Patrick Mullins confident Leopardstown ground will be ‘spot on’ for FestivalChampion amateur says victory for Faugheen would be the ‘big result’Tue Jan 21 2020 - 01:00
Future of Tote Ireland set to be decided by end of MarchResearch points to threat of increased inbreeding in thoroughbredsMon Jan 20 2020 - 01:00
Minella Till Dawn favourite to bridge long Thyestes gap for JP McManusPresenting Percy set to bid to complete a hat-trick of victories in Galmoy HurdleMon Jan 20 2020 - 01:00
Un De Sceaux bids to become rare 12-year-old Grade One winnerMullins-trained veteran goes head-to-head with Defi Du Seuil in Ascot featureSat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00
Trainer Colm Murphy fails in appeal against ‘non-trier’ penaltyAll About Joe suspended for 42 days following New Year’s Day event at FairyhouseFri Jan 17 2020 - 17:03
Jack Kennedy sidelined for up to 10 days with collarbone issueYoung jockey broke a collarbone at Punchestown last OctoberFri Jan 17 2020 - 16:57
HRI will push to get anti-doping mechanism across the lineIndustry-wide policy on drug testing has been stalled since HRI approval in 2018Tue Jan 14 2020 - 19:00
Leopardstown not surprised at low amount of British entries for festivalAt present just five horses are entered in the eight Group One races over the weekendTue Jan 14 2020 - 18:38
Irish Champion Hurdle looks ideal Cheltenham prep for HoneysuckleFairyhouse ‘just on the right side of the line’ ahead of morning inspectionMon Jan 13 2020 - 18:15
IHRB ‘late coming to the party’ on sponsorship issue, says MullinsAndy Dufresne gets the better of Captain Guinness in Punchestown featureSun Jan 12 2020 - 18:20
Gusting winds put Monday's Punchestown meeting in doubtIf meeting is cancelled the option of running it on Wednesday is under considerationSun Jan 12 2020 - 18:18
Dylan Robinson makes return at Fairyhouse on Ornua after cocaine banGordon Elliott hoping Andy Dufresne can bounce back to winning form at PunchestownSat Jan 11 2020 - 06:00
Trainers’ body awaiting proposals from regulator on sponsorship changesJockeys spokesman says sponsorship is different from ‘ambassadorial’ workFri Jan 10 2020 - 21:10
Lostsintranslation set to head straight to Cheltenham Gold CupElliott chasing four in a row in Fairyhouse feature on SaturdayWed Jan 08 2020 - 01:00
Watering could begin at Leopardstown next week for Dublin Racing FestivalPunchestown spokesman says climate changes have forced a review of optionsTue Jan 07 2020 - 18:17
Willie Mullins not in favour of five-day Cheltenham FestivalEddie O’Leary of Gigginstown Stud calls on Cheltenham to drop Champion BumperMon Jan 06 2020 - 18:50
Leopardstown to consider watering policy ahead of February FestivalBattleoverdoyen eases to Grade One victory as drying ground results in three-horse fieldSat Dec 28 2019 - 19:10
Delta Work pulls it out of the fire to take Savills ChaseEarlier, Apple’s Jade finished the year in style with a third straight win in the Frank WardSat Dec 28 2019 - 14:48
Drumacoo could supply popular local success at LimerickTrainer Michael Hourigan has enjoyed many Chistmas festival wins over the yearsSat Dec 28 2019 - 06:00
Apple’s Jade faces critical Leopardstown test on SaturdayMichael O’Leary’s star mare has not won in 10 months and will need to show her old selfSat Dec 28 2019 - 06:00
Kemboy makes long-awaited return at Leopardstown after Supreme Club sagaWillie Mullins’s star goes in Savills Chase on day three of festivalSat Dec 28 2019 - 06:00
A Plus Tard presents De Bromhead with Cheltenham dilemmaRachael Blackmore steered her mount to the Paddy Power Rewards Club Chase on FridayFri Dec 27 2019 - 17:28
Roaring Bull all the rage as Michael O’Leary ‘mugs’ JP McManus of Paddy Power gloryA ninth success in the race looked on the cards before Fitzhenry was pipped on the lineFri Dec 27 2019 - 12:28
English stalwart Simply Ned back in Leopardstown for a sixth timeDays shy of turning 13 Nicky Richards’ veteran chestnut looks as formidable as everFri Dec 27 2019 - 06:00
Davy Russell goes to Limerick for day two of Christmas festivalGigginstown-owned Fury Road has a grade three penalty for contest with an illustrious roll of honourFri Dec 27 2019 - 06:00
D-Day for Chacun Pour Soi’s return to action at LeopardstownMullins bullish while Gigginstown have team to make Easywork of Future ChampionsFri Dec 27 2019 - 06:00
Blazer could help line a few pockets in Paddy Power ChaseJP McManus goes in search of a ninth win in the race with team of eight horsesFri Dec 27 2019 - 06:00
Faugheen supplies the St Stephen’s Day feelgood factor in LimerickVeteran former hurdler leaves Samcro 10 lengths adrift under jockey Patrick MullinsThu Dec 26 2019 - 17:35
Notebook proves jumping is the name of the game in LeopardstownMichael O’Leary owned star claims Novice Chase in convincing fashionThu Dec 26 2019 - 14:06
The sporting decade that was: Harzand earns place in history for team of true champions‘I had won 22 classics but not an Epsom Derby. It had to be done. It was important to me.’Thu Dec 26 2019 - 12:00
St Stephen’s Day novice talent divided between Leopardstown and LimerickLaurina and Fakir d’Oudairies top bill in Dublin, Faugheen v Samcro down southTue Dec 24 2019 - 01:00
Down Royal to benefit from Racing TV coverage on St Stephen’s DayFormer Cheltenham winner Black Hercules lines up in a competitive hunters chaseTue Dec 24 2019 - 01:00
Tom Queally set to ride over jumps at Limerick on St Stephen's DayA former champion apprentice, he has ridden numerous Group One winnersMon Dec 23 2019 - 21:09
Samcro could prove to be a St Stephen’s Day spoilsportVeteran Faugheen aiming for 10th career Grade One in clash at Limerick that promises to be a Christmas festival highlightMon Dec 23 2019 - 17:53
Aspire Tower set to shine in Leopardtown Grade Two highlightHenry De Bromhead targets another successful Christmas period 14 declarations in total for St Stephen’s Day cardMon Dec 23 2019 - 17:37
Tipping Point: Christmas cancelled by GAA’s joyless pursuitGAA players are amateurs yet many lead lives that put a lot of professionals to shameMon Dec 23 2019 - 06:45
Al Boum Photo could be in the frame for Leopardstown this ChristmasGround conditions may be right for Willie Mullins-trained champ to return to actionMon Dec 23 2019 - 06:00
Space Cadet set to fly the Irish flag in Welsh Grand NationalThe Irish raider is a 50-1 outsider for the race, with last year’s winner Elegant Escape topping the bettingSun Dec 22 2019 - 16:53
Davy Russell set for Ascot return if conditions are rightJockey will ride Paloma Blue following illness, but racing depends on state of trackSat Dec 21 2019 - 06:00
Funding for Irish racing’s integrity service to be cut by €200,000 in 2020Horse Racing Ireland makes prizemoney a priority, and confirms an extra €1.7m will be made available next yearWed Dec 18 2019 - 18:23
JP McManus team hoping for soft ground at Leopardstown for DarassoFrench recruit primed to take on Ireland’s top Gold Cup contenders in Savills ChaseWed Dec 18 2019 - 07:50
Eddie O’Leary proposes Down Royal race be put into Triple Crown seriesGigginstown spokesman says move could boost Irish interest in King George VI ChaseTue Dec 17 2019 - 07:00
Novice star Samcro set to take Limerick option over ChristmasApple’s Jade could be retired if failing to fire at LeopardstownTue Dec 17 2019 - 06:52
Long-standing love affair: Irish eyes riveted on Liverpool’s title questClub has long had a massive and passionate support base this side of the Irish SeaMon Dec 16 2019 - 05:30
Latest Exhibition shocks Andy Dufresne at NavanBryan Cooper enjoys morale-boosting win as Elliott’s odds-on favourite is turned overSun Dec 15 2019 - 15:57
Robin Des Foret flies the flag for Mullins in Cheltenham featureAnte-post favourite, Riders Onthe Storm, ruled out after being declared a non-runner by mistakeFri Dec 13 2019 - 17:50
British election result a positive for Irish racing, says HRIAndy Dufresne fancied to continue good form of Elliott’s novice team at NavanFri Dec 13 2019 - 17:03
Chacun Pour Soi to test his Champion Chase credentials at LeopardstownGordon Elliott dominates entries for Sunday’s Navan featureWed Dec 11 2019 - 01:00
Pat Smullen and Ruby Walsh receive ‘Irish Racing Hero’ honoursGrand National hero Tiger Roll crowned 2019 Horse of the YearTue Dec 10 2019 - 23:30
Free wifi to be provided at all Irish racecourses in 2020Russell targets return from sickness as Mullins plots introduction of French recruitsMon Dec 09 2019 - 18:15
