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Frankie Dettori on captaincy duty for inaugural Barney Curley Charity Cup

Frankie Dettori on captaincy duty for inaugural Barney Curley Charity Cup

Italian jockey unable to ride at the Bellewstown track in Meath track due to suspension

Tue Sept 27 2022 - 15:08
Luxembourg on target to join elite group of Irish-trained Arc winners

Luxembourg on target to join elite group of Irish-trained Arc winners

Good to soft ground is the aim for Longchamp’s €5 million feature this Sunday

Tue Sept 27 2022 - 05:00
Racing officials face nervous wait on Budget announcement for 2023 funding

Racing officials face nervous wait on Budget announcement for 2023 funding

Colin Keane opts to ride Affogato in Cork’s Listed feature

Mon Sept 26 2022 - 17:04
Aidan O’Brien’s Waterville scoops massive Irish Cesarewitch prize

Aidan O’Brien’s Waterville scoops massive Irish Cesarewitch prize

Wayne Lordan ridden 5-1 favourite foils Rachael Blackmore on Echoes In Rain by a neck

Sun Sept 25 2022 - 18:07
Goffs Million tops rich weekend action at the Curragh

Goffs Million tops rich weekend action at the Curragh

Boosted Irish Cesarewitch pot of €600,000 attracts maximum field of 30 runners

Fri Sept 23 2022 - 15:07
Colin Keane set to have enviable choice for Goffs Million

Colin Keane set to have enviable choice for Goffs Million

Vadeni given green light to take chance in Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Wed Sept 21 2022 - 19:00
Cousins Joseph O’Brien and JJ Slevin combine for Kerry National glory with Busselton

Cousins Joseph O’Brien and JJ Slevin combine for Kerry National glory with Busselton

Dramatic final fence blunder robs Hewick of chance for more big race success

Wed Sept 21 2022 - 17:45
Horse Racing Ireland’s financial statements for 2020 to be discussed by PAC

Horse Racing Ireland’s financial statements for 2020 to be discussed by PAC

Representatives of the semi-State body will appear before the Committee on Thursday

Wed Sept 21 2022 - 16:55
Bargain-buy Hewick attempts to add Kerry National to big-race haul

Bargain-buy Hewick attempts to add Kerry National to big-race haul

One-time Classic contender Waterville favourite for boosted €600,000 Irish Cesarewitch on Sunday

Tue Sept 20 2022 - 15:37
Trainer Ronan McNally secures adjournment of IHRB referral hearing until October

Trainer Ronan McNally secures adjournment of IHRB referral hearing until October

Aidan O’Brien aiming to stretch his Beresford Stakes winning run to 12 years in a row

Tue Sept 20 2022 - 15:27
Dermot Weld unearths another potential classic star in Moyglare winner Tahiyra

Dermot Weld unearths another potential classic star in Moyglare winner Tahiyra

Champion apprentice Dylan Browne McMonagle lands first Group 1 on Al Riffa

Sun Sept 11 2022 - 19:06
Kyprios lives up to his star billing with Irish St Leger success

Kyprios lives up to his star billing with Irish St Leger success

Official Champions Weekend attendance at the Curragh is 17,040, down 27% on 2019

Sun Sept 11 2022 - 19:00
Leopardstown: Luxembourg lives up to billing at Irish Champion Stakes

Leopardstown: Luxembourg lives up to billing at Irish Champion Stakes

British-trained one-two in €150,000 in Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Sovereign Path’ Handicap

Sat Sept 10 2022 - 17:57
Christophe Soumillon aiming for Irish Champion Stakes glory on Vadeni

Christophe Soumillon aiming for Irish Champion Stakes glory on Vadeni

France’s top jockey landed Leopardstown highlight on Almanzor in 2016

Sat Sept 10 2022 - 10:00
Kyprios bids to maintain unbeaten season in Irish St Leger

Kyprios bids to maintain unbeaten season in Irish St Leger

Curragh programme up against Doncaster St Leger card after cross-channel cancellation on Saturday

Sat Sept 10 2022 - 06:00
Leopardstown has racing spotlight to itself for opening day of Champions Weekend

Leopardstown has racing spotlight to itself for opening day of Champions Weekend

French hope Onesto could be dark horse to reckon with in €1 million Irish Champion Stakes

Sat Sept 10 2022 - 06:00
‘King of Ballybrit’ Dermot Weld saddles 500th winner at Galway

‘King of Ballybrit’ Dermot Weld saddles 500th winner at Galway

Keep In Touch won a maiden under jockey Chris Hayes on Tuesday evening

Tue Sept 06 2022 - 18:31
Ryan Moore expecting ‘better version’ of Luxembourg to emerge in Irish Champion Stakes

Ryan Moore expecting ‘better version’ of Luxembourg to emerge in Irish Champion Stakes

Henry de Bromhead team makes Champion Weekend entries including Irish Leger hope Jason The Militant

Tue Sept 06 2022 - 16:57
Curragh aiming to make most of uninterrupted run-in to Irish Champions Weekend

Curragh aiming to make most of uninterrupted run-in to Irish Champions Weekend

Ground conditions ease at Leopardstown and the Curragh in advance of Irish Champions Weekend action

Mon Sept 05 2022 - 19:00
Pony racing season suspended as mark of respect to Jack De Bromhead

Pony racing season suspended as mark of respect to Jack De Bromhead

Real Madrid footballer hoping to win at Galway once again with Sir Antonio

Mon Sept 05 2022 - 15:27
Jack de Bromhead (13) was a ‘one-of-a-kind’ extraordinary son, parents say following death

Jack de Bromhead (13) was a ‘one-of-a-kind’ extraordinary son, parents say following death

Henry de Bromhead and wife Heather pay tribute after death in Co Kerry race accident of ‘beautiful young soul’

Sun Sept 04 2022 - 17:09
Chance has rarely looked more cruel than in tragic death of Jack de Bromhead

Chance has rarely looked more cruel than in tragic death of Jack de Bromhead

Young teenager had got a taste of riding winners on pony racing circuit before Saturday’s accident

Sun Sept 04 2022 - 15:36
Castle Star faces uphill task to get among challengers for Betfair Sprint Cup

Castle Star faces uphill task to get among challengers for Betfair Sprint Cup

Saturday’s six-furlong contest at Haydock also includes last year’s winner Emaraaty Ana

Sat Sept 03 2022 - 06:00
Authorities hoping attendance levels hold up for Champions Weekend

Authorities hoping attendance levels hold up for Champions Weekend

Unrestricted crowds set to return to Longines Irish Champions Weekend

Fri Sept 02 2022 - 19:00
Racing regulator aim to speed up process in disciplinary cases

Racing regulator aim to speed up process in disciplinary cases

Trainer John Murphy fined total of €4,000 in prohibited substance disqualification

Wed Aug 31 2022 - 05:00
State Of Rest retired to stud after Australian trip ruled out

State Of Rest retired to stud after Australian trip ruled out

Inspiral to skip ‘Champions Weekend’ clash with Homeless Songs and will wait for QEII

Tue Aug 30 2022 - 17:16
Castle Star sole Irish entry for Haydock Group One prize

Castle Star sole Irish entry for Haydock Group One prize

Order Of Australia still in mix to go one better than 2021 in Prix Du Moulin

Mon Aug 29 2022 - 15:25
Onesto set to add to strong French challenge for Irish Champion Stakes

Onesto set to add to strong French challenge for Irish Champion Stakes

Curragh boss looking for Irish Champions Weekend consolidation

Mon Aug 29 2022 - 14:58
Exceptional Baaeed set to end career with tilt at Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Exceptional Baaeed set to end career with tilt at Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

If ground too testing at Longchamp, the new 2-1 Arc favourite will finish track life in Ascot’s Champion Stakes

Sun Aug 28 2022 - 19:00
Ryan Moore travels to Saratoga with Grade One score to settle aboard Broome

Ryan Moore travels to Saratoga with Grade One score to settle aboard Broome

Joseph O’Brien gives promising Caroline Street a Group Three shot at the Curragh

Fri Aug 26 2022 - 19:00
Officials hoping ‘top target’ Baaeed lines up at Leopardstown

Officials hoping ‘top target’ Baaeed lines up at Leopardstown

Decision still pending on where world’s top-rated racehorse will line up next

Fri Aug 26 2022 - 17:29
Horseracing board rejects criticism of ‘leniency’ of fine on McGuinness over horse’s missed drug test

Horseracing board rejects criticism of ‘leniency’ of fine on McGuinness over horse’s missed drug test

IHRB defends fine of €750 on trainer Ado McGuinness due to Laugh A Minute missing a post-race drugs test

Wed Aug 24 2022 - 05:00
Champion jockey Colin Keane returns to action at Bellewstown

Champion jockey Colin Keane returns to action at Bellewstown

Colin Keane leads rival Billy Lee by two winners in race for riders’ championship in advance of Bellewstown action

Wed Aug 24 2022 - 04:30
Ryan Moore travels to Saratoga for Broome raid on Sword Dancer Stakes

Ryan Moore travels to Saratoga for Broome raid on Sword Dancer Stakes

Ryan Moore and Broome is on course to line up for the $750,000 Sword Dancer Stakes at Saratoga

Mon Aug 22 2022 - 19:00
Blackbeard secures Group One success at Deauville as O’Brien’s two-year-olds strike again

Blackbeard secures Group One success at Deauville as O’Brien’s two-year-olds strike again

Ryan Moore brings home Blackbeard to win Darley Prix Morny by half a length

Sun Aug 21 2022 - 16:12
Billy Lee in pursuit of Ebor and Group One glory this weekend

Billy Lee in pursuit of Ebor and Group One glory this weekend

Wednesday return on the cards for injured Colin Keane

Sat Aug 20 2022 - 05:00
O’Brien bids to tighten hold on betting for 2023 Classics with Prix Morny duo

O’Brien bids to tighten hold on betting for 2023 Classics with Prix Morny duo

Star filly Meditate returns to action in Debutante Stakes at the Curragh

Sat Aug 20 2022 - 05:00
Twomey aiming to break cross-channel duck in Group One style with La Petite Coco

Twomey aiming to break cross-channel duck in Group One style with La Petite Coco

Tuesday and Magical Lagoon also comprise strong Irish team in pursuit of Yorkshire Oaks glory

Thu Aug 18 2022 - 05:00
‘Perfect racehorse’ Baaeed lands Juddmonte International with exceptional performance

‘Perfect racehorse’ Baaeed lands Juddmonte International with exceptional performance

Unbeaten star stretches splendid career record to 10 wins on first attempt beyond a mile

Wed Aug 17 2022 - 19:00
Baaeed primed for Ebor festival’s most coveted prize

Baaeed primed for Ebor festival’s most coveted prize

Baaeed expected to show his undoubted class in Juddmonte International at York

Tue Aug 16 2022 - 19:00
O’Brien’s High Definition faces major York task against Baaeed

O’Brien’s High Definition faces major York task against Baaeed

World’s highest rated racehorse set to step up from a mile for the first time in Juddmonte

Tue Aug 16 2022 - 05:00
Weld looking to Champions Weekend with exciting Tahiyra

Weld looking to Champions Weekend with exciting Tahiyra

Brian Cody set for ‘Bainisteoir’ role once more at Tuesday’s Hurling For Cancer Research match

Mon Aug 15 2022 - 15:42
Tipping Point: British racing embroiled in crisis over use of the whip

Tipping Point: British racing embroiled in crisis over use of the whip

There’s an obvious contradiction between insisting the whip is both a valid and painless tool of the trade while restricting how it is wielded

Mon Aug 01 2022 - 06:00
Billy Lee chasing big Ballyhane pot at Naas on Matilda Picotte

Billy Lee chasing big Ballyhane pot at Naas on Matilda Picotte

Title-chasing jockey at Deauville on Tuesday to ride Pearls Galore in Group One Prix Rothschild

Mon Aug 01 2022 - 06:00
Galway festival figures reflect slide in racing attendances this year

Galway festival figures reflect slide in racing attendances this year

Overall Galway festival attendance of 116,720 down over nine per cent on the pre-pandemic 2019 figure of 129,058

Sun Jul 31 2022 - 18:35
Luxembourg on course for return to action in Royal Whip

Luxembourg on course for return to action in Royal Whip

Ambitious autumn schedule could end with October tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in Paris

Fri Jul 29 2022 - 16:55
Jockey Wesley Joyce remains in intensive care after ‘freakish’ Galway fall

Jockey Wesley Joyce remains in intensive care after ‘freakish’ Galway fall

19-year-old apprentice jockey was unseated from Red Heel when horse fly-leapt before road crossing during racing on Thursday

Fri Jul 29 2022 - 16:33
Joey Sheridan tries to maintain race record on Cask Mate in Galway feature

Joey Sheridan tries to maintain race record on Cask Mate in Galway feature

Holiday crowds set to swell attendance on what has become busiest date of festival

Fri Jul 29 2022 - 06:00
McKenna makes fairytale return to action with Galway Hurdle success on Tudor City

McKenna makes fairytale return to action with Galway Hurdle success on Tudor City

Winning jockey hadn’t ridden since breaking collarbone in Irish National at Easter

Thu Jul 28 2022 - 18:49
Jessica Harrington sends out Autumn Evening in pursuit of second Galway Hurdle success

Jessica Harrington sends out Autumn Evening in pursuit of second Galway Hurdle success

Ger Lyons hoping for better fortune with Affogato in Listed Flat feature

Thu Jul 28 2022 - 06:00
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