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Lancaster Bomber lifts O’Brien with Tattersalls Gold Cup win

Lancaster Bomber lifts O’Brien with Tattersalls Gold Cup win

Champion trainer suffers rare Curragh Guineas blank as Could It Be Love places third

Mon May 28 2018 - 01:00
Alpha Centauri ends Jessica Harrington’s wait for a Classic hit

Alpha Centauri ends Jessica Harrington’s wait for a Classic hit

Trainer wins 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh with grey filly and targets Royal Ascot

Sun May 27 2018 - 18:47
Romanised gatecrashes the party to claim 2,000 Guineas

Romanised gatecrashes the party to claim 2,000 Guineas

Ken Condon’s 25-1 shot denies Aidan O’Brien at the Curragh

Sat May 26 2018 - 17:47
Elarqam to live up to classic pedigree in Irish 2,000 Guineas

Elarqam to live up to classic pedigree in Irish 2,000 Guineas

Jim Crowley aiming for first classic success on English raider

Sat May 26 2018 - 06:00
Nicky Hartery appointed chairman of Horse Racing Ireland

Nicky Hartery appointed chairman of Horse Racing Ireland

Appointment of the experienced businessman welcomed by Minister Creed

Thu May 24 2018 - 17:20
Frankie Dettori will ride Hazapour in Investec Derby

Frankie Dettori will ride Hazapour in Investec Derby

Hazapour is a general 14-1 shot for racing’s ‘Blue Riband’ won by Dermot Weld in 2016

Wed May 23 2018 - 11:00
Gustav Klimt to lead O’Brien bid for Irish 2,000 Guineas

Gustav Klimt to lead O’Brien bid for Irish 2,000 Guineas

Top trainer’s filly Happily dominates the top of Sunday’s 1,000 Guineas betting

Wed May 23 2018 - 01:01
Willie Mullins’ vet could face a 10-year ban

Willie Mullins’ vet could face a 10-year ban

Tim Brennan is alleged to have given inside information to his brother in order for him to bet against Faugheen

Tue May 22 2018 - 06:00
Ger Fox gets green light to resume his riding career

Ger Fox gets green light to resume his riding career

Irish Grand National-winning Jockey served over five months of a ban for a positive cocaine test

Tue May 22 2018 - 01:03
Willie Mullins’ vet charged with revealing inside information

Willie Mullins’ vet charged with revealing inside information

Tim Brennan accused of telling his brother about injury to Faugheen before Cheltenham

Mon May 21 2018 - 13:27
Naas hat-trick shows O’Brien’s stable in good nick for Ascot

Naas hat-trick shows O’Brien’s stable in good nick for Ascot

Jessica Harrington has one-two in Fillies’ Sprint with Servalan already priced for Albany

Sun May 20 2018 - 19:18
Naas forced to abandon final two races due to safety concerns

Naas forced to abandon final two races due to safety concerns

Jockeys consulted after horses slipped on bend into straight

Sun May 20 2018 - 17:41
Rhododendron set to lead O’Brien bid for Lockinge Stakes at Newbury

Rhododendron set to lead O’Brien bid for Lockinge Stakes at Newbury

Djakadam chasing history for Mullins in French Gold Cup

Sat May 19 2018 - 06:00
Gordon Elliott hits back at ‘malicious’ strangles rumours

Gordon Elliott hits back at ‘malicious’ strangles rumours

'The yard was never shut down. We were never prevented from running horses'

Wed May 16 2018 - 16:52
HRI hope Leopardstown vacant sites register appeal will be heard shortly

HRI hope Leopardstown vacant sites register appeal will be heard shortly

Trainer Ger Lyons confirms his split with Sheikh Fahad’s Qatar operation

Tue May 15 2018 - 18:15
One of the most successful jockeys in Ireland TP Burns has died

One of the most successful jockeys in Ireland TP Burns has died

He was an integral part of Vincent O’Brien’s team throughout legendary trainer’s career

Mon May 14 2018 - 19:42
Saxon Warrior provokes triple crown excitement even before Derby

Saxon Warrior provokes triple crown excitement even before Derby

O’Brien predicts ‘an awful lot of improvement to come’ from Guineas hero

Mon May 14 2018 - 17:47
Gustav Klimt and US Navy Flag in Irish Guineas contention

Gustav Klimt and US Navy Flag in Irish Guineas contention

Willie Mullins can make it two from two on flat in Killarney

Mon May 14 2018 - 17:21
Gordon Elliott to return to normal service next week

Gordon Elliott to return to normal service next week

‘We’ll be rearing to go again in the middle of the week, probably at Punchestown’

Sat May 12 2018 - 11:26
O’Brien looking for more Epsom Derby back-up to Saxon Warrior

O’Brien looking for more Epsom Derby back-up to Saxon Warrior

Ryan Moore will travel to Paris but Derby considerations are to the fore

Sat May 12 2018 - 07:00
Curragh chief insists crowd restriction ‘not an issue’ in 2018

Curragh chief insists crowd restriction ‘not an issue’ in 2018

Building at €72m racecourse redevelopment on schedule to finish around Christmas

Wed May 09 2018 - 00:00
Aidan O’Brien not flagging in pursuit of French success

Aidan O’Brien not flagging in pursuit of French success

Willie McCreery hopes Leopardstown ground will be good enough for Mary Tudor

Tue May 08 2018 - 20:20
Saxon Warrior the one to beat as Epsom Derby trials begin

Saxon Warrior the one to beat as Epsom Derby trials begin

Aidan O’Brien declares three as he bids to extend Chester Vase streak to six-in-a-row

Tue May 08 2018 - 05:00
Billesdon Brook could be aimed at Irish 1,000 Guineas

Billesdon Brook could be aimed at Irish 1,000 Guineas

Hannon’s 66-1 heroine would be fourth horse to complete Newmarket-Curragh double

Tue May 08 2018 - 05:00
Patient Levey’s dream comes true with 1,000 Guineas triumph

Patient Levey’s dream comes true with 1,000 Guineas triumph

Jockey who spent nine years at Ballydoyle delivers 66-1 winner Billesdon Brook

Mon May 07 2018 - 01:01
O’Brien bidding for ninth Newmarket 2,000 Guineas win in 20 years

O’Brien bidding for ninth Newmarket 2,000 Guineas win in 20 years

Top trainer saddles both likely favourites Gustav Klimt and Saxon Warrior

Sat May 05 2018 - 06:00
O’Brien pursues historic Kentucky Derby success with Mendelssohn

O’Brien pursues historic Kentucky Derby success with Mendelssohn

Good start from stall 14 could be crucial to big Irish hope in Lousville

Sat May 05 2018 - 05:05
Torcedor tries to put Dubai flop behind him in Sagaro Stakes

Torcedor tries to put Dubai flop behind him in Sagaro Stakes

O’Brien sends two-year-old The Irish Rover to Ascot

Wed May 02 2018 - 06:00
Weld says Mendelssohn has ‘wonderful chance’ to win Kentucky Derby

Weld says Mendelssohn has ‘wonderful chance’ to win Kentucky Derby

Aidan O’Brien’s Irish hope draws stall 14 for Saturday night’s ‘Run for the Roses’

Tue May 01 2018 - 17:30
Mendelssohn has statistical mountain to overcome in Kentucky Derby

Mendelssohn has statistical mountain to overcome in Kentucky Derby

Aidan O’Brien rated 14-1 to pull off historic classic hat-trick in the United States

Tue May 01 2018 - 01:00
Mullins eyeing French Gold Cup bid for luckless Djakadam

Mullins eyeing French Gold Cup bid for luckless Djakadam

Trainer may target France’s richest jumps prize with dual Cheltenham runner-up

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 23:15
Soccer managers have become completely irrelevant

Soccer managers have become completely irrelevant

Tipping Point: Arsene Wenger’s departure underlines increasingly obvious trend

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 06:30
Punchestown unlikely to move to a Sunday finish anytime soon

Punchestown unlikely to move to a Sunday finish anytime soon

Organisers will look at ‘pros and minuses’ of moving dates as record 35,958 attend final day

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien in pursuit of an unprecedented Classic hat-trick

Aidan O’Brien in pursuit of an unprecedented Classic hat-trick

Ireland’s champion trainer can make history in American racing’s most famous prize, the Kentucky Derby

Sun Apr 29 2018 - 20:37
Apple’s Jade aims to bounce back to form against Benie Des Dieux

Apple’s Jade aims to bounce back to form against Benie Des Dieux

Willie Mullins-Gordon Elliott rivalry set to dominate final day at Punchestown

Sat Apr 28 2018 - 06:00
Shock as Katie Walsh announces winning ride will be her last

Shock as Katie Walsh announces winning ride will be her last

Jockey retiring after thrilling win on Willie Mullins-trained Antey at Punchestown

Fri Apr 27 2018 - 22:29
On a day of drama, Supasundae’s win is cruelly overlooked

On a day of drama, Supasundae’s win is cruelly overlooked

Jessica Harrington’s 7-1 winner interrupted ongoing Willie Mullins-Gordon Elliott saga

Fri Apr 27 2018 - 21:42
Special Tiara faces big task against two-mile champion Altior at Sandown

Special Tiara faces big task against two-mile champion Altior at Sandown

Daryl Jacob rides De Bromhead star for the first time

Fri Apr 27 2018 - 15:47
Samcro aiming to justify hype against his seniors at Punchestown

Samcro aiming to justify hype against his seniors at Punchestown

Willie Mullins ready to take on Elliott superstar with five runners including Melon

Fri Apr 27 2018 - 06:22
Faugheen bursts out of ‘last chance saloon’ with epic victory

Faugheen bursts out of ‘last chance saloon’ with epic victory

Footpad puts in another faultless jumping display in Ryanair Novice Chase

Thu Apr 26 2018 - 20:44
Mullins throws magnificent seven at Grade One feature at Punchestown

Mullins throws magnificent seven at Grade One feature at Punchestown

Footpad heavy favourite to complete unbeaten novice chase season in Ryanair Chase

Thu Apr 26 2018 - 06:05
Mullins hot favourite for trainers’ title after spectacular 9,802-1 six-timer

Mullins hot favourite for trainers’ title after spectacular 9,802-1 six-timer

Paul Townend bounces back from horror show to ride hat-trick at Punchestown

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 20:19
Paul Townend says he heard ‘a shout’ on the way to last fence

Paul Townend says he heard ‘a shout’ on the way to last fence

IHRB will examine level of detail released in future stewards’ inquiry reports

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 11:39
Derek O’Connor’s splendid horsemanship belies amateur status

Derek O’Connor’s splendid horsemanship belies amateur status

Top point-to-point rider aiming to beat professionals aboard Edwulf and land Gold Cup

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 06:45
Road To Respect can oblige in Punchestown Gold Cup

Road To Respect can oblige in Punchestown Gold Cup

Next Destination better than bare form and primed to put Cheltenham run behind him

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 06:00
Paul Townend banned after bizarre Punchestown incident

Paul Townend banned after bizarre Punchestown incident

Jockey suddenly veers off at final fence on Al Boum Photo during novice chase at Festival

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 21:43
Gleeson has memorable Punchestown success with Just Wait And See

Gleeson has memorable Punchestown success with Just Wait And See

Patrick Mullins completes opening day double on Kalum River

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 20:55
Douvan leads the first day attack for Mullins at Punchestown

Douvan leads the first day attack for Mullins at Punchestown

Champion trainer’s former star in good shape to claim the festival’s first major pot

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 06:00
De Bromhead eager to muscle in on Mullins/Elliott show

De Bromhead eager to muscle in on Mullins/Elliott show

Monalee can get Tramore-based trainer off to a good start at Punchestown

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 05:30
Increased regulation of ubiquitous gambling industry long overdue

Increased regulation of ubiquitous gambling industry long overdue

A gambling commission apparatus with independent teeth would be good for everyone

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00
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