leopardstown in May.

   
• Injured Snow Fairy out of Dubai Sheema Classic

  Snow Fairy, who was being lined up for a tilt at the Dubai Sheema Classic on Saturday, has suffered “a minor leg injury” and will miss the race.

   
• Kauto Star to stay in training

  Kauto Star will race on as a 12-year-old after Paul Nicholls moved to quash all speculation.

   
• Spencer booked for Blanco in World Cup

  Jamie Spencer will ride the Aidan O’Brien-trained Cape Blanco in Saturday’s Dubai World Cup at Meydan.

   
• Buck’s secures World domination

  The incomparable Big Buck’s stretched his unbeaten record to 11 races when securing a third consecutive World Hurdle at Cheltenham.

   
• Albertas takes flight in Ryanair

  Jonjo O’Neill and Tony McCoy’s powers of persuasion ultimately ensured Albertas Run was able to successfully defend his title in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham.

   
• Game Vista pockets Pertemps

  Cheltenham Festival regular Buena Vista recorded a fantastic repeat win in the Pertemps Final when leading from pillar to post.

   
• Hay List among nominations for the KrisFlyer International Sprint

  Hulking sprinter Hay List is among seven Australian-trained horses who have been nominated for the Group One KrisFlyer International Sprint in Singapore.

   
• Elliott leads from the front for Ireland

  Gordon Elliott stole the show with a fantastic 101-1 double as Team Ireland claimed six of the seven winners at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday.

   
• Super Sizing sizzles for Champion glory

  Sizing Europe rubber-stamped his excellence over two miles (3200m) in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

   
• 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.