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Andrea Atzeni hoping for a profitable visit to the Curragh

Andrea Atzeni hoping for a profitable visit to the Curragh

New Qatari Racing No 1 jockey has four rides including sound claims with two year olds Cappella Sansevero and Sacrificial

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 01:00
Brian Kavanagh positive about addressing  Irish Derby issues

Brian Kavanagh positive about addressing Irish Derby issues

Horse Racing Ireland’s chief executive acknowledged need to examine ways to make Irish Derby more competitive

Wed Aug 27 2014 - 01:00
Leopardstown target big crowd for ‘Champions Weekend’ day

Leopardstown target big crowd for ‘Champions Weekend’ day

Chief executive Pat Keogh believes concept can ultimately contribute towards a transformation in attendances

Tue Aug 26 2014 - 01:00
Ambivalence towards Rory McIlroy proves partition is alive and unwell

Ambivalence towards Rory McIlroy proves partition is alive and unwell

The mixed feelings our greatest sporting talent engenders are a rejoinder to patriotic Gaeldom’s difficulty with acknowledging the impact of partition

Mon Aug 25 2014 - 06:00
Leading Light impresses on his return to action at the Curragh

Leading Light impresses on his return to action at the Curragh

Ascot Gold Cup winner looks in imposing for for forthcoming Irish St Leger at HQ

Mon Aug 25 2014 - 01:00
Maarek to win the battle of the Group One heavyweights in Renaissance Stakes

Maarek to win the battle of the Group One heavyweights in Renaissance Stakes

Jockey Joseph O’Brien can continue a successful week with The Great War

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 01:00
Weld eyes Listed succcess with Brooch

Weld eyes Listed succcess with Brooch

Irish handler holds strapping filly in high regard and capable of taking renewal

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00
Australia set to take on talented field in Juddemonte

Australia set to take on talented field in Juddemonte

Ballydoyle handler O’Brien concedes colt ‘a good bit heavier than he was in the Derbys’

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00
Aidan O’Brien 'a little bit worried' about Australia’s fitness

Aidan O’Brien 'a little bit worried' about Australia’s fitness

Son Joseph O'Brien feels he can do the 8st 12lb weight in in Juddmonte at York

Tue Aug 19 2014 - 01:00
Brian O’Connor’s Tipping Point: Legislative structures urgently needed to tackle integrity issues

Brian O’Connor’s Tipping Point: Legislative structures urgently needed to tackle integrity issues

Now’s the time to put in place procedures which allow Sports Governing Bodies to effectively protect sports they are there to govern

Mon Aug 04 2014 - 06:00
Beach Belle to lead Qatari bid for lucrative Pheonix Stakes prize

Beach Belle to lead Qatari bid for lucrative Pheonix Stakes prize

Home hopes this time at the Curragh could reside most in Eddie Lynam’s brilliant Queen Mary-winning filly Anthem Alexander

Mon Aug 04 2014 - 01:00
Pacific Heights looks the pick in Ahonoora Handicap at Galway

Pacific Heights looks the pick in Ahonoora Handicap at Galway

Tony Martin has emerged as a festival stalwart and his Ted Veale can open chasing account tomorrow

Sat Aug 02 2014 - 01:00
Irish Derby third Festive Cheer hard to oppose in Galway’s finale

Irish Derby third Festive Cheer hard to oppose in Galway’s finale

Jim Bolger’s Teoirim fancied to land the feature Guinness Handicap

Fri Aug 01 2014 - 10:55
Thomas Edison the leading light in Galway Hurdle

Thomas Edison the leading light in Galway Hurdle

Owner JP McManus enjoys long-awaited first success in Galway Hurdle with hot favourite at Ballybrit

Thu Jul 31 2014 - 19:24
Road to Riches lands Galway Plate

Road to Riches lands Galway Plate

Noel Meade: ‘I’m absolutely thrilled to win it now. It’s something I really wanted to do’

Thu Jul 31 2014 - 11:29
Bayan set for bold show in feature race

Bayan set for bold show in feature race

Co Meath handler Gordon Elliott aiming for third time lucky in €250,000 hurdle

Thu Jul 31 2014 - 01:00
Vastonea and Gary Halpin go extra mile

Vastonea and Gary Halpin go extra mile

Galway a happy hunting ground for Kevin Prendergast’s second string

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 01:00
Galway condition suiting Balnaslow

Galway condition suiting Balnaslow

Jonathan Burke looks set to follow in family tradition in Plate

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 01:00
Baraweez to put home brigade to sword in Galway’s Topaz Sprint

Baraweez to put home brigade to sword in Galway’s Topaz Sprint

Yorkshire trainer Brian Ellison relies on the local knowledge of Colm O’Donoghue

Tue Jul 29 2014 - 14:39
Quick Jack gives Tony Martin and Steven Clements consecutive victories in Galway feature

Quick Jack gives Tony Martin and Steven Clements consecutive victories in Galway feature

4/1 favourite shows a neat burst of pace inside final 150yds to win by three lengths

Tue Jul 29 2014 - 09:59
My Titania may miss rest of season

My Titania may miss rest of season

John Oxx’s star filly picked up an injury in Curragh Group Two

Tue Jul 29 2014 - 01:00
All eyes turn to Weld ahead of lucrative festival

All eyes turn to Weld ahead of lucrative festival

Over 150,000 set to attend Ballybrit which boasts in excess of €2 million prize money

Mon Jul 28 2014 - 13:34
Punters have shelled out their cash;  let the violence begin

Punters have shelled out their cash; let the violence begin

UFC was once on its knees, now it’s a show worth billions

Mon Jul 28 2014 - 06:00
Gambling Girl capable of big run in €70,000 feature

Gambling Girl capable of big run in €70,000 feature

Selection a potential top-notcher as novice hurdler and improvement likely

Mon Jul 28 2014 - 01:00
Quiet man Mark Walsh doing all his talking in the saddle

Quiet man Mark Walsh doing all his talking in the saddle

Galway has been good to the low-profile Clane man in the past

Mon Jul 28 2014 - 01:00
Trading Leather ready for tilt at King George

Trading Leather ready for tilt at King George

Irish Derby winner joined by stable companion and likely pacemaker Leitir Mor

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 01:00
Pique Sous to miss out on Galway Festival

Pique Sous to miss out on Galway Festival

Galway Hurdle ante-post favourite ruled out for the rest of the season

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 01:00
Irish Derby needs to be more competitive – HRI

Irish Derby needs to be more competitive – HRI

Changes to racing programme needed to give €1.25M Curragh classic further prestige

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 07:40
Townend happy  to pick up Pique Sous

Townend happy to pick up Pique Sous

Former champion jockey looking for repeat Galway Hurdle victory on hot favourite

Tue Jul 22 2014 - 17:28
Classic winners Magician and Trading Leather to lead Irish bid for King George glory

Classic winners Magician and Trading Leather to lead Irish bid for King George glory

Aidan O’Brien bidding for a fourth success in Britain’s most prestigious open-age flat race

Tue Jul 22 2014 - 01:00
Pique Sous primed for Galway Hurdle bid

Pique Sous primed for Galway Hurdle bid

Ascot winner also at the forefront of the betting for York’s Ebor on August 23rd

Tue Jul 22 2014 - 01:00
Zero tolerance on doping the only sporting solution

Zero tolerance on doping the only sporting solution

Momentum gathering to allowing those suspected of cheating become ‘Famers’

Mon Jul 21 2014 - 09:00
Pique Sous 4 to 1 favourite for  Galway Hurdle

Pique Sous 4 to 1 favourite for Galway Hurdle

Townend looks a significant booking for Silverpockets in Ballinrobe

Sun Jul 20 2014 - 22:51
Ryan Moore drives Mango Diva to victory

Ryan Moore drives Mango Diva to victory

Jockey picks up a one-day suspension for use of the whip but English raider secures impressive Group Two success at the Curragh

Sun Jul 20 2014 - 18:45
Kevin Manning can guide Volume to Irish Oaks glory

Kevin Manning can guide Volume to Irish Oaks glory

Luca Cumani’s raider has the ability to see off local challengers in Curragh classic

Sat Jul 19 2014 - 01:00
Mukhadram set to step up to  mile-and-a-half for King George

Mukhadram set to step up to mile-and-a-half for King George

Telescope currently tops betting at 7-4

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Taghrooda justifies favourite tag for Oaks

Taghrooda justifies favourite tag for Oaks

Aidan O’Brien’s six runners likely to fall short in Curragh event

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Superstar filly Taghrooda odds-on favourite to complete Oaks double

Superstar filly Taghrooda odds-on favourite to complete Oaks double

Classic to be run for second time on Saturday evening with 5.35pm start scheduled

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
Death of Vintage Crop

Death of Vintage Crop

Melbourne Cup winner leaves an undenied legacy

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
Ballydoyle filly Palace to take chance in Cairn Rouge Stakes

Ballydoyle filly Palace to take chance in Cairn Rouge Stakes

Fastnet Rock filly to be joined by stable-mates Terrific and Beyond Brilliance

Mon Jul 14 2014 - 01:10
My Titania up in trip for Group Two at HQ

My Titania up in trip for Group Two at HQ

Oxx: ‘Nine furlongs would look an ideal trip . . . so we’ll see how she goes’

Mon Jul 14 2014 - 01:00
Taghrooda on course for Classic double in Darley Irish Oaks

Taghrooda on course for Classic double in Darley Irish Oaks

Trainer John Gosden indicates filly will attempt to follow up on Epsom Oaks success

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00
Slade Power and Sole Power look inseparable

Slade Power and Sole Power look inseparable

Eddie Lynam’s star sprinters are on track to clash in Saturday’s July Cup

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00
Seductive finale at Páirc Uí Chaoimh an Irresistible road trip down memory lane

Seductive finale at Páirc Uí Chaoimh an Irresistible road trip down memory lane

Despite having the appeal of a bunker, attending the last provincial final is, well, tempting

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 06:00
Murtagh targets Falmouth Stakes with star performer Purr Along

Murtagh targets Falmouth Stakes with star performer Purr Along

In his debut training season the once standout jockey is eyeing Group glory

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 01:00
Naas’ Slaney Hurdle gets Grade One status

Naas’ Slaney Hurdle gets Grade One status

Navan Hurdle dropped to Grade Two due to the small size of the fields in the race

Sat Jul 05 2014 - 09:00
O’Brien hopeful of big run from Adelaide at Belmont

O’Brien hopeful of big run from Adelaide at Belmont

Colm O’Donoghue will attempt to enhance his excellent American record on both raiders in New York

Sat Jul 05 2014 - 01:25
Wannabe Better to secure back-to-back Group Three wins at Fairyhouse

Wannabe Better to secure back-to-back Group Three wins at Fairyhouse

Tommy Stack’s filly should thrive on fast ground and seven-furlong trip

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Dermot Weld targets Belmont Oaks with Flying Jib

Dermot Weld targets Belmont Oaks with Flying Jib

Aidan O’Brien-trained Wonderfully will also line up for the Grade One race on ‘Stars & Stripes Day’

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Ballydoyle hitting consistent run ahead of Eclipse

Ballydoyle hitting consistent run ahead of Eclipse

After five-day declarations layers install Gosden-trained The Fugue as favourite

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 01:04
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