Sporting politics likely to ensure Russians will roll up in RioIAAF task force may recommend ban but Seb Coe’s instinct will be towards compromiseMon Feb 15 2016 - 05:00
Annie Power likely to return to limelight at PunchestownDanny Mullins facing race to be fit for Cheltenham after injuring kneeMon Feb 15 2016 - 01:00
Scripts torn up as second-strings orchestrate winsIt’s a guessing game as Mullins plays his Cheltenham cards close to his chestMon Feb 15 2016 - 01:00
Sempre Medici looks primed for glory at GowranRuby Walsh remains at home while Barry Geraghty rides Blazer in Betfair HurdleSat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00
Black Hercules poised to show Cheltenham credentials at NavanWillie Mullins’ Closutton team looking for a convincing performance on SundaySat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00
Turf Club keen to promote out of competition testing on horsesHorse Racing Ireland has approved funding of over €1.8m for anti-doping measuresWed Feb 10 2016 - 01:15
Black Hercules primed for glory at Navan on SundayThe favourite for the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham will show his credentialsWed Feb 10 2016 - 01:00
Vautour still must pass crucial stamina test Gold Cup representsEvidence suggests he could be more a speed horse than a stayer says handicapper Noel O’BrienMon Feb 08 2016 - 19:00
Gougers, biters and f**king cheats - but thank God it’s not soccerRugby’s old cultural assumptions are fading fast in reality of professional sportSun Feb 07 2016 - 18:52
Big guns absent as Carlingford Lough claims Irish Gold Cup doubleJohn Kiely-trained star capitalises after Valseur Lido’s final fence blunderSun Feb 07 2016 - 16:00
Carlingford Lough retains Irish Gold Cup at LeopardstownValseur Lido falls dramatically at the last to deny Willie Mullins Grade One clean-sweepSat Feb 06 2016 - 16:35
Road to Riches can justify favouritism in Irish Gold CupGigginstown team to further strengthen their hand for Cheltenham blue ribandSat Feb 06 2016 - 01:00
Jamie Codd steps in for Nina Carberry to ride On The FringeEnda Bolger-trained champion has impressive record in Irish Gold CupSat Feb 06 2016 - 01:00
Road to Riches hotly fancied to claim Irish Gold CupNoel Meade’s star odds-on to secure big prize at Leopardstown for Michael O’Leary’s teamWed Feb 03 2016 - 01:00
First Lieutenant may have last word in battle for Gold CupStill game, 11-year-old has what it takes to be up with the best in LeopardstownTue Feb 02 2016 - 01:00
‘Girl Power’ could thwart Ivanovich Gorbatov’s Spring plansTrio of fillies may present a challenge to odds-on shot at Leopardstown on SaturdayTue Feb 02 2016 - 01:00
Another angst-racked winter is over as we look to CheltenhamQuestion of lack of competition comes in as best horses confined to certain ownersMon Feb 01 2016 - 08:07
Road to Riches fancied as Don Poli said to be ‘doubtful’ for Gold CupSaturday’s Leopardstown feature could be a timely reminder of 2013-2014 success for Gigginstown StudMon Feb 01 2016 - 01:00
Mullins eyes Japan trip for Felix Yonger after Punchestown winSunday hat-trick follows on from trainer’s unexpected Doncaster blankMon Feb 01 2016 - 01:00
Report calls for lifetime bans for doped horsesAnti-Doping Task Force report expected to be released by Horse Racing Ireland on MondaySat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00
Djakadam can lay down marker for raider MullinsGold Cup favourite runs in BetBright Trial Chase at CheltenhamSat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00
Willie Mullins’s dominance affecting ante-post marketsPunters reluctant to take on champion trainer’s 11 Cheltenham Festival favouritesWed Jan 27 2016 - 13:04
Faugheen puts in a display for the ages at LeopardstownDouvan also impresses as Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh seal big-race doubleTue Jan 26 2016 - 12:16
Colm Murphy stable gets two new high profile inmatesPotts-owned pair Sizing Granite and Mick Thonic move to trainer’s Wexford yardTue Jan 26 2016 - 01:00
By the numbers: Flat racing streaks ahead in popularity stakesHRI voices concern as National Hunt horse ownership goes into a declineTue Jan 26 2016 - 01:00
Tipping Point: Charisma not always trustworthy in world of sportJosé Mourinho is example of how far narcissism packaged as magnetism can get youMon Jan 25 2016 - 08:00
Faugheen races home in style at LeopardstownCareer-best performance rated superior to previous unbeaten runs by Hurricane FlyMon Jan 25 2016 - 01:17
Un De Sceaux’s Cheltenham credentials come under spotlight at AscotTurf Club welcomes amendments made by Simon Coveney to Horse Racing Ireland BillSat Jan 23 2016 - 14:31
Faugheen to succeed ‘The Fly’ in Champion HurdleDouvan faces Grade One formality at Leopardstown en route to Cheltenham’s ArkleSat Jan 23 2016 - 01:04
Ruby Walsh expected to partner Faugheen in Irish Champion hurdleTwo more of Willie Mullins’ top trio Nichols Canyon and Artic Fire also in the frameWed Jan 20 2016 - 01:58
Air Force Blue confirmed as Europe’s champion two year oldTriple-Group 1 winner one of three Aidan O’Brien horses in top-ten juvenile rankingsTue Jan 19 2016 - 21:27
Douvan expected to extend winning streak at LeopardstownWillie Mullins’ star an odds on favourite to secure a third consecutive win over fencesTue Jan 19 2016 - 09:27
Willie Mullins hopes Faugheen can emulate Hurricane FlyNichols Canyon and Arctic Fire only real competition for Irish Champion HurdleTue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00
Louis Van Gaal coverage brings major heat but illumination is meagreManchester United manager’s problems have been blown out of proportion by mediaMon Jan 18 2016 - 07:45
Victorious ‘Vic’ pulls off remarkable recoveryRuby Walsh sticks like glue as Killultagh Vic stumbles on landing over the lastMon Jan 18 2016 - 03:02
Eloquent response from Henry Higgins in Coral.ie Hurdle at LeopardstownTrainer now weighing up a sentimental victory in County Hurdle over Coral bonusMon Jan 18 2016 - 01:00
Tuesday rematch plans if frost stops today’s Naas cardPont Alexandre set to continue spectacular return to formSat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00
Youthful Kennedy has eye on the main prize at LeopardstownBig race success with Desoto County would be high profile boost for 16-year-old jockeySat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00
Kalkir favourite for Coral.ie Hurdle despite ten-month absenceWillie Mullins’ charge a 7-1 shot for prestigious €100,000 contest at LeopardstownWed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00
Don Cossack gets back down to business in ThurlesLadbrokes Kinloch Brae Chase could serve as a confidence boost after fall in King GeorgeWed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00
Flemenstar set to return to Punchestown for Tied Cottage ChaseTony Curran’s star could face another potential clash with Un De SceauxTue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00
€50,000 donation leads to call for Irish jockey charities to mergeRuby Walsh in favour of amalgamation after substantial contribution from Moyglare Stud ownerTue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00
Tipping Point: Things you should hear in '16 but probably won’tWhat Sebastian Coe, Joe Schmidt, Aidan O’Brien et al should be saying this yearMon Jan 11 2016 - 08:49
Irish Gold Cup to go ahead at Leopardstown without sponsorOfficials confident of finding a long-term backer for the prestigious chase in 2017Mon Jan 11 2016 - 07:21
Fairyhouse report: New anti-doping unit announcedTurf Club to submit budget to HRI; Nearly Nama’d wins first big handicap of 2016Mon Jan 11 2016 - 01:00
Min can follow in footsteps of Douvan and VautourUnion Dues is in line to make jumping debut in the Beginners Chase at PunchestownSat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Mozoltov can make up for lost time at FairyhouseLeading jockeys could end up dashing to Fairyhouse if Tramore fails inspectionSat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Punchestown officials hoping New Year’s Eve card survives weatherRuby Walsh to partner Willie Mullins-trained Myska at Taunton todayWed Dec 30 2015 - 01:00
Glory for Mullins and Walsh as Nichols Canyon triumphsRyanair Hurdle runner-up Identity Thief catapulted firmly into Champion Hurdle pictureTue Dec 29 2015 - 22:11
Surprise wins raise suspense ahead of Ryanair HurdleNichols Canyon is the only horse ever to beat the reigning Champion HurdlerTue Dec 29 2015 - 11:15
