Four words to make any parent shudder – ‘Can I play rugby?’Even those within the sport are struggling to define what constitutes an acceptable level of riskMon Oct 08 2018 - 06:00
Enable once again shows her class at Prix de l’ArcGosden Star overcomes interrupted preparation to become eighth dual Arc winnerSun Oct 07 2018 - 19:32
Enable holds off valiant Sea Of Class to retain Arc crownJohn Gosden’s stunning filly justifies favoritism at Longchamp under Frankie DettoriSun Oct 07 2018 - 15:48
Enable’s credentials for back-to-back Arc wins hard to disputeAidan O’Brien saddles five runners in Prix de l’Arc De TriompheFri Oct 05 2018 - 19:30
Willie Mullins aiming for French Group One flat glory with Max DynamiteCheltenham winner Balko Des Flos returns to action in GowranFri Oct 05 2018 - 16:29
Mullins targets Group One flat glory in Prix Du CadranAndrea Atzeni will ride for top jumps trainer in French Gold CupWed Oct 03 2018 - 01:00
Kew Gardens best O’Brien’s hope in Prix de l’Arc de TriompheSt Leger winner is a general 10-1 shot as race returns to its Longchamp homeTue Oct 02 2018 - 06:30
Laurens takes a run at fifth top-flight victory at NewmarketProbably favourite inflicted shock defeat on Alpha Centauri in the Matron StakeTue Oct 02 2018 - 06:00
Racing regulator has ground to make up in credibility stakesNew drugs regime must convince public that Irish racing is serious about catching cheatsMon Oct 01 2018 - 06:30
Kew Gardens to head O’Brien’s l’Arc de Triomphe challengeCypress Creek’s victory in Naas four-timer an indirect boost to trainer’s hopesSun Sept 30 2018 - 19:15
Unfortunately returns to winning form with Group Three victory at NaasEnglish raider completed double for jockey Chris Hayes, who had earlier scored aboard Cedars Of LebanonSun Sept 30 2018 - 18:45
Moore riding Mendelssohn points to ultimate Breeders Cup Classic ambitionThe prestige for Aidan O’Brien of finally breaking his duck in America’s most valuable race is possibly even more incalculable than the value of the horseFri Sept 28 2018 - 17:35
Mount Everest to hit Beresford Stakes peak for O’BrienChampion trainer has sights set on 18th victory in historic raceFri Sept 28 2018 - 16:32
Aidan O’Brien targets a remarkable 18th Beresford StakesMount Everest could lead trainer’s bid for Group Two race at Naas on SundayWed Sept 26 2018 - 00:00
Pat Kelly fined after winner returned a positive test for cobaltGalway native trained Warendorf to win a point to point at Belclare last MarchTue Sept 25 2018 - 18:01
Ten Sovereigns out to continue unbeaten run at NewmarketAidan O’Brien’s juvenile odds-on to win the Juddmonte Middle Park StakesMon Sept 24 2018 - 17:04
Trainers must adopt ‘buyer beware’ policy on supplementsIHRB puts spike in positive tests down to ‘bad practice’ rather than anything more sinisterMon Sept 24 2018 - 16:17
Lady Kaya on course to give Sheila Lavery a first Group OneMeath trainer runs Breaking Story at Fairyhouse with Robbie Colgan onboardSun Sept 23 2018 - 17:27
Spike in horseracing positive drug tests due to ‘lack of understanding, not doping’Anti-doping chief reassured despite eight horses being disqualified so far this yearFri Sept 21 2018 - 17:14
Gordon Lord Byron to make Czech Republic bow on SaturdayTom Hogan’s veteran 10-year-old primed for 91st career start across eight countriesFri Sept 21 2018 - 16:13
Hit The Bid looking for more favourable conditions at NewburyDarren Bunyan’s horse came fourth in easy ground at the CurraghThu Sept 20 2018 - 06:00
Hanlon plans to appeal suspended 18-month penaltyTrainer’s horse Camlann was disqualified from Galway Festival race after adverse finding for cobaltWed Sept 19 2018 - 21:27
Leopardstown ground ‘not to blame’ for career-ending injuriesTrainers not pointing fingers over leg problems to Saxon Warrior and Alpha CentauriTue Sept 18 2018 - 20:23
Mendelssohn set for Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont ParkAnother clash with Catholic Boy may be on card for race in which Diversify tops bettingTue Sept 18 2018 - 19:55
O’Brien and Harrington refuse to blame Leopardstown ground for injuriesSaxon Warrior and Alpha Centauri suffered career-ending injuries at LeopardstownTue Sept 18 2018 - 15:28
Flag Of Honour comes to O’Brien’s rescue in Irish LegerSkitter Scatter provides Prendergast and Whelan with first Group One at the CurraghSun Sept 16 2018 - 19:19
Alpha Centauri and Saxon Warrior retired through injuryHavana Grey gives trainer Karl Burke a ‘Champions Weekend’ Group One doubleSun Sept 16 2018 - 16:23
Murphy times run to perfection as Roaring Lion pips Saxon Warrior in thrillerAlpha Centauri found to be ‘clinically abnormal’ after shock defeat to LaurensSat Sept 15 2018 - 20:31
Rising star Oisín Murphy brings globetrotting run back homeYoung jockey looking to add to brilliant run of Group One successes at LeopardstownSat Sept 15 2018 - 09:57
Roaring Lion and Alpha Centauri head ‘Irish Champions Weekend’ castKew Gardens leads O’Brien five-strong team into Doncaster St LegerSat Sept 15 2018 - 06:00
Curragh returned to full tilt in 2019 fixture listHorse Racing Ireland unveils much-changed schedule containing more blank SundaysWed Sept 12 2018 - 18:17
Blackmore bids to conquer Kerry National on Rogue AngelWithdrawal of Wounded Warrior prompts a switch for season’s leading riderWed Sept 12 2018 - 06:00
Roaring Lion to continue fine season in Irish Champion StakesOisin Murphy happy with ground as Aidan O’Brien prepares to launch six-strong challengeTue Sept 11 2018 - 16:32
Moore set for Saturday dash from Doncaster Leger to Champion StakesO’Brien-trained Kew Gardens favourite for world’s oldest classicTue Sept 11 2018 - 06:00
Roaring Lion may give jockey Oisin Murphy first Group One success in IrelandFlag Of Honour at the top of some betting lists for €500,000 Leger at the CurraghSun Sept 09 2018 - 17:06
Saxon Warrior set to lead home defence for Irish Champion StakesIntense Stylist lines up for Listowel sprint handicap under champion jockey Colin KeaneSun Sept 09 2018 - 16:23
Study of Man set to cross the Roaring Lion at Irish Champion StakesLeopardstown confirms free entry for students at first leg of Irish Champions WeekendSat Sept 08 2018 - 01:00
Willie Mullins flies Irish flag in South Korea with Riven LightChampion trainer also aiming for quick start to Listowel FestivalFri Sept 07 2018 - 16:36
Gigginstown yet to firm up plans for stable star SamcroListowel festival’s €200,000 feature tempts O’Leary to enter six in pursuit of four in a rowTue Sept 04 2018 - 18:00
Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Is Eziyra’s ‘Ultimate Target’Weld plans to run Bandua in Kentucky Downs this weekendTue Sept 04 2018 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt’s Cosmic Horizon wins at RoscommonDonnacha O’Brien guides 7-4 favourite home in Irish Stallion Farms Auction RaceMon Sept 03 2018 - 21:09
O’Briens set to fly the Irish Flag in the Haydock Sprint CupLimerick celebrates first Grade One race ever run In MunsterMon Sept 03 2018 - 16:18
Mullins sends Riven Light to Korea in search of lucrative prizeImpressive Galway festival winner to take his chances in €770,000 Keeneland Korea CupMon Sept 03 2018 - 01:00
Former Turf Club senior steward Neville O’Byrne dies aged 73O’Byrne was senior steward of the Turf Club for two years until the end of 2015Sun Sept 02 2018 - 20:17
Joe Schmidt’s Cosmic Horizon to run at Roscommon on MondayDonnacha O’Brien takes ride on horse owned by Ireland rugby coach and keen racing fanSun Sept 02 2018 - 15:03
IHRB to hold seminars after spike in positive drug testsTrainers, vets and stable staff to be briefed on the dangers of using prohibited substancesFri Aug 31 2018 - 18:28
O’Brien unsure whether Order of St George will make Irish LegerTrainer says if favourite doesn’t run in Irish St Leger he’ll be bound for stud next yearFri Aug 31 2018 - 18:03
HRI boss says it is “premature” to speculate on cost of any parade ring changes at CurraghImpressive debut winner Ten Sovereigns entered for Saturday’s Round Tower StakesWed Aug 29 2018 - 01:00
Irish Derby hero Latrobe set to take Leger option for next outingJoseph O’Brien’s star as low as 10-1 for world’s oldest classic at DoncasterMon Aug 27 2018 - 18:02
Irish Guineas hero Romanised will have one more race this seasonKen Condon to choose between Prix de La Foret & QEII at AscotMon Aug 27 2018 - 17:47
