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Geraghty knows Defi Du Seuil will take a chance

Geraghty knows Defi Du Seuil will take a chance

Sixth victory in Champion Chase will make Geraghty most successful jockey in the race

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 06:30
Altior’s absence makes Champion Chase a two horse race

Altior’s absence makes Champion Chase a two horse race

Defi Du Seuil can fill major Cheltenham festival blank for JP McManus

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 06:00
Tiger Roll ready to etch his name further into Cheltenham lore

Tiger Roll ready to etch his name further into Cheltenham lore

Meanwhile, Envoi Allen faces toughest task of his young career in the Ballymore

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 17:38
Epatante delivers champion performance at Cheltenham

Epatante delivers champion performance at Cheltenham

Epatante helps owner JP McManus celebrate his birthday in style

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 17:03
Decision to go ahead with Cheltenham beggars belief

Decision to go ahead with Cheltenham beggars belief

Something grotesque about allowing festival to continue in face of coronavirus threat

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 14:14
Blackmore gets Honeysuckle out the gap in Mares Hurdle

Blackmore gets Honeysuckle out the gap in Mares Hurdle

Honeysuckle’s win delivers 55-1 double for trainer trainer Henry De Bromhead

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 13:59
Cheltenham: Davy Russell looking to put last year’s blip behind him from the get-go

Cheltenham: Davy Russell looking to put last year’s blip behind him from the get-go

Abacadabras could get Cork jockey off to flying start on Tuesday

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 06:00
Cheltenham: Benie Des Dieux can make up for final-fence fall in mouthwatering Mares

Cheltenham: Benie Des Dieux can make up for final-fence fall in mouthwatering Mares

All-Irish battle with Honeysuckle could provide highlight of the opening day

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 06:00
Cheltenham: Sharjah could shine in less than stellar Champion Hurdle renewal

Cheltenham: Sharjah could shine in less than stellar Champion Hurdle renewal

Galway Hurdle victory could point to stamina required to handle Cheltenham hill

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 06:00
County Cork point to point fixture called off due to coronavirus

County Cork point to point fixture called off due to coronavirus

Duhallow-Liscarroll point to point had been due to take place on Sunday, March 22nd

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 13:42
Cheltenham punters give their tips for this week’s festival

Cheltenham punters give their tips for this week’s festival

Jerry Kiernan, Andrew McNamara, Darragh Ó Sé, Leon Blanche and Willie Penrose

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 09:00
Altior doubtful for Champion Chase after he is found lame

Altior doubtful for Champion Chase after he is found lame

Gordon Elliott confirms Envoi Allen will target the Ballymore Novices Hurdle

Sun Mar 08 2020 - 17:44
Cheltenham Festival 2020: Day-by-day guide

Cheltenham Festival 2020: Day-by-day guide

Brian O’Connor looks at the Irish contenders for next week's Cheltenham Festival

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 09:00
Barriers broken, Rachael Blackmore rides on to greater heights

Barriers broken, Rachael Blackmore rides on to greater heights

The Tipperary jockey arrives at Cheltenham with an impressive a book of rides

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 06:00
Flanagan makes a quick return to action a month after breaking his jaw

Flanagan makes a quick return to action a month after breaking his jaw

JP McManus runner Castle Oliver bids for four in a row in Naas feature

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 01:04
Eddie O’Leary believes Cheltenham behind closed doors is better than a delay

Eddie O’Leary believes Cheltenham behind closed doors is better than a delay

Industry hoping coronavirus doesn’t prevent National Hunt Festival going ahead

Fri Mar 06 2020 - 17:04
IHRB referrals hearing sees four winners disqualified for positive tests

IHRB referrals hearing sees four winners disqualified for positive tests

Three of the four trainers have penalties waived after it was found they took all reasonable precautions

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 15:04
Coronavirus: Cheltenham advises racegoers with ‘symptoms’ not to travel

Coronavirus: Cheltenham advises racegoers with ‘symptoms’ not to travel

Racegoers who have transited through high risk countries should also stay away

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 12:32
Honeysuckle and Benie Des Dieux look set for Cheltenham showdown

Honeysuckle and Benie Des Dieux look set for Cheltenham showdown

Mouth-watering Mares’ Hurdle clash could prove one of the highlights of the festival

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 18:41
HRI wants racing funding increased to €98 million by 2024

HRI wants racing funding increased to €98 million by 2024

Racing’s ruling body reveals new five-year strategic plan

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 18:36
Irish trainers favourites to beat home side to Prestbury Cup at Cheltenham

Irish trainers favourites to beat home side to Prestbury Cup at Cheltenham

No decision on which festival race De Bromhead’s Honeysuckle will take her chance

Mon Mar 02 2020 - 18:38
Coronavirus: Racing behind closed doors not ruled out by HRI

Coronavirus: Racing behind closed doors not ruled out by HRI

Three fixtures in France will have admittance restricted to racing professionals

Sun Mar 01 2020 - 19:00
Elliott set to work Cheltenham big guns after racing at Leopardstown

Elliott set to work Cheltenham big guns after racing at Leopardstown

Making the most of the opportunity just over a week out from Cheltenham

Sun Mar 01 2020 - 16:27
Mullins boosted by Dettori riding True Self in $2.5m race

Mullins boosted by Dettori riding True Self in $2.5m race

Trainer bids farewell to ‘huge star’ Un De Sceaux as horse retires following injury

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 06:00
‘Business as normal’ for racing amid coronavirus concerns

‘Business as normal’ for racing amid coronavirus concerns

Decisions on cancellation of meetings will be led by governments, says HRI chief executive

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 17:27
Battleoverdoyen only ‘50-50’ to take chance at Cheltenham

Battleoverdoyen only ‘50-50’ to take chance at Cheltenham

Giant novice remains a general 10-1 shot in the betting for the RSA Chase in a fortnight

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 22:00
Cheltenham keeping a watching brief on coronavirus

Cheltenham keeping a watching brief on coronavirus

Festival due to start in two weeks with 15,000 Irish racegoers expected to attend

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 16:38
City Island to return to hurdles and take on Paisley Park in stayers’

City Island to return to hurdles and take on Paisley Park in stayers’

McManus team wait on likely Festival ground conditions before Fakir D’oudairies decision

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 20:50
Tipping Point: Extinction fears for TV species of lesser spotted Shit Stirrer

Tipping Point: Extinction fears for TV species of lesser spotted Shit Stirrer

There’s still nothing better than a loose-tongued gouger lobbing grenades into the mix

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 07:00
Magic Wand in the running to conjure Riyadh win

Magic Wand in the running to conjure Riyadh win

Coolmore Stud’s globetrotting mare flying Irish flag at inaugural $20m Saudi Cup

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 06:00
Weld to represent trainers on new Irish Thoroughbred Welfare Council

Weld to represent trainers on new Irish Thoroughbred Welfare Council

Eight-member body will advise Horse Racing Ireland on equine welfare

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 01:01
O’Leary calls for Cheltenham Champion Bumper to be restricted to amateur jockeys

O’Leary calls for Cheltenham Champion Bumper to be restricted to amateur jockeys

Gigginstown spokesman indicates Darling Daughter will line up in festival contest

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 18:00
David Mullins returns to action four months after spinal fracture

David Mullins returns to action four months after spinal fracture

Grand National winning jockey has a total of three weekend rides at Fairyhouse and Naas

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 16:15
Willie Mullins manoeuvring his Cheltenham forces into position

Willie Mullins manoeuvring his Cheltenham forces into position

Festival’s most successful trainer confirms Al Boum Photo on track for Gold Cup

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 19:30
Mark Walsh switches sides to take plum mount on Delta Work for Gold Cup

Mark Walsh switches sides to take plum mount on Delta Work for Gold Cup

Jockey takes over from injured Jack Kennedy for big race at Cheltenham

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 18:04
Willie Mullins prefers to ‘keep it simple’ and run Benie in Mares Hurdle

Willie Mullins prefers to ‘keep it simple’ and run Benie in Mares Hurdle

Laurina set to return to action over flights at Punchestown on Wednesday

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 06:00
Tiger Roll on track for Aintree after solid run in Navan

Tiger Roll on track for Aintree after solid run in Navan

“He came to win two out and just got tired,” reported jockey Keith Donoghue afterwards

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 16:17
Tipping Point: Eddie Jones’s rhetoric is out of place in a febrile political climate

Tipping Point: Eddie Jones’s rhetoric is out of place in a febrile political climate

Mischievous verbal firecrackers are unnecessary in turbulent times

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 06:00
Tiger Roll’s path to potential National hat-trick begins in Navan

Tiger Roll’s path to potential National hat-trick begins in Navan

O’Leary confirms most popular horse in training will be aimed at Aintree feature

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00
Cantillon launches bid for a seat in Seanad Éireann

Cantillon launches bid for a seat in Seanad Éireann

Naas chairman frustrated by a perceived lack of influence for thoroughbred industry in political circles

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00
Tiger Roll ‘will he – won’t he’ National saga set to run some more

Tiger Roll ‘will he – won’t he’ National saga set to run some more

'Tiger is very, very special to us. We’ll look after him first and foremost' - Eddie O’Leary

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 01:00
Grand National on the agenda with Elliott playing a central role

Grand National on the agenda with Elliott playing a central role

Racing world waits to find out weight allotted by British handicapper to Tiger Roll

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 18:50
Racing the biggest loser if Tiger Roll doesn’t line up at Aintree

Racing the biggest loser if Tiger Roll doesn’t line up at Aintree

Michael O’Leary has taken the welfare genie out of the bottle and there’s no putting it back

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 07:00
Horse Racing Ireland confident public money will keep coming post-election

Horse Racing Ireland confident public money will keep coming post-election

Sinn Féin has in the past criticised the amount of money put into the Horse & Greyhound Fund

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 17:34
Punchestown officials ‘hopeful’ Sunday’s cancelled card can be run on Tuesday

Punchestown officials ‘hopeful’ Sunday’s cancelled card can be run on Tuesday

Storm Ciara claims Boylesports Grand National Trial programme after ‘freak’ cloudburst drops inch of rain in 20 minutes

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 16:43
Leopardstown examining idea of Friday start for next year’s Dublin Racing Festival

Leopardstown examining idea of Friday start for next year’s Dublin Racing Festival

Trainer and RTÉ pundit Ted Walsh calls it a ‘hare-brained’ idea

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00
Non-standard race times get first outing at Naas

Non-standard race times get first outing at Naas

Trial period during February will see greater flexibility with ‘off’ times

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00
British Horseracing Authority to monitor Irish betting trends

British Horseracing Authority to monitor Irish betting trends

Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board agrees four-year deal

Fri Feb 07 2020 - 22:14
O’Leary team unsure whether Tiger Roll will defend Grand National crown

O’Leary team unsure whether Tiger Roll will defend Grand National crown

Focus on BHA handicapper ahead of the release of weights for the big race next Tuesday

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 06:00
Dubai Duty Free extends sponsorship of Irish Derby

Dubai Duty Free extends sponsorship of Irish Derby

Company renews current deal for another two years until 2021

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 06:00
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