The Irish Times

O’Brien banking on Bolshoi Ballet as he bids for ninth success in Epsom Derby

Third Realm might supply the home team with a rare riposte to recent Irish dominance

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00

Ed Dunlop concedes Irish-trained horses have ‘stranglehold’ on Epsom Derby

Trainer preparing to lead home defence with John Leeper and jockey Adam Kirby

Tue May 25 2021 - 01:00

Order Of St George handed top weight for Melbourne Cup

Aidan O’Brien’s four-year-old suffered shock defeat to Wicklow Brave in Irish St Leger

Tue Sept 13 2016 - 10:33

Aidan O’Brien could run four-strong team in Doncaster St Leger

Idaho is hot favourite for the British classic but could be joined by three stablemates

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 17:14

Britons on Brexit: ‘We’re all proud to be British again’

Others lament ‘stupidness’ of poll: ‘It shouldn’t have come down to a cheap vote’

Fri Jun 24 2016 - 13:49

Curragh keep fingers crossed Harzand will feature

Weld will make decision after putting Epsom winner through his paces

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 21:08

Aidan O’Brien amasses strong team for Epsom Derby bid

Joint-4/1 favourite US Army Ranger one of champion trainer’s seven possible starters

Mon May 30 2016 - 22:30

Aidan O’Brien has seven of 18-strong field left for Epsom Derby

Market leader Wings of Desire among four horses supplemented for Saturday’s classic

Mon May 30 2016 - 13:30

Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore keeping Derby options open

Jockey enjoys first visit to Naas with dominant victory on Peace Envoy

Mon May 30 2016 - 01:01

Altesse pips Ballybacka Queen at Leopardstown

Jim Bolger-trained mare delivered with precision by jockey Kevin Manning

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 17:49

Red Cadeaux undergoes surgery in Australia

Trainer John Dunlop’s horse suffered a career-ending injury during Melbourne Cup

Thu Nov 05 2015 - 01:30

Melbourne Cup: Michelle Payne makes history on 100-1 shot

Prince of Penzance edges Max Dynamite into second with Frankie Dettori handed ban

Tue Nov 03 2015 - 07:19

Big Orange sees off opposition in three-way finish to Qatar Goodwood Cup

Quest for More and Trip To Paris follow in four-year-old’s wake

Fri Jul 31 2015 - 01:00

Pat Smullen sights set on half-century on home soil

Carla Bianca can bounce back in style in Cork Group Three for champion jockey

Sat Jun 13 2015 - 01:00

Trip to Paris holds off Irish pair to seal Chester Cup

Four-year-old 10-1 shot arrives late to deny 4-1 favourite Quick Jack and Zafayan in third

Wed May 06 2015 - 17:09

Ryan Moore hailed by critics after Melbourne Cup win on Protectionist

Red Cadeaux finishes runner-up for third time in Australia’s most coveted sporting prize

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 01:00

Coronation joy for veteran Brittain

Rizeena returns to her very best form under a fine ride by Ryan Moore

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 23:03

Simenon runs a blinder to finish fourth to Fiorente in Melbourne Cup

Trainer Willie Mullins may now take his star to Tokyo for the €4.1 million Japan Cup

Tue Nov 05 2013 - 17:10

Fiorente claims the Melbourne Cup

The Willie Mullins trained Simenon finishes fourth at Flemington

Tue Nov 05 2013 - 10:54

Mullins keeps fingers crossed to see if Simenon makes the Melbourne Cup cut

Simenon is 23rd on the list for the 24-strong field and could yet be pushed out

Fri Nov 01 2013 - 01:00

Snow Fairy retired from racing

Dunlop’s stable star will return to Ireland to embark upon broodmare duties

Tue Jul 16 2013 - 11:59

Dettori finishes last in first ride back after ban

Jockey forced to run to weighing room after being delayed in traffic

Fri May 31 2013 - 14:49

St Nicholas Abbey vies for Coronation history

Aidan O’Brien trained horse looking for a third successive victory in race at Epsom

Fri May 31 2013 - 11:06

Magician impresses Coolmore camp with Chester win

Ryan Moore’s mount proves class with four length win over Contributer at Chester

Fri May 10 2013 - 20:08