Klassical Dream proves a Grade One spoilsport at Punchestown
Robbie Power denied a fairytale result on the day he announced his retirement
Another historic milestone for Blackmore as A Plus Tard romps home
The star jockey becomes the first woman in the 203-year history of the race to win the Gold Cup
Cheltenham: Paul Townend shows great resolve as Allaho defends Ryanair Chase title
Jockey had earlier been thrown from Galopin Des Champs at final fence with victory in sight
TV View: Special pair save the day as Irish rally on Day One at Cheltenham
Honeysuckle and Blackmore unite for glory in feature to boost visiting throngs on trying opening day
Ireland’s jockeys face ‘big cultural change’ as racecourse saunas shut down
IHRB say evidence on dehydration before racing no longer supports practice
Davy Russell: ‘I had my chance to retire and I didn’t take it’
Two years after that horrifying injury the Cork jockey is still refusing to pack it all in
Willie Mullins admits Cheltenham expectations leave ‘a certain dread in your stomach’
The most successful trainer in festival history with 78 winners says nerves hit in build-up
Complaints that Paddy Power ad is ‘offensive and sexist to men’ are rejected by ASAI
Standards authority does not uphold objections to advertisement starring Peter Crouch
Rafa turns into the weekend’s two-legged version of Paisley Park
TV View: It was all a bit magnificent – good luck to 2022 trying to top that final
Rachael Blackmore - breezing over racing’s hurdles with quiet determination
Jockey picked up unstoppable, unparalled momentum during a peerless golden year
Irish Jockeys Association call for arbitration processes to be set up to resolve disputes
Ruby Walsh rejects suggestions of a ‘rancid’ culture in the weigh-room
Jockey indemnity presents issue for rider liability amid Freddy Tylicki case
Rider is seeking damages from a competing jockey after dangerous fall
IHRB still waiting on results of samples taken from raided yard
Calls increasing for results of all tests on horses in the yard to be made public
Joanne O’Riordan: Opportunity is key for Ireland’s sportswomen
Given a chance, the likes of Rachael Blackmore show the heights that can be achieved
TV View: It takes two to tango, but watch out for the hairy goats
Seán Kelly lost for words as Tour de France starts with a bang
Rachael Blackmore: ‘Am I happy? It’s unbelievable. But I want more’
The Grand-National-winning jockey on an incredible year
Controversial Kildare quarry plan approved by An Bord Pleanála
Plan to extract 3m tonnes of sand gravel received more than 200 objections
Kemboy could cap another big day out for Willie Mullins at Punchestown
Decision to supplement Clan Des Obeaux into Ladbrokes Gold Cup is telling
TV View: RTÉ doubters have a proper mare as Colreevy gets one over on the boys
Monkfish and Envoi Allen put in their place after mare’s chances were written off
Townend in race against time to take Burrows Saint ride for Aintree Grand National
Jockey to undergo further scans this week on foot injury
Cloth Cap expected to peak for Aintree Grand National bid
Jonjo O’Neill-trained horse the 4-1 shot to take Tiger Roll’s title on Saturday
TV View: ‘Is there anything I can ask you that I haven’t already’
Blackmore becomes a fixture in studio while Furlong breaks out his victory dance
Rachael Blackmore caps stellar Cheltenham Festival with top jockey title
Irish jockey enjoyed six wins including historic Champion Hurdle win on Honeysuckle
Rachael Blackmore seeks to make further history in Gold Cup
First woman to win Champion Hurdle could also become first woman to claim Gold Cup
James Du Berlais takes role of ‘dark horse’ in intriguing Champion Hurdle storyline
The Willie Mullins-trained horse will race for the first time outside of France at Cheltenham
Cheltenham: Line-up of favourites leave bookies dreading big day one payout
Honeysuckle and Willie Mullins pair Appreciate It and Concertista seen as hard to beat
Forbidding Fruit – Frank McNally on two great but lesser-known Irish exports: St Piran and the Cockagee apple
An Irishman’s Diary
Davy Russell still has his sights set on Cheltenham
Jockey back riding on the gallops after almost four months out with serious neck injury
Kemboy gives Willie Mullins an 11th Irish Gold Cup success
The champion trainer won nine of the 15 races up for grabs during the weekend
False start fiasco at Naas has some bookmakers refunding bets
Ruby Walsh said the field shouldn’t have been let go and described it as ‘shambolic’
Gordon Elliott slams ‘barbaric’ standard of stewards enquiries in Ireland
Trainer saw Jack Kennedy and Folcano denied in Navan on Friday after an enquiry
Tipping Point: Racing people need to stand up for their sport
Viking Hoard case is equivalent of someone tinkering with brakes of a racecar
Chatham Street Lad lands big Cheltenham win for Mick Winters
Cork trainer’s eight-year-old impresses to land big prize at 16-1
Barry Geraghty: What the queen taught me about horse racing
The recently retired jockey on the wise words that helped him through a fabulous career
Tony McCoy pays emotional tribute to ‘wonderful man’ Pat Smullen
Late jockey’s charity work highlighted by Cancer Trials Ireland
Sporting Cathedrals: Cheltenham reveals all about the wonder of racing
The landscape, crowds, the buzz, the stands, the ring - nothing prepares you for the first time
TV View: ‘Don’t touch the buttons’ – Ted Walsh Zooms in
Impossible Games sees competitors take part in several countries – and in their gardens
Horse racing has chance to lure new fans as first sport to return
State’s decision to move resumption date forward means racing is only live show in town
Epatante delivers champion performance at Cheltenham
Epatante helps owner JP McManus celebrate his birthday in style
Cheltenham: Benie Des Dieux can make up for final-fence fall in mouthwatering Mares
All-Irish battle with Honeysuckle could provide highlight of the opening day
Cheltenham Festival 2020: Race times, TV details, best bets and more
The Cotswolds are ready to come alive despite looming threat of the coronavirus
Cheltenham punters give their tips for this week’s festival
Jerry Kiernan, Andrew McNamara, Darragh Ó Sé, Leon Blanche and Willie Penrose
Barriers broken, Rachael Blackmore rides on to greater heights
The Tipperary jockey arrives at Cheltenham with an impressive a book of rides
O’Leary calls for Cheltenham Champion Bumper to be restricted to amateur jockeys
Gigginstown spokesman indicates Darling Daughter will line up in festival contest
Willie Mullins manoeuvring his Cheltenham forces into position
Festival’s most successful trainer confirms Al Boum Photo on track for Gold Cup
Mark Walsh switches sides to take plum mount on Delta Work for Gold Cup
Jockey takes over from injured Jack Kennedy for big race at Cheltenham
Faugheen proves he’s still a winning machine at age 12
Willie Mullins’s veteran brings the house down with Grade One win at Leopardstown
Time for a rethink on Dublin Racing Festival
Packing so many big races into one weekend not the most prudent approach
Leopardstown not surprised at low amount of British entries for festival
At present just five horses are entered in the eight Group One races over the weekend
Trainers’ body awaiting proposals from regulator on sponsorship changes
Jockeys spokesman says sponsorship is different from ‘ambassadorial’ work
Horse racing figures highlight threat from proposed Kildare quarry
Ruby Walsh and Aga Khan among 200 locals opposing plans by Kilsaran concrete firm
Watering could begin at Leopardstown next week for Dublin Racing Festival
Punchestown spokesman says climate changes have forced a review of options
Kemboy makes long-awaited return at Leopardstown after Supreme Club saga
Willie Mullins’s star goes in Savills Chase on day three of festival
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