Tipping point: English old dog needs to bite back at CheltenhamBalance of winners has tilted Irelandâs way for a nation used to being the underdogMon Feb 21 2022 - 09:30
IHRB stands over Stephen Mahon animal welfare investigationBody rejects any claim of singling Mahon out over his allegations of doping in the sportMon Feb 21 2022 - 06:00
Navan programme postponed due to waterlogged course11mms of overnight rain plus more forecast right up until race time leads to the decisionSun Feb 20 2022 - 15:06
In-form Mark Walsh seeks Ascot Chase glory with Fakir dâOudairiesJoseph OâBrien-trained horse could become first Irish winner of race since in 1996Sat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00
Teahupoo has late chance to stake Champion Hurdle claimGordon Elliottâs five-year-old is something of a âdark horseâ to dethrone HoneysuckleSat Feb 19 2022 - 01:00
Tiger Roll pulled out of Grand National again over long-running handicap disputeMichael OâLeary claims and rating given to runner is behind the decisionTue Feb 15 2022 - 17:29
Noel Meade appeals against ânon-trierâ Bugs Moran decisionMeade, Moran and rider Sean Flanagan all banned after failure to aim for optimal finishMon Feb 14 2022 - 17:19
Fakir Dâoudairies bids to end long barren run for Irish runners in Ascot CupJoseph OâBrien-trained star the sole Irish challenger for final Grade One before CheltenhamMon Feb 14 2022 - 15:59
The renaissance of the betting ring - Irish racingâs vinyl revivalOn-course bookmakers seem like the lesser evil compared with unregulated online firmsMon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00
Death Duty bounces back to record first victory in four yearsElliott-trained veteran thrives in testing conditions to land Grand National TrialSun Feb 13 2022 - 18:20
Willie Mullins keeping his Cheltenham options open until as late as possibleVideo has emerged on social media of licensed trainer Mark Todd striking a horse with a branchSun Feb 13 2022 - 18:19
IHRB insists Oireachtas recommendations remain a priorityIndepenent board members and gender balance two key issues yet to be addressedFri Feb 11 2022 - 18:00
Journey With Me aims to book Cheltenham ticket during Saturday Naas runHenry De Bromhead runner seen as second favourite by many for Novices HurdleFri Feb 11 2022 - 15:39
De Bromhead hoping Fairyhouse can signal an upswing in stable fortunesHoneysuckle heads 14 entries left in the Champion Hurdle but Sharjah a notable absenteeTue Feb 08 2022 - 16:30
Paul Nicholls unable to explain downturn in form at DitcheatOnly 16 left in Saturdayâs Betfair Hurdle at Newbury with no Irish raiders lining upMon Feb 07 2022 - 15:02
Conflated adds a new dimension to Cheltenham Gold Cup pictureGigginstown operation will keep winding down despite surprise Irish Gold Cup winMon Feb 07 2022 - 14:49
For racing, losing the battle over the whip is preferable to losing the warSport is always fighting to defend reputation - the whip is one issue still within its controlMon Feb 07 2022 - 06:00
Galopin Des Champs shines again as Willie Mullins lands Grade 1 hat-trickChacun Pour Soi and Sir Gerhard victorious on a favourites Sunday at LeopardstownSun Feb 06 2022 - 18:13
Honeysuckle confirms greatness with third Irish Champion Hurdle win1-5 favourite joins Istabraq and Hurricane Fly with hat-trick; Chacun Pour Soi back in formSun Feb 06 2022 - 16:51
Conflated a surprise Irish Gold Cup winner for Gordon ElliottMinella Indo canât reel in 18-1 outsider who impresses under Davy Russell at LeopardstownSat Feb 05 2022 - 17:11
Capable Danny Mullins a jockey on an upward curveMultiple Grade One winner worth siding with at Dublin Racing Festival this weekendSat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00
Kemboy and Frodon ready to vie for Irish Gold Cup gloryNichollsâs raider could strike a blow for cross-channel moraleFri Feb 04 2022 - 17:15
Four rivals face huge task to prevent unbeaten Honeysuckleâs coronationLots of anticipation surrounding Galopin Des Champsâ second chase start after impressive Christmas successFri Feb 04 2022 - 16:32
Honeysuckle the undoubted headline act at lucrative Dublin Racing FestivalPopular unbeaten mare bids to complete a hat-trick of Irish Champion Hurdle triumphsWed Feb 02 2022 - 06:23
Frodon leads raidersâ assault on Irish Gold CupNicholls confirms plans as Leopardstown hope for 20,000 at Dublin Racing FestivalTue Feb 01 2022 - 01:47
Job of installing CCTV at racecourse stables can finally get underwayAbsence of coverage highlighted on the back of the notorious Viking Hoard caseMon Jan 31 2022 - 17:21
Honeysuckle set to headline with Leopardstown conditions being monitoredDry spell means watering is taking place on steeplechase course and hurdles circuitSat Jan 29 2022 - 06:02
IHRB to launch procurement process for provision of drug-testing servicesCurrent deal with Newmarket-based LGC analytical laboratory ends in DecemberFri Jan 28 2022 - 17:32
Old times return with the crowds as Longhouse Poet secures Thyestes ChaseDarragh OâKeefe adds to CV after earning Ride of the Year prize for Leopardstown effortThu Jan 27 2022 - 16:40
Concern over Leopardstown conditions ahead of Dublin Racing FestivalMullins may withdraw horses from Ladbrokes Novice Chase if conditions get too quickWed Jan 26 2022 - 01:10
Davy Russell to ride Coko Beach for defence of Thyestes Chase titleJack Kennedy decides to opt for Gordon Elliottâs Braeside for Thursdayâs âŹ100k raceTue Jan 25 2022 - 15:21
Bob Olinger to go straight to Cheltenham says Henry de BromheadTrainer says decision to skip the Dublin Racing Festival not related to ground issuesMon Jan 24 2022 - 15:39
Media rights revenue key to survival of Irish racecourses during Covid-19 pandemicHorse Racing Irelandâs chief executive says convincing fans to return is next challengeSun Jan 23 2022 - 14:33
Gowran making plans for a full house next Thursday after Covid restrictions liftedPrestigious Thyestes Chase will be staged at the Kilkenny track next weekFri Jan 21 2022 - 18:48
Clock counts down to Shishkin v Energumene at AscotTop two-mile chasers from Henderson and Mullins yards set for Grade One head to headFri Jan 21 2022 - 15:39
Australian vet undertaking audit of Irish racingâs anti-doping proceduresDr Craig Suann worked for 33 years in the New South Wales thoroughbred industryTue Jan 18 2022 - 17:53
Mullins hotpot Allaho among 10 left in for Thurles Grade TwoIrish handlerâs star turn may take well-tested route in bid to defend Cheltenham crownTue Jan 18 2022 - 16:18
Irish racing media rights deal unlikely to be completed until later this yearCurrent deal is worth up to âŹ40m and has proved key for racecourses during CovidMon Jan 17 2022 - 15:28
Mullins and Henderson set to lock horns at AscotTop handlers ready Energumene and Shishkin for Grade One Clarence House ChaseMon Jan 17 2022 - 14:56
Bob Olingerâs second start over fences ends in silky smooth successDysart Dynamoâs 19 length rout in opening race at Punchestown a real eye-openerSun Jan 16 2022 - 15:56
Details of investigation into Ronan McNally trained horses due next monthMcNally will have bookmakers on high-alert when he has two runners in WarwickFri Jan 14 2022 - 16:16
Bob Olinger lines up at Punchestown as the latest next-big-thingHeâs reunited with Rachael Blackmore for first time since Cheltenham successFri Jan 14 2022 - 15:54
Bob Olinger expected to prove his class at PunchestownBallymore winner gets second start over fences and looks one to beat in novice chaseWed Jan 12 2022 - 06:00
Irish jockeys pursuing âevery avenueâ to secure indemnityLack of insurance for jockeys in Ireland highlighted after Freddy Tylicki caseWed Jan 12 2022 - 06:00
Gigginstown propose moving Leopardstown chase course as solution to ground issuesEddie OâLeary suggests Dublin Racing Festival races could be moved to other tracksMon Jan 10 2022 - 15:59
Clash between Energumene and Shishkin at Ascot still a runnerThey dominate top of betting for Cheltenhamâs Queen Mother Champion ChaseSun Jan 09 2022 - 14:56
Leopardstown confident ground conditions will be right for Dublin Racing FestivalTop Irish trainers have voiced concerns that ground on steeplechase course has been too fastSun Jan 09 2022 - 14:40
Brian OâConnor: 10 ways racing can improve its reputation in 2022The last 12 months were a rough ride for the sport but much can be done about itMon Jan 03 2022 - 08:00
Al Boum Photo again adds fizz to Tramoreâs New Yearâs Day cardWillie Mullins yet again decides on warm-up for star chaser at Waterford trackFri Dec 31 2021 - 15:20
Gordon Elliott sends Ginto and Hollow Games to battle it out in NaasTrainer believes Ginto is âa horse for the futureâFri Dec 31 2021 - 15:10
