Strict conditions facing Irish contingent at a much-changed CheltenhamJust 170 visitors, including jockeys, will be largely confined to an ‘Irish bubble’Sat Mar 13 2021 - 06:00
Limerick facing inspection ahead of Sunday’s programmePriority for jockeys will be to emerge unscathed before the trip to CheltenhamSat Mar 13 2021 - 06:00
Rachael Blackmore poised for Cheltenham success storyUnbeaten Honeysuckle and A Plus Tard among rides in top races for top jockeyFri Mar 12 2021 - 06:00
All systems go for participation of Foster-trained horses at CheltenhamBHA satisfied with “clarity” over Elliott’s current role at Cullentra House yardThu Mar 11 2021 - 17:35
Cheltenham: Line-up of favourites leave bookies dreading big day one payoutHoneysuckle and Willie Mullins pair Appreciate It and Concertista seen as hard to beatThu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00
Cheltenham 2021: Aidan Coleman ready to reel in the big fishCork jockey has eyes on some of the biggest prizes including Champion HurdleThu Mar 11 2021 - 05:00
Rob James sidelined for four months over video of him sitting on dead horseLast eight months of 12-month suspension are suspended for amateur jockey after referral hearingWed Mar 10 2021 - 22:28
Eugene O’Sullivan returns to scene of greatest triumph with proven articleIt Came To Pass recorded a stunning 66-1 success in last year’s Foxhunters ChaseWed Mar 10 2021 - 06:00
Jockey Rob James faces hearing on Wednesday over dead horse videoAmateur rider apologised for his ‘stupidity’ after 2016 came to light last weekTue Mar 09 2021 - 17:06
Irish jockey returns positive test in pre-Cheltenham screeningStrict protocols in place for festival including ‘Irish Zone’ for visitorsTue Mar 09 2021 - 16:48
Nothing of any concern found in inspection of Gordon Elliott’s stablesTrainer’s final runner before his ban begins, Top Bandit, pipped by a nose at LeopardstownMon Mar 08 2021 - 21:17
Leopardstown planning a ‘technical’ review of steeplechase courseRepeated criticism of the ground for being too quick prompts authorities’ concernMon Mar 08 2021 - 01:00
Gordon Elliott suspension leaves Denise Foster in line for Cheltenham gloryVeteran Co Meath trainer will take over at Cullentra stables on Monday morningSun Mar 07 2021 - 20:00
Gordon Elliott has ‘no complaints’ following one-year banRegulator suspends half of one-year ban over photograph of trainer sitting on dead horseSat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00
Jockey Hugh Morgan and Young Dev return to Navan after wonder ride‘No irons’ success a fortnight ago all but wrapped up ride of the year honoursSat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00
Gordon Elliott’s horses will be able to race at Cheltenham under new trainerTrainer Denise Foster expected to take over the license at Elliott’s Co Meath yardFri Mar 05 2021 - 21:08
William O’Doherty to send out Charles Byrnes’s Wonder Laish at LeopardstownFellow Co Limerick trainer enjoys Dundalk success with Byrnes’s ThosedaysaregoneFri Mar 05 2021 - 14:12
Brian O'Connor: Elliott revelations leave racing’s good name in state of disreputeDreadful and crass behaviour by trainer and jockey has damaged public trust in the sportWed Mar 03 2021 - 06:00
Cheveley Park Stud move their horses away from Gordon Elliott’s yardTrainer will learn if he faces a ban from the sport on FridayTue Mar 02 2021 - 17:26
Jockey Rob James apologises for dead horse videoVideo delivers another hugely embarrassing blow to image of horseracingTue Mar 02 2021 - 12:01
IHRB will follow due process as Gordon Elliott hit with interim British banForthcoming Cheltenham festival ramps up pressure for hearing to take place over photographMon Mar 01 2021 - 20:33
Dead horse in Gordon Elliott photograph was owned by Michael O’LearyTrainer admits he will spend the rest of his life regretting the error he madeMon Mar 01 2021 - 16:53
Gordon Elliott profile: Irish racing’s great ‘blow-in’ faces his toughest test yetIrish trainer’s public reputation has suffered damage that could potentially be irreversibleMon Mar 01 2021 - 16:38
Patrick Mullins ‘mulling’ professional move as Cheltenham nearsBHA’s ban on amateurs sees number of Irish riders missing out on the festivalMon Mar 01 2021 - 01:00
Gordon Elliott apologises over image of him posing on top of dead horseIrish trainer ‘co-operating fully’ with IHRB investigation into photographSun Feb 28 2021 - 23:50
Cheltenham 2020: ‘Face-masks were as rare as a 100-1 winner’Racing journalist Brian O’Connor looks back on the ‘glorified Petri dish’ that was Cheltenham 2020Sat Feb 27 2021 - 06:00
Blackmore ready to step up her bid for jockeys’ titleIntriguing ongoing battle with Townend for championship will be subplot at FairyhouseSat Feb 27 2021 - 01:00
Wednesday’s Punchestown card postponed after deluge of rain hits trackHopes remain for cards at Thurles and refixed Gowran Park meetingTue Feb 23 2021 - 17:18
HRI examining insurance options after €389k loss on cash transitPAC hears 2019 liquidation of security transit company a ‘very unfortunate event’ for racing bodyTue Feb 23 2021 - 14:54
Willie Mullins juggling anticipation and stoicism ahead of Cheltenham 2021Festival will be an unfortunate anniversary for some rather than a joyous exhibitionTue Feb 23 2021 - 06:00
Irish rugby is the latest example of how new isn’t always betterPushing aside the old dog for the promise of something fresh can often backfireMon Feb 22 2021 - 05:00
Tiger Roll set to take some disappointing form in to CheltenhamGordon Elliott-trained 11-year-old tailed off in the Boyne Hurdle at Navan on SundaySun Feb 21 2021 - 15:29
TG4 to broadcast racing on seven consecutive weekends in March and AprilFour Irish-trained runners feature on undercard at the King Abdulaziz racecourse outside Riyadh in programme worth $30.5mFri Feb 19 2021 - 16:36
Ireland’s top amateur riders await clarity on Cheltenham fateBritish amateurs have not been able to compete since last month because of Covid-19 restrictionsFri Feb 19 2021 - 15:20
IHRB insists Irish racing is ‘clean’ following Charles Byrnes appeal‘If we get evidence we will certainly follow it up. But at this stage the case is closed’Thu Feb 18 2021 - 17:50
Charles Byrnes fails in appeal against ban over Viking Hoard caseTrainer suspended for six months after horse tesed positive for banned substance in 2018Thu Feb 18 2021 - 13:44
Michael O’Leary keeps his silence over Tiger Roll’s heavy Grand National loadBack-to-back winner will carry his biggest weight in race if owner decides to run himTue Feb 16 2021 - 15:47
Investigation continuing into betting trends on race at Dundalk last MarchIrish Horseracing Regulatory Board give no time frame for conclusion to investigationTue Feb 16 2021 - 15:22
Point-to-point sector clings to hope it will be allowed to resume next monthTrainer Colin Bowe says recent removal of exemption for point-to-point threatens to have a massive impact on section of racingMon Feb 15 2021 - 17:00
Punchestown and Galway aim to race away during vaccination campaignCourses have been named as county centres for Covid-19 jabsMon Feb 15 2021 - 16:00
Should our athletes jump the queue for vaccines in order to go to Olympics?Tipping Point: Proposed Olympic Games in Japan pose an ethical dilemma for many countriesMon Feb 15 2021 - 07:23
Irish raiders set to dominate Cheltenham againPaul Nicholls labels Champion Chase favourite Chacun Pour Soi ‘nearly unbeatable’Sun Feb 14 2021 - 18:45
HRI expecting no substantial crowds at racecourses this yearBrian Kavanagh says slim chance of any change in restrictions until at least autumnSun Feb 14 2021 - 14:56
Horse Racing Ireland announces plans to tighten up anti-doping measuresPlans for improved out-of-competition testing and lifetime traceability bring promise of fundamental changeSat Feb 13 2021 - 01:03
Naas racecourse schedules 7.30am morning inspectionOvernight snow could mean track joins Newbury and Warwick, both cancelled on FridayFri Feb 12 2021 - 15:48
Irish racing’s anti-doping system to be shaken upOversight body signals lifetime traceability and out-of-competition testing for thoroughbredsFri Feb 12 2021 - 15:24
Willie Mullins sends out chilling signal of Cheltenham intentNine wins from 15 races at the Dublin Racing Festival shows strength of trainer’s teamWed Feb 10 2021 - 06:00
Charles Byrnes must wait on verdict in appeal against six-month banVideo conference hears almost two hours of evidence in Viking Hoard caseTue Feb 09 2021 - 20:54
Davy Russell still has his sights set on CheltenhamJockey back riding on the gallops after almost four months out with serious neck injuryTue Feb 09 2021 - 15:18
Brian O’Connor: Australian Open will offer a rare slice of sporting solaceTennis has not had a good pandemic - there is a lot riding on this month’s tournamentMon Feb 08 2021 - 06:00
