Ground conditions may prove crucial to outcome of first Grade One of National Hunt season at Down Royal
Complimentary entry to the Curragh on Sunday for final programme of 2024 flat campaign
Jessica Harrington
Trio of Irish-trained hopefuls attempt to change the trend in Haydock Sprint Cup
Luke W Comer lodges appeal against one-year suspension of his training licence for causing reputational damage
Yorkshire Oaks could see Ryan Moore more Content as O’Brien filly bids to hit Group One jackpot
Heavens Gate flies Ballydoyle flag in Lowther Stakes clash with Queen Mary winner Leovanni at York
Percival Legallois could spoil Gordon Elliott’s hopes of a landmark fifth Galway Plate success
JP McManus-owned In Excelsis Deo bids to become first cross-channel trained Plate winner since 2008
Jessica Harrington ending year on high note with Jetara’s impressive Leopardstown success
Michael O’Leary and Willie Mullins unite for newcomer Storm Heart at Punchestown’s New Year’s Eve programme
Joseph O’Brien’s Buckaroo bids to add to trainer’s big race record in Australia
Sounds Of Heaven in Grade One Keeneland action for Jessica Harrington and Shane Foley
Trainer Paddy Hayes has licence suspended for 15 months
A thoroughbred in the county Kildare trainer’s care found in an ‘emaciated state’
Aidan O’Brien looks for repeat Musidora Stakes success with The Algarve
Trainer looking to add to his Oaks team on day one of the Dante meeting on Wednesday
Doyle joins elite group as Cachet triumphs in 1,000 Guineas
Sixteen-to-1 outsider helps jockey complete famous double after 2,000 Guineas win on Coroebus
Aidan O’Brien hoping to make history with win in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket
Epatante looks to have an ideal Grade 1 opportunity in the Coolmore Mares Hurdle at Punchestown
Klassical Dream proves a Grade One spoilsport at Punchestown
Robbie Power denied a fairytale result on the day he announced his retirement
Up to 140,000 race fans set to return to Punchestown Festival
The closest title battle this week could be among the conditional jockeys
De Bromhead in relaxed mood as he prepares to return to scene of historic triumph
Last year’s phenomenal success was surely a once-off – but stable has shown signs of returning to form in time for Cheltenham
Navan programme postponed due to waterlogged course
11mms of overnight rain plus more forecast right up until race time leads to the decision
Nicholls assembles strong team for Dublin Racing Festival
Frodon and Clan Des Obeaux among the 18 entries for Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown
Uncertainty lingers around timeline for details on drugs seized from Kildare
Equine therapist John Warwick admits he broke rules with possession of unlicensed medicines
Tarnawa set to be Irish Breeders’ Cup banker in bid for back-to-back titles
Dermot Weld’s set to be hot favourite for $4m Turf despite outside draw
Sissoko shows Classic form with six-length win at Curragh
Donnacha O’Brien-trained colt overcomes greenness to leave favourite Sun King behind
Princess Zoe poised to defend her Qatar Prix Du Cadran crown
Trainer Mullins confident his charge can see off the likes of Trueshan and Stradivarius
IHRB rules out pre-race identity checks despite Harrington error
Applications close for job of new IHRB chief as Denis Egan steps down this week
Tarnawa could be leading player for Weld in Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
Weld sees Japanese mare Chrono Genesis as being as big a danger to Tarnawa as any of the European classic winners
Offiah touches down in Roscommon to secure Ger Lyons’s 1,000th winner
Trainer reaches landmark figure 27 years on from his first winner at Navan
Irish raiders fail to land big prizes on French soil
Joseph O’Brien’s Thundering Nights pick of the Irish with a third place at Deauville
Cromwell and Carroll chase Group One glory in France with Quick Suzy
Two-year-old filly blitzed opposition to win a maiden at Royal Ascot
HRI boss hopeful crowds of 5,000 will be able to attend upcoming major race meetings
Champions Weekend at Leopardstown and Listowel festival could benefit
Ger Lyons hoping Sacred Bridge can prove bank holiday banker at Naas
€150k first prize sees 24 runners line up in the Ballyhane Stakes
Irish racing can’t afford to keep shutting the stable door when the horse has bolted
Sport continually finding itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons
Galway preview: Mazagran could stall Saltonstall’s historic treble bid
Joseph O’Brien’s unknown quantity could have potential Group race quality
Dermot Weld wears Galway crown again for a day as Coltor lands the big prize
Veteran trainer wins the Connacht Hotel Handicap for an eighth time at Ballybrit
Willie Mullins looking to continue his Galway Festival domination
Trainer has made nine declarations for the opening day of Flat racing at Ballybrit
Hurricane Lane storms home to deny Lone Eagle and claim Derby honours
William Buick times run perfectly to claim big prize as English raiders dominate at the Curragh
Irish contingent look well set as a more familiar Royal Ascot gets ready to roll
Aidan O’Brien’s numerical strength this week is another signal of normality returning
Trainers’ body says doping is not a major problem in Irish horseracing
IRTA refutes claims by Jim Bolger, saying international reputation shows sport is clean
Steel Bull looking for change of fortune at Sandown
Trainer Michael O’Callaghan believes fast conditions will suit three-year-old sprinter
From new foals to fancy castles: Rediscovering Ireland this June
Explore Carlow, visit the National Stud or visit a Sligo castle as the country reopens
Harty father and son team make history with first joint-trainer licence in Ireland
Eddie Harty believes new move will be a huge boost to industry in the future
Curragh officials remain hopeful that Guineas weekend will go ahead
Contingencies are being put in place as forecast is for more rain to hit racecourse
Jessica Harrington’s Lucky Vega favourite for Irish 2,000 Guineas
Harrington can become first woman to train winner in Classic on the 100th running
Jessica Harrington fined and given two-week ban after breaking Aintree Covid protocols
Trainer changed travel plans and didn’t stay in ‘Irish bubble’ during Grand National meeting
Henry De Bromhead riding crest of a wave after annus mirabilis
Waterford trainer still pinching himself after rewriting racing’s history books
Champion jockey Paul Townend ruled out Irish Grand National ride with foot injury
Bargain buy Skyace helps Jody McGarvey enjoy dream day at Fairyhouse
Latest Exhibition’s Easter plans will not be decided until the last minute
Willie Mullins and owners have until Friday to make up their minds
Old pals Zanahiyr and Quilixios could go head-to-head at Cheltenham
Debate over which Grade 1 winner is superior may be settled at JCB Triumph Hurdle
TG4 to broadcast racing on seven consecutive weekends in March and April
Four Irish-trained runners feature on undercard at the King Abdulaziz racecourse outside Riyadh in programme worth $30.5m
Waiting Patiently to drop back in trip at Ascot
Ruth Jefferson-trained star supplemented for Clarence House as Politologue heads entries
A Plus Tard and Minella Indo set to clash in Irish Gold Cup
No British entries for any of the Grade Ones at next month’s Dublin Racing Festival
Percy Warner prevails for Gordon Elliott in Fairyhouse feature
Joseph O’Brien’s Duc D’Allier makes successful return after long absence
Colm O’Donoghue signals end to jockey career
Classic-winning rider was cleared of assault on ex-girlfriend on Monday
Dreal Deal a non-runner as Fairyhouse is given green light
Tuesday’s meeting passes inspection but McNally’s prolific winner has been withdrawn
Kavanagh optimistic that Irish horses will travel in usual strength to Cheltenham
HRI boss remains positive despite escalating Covid-19 crisis and increased travel restrictions
Henry de Bromhead happy to bring it all home for Christmas
The Waterford trainer has steadily made his way to the very top of the racing game
Meet the nominees for The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year 2020
Introducing the 12 contenders for this year’s award after a stellar year in women’s sport
Robbie Power hails Supasundae as 10-year-old is retired
Jessica Harrington’s star won three Grade Ones and the Coral Cup at Cheltenham
Busy schedule for Robbie Power at the home of jump racing
Gold Cup winning Irish jockey has nine rides at Cheltenham this weekend
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