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Delta Work denies Tiger Roll a fairytale finish

Delta Work denies Tiger Roll a fairytale finish

Tiger Roll finishes second on the final start of his career at Cheltenham

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 14:39
Tiger Roll fans wary as cross-country legend runs into the original

Tiger Roll fans wary as cross-country legend runs into the original

Limerick based Enda Bolger is the trainer renowned as the maestro of cross-country racing

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 06:00
Prepare for tears if Tiger Roll supplies fairytale finish to superb career

Prepare for tears if Tiger Roll supplies fairytale finish to superb career

Victory in the Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase to spark immediate retirement

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 05:00
Cheltenham: Home favourite Shishkin chasing third festival victory

Cheltenham: Home favourite Shishkin chasing third festival victory

English star a rare talent and very much the one to beat in the day two feature

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 05:00
Cheltenham: Constitution Hill confirms star status in spectacular fashion

Cheltenham: Constitution Hill confirms star status in spectacular fashion

Henderson’s novice sets course record as home trainers land first blows on opening day

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 19:44
Cheltenham: Rachael Blackmore’s Honeysuckle wins Champion Hurdle

Cheltenham: Rachael Blackmore’s Honeysuckle wins Champion Hurdle

Horse trained by Henry de Bromhead becomes first mare to win back to back

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 15:44
Cheltenham: Honeysuckle takes perfect 14-race streak into day one feature

Cheltenham: Honeysuckle takes perfect 14-race streak into day one feature

Mare’s manager Peter Molony carries plenty of family history in the champion contest

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 06:00
Honeysuckle has what it takes to defend her Champion Hurdle crown

Honeysuckle has what it takes to defend her Champion Hurdle crown

It'll be reassuring for Honeysuckle and Blackmore to do what they've always done

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 06:00
Cheltenham Day One: Punters set to support high-calibre Irish runners

Cheltenham Day One: Punters set to support high-calibre Irish runners

Mullins, Elliott and De Bromhead back with classy strings in pursuit of festival success

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 15:16
Honeysuckle to lead Irish assault on day one of Cheltenham

Honeysuckle to lead Irish assault on day one of Cheltenham

Henry De Bromhead’s unbeaten mare is odds-on to retain Champion Hurdle crown

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 06:00
Cheltenham 2022: The festival’s top Irish contenders

Cheltenham 2022: The festival’s top Irish contenders

A race-by-race guide to the runners seeking to maintain Irish dominance at the festival

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 10:00
De Bromhead in relaxed mood as he prepares to return to scene of historic triumph

De Bromhead in relaxed mood as he prepares to return to scene of historic triumph

Last year’s phenomenal success was surely a once-off – but stable has shown signs of returning to form in time for Cheltenham

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00
Cheltenham 2022: festival questions and answers

Cheltenham 2022: festival questions and answers

Rich Ricci, Daragh Ó Sé, Paddy Power, Andrew McNamara, Michael Duignan and Willie Penrose give their predictions

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00
Russell eases back to domestic action ahead of Cheltenham festival

Russell eases back to domestic action ahead of Cheltenham festival

Cork jockey to partner Galvin in Gold Cup while fit-again Power will be on board reigning champion Minella Indo

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 16:49
Decision taken to water new course ahead of Cheltenham festival

Decision taken to water new course ahead of Cheltenham festival

When watering in the past, officials have aimed to start festival on good to soft going

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 16:00
Fakir D’oudairies to skip Cheltenham with Aintree his likely next target

Fakir D’oudairies to skip Cheltenham with Aintree his likely next target

JP McManus likely to have 30 runners in the Cotswolds despite Fakir D’oudairies absence

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 14:45
Enda Bolger says Prengarde ‘on song for it’ ahead of Cheltenham Cross-Country

Enda Bolger says Prengarde ‘on song for it’ ahead of Cheltenham Cross-Country

Trainer not concerned after French specialist failed to impress in hurdles race in Naas

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 16:19
Ireland’s jockeys face ‘big cultural change’ as racecourse saunas shut down

Ireland’s jockeys face ‘big cultural change’ as racecourse saunas shut down

IHRB say evidence on dehydration before racing no longer supports practice

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 16:12
Leopardstown to host Cheltenham-bound horses for two days of workouts

Leopardstown to host Cheltenham-bound horses for two days of workouts

Over 120 horses will take the opportunity between Monday and Tuesday

Sun Mar 06 2022 - 15:22
Edwardstone cross-channel favourite for Cheltenham

Edwardstone cross-channel favourite for Cheltenham

2020 Epsom winner Serpentine exported to race in Australia confrims Joseph O’Brien

Sun Mar 06 2022 - 15:07
Rachael Blackmore not playing it safe in run-up to Cheltenham

Rachael Blackmore not playing it safe in run-up to Cheltenham

Last year’s leading jockey at the festival has two rides over fences at Navan

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 01:00
Sinn Féin Senator calls for inquiry into Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board

Sinn Féin Senator calls for inquiry into Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board

Paul Gavan says recent press coverage raises serious questions for Irish racing regulator

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 17:23
Galopin Des Champ holds edge over Bob Olinger ahead of Cheltenham showdown

Galopin Des Champ holds edge over Bob Olinger ahead of Cheltenham showdown

Willie Mullins’s young chaser holds 164 rating but Henry de Bromhead confident over his charge

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 16:00
Leopardstown confident they are ‘getting on top’ of ground issues at track

Leopardstown confident they are ‘getting on top’ of ground issues at track

Track hosts back-to-back meetings on Sunday and Monday and Cheltenham schooling

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 15:39
Comeback kid Gordon Elliott mob-handed for Cheltenham

Comeback kid Gordon Elliott mob-handed for Cheltenham

Festival set to mark remarkable transformation in fortune for trainer once in disrepute

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 18:08
Tipping Point: Time for racing to unhitch its wagon from gambling sponsorship

Tipping Point: Time for racing to unhitch its wagon from gambling sponsorship

Outright ban on gambling advertising not likely any time soon but there’s no long-term guarantee

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 09:44
IHRB insists officials involved in Mahon case acted ‘professionally and appropriately’

IHRB insists officials involved in Mahon case acted ‘professionally and appropriately’

Michael O'Leary says Tiger Roll will be retired after Cross-County race at Cheltenham

Sun Feb 27 2022 - 17:00
Connections on tenterhooks as Princess Zoe hunts massive prize in Saudi Arabia

Connections on tenterhooks as Princess Zoe hunts massive prize in Saudi Arabia

Three Irish contenders among those vying for a near-two mile contest worth $2.5m

Sat Feb 26 2022 - 06:00
Willie Mullins admits Cheltenham expectations leave ‘a certain dread in your stomach’

Willie Mullins admits Cheltenham expectations leave ‘a certain dread in your stomach’

The most successful trainer in festival history with 78 winners says nerves hit in build-up

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 16:14
Darasso can take advantage of Navan delay and ground conditions

Darasso can take advantage of Navan delay and ground conditions

Darver Star also likely to be in the shake up for Tuesday’s feature on rescheduled card

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 16:58
Halford defends racing board’s current drug testing procedures

Halford defends racing board’s current drug testing procedures

Chairman of trainers’s association says there’s ‘no evidence’ to suggest doping taking place

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 16:39
Tipping point: English old dog needs to bite back at Cheltenham

Tipping point: English old dog needs to bite back at Cheltenham

Balance of winners has tilted Ireland’s way for a nation used to being the underdog

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 09:30
IHRB stands over Stephen Mahon animal welfare investigation

IHRB stands over Stephen Mahon animal welfare investigation

Body rejects any claim of singling Mahon out over his allegations of doping in the sport

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 06:00
Navan programme postponed due to waterlogged course

Navan programme postponed due to waterlogged course

11mms of overnight rain plus more forecast right up until race time leads to the decision

Sun Feb 20 2022 - 15:06
In-form Mark Walsh seeks Ascot Chase glory with Fakir d’Oudairies

In-form Mark Walsh seeks Ascot Chase glory with Fakir d’Oudairies

Joseph O’Brien-trained horse could become first Irish winner of race since in 1996

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00
Teahupoo has late chance to stake Champion Hurdle claim

Teahupoo has late chance to stake Champion Hurdle claim

Gordon Elliott’s five-year-old is something of a ‘dark horse’ to dethrone Honeysuckle

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 01:00
Tiger Roll pulled out of Grand National again over long-running handicap dispute

Tiger Roll pulled out of Grand National again over long-running handicap dispute

Michael O’Leary claims and rating given to runner is behind the decision

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 17:29
Noel Meade appeals against ‘non-trier’ Bugs Moran decision

Noel Meade appeals against ‘non-trier’ Bugs Moran decision

Meade, Moran and rider Sean Flanagan all banned after failure to aim for optimal finish

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 17:19
Fakir D’oudairies bids to end long barren run for Irish runners in Ascot Cup

Fakir D’oudairies bids to end long barren run for Irish runners in Ascot Cup

Joseph O’Brien-trained star the sole Irish challenger for final Grade One before Cheltenham

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 15:59
The renaissance of the betting ring - Irish racing’s vinyl revival

The renaissance of the betting ring - Irish racing’s vinyl revival

On-course bookmakers seem like the lesser evil compared with unregulated online firms

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00
Death Duty bounces back to record first victory in four years

Death Duty bounces back to record first victory in four years

Elliott-trained veteran thrives in testing conditions to land Grand National Trial

Sun Feb 13 2022 - 18:20
Willie Mullins keeping his Cheltenham options open until as late as possible

Willie Mullins keeping his Cheltenham options open until as late as possible

Video has emerged on social media of licensed trainer Mark Todd striking a horse with a branch

Sun Feb 13 2022 - 18:19
IHRB insists Oireachtas recommendations remain a priority

IHRB insists Oireachtas recommendations remain a priority

Indepenent board members and gender balance two key issues yet to be addressed

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 18:00
Journey With Me aims to book Cheltenham ticket during Saturday Naas run

Journey With Me aims to book Cheltenham ticket during Saturday Naas run

Henry De Bromhead runner seen as second favourite by many for Novices Hurdle

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 15:39
De Bromhead hoping Fairyhouse can signal an upswing in stable fortunes

De Bromhead hoping Fairyhouse can signal an upswing in stable fortunes

Honeysuckle heads 14 entries left in the Champion Hurdle but Sharjah a notable absentee

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 16:30
Paul Nicholls unable to explain downturn in form at Ditcheat

Paul Nicholls unable to explain downturn in form at Ditcheat

Only 16 left in Saturday’s Betfair Hurdle at Newbury with no Irish raiders lining up

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 15:02
Conflated adds a new dimension to Cheltenham Gold Cup picture

Conflated adds a new dimension to Cheltenham Gold Cup picture

Gigginstown operation will keep winding down despite surprise Irish Gold Cup win

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 14:49
For racing, losing the battle over the whip is preferable to losing the war

For racing, losing the battle over the whip is preferable to losing the war

Sport is always fighting to defend reputation - the whip is one issue still within its control

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 06:00
Galopin Des Champs shines again as Willie Mullins lands Grade 1 hat-trick

Galopin Des Champs shines again as Willie Mullins lands Grade 1 hat-trick

Chacun Pour Soi and Sir Gerhard victorious on a favourites Sunday at Leopardstown

Sun Feb 06 2022 - 18:13
Honeysuckle confirms greatness with third Irish Champion Hurdle win

Honeysuckle confirms greatness with third Irish Champion Hurdle win

1-5 favourite joins Istabraq and Hurricane Fly with hat-trick; Chacun Pour Soi back in form

Sun Feb 06 2022 - 16:51
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