Matt Butler

2 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler

Ted Walsh has been fined €3,000 and a horse he trains suspended from running for 60 days after stewards took action after a running and riding inquiry at Wexford on Saturday. Jockey Shane O'Callaghan, who did not use his whip, was also suspended for 14 days after Ta Na La chased home Aspire Tower in the 2m novice chase, with the odds-on favourite obliging by four and a quarter lengths. Ta Na La, a six-year-old mare, was sent off at 16-1 on her first start over fences.

3 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler

Wimbledon Hawkeye has been supported into second favourite for the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes (3.45), with The Lion In Winter drifting out to 11-8 ahead of his eagerly anticipated return. The Lion In Winter has not been since winning the Acomb at York last August, beating Wimbledon Hawkeye and subsequent 2,000 Guineas winner Ruling Court, but was odds-on for the Dante on Wednesday and is ante-post favourite for next month's Betfred Derby.

3 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler

Aidan O'Brien's domination of the Classic trials this spring continued at York as Whirl ran out a dominant winner of the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes. It is a remarkable tenth trial win for Ballydoyle this season and it looked inevitable for most of the home straight, with Ryan Moore well positioned just off the pace before kicking on three furlongs out.

3 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Matt Butler

The Lion In Winter will make his highly anticipated return to action after being declared for the May 15 Dante Stakes (G2) at York. The 3-year-old son of Sea The Stars headlines an intriguing field of 11 for the group 2, a race expected to have a big impact on the betting for next month's Epsom Derby (G1).

3 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler

The Lion In Winter will make his highly anticipated return to action after being declared for Thursday's Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes (3.45) at York. He headlines an intriguing field of 11 for the Group 2, a race expected to have a big impact on the betting for next month's Betfred Derby. Unbeaten in two starts at two, The Lion In Winter has not been seen since winning the Acomb Stakes at York last August, beating Wimbledon Hawkeye and subsequent 2,000 Guineas winner Ruling Court.