Jessica Harrington’s Lucky Vega favourite for Irish 2,000 GuineasHarrington can become first woman to train winner in Classic on the 100th runningTue May 18 2021 - 15:45
Tributes paid on death of former British champion jockey Joe MercerYorkshireman enjoyed Classic success in Ireland in the Derby and 2,000 GuineasMon May 17 2021 - 17:08
Rachael Blackmore hoping to put cherry on top of season in ParisJockey will ride second-favourite Ajas in Grand Steeple-Chase De Paris at AuteuilMon May 17 2021 - 16:17
Donnacha O’Brien expecting ‘a big run’ from Shale in Irish 1,000 GuineasYoung trainer expecting improvement from former Moyglare winner’s comeback effort at LeopardstownMon May 17 2021 - 01:00
St Mark’s Basilica lands French 2,000 Guineas for Aidan O’Brien9-4 shot produced in style to score under 47-year-old Spanish rider Ioritz MendizabalSun May 16 2021 - 16:40
Irish trainers entertain real hope of Guineas doubles in FrancePoetic Flare and Mother Earth both in action at Longchamp on SundaySat May 15 2021 - 06:00
Lope Y Fernandez aims to make it ‘ninth time lucky’ in bid for first Group One winAidan O’Brien’s colt faces major task against favourite Palace Pier in Lockinge StakesSat May 15 2021 - 01:00
Poetic Flare and Mother Earth looking to complete Guineas doubles in FrancePoetic Flare looking to complete first English-French 2,000 Guineas double in 80 yearsTue May 11 2021 - 15:48
Aidan O’Brien’s Amhran Na Bhfiann set for Killarney run on TuesdayEpsom Derby third has upcoming entries in Coronation Cup and Ascot Gold CupTue May 11 2021 - 06:00
Jessica Harrington fined and given two-week ban after breaking Aintree Covid protocolsTrainer changed travel plans and didn’t stay in ‘Irish bubble’ during Grand National meetingMon May 10 2021 - 17:51
Lope Y Fernandez faces tough task breaking Group One duck in Lockinge StakesAidan O’Brien’s horse faces odds-on favourite Palace Pier at Newbury on SaturdayMon May 10 2021 - 16:21
Irish racing hoping to host pilot events in JulyLimited numbers of spectators could attend the Galway Festival if Government allowSun May 09 2021 - 15:09
Mac Swiney to take chance in Derrinstown Stud Derby TrialJim Bolger’s Epsom contender lines out against seven rivals in Leopardstown renewalFri May 07 2021 - 15:50
Financially bloated Olympic Games have become too big for one cityAt least $15 billion has been spent on Tokyo Games already, most of it public moneyMon May 03 2021 - 05:00
Willie Mullins targets first-ever Paris success after Punchestown dominationChampion trainer likely to opt for Al Boum Photo for Grand Steeple-Chase de ParisMon May 03 2021 - 01:00
Aidan O’Brien completes three-in-a-row as Mother Earth takes 1,000 GuineasFrankie Dettori storms home at Newmarket on Ballydoyle’s second stringSun May 02 2021 - 16:14
Joseph O’Brien brings Thunder Moon to Newmarket with eye on record booksFormer champion jockey looks to continue success as a trainer in Qipco 2,000 GuineasSat May 01 2021 - 01:00
Honeysuckle lands Punchestown Champion Hurdle to complete hat-trickHenry de Bromhead’s star rounds off season to remember under Rachael BlackmoreFri Apr 30 2021 - 20:16
Honeysuckle set to be star attraction in Champion HurdleRachael Blackmore could team up for victory again with Henry De Bromhead’s mareFri Apr 30 2021 - 06:00
Bob Olinger can show his class once again at PunchestownHarry Cobden described the Honysuckle’s stable companion as ‘a freak’ at CheltenhamFri Apr 30 2021 - 06:00
Willie Mullins threatening his own Punchestown record after another bumper day299-1 five-timer puts trainer on 13 wins as Klassical Dream and Energumene strikeThu Apr 29 2021 - 18:14
Earthly named Flooring Porter sets the standard at PunchestownThe horse was bought by a four man syndicate after seeing him for sale on FacebookThu Apr 29 2021 - 06:30
Willie Mullins’s airtight grip on Ryanair Chase looks safe with EnergumeneChampion trainer targets six-in-a-row in Thursday’s Grade One race at PunchestownThu Apr 29 2021 - 06:00
Clan Des Obeaux completes daring raid to take Punchestown Gold CupPaul Nicholls’s gamble in supplementing two-time King George winner pays offWed Apr 28 2021 - 21:11
Jonathan Moore looking to make up for missing out at CheltenhamJockey hoping Vanillier can complete big festival double at PunchestownWed Apr 28 2021 - 06:00
Kemboy could cap another big day out for Willie Mullins at PunchestownDecision to supplement Clan Des Obeaux into Ladbrokes Gold Cup is tellingWed Apr 28 2021 - 06:00
Colreevy makes a mockery of hype machine on another dream day for Willie MullinsMare ends her racing career in fine style with Grade One glory at PunchestownTue Apr 27 2021 - 21:17
Townend aiming to land an early blow with Chacun Pour SoiChampion has first-dibs on powerful Willie Mullins team as he bids to hold off Blackmore’s jockeys’ title bidTue Apr 27 2021 - 06:00
Monkfish and Envoi Allen set to face off at PunchestownRachael Blackmore could make up ground on Paul Townend in jockeys’ championshipTue Apr 27 2021 - 05:00
New HRI rules give top jump jockeys extended breakEight National Hunt fixtures will be restrictedMon Apr 26 2021 - 17:48
Anglo-Irish racing rivalry to be brought into focus again at PunchestownIt’s been a fine season for Irish racing, but the sport needs competition on both sides of the seaMon Apr 26 2021 - 06:00
Paul Townend wins Punchestown fitness battleIrish rider now a heavy favourite for champion jockey ahead of Rachael BlackmoreSun Apr 25 2021 - 14:40
Henry De Bromhead riding crest of a wave after annus mirabilisWaterford trainer still pinching himself after rewriting racing’s history booksSat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00
Blackmore hoping to lead successful Plan of Attack at SandownHigh-flying De Bromhead targeting another big prize on day of England’s ‘jumps finale’Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00
Irish Derby winner Santiago starts flat campaign at NavanClassic champion set to turn out in Group 3 Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan on SundayFri Apr 23 2021 - 16:43
Townend in a race against time to be fit for PunchestownDecision will be left until later but Mullins optimistic champion jockey will be availableWed Apr 21 2021 - 01:00
Kennedy to retain partnership with Minella Indo at PunchestownDe Bromhead’s charge favourite to complete Gold Cup double next weekWed Apr 21 2021 - 01:00
Davy Russell ‘pushing hard’ to return for PunchestownJockey could have ride on Envoi Allen as he makes comeback from serious back injuryTue Apr 20 2021 - 01:02
Trainer Stephen Mahon to face IHRB referrals committeeControversial Co Galway trainer had his licence suspended by IHRB last weekMon Apr 19 2021 - 16:41
Rachael Blackmore’s Grand National victory resonates around the worldWin on Minella Times at Aintree caps a fine season which has transformed the sportMon Apr 12 2021 - 06:00
Louis and Robinson may have died broke but their legacy is timelessFormer champions Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson both died on April 12thMon Apr 12 2021 - 06:00
Rachael Blackmore’s ground-breaking exploits may not be over this seasonNational winner has momentum to catch Townend in race to be champion jockeyMon Apr 12 2021 - 01:00
Rachael Blackmore caps historic season as Minella Times wins Grand NationalTrainer Henry de Bromhead enjoys a one-two as Irish horses complete clean sweepSat Apr 10 2021 - 17:41
Magic Of Light can take Grand National glory for HarringtonMuch focus will also be on Rachael Blackmore when she rides Minella TimesSat Apr 10 2021 - 06:00
Livelovelaugh gives Patrick Mullins the perfect Grand National warmupJust six Irish-trained horses lined up on Friday at Aintree but made presence feltFri Apr 09 2021 - 17:54
Potential for 19 Irish raiders in Aintree Grand NationalPatrick Mullins, riding Burrows Saint, has chance to claim rare father-and-son triumphFri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00
Freewheelin Dylan rocks home at 150-1 to take Irish Grand NationalJockey Ricky Doyle wins big race at Fairyhouse for local trainer Dermot McLoughlinMon Apr 05 2021 - 17:28
Townend in race against time to take Burrows Saint ride for Aintree Grand NationalJockey to undergo further scans this week on foot injuryMon Apr 05 2021 - 15:52
Cloth Cap expected to peak for Aintree Grand National bidJonjo O’Neill-trained horse the 4-1 shot to take Tiger Roll’s title on SaturdayMon Apr 05 2021 - 15:39
Find the fun again and Rory McIlroy might just end Augusta hoodooMcIlroy looks like a player desperately in need of enjoyment on a golf course againMon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00
