Sharjah reclaims Morgiana Hurdle crown at Punchestown

Patrick Mullins’ loyalty is rewarded as 2018 winner streaks clear of Echoes in Rain

All eyes on Willie Mullins’s entries as spectators return to Punchestown

Echoes In Rain seen as number one hope for trainer in Sunday’s Morgiana Hurdle

Saldier gives Patrick Mullins Galway Hurdle hat-trick

The father-son team were also on the mark with M C Muldoon in the novice hurdle

Stratum gets another chance to show his potential in Day 5 feature

Quick jumping conditions in Handicap Hurdle may suit high class performer on the flat

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

Authorities urged to ‘cop on’ and let racehorse owners return to tracks

‘Owners have been patient long enough. They need to let them back,’ says Ger Lyons

Clan Des Obeaux completes daring raid to take Punchestown Gold Cup

Paul Nicholls’s gamble in supplementing two-time King George winner pays off

Townend aiming to land an early blow with Chacun Pour Soi

Champion has first-dibs on powerful Willie Mullins team as he bids to hold off Blackmore’s jockeys’ title bid

Paul Townend wins Punchestown fitness battle

Irish rider now a heavy favourite for champion jockey ahead of Rachael Blackmore

Potential for 19 Irish raiders in Aintree Grand National

Patrick Mullins, riding Burrows Saint, has chance to claim rare father-and-son triumph

Champion jockey Paul Townend ruled out Irish Grand National ride with foot injury

Bargain buy Skyace helps Jody McGarvey enjoy dream day at Fairyhouse

Irish jockey returns positive test in pre-Cheltenham screening

Strict protocols in place for festival including ‘Irish Zone’ for visitors

Patrick Mullins ‘mulling’ professional move as Cheltenham nears

BHA’s ban on amateurs sees number of Irish riders missing out on the festival

Ireland’s top amateur riders await clarity on Cheltenham fate

British amateurs have not been able to compete since last month because of Covid-19 restrictions

Cheltenham looks unlikely for Faugheen and Douvan

13-year-old Faugheen hasn’t been entered for the Ryanair Chase or Gold Cup in March

Min completes John Durkan hat-trick as Willie Mullins dominates race

Heavy fog at Punchestown adds to challenge before card is abandoned after big race

Masses missing as Galway races begin without the din

Top handler Willie Mullins out to be leading light at Ballybrit for a fifth straight year

Epatante delivers champion performance at Cheltenham

Epatante helps owner JP McManus celebrate his birthday in style

Rachael Blackmore has Grade One ammunition for Dublin Racing Festival

Honeysuckle among eight weekend top-flight rides for pioneering jockey at Leopardstown

Patrick Mullins confident Leopardstown ground will be ‘spot on’ for Festival

Champion amateur says victory for Faugheen would be the ‘big result’

Call for hunters chase to be included in Dublin Racing Festival

Patrick Mullins says novice status rules need to be re-examined

Leopardstown to consider watering policy ahead of February Festival

Battleoverdoyen eases to Grade One victory as drying ground results in three-horse field

Mary Hannigan’s (completely random) A to Z guide to the 2019 sporting year

From Brexit to Brolly, here is an alphabetical guide to the sports year that was

A Plus Tard presents De Bromhead with Cheltenham dilemma

Rachael Blackmore steered her mount to the Paddy Power Rewards Club Chase on Friday

Faugheen supplies the St Stephen’s Day feelgood factor in Limerick

Veteran former hurdler leaves Samcro 10 lengths adrift under jockey Patrick Mullins

St Stephen’s Day novice talent divided between Leopardstown and Limerick

Laurina and Fakir d’Oudairies top bill in Dublin, Faugheen v Samcro down south

Samcro could prove to be a St Stephen’s Day spoilsport

Veteran Faugheen aiming for 10th career Grade One in clash at Limerick that promises to be a Christmas festival highlight

Aspire Tower set to shine in Leopardtown Grade Two highlight

Henry De Bromhead targets another successful Christmas period 14 declarations in total for St Stephen’s Day card

Presenting Percy ‘in good form’ ahead of Punchestown return

Owner Philip Reynolds excited to see last year’s Gold Cup favourite back in action

Aspire Tower justifies favouritism in style on his jumping debut

Eight-to-one shot Cavalry Master completes a swift double for trainer De Bromhead

Footpad faces four rivals on return to action at Thurles

Patrick Mullins believes gelding has very good chance of beating Balko Des Flos

Willie Mullins’ Bacardys stuns Apple’s Jade at Navan

Elliott says star mare scoped clean but failed to show any zest in the Lismullen Hurdle

Cilaos Emery impresses on winning return at Naas

Willie Mullins’s horse makes it two from two over fences

Willie Mullins pays tribute to ‘uniquely versatile’ Wicklow Brave

10-year-old died after final fence fall when leading in the American Grand National

Mullins aims two at Europe’s richest flat handicap in York

No IHRB action taken over Some Neck’s Galway Plate withdrawal

HRI seeking return of €539k from security firm in liquidation

Potential total exposure for Irish racing interests estimated at close to €750k

Patrick Mullins hoping for lucky 13th ride in amateur derby

Trainer’s son aboard Legal Spin chasing elusive prize in day one feature at Ballybrit

Kinsale keep their head to see off Lee Valley and Monkstown

Allianz Irish Times Officers’ Challenge qualifying

Mullins and Townend cap season with Championship titles

A tally of 10 Punchestown winners sealed the deal for Mullins who has had a historic year

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