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Point-to-point racing to return on April 10th

Point-to-point racing to return on April 10th

Grassroots arm of racing to resume in a limited format next month

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 17:13
Princess Zoe set to return to action at Cork on Saturday

Princess Zoe set to return to action at Cork on Saturday

Tony Mullins’s mare has a series of ambitious targets in the upcoming flat season

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 16:13
Latest Exhibition’s Easter plans will not be decided until the last minute

Latest Exhibition’s Easter plans will not be decided until the last minute

Willie Mullins and owners have until Friday to make up their minds

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 15:34
Irish Grand National to have maximum field of 30 runners at Fairyhouse

Irish Grand National to have maximum field of 30 runners at Fairyhouse

Special protocols will be in place to avoid congestion in the parade ring on Easter Monday

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 15:52
Hollie Doyle takes ride on Ado McGuinness’s Harry’s Bar at Lingfield

Hollie Doyle takes ride on Ado McGuinness’s Harry’s Bar at Lingfield

Co Dublin trainer has the sole Irish contender at All-Weather Championships Final meeting

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 15:08
IHRB defend time being taken in a number high-profile investigations

IHRB defend time being taken in a number high-profile investigations

Navan win of David Dunne’s All Class referred after horse was backed from 66-1 to 9-2

Sun Mar 28 2021 - 15:53
Confidence grows that point-to-point racing will get green light next month

Confidence grows that point-to-point racing will get green light next month

Horse Racing Ireland confident that protocols that have allowed racecourse meetings go ahead can be followed

Sun Mar 28 2021 - 14:58
Aidan O’Brien’s Group 1 campaign gets underway in Dubai

Aidan O’Brien’s Group 1 campaign gets underway in Dubai

Mogul leads the charge at Meydan as attention turns to the fledgling 2021 flat season

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 15:42
Chatham Street Lad to run again 10 days after Cheltenham

Chatham Street Lad to run again 10 days after Cheltenham

Mick Winters’ nine-year-old to tackle three miles for the first time at Limerick

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 15:30
British racing’s post-mortem begins after dismal Cheltenham

British racing’s post-mortem begins after dismal Cheltenham

HRI chief Brian Kavanagh says focus should be on quality horses wherever they’re from

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 01:00
Minella Indo and A Plus Tard likely to stay apart next month

Minella Indo and A Plus Tard likely to stay apart next month

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner will potentially take a crack at Punchestown Gold Cup

Sun Mar 21 2021 - 16:05
No respite for Blackmore as she resumes championship quest

No respite for Blackmore as she resumes championship quest

Cheltenham hero faces hectic weekend with eight rides at Thurles and Downpatrick

Sat Mar 20 2021 - 06:00
Curragh back in the black as officials look hopefully to new campaign

Curragh back in the black as officials look hopefully to new campaign

Ryan Moore with four rides for Aidan O’Brien as flat season starts on Sunday

Sat Mar 20 2021 - 06:00
De Bromhead completes Cheltenham’s ‘Holy Trinity’ with Gold Cup one-two

De Bromhead completes Cheltenham’s ‘Holy Trinity’ with Gold Cup one-two

Jack Kennedy brings home Minella Indo ahead of Rachael Blackmore on A Plus Tard

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 15:29
McGonagle ‘warned off’ for taking Elliott photograph

McGonagle ‘warned off’ for taking Elliott photograph

Cullentra House head man receives two-month ban for dead horse photo

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 14:46
Old pals Zanahiyr and Quilixios could go head-to-head at Cheltenham

Old pals Zanahiyr and Quilixios could go head-to-head at Cheltenham

Debate over which Grade 1 winner is superior may be settled at JCB Triumph Hurdle

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 06:00
Rachael Blackmore seeks to make further history in Gold Cup

Rachael Blackmore seeks to make further history in Gold Cup

First woman to win Champion Hurdle could also become first woman to claim Gold Cup

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 01:00
Prospect of Al Boum Photo claiming Gold Cup hat-trick unlikely to rattle Donnelly

Prospect of Al Boum Photo claiming Gold Cup hat-trick unlikely to rattle Donnelly

Racing just one area of shrewd businessman’s life in which he has enjoyed success

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 01:00
Irish dominance continues as Flooring Porter wins Stayers’ Hurdle

Irish dominance continues as Flooring Porter wins Stayers’ Hurdle

Jockey Danny Mullins steps in and finally gets his first Cheltenham Festival winner

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 15:51
Cheltenham: Mister Fisher can come good in Ryanair Chase

Cheltenham: Mister Fisher can come good in Ryanair Chase

Thursday’s Parnell Mares Novice Hurdle looks to be the most open in its history

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 06:30
Cheltenham: The Storyteller can upstage Paisley Park in Stayers’ Hurdle

Cheltenham: The Storyteller can upstage Paisley Park in Stayers’ Hurdle

Andrew Gemmell's horse looking to join exclusive group by regaining feature on day three

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 05:00
Cheltenham: All eyes on Envoi Allen after move away from Gordon Elliott’s yard

Cheltenham: All eyes on Envoi Allen after move away from Gordon Elliott’s yard

Curragh trainer Conor O’Dwyer says change of scene shouldn’t impact horse too much

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 05:00
Put The Kettle On sees off Chacun Pour Soi in Champion Chase thriller

Put The Kettle On sees off Chacun Pour Soi in Champion Chase thriller

Henry de Bromhead’s brilliant Cheltenham Festival continues on St Patrick’s day

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 16:50
Remarkable Tiger Roll storms to fifth Cheltenham Festival victory

Remarkable Tiger Roll storms to fifth Cheltenham Festival victory

Six of seven Irish winners on St Patrick’s Day as Rachael Blackmore’s dream week continues

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 14:18
Chacun Pour Soi can add Champion Chase to Willie Mullins’s CV

Chacun Pour Soi can add Champion Chase to Willie Mullins’s CV

Two-mile feature has eluded trainer so far but Wednesday’s favourite looks worthy

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00
Cheltenham: Prodigious Monkfish to get the job done on Wednesday

Cheltenham: Prodigious Monkfish to get the job done on Wednesday

Bob Olinger leads Ballymore market with Sir Gerhard and Kilcuit to clash in the Bumper

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00
Cheltenham: Is Tiger Roll primed to deliver a mighty last stand?

Cheltenham: Is Tiger Roll primed to deliver a mighty last stand?

Four-time Festival winner has plenty to prove again with no National bid in 2021

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00
Jack Kennedy admits to ‘tough time’ after emotional win on Black Tears

Jack Kennedy admits to ‘tough time’ after emotional win on Black Tears

Denise Foster-trained horse one of five Irish winners on opening day of Cheltenham

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 19:15
Rachael Blackmore makes history as Honeysuckle storms to Champion Hurdle

Rachael Blackmore makes history as Honeysuckle storms to Champion Hurdle

‘This was never even a dream for me, it was so far from what I thought can happen in my life’

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 15:27
James Du Berlais takes role of ‘dark horse’ in intriguing Champion Hurdle storyline

James Du Berlais takes role of ‘dark horse’ in intriguing Champion Hurdle storyline

The Willie Mullins-trained horse will race for the first time outside of France at Cheltenham

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 06:00
Strong Irish raiding party could set new mark for Cheltenham winners

Strong Irish raiding party could set new mark for Cheltenham winners

The record Irish haul of 19 winners in 2017 could come under threat over the next four days

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 06:00
Blackmore and Honeysuckle go in search of historic win in Champion Hurdle

Blackmore and Honeysuckle go in search of historic win in Champion Hurdle

Battle with fellow mare and reigning champion Epatante could give racing the lift it needs

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 06:00
Cheltenham 2021: Irish contingent reminded to stick with tight Covid protocols

Cheltenham 2021: Irish contingent reminded to stick with tight Covid protocols

Festival will be very different this year with just 166 key personnel travelling over

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 06:00
Limerick facing inspection ahead of Sunday’s programme

Limerick facing inspection ahead of Sunday’s programme

Priority for jockeys will be to emerge unscathed before the trip to Cheltenham

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 06:00
Strict conditions facing Irish contingent at a much-changed Cheltenham

Strict conditions facing Irish contingent at a much-changed Cheltenham

Just 170 visitors, including jockeys, will be largely confined to an ‘Irish bubble’

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 06:00
Rachael Blackmore poised for Cheltenham success story

Rachael Blackmore poised for Cheltenham success story

Unbeaten Honeysuckle and A Plus Tard among rides in top races for top jockey

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 06:00
All systems go for participation of Foster-trained horses at Cheltenham

All systems go for participation of Foster-trained horses at Cheltenham

BHA satisfied with “clarity” over Elliott’s current role at Cullentra House yard

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 17:35
Cheltenham: Line-up of favourites leave bookies dreading big day one payout

Cheltenham: Line-up of favourites leave bookies dreading big day one payout

Honeysuckle and Willie Mullins pair Appreciate It and Concertista seen as hard to beat

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00
Cheltenham 2021: Aidan Coleman ready to reel in the big fish

Cheltenham 2021: Aidan Coleman ready to reel in the big fish

Cork jockey has eyes on some of the biggest prizes including Champion Hurdle

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 05:00
Rob James sidelined for four months over video of him sitting on dead horse

Rob James sidelined for four months over video of him sitting on dead horse

Last eight months of 12-month suspension are suspended for amateur jockey after referral hearing

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 22:28
Eugene O’Sullivan returns to scene of greatest triumph with proven article

Eugene O’Sullivan returns to scene of greatest triumph with proven article

It Came To Pass recorded a stunning 66-1 success in last year’s Foxhunters Chase

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 06:00
Jockey Rob James faces hearing on Wednesday over dead horse video

Jockey Rob James faces hearing on Wednesday over dead horse video

Amateur rider apologised for his ‘stupidity’ after 2016 came to light last week

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 17:06
Irish jockey returns positive test in pre-Cheltenham screening

Irish jockey returns positive test in pre-Cheltenham screening

Strict protocols in place for festival including ‘Irish Zone’ for visitors

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 16:48
Nothing of any concern found in inspection of Gordon Elliott’s stables

Nothing of any concern found in inspection of Gordon Elliott’s stables

Trainer’s final runner before his ban begins, Top Bandit, pipped by a nose at Leopardstown

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 21:17
Leopardstown planning a ‘technical’ review of steeplechase course

Leopardstown planning a ‘technical’ review of steeplechase course

Repeated criticism of the ground for being too quick prompts authorities’ concern

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 01:00
Gordon Elliott suspension leaves Denise Foster in line for Cheltenham glory

Gordon Elliott suspension leaves Denise Foster in line for Cheltenham glory

Veteran Co Meath trainer will take over at Cullentra stables on Monday morning

Sun Mar 07 2021 - 20:00
Gordon Elliott has ‘no complaints’ following one-year ban

Gordon Elliott has ‘no complaints’ following one-year ban

Regulator suspends half of one-year ban over photograph of trainer sitting on dead horse

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00
Jockey Hugh Morgan and Young Dev return to Navan after wonder ride

Jockey Hugh Morgan and Young Dev return to Navan after wonder ride

‘No irons’ success a fortnight ago all but wrapped up ride of the year honours

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00
Gordon Elliott’s horses will be able to race at Cheltenham under new trainer

Gordon Elliott’s horses will be able to race at Cheltenham under new trainer

Trainer Denise Foster expected to take over the license at Elliott’s Co Meath yard

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 21:08
William O’Doherty to send out Charles Byrnes’s Wonder Laish at Leopardstown

William O’Doherty to send out Charles Byrnes’s Wonder Laish at Leopardstown

Fellow Co Limerick trainer enjoys Dundalk success with Byrnes’s Thosedaysaregone

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 14:12
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