The Irish Times

Former jockeys praise JP McManus as owner notches up 4,000th winner

Remarkable tally reached on Saturday with Chantry House win at Cheltenham

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 08:33

Charlie Swan pays tribute to Danoli trainer Tom Foley

Former trainer who died aged 74 remembered as ‘a complete gentleman’

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 16:44

Prendergast praises Hughes as Armagh rider crowned British champion jumps jockey

‘He’s always been very, very dedicated and that gets you a long way in life’

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 16:28

Joseph O’Brien gives Curragh vote of confidence ahead of ‘Champions Weekend’

Richmond Stakes third Royal Dornoch bids to break duck at Gowran

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 06:07

Pat Smullen ruled out of riding in his charity race

Tony McCoy, Ruby Walsh, Charlie Swan, Johnny Murtagh will all be in action

Thu Aug 22 2019 - 13:42

Punchestown Festival: Jumps jockey greats turn 40 but look far from done

Walsh, Russell and Geraghty can continue for years with advances in conditioning

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00

Teenage sensation Jack Kennedy targeting Cheltenham glory

The gifted 19-year-old jockey will partner popular Apple’s Jade in the Champion Hurdle

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 08:00

Ruby Walsh will not be riding off into the sunset yet

Interview: Legendary jockey’s appetite to compete on the biggest days is as keen as ever

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 01:00

Polo provides opportunity for Irish racehorse trainers

Siobhán Herbst creates equine firm to supply alternative to dear Argentine bloodstock

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 05:36

Funeral takes place of trainer’s wife who died in hunting accident

Edward O’Grady thanks those who ‘tried to do the impossible’ to help his wife Maria

Tue Nov 28 2017 - 19:00

Petit Mouchoir makes debut over fences at Punchestown

Irish Champion Hurdle winner makes an eagerly-awaited return to action

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 16:45

Yorkhill heads Ryanair Gold Cup entries at Fairyhouse

Labaik pencilled in for appearances at both Fairyhouse and Punchestown

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 22:03

Cheltenham festival snapper: ‘We’re the clowns in the circus’

The Cheltenham Festival is a busy working week for racing photographer Pat Healy

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 08:30

Death of Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer Francis Flood

Flood saddled Glencarrig Lady to win the Gold Cup in 1972

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 17:19

Precocious jockey Jack Kennedy destined for the very top

Shrewd judges agree the young Kerry man can conquer the world of National Hunt

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 07:00

Charlie Swan expects Faugheen to defend title at Cheltenham

Irish Champion Hurdle performance has impressed observers

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 18:16

Faugheen puts in a display for the ages at Leopardstown

Douvan also impresses as Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh seal big-race double

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 12:16

Ruby Walsh expected to partner Faugheen in Irish Champion hurdle

Two more of Willie Mullins’ top trio Nichols Canyon and Artic Fire also in the frame

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 01:58

Willie Mullins hopes Faugheen can emulate Hurricane Fly

Nichols Canyon and Arctic Fire only real competition for Irish Champion Hurdle

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00

Former lobbyist and jockey named as tax defaulters

Frank Dunlop and retired jockey and trainer Charlie Swan on latest tax defaulters list

Tue Sept 08 2015 - 15:52

Swiss leaks: Mail not sent to HSBC account holder Aidan O’Brien

Racehorse trainer says matter is now resolved and company fully tax-compliant

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 10:29

Charlie Swan looks to Make A Track for perfect send off

Former champion jockey hoping for swan song at Gowran to end career as trainer

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 15:28

Mullins poised for landmark 10th success in Hennessy Gold Cup

If successful the achievement will equal Tom Dreaper’s tally in the Irish Grand National

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 01:00

Jezki and Hurricane Fly both fine after latest battle

Charlie Swan believes Ruby Walsh will opt for Faugheen at Cheltenham

Mon Jan 26 2015 - 15:30

Joanna Morgan calls times on training career

Last runner will be in Switzerland

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 01:00

Joanna Morgan announces her retirement from training

Pioneer jockey says she was making a ‘meagre living doing the work of two men’

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 09:57

Prendergast’s call on former apprentice pays off as Katie T romps home at Leopardstown

Foxrock obliges for local owner and may now be steered towards the Hennessy

Mon Jan 19 2015 - 01:00

Charlie Swan to retire from training ranks

Former star jockey blames rising costs and less horses for decision

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 20:27

The Paparrazi Kid heads a Mullins trio in Saturday’s big chase

Meanwhile, Sunday’s card throws up an intriguing four-runner feature

Sat Dec 27 2014 - 01:00

Irish race horse trainer Dessie Hughes dies aged 71

Jockey-turned-trainer, who enjoyed success at Cheltenham, had been battling an illness

Sun Nov 16 2014 - 11:26

Inside Track Q&A: Dermot Dix, headmaster, Headfort School, Kells, Co Meath

‘Our specialist approach to teaching is unique’

Wed Jan 08 2014 - 01:00

Durkan stroll for Avrika Ligeonniere as Sir Des Champs hits the deck

Following his heavy at Punchestown Davy Russell stood down for rest of the day

Mon Dec 09 2013 - 01:00

Drive Time can make amends for last year’s fall in lucrative Galway Hurdle

Trainer Willy Mullins gives him another crack, this time under Paul Townend, at the big pot

Thu Aug 01 2013 - 01:00

Murtagh confident Sole Power will get July Cup trip

O’Brien has four possibles for the Grand Prix de Paris

Tue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00

Booting up idea to soothe horse legs

Louisa Williams tapped into her experience with horses to develop a rechargeable cooling, massaging boot to soothe equine legs

Mon Apr 01 2013 - 12:29