Don Cossack: Third-time lucky? Don Cossack attempts to make it third-time lucky at a major festival when he takes in the Growise Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday. The Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old fell when he was still going well…

Somersby is targeting Grade One glory Mick Channon is hoping Somersby can strike Grade One gold as he tackles the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown on Wednesday. With champion two-miler Sire De Grugy safely tucked away for the summer, Somersby…

On His Own (left): Will contest the Punchestown Gold Cup Willie Mullins’ pair of On His Own and Boston Bob top a list of 10 declared runners for Wednesday’s Punchestown Gold Cup. On His Own was last seen finishing a…

Arsenal will be looking to pile more pressure on Alan Pardew and Newcastle Arsenal will be aiming to cement their standing in fourth place when they play host to out-of-sorts Newcastle United. Arsene Wenger’s side saw Southampton offer their claims…

Marco Botti: Trains Tac De Boistron Tac De Boistron tops a seven-strong field for Wednesday’s Longines Sagaro Stakes at Ascot. Marco Botti’s charge claimed Group One victory in Prix Royal-Oak on his final start in 2013 and will have to…

Maarek wins last year’s Prix de l’Abbaye Maarek is reported to be in good shape as he bids to land back-to-back victories in the Woodlands Stakes at Naas on Monday. The classy sprinter took this Listed prize on his seasonal…

Faugheen: Drops back in trip at Punchestown Faugheen, a winner over two miles and five furlongs at the Cheltenham Festival, will drop down to two miles for the first time over jumps in the Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown…

Mirko Slomka: Gearing up for a crucial two weeks The time for talking is over for Hamburg, whose coach Mirko Slomka has warned that the club’s existence is at stake over the next fortnight. Hamburg have never once been relegated…

Kevin Lisbie: Hoping to start Team news for Saturday’s League One clash between Leyton Orient and Tranmere Rovers at the Matchroom Stadium. Elliot Omozusi and Kevin Lisbie could return to the Leyton Orient squad for the visit of Tranmere. Full-back…

Shane Cansdell-Sherriff: A injury doubt Team news for Sunday’s League Two clash between Burton Albion and Chesterfield at the Pirelli Stadium. Burton have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of the visit of Chesterfield with the news that Shane…