Fairyhouse set for extensive watering ahead of Easter festivalFirst high-profile test of new whip rules at Irish Grand NationalFri Apr 19 2019 - 16:08
Voix Du Reve can take advantage of rare top-flight opportunityRachel Blackmore targets first domestic Grade One success on HoneysuckleFri Apr 19 2019 - 15:55
John Oxx keen to see resurfacing of Dundalk all-weather circuitCurragh trainer’s new recruit Skitter Scatter on course for 1,000 Guineas bid at NewmarketTue Apr 16 2019 - 20:00
Mullins assembles strong team in bid for elusive Irish Grand National winPairofbrowneyes and Isleofhopendreams among the top trainer’s selectionTue Apr 16 2019 - 19:00
Watering likely to be required at Fairyhouse ahead of Easter festivalAny Second Now 8-1 favourite for €500,000 Irish NationalMon Apr 15 2019 - 20:00
Dundalk track chief dismisses welfare concerns about all-weather circuitChief executive confirms resurfacing contract is out to tenderMon Apr 15 2019 - 18:11
Why introducing new whip rules for jockeys was a sensible movePrioritising animal welfare is increasingly seen as key to sport’s long-term wellbeingMon Apr 15 2019 - 06:00
HRI to consider extra turf meetings amid concerns over Dundalk surfaceTrainers say 12-year-old Polytrack is too fast, leading to horses returning stiff and soreSun Apr 14 2019 - 16:04
Magical can cast a spell in a high-quality Naas featureCurtain set to come down on Winx’s extraordinary career in AustraliaSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
Seán Flanagan aims for National glory on Crosshue BoyJockey chases rare Irish success in Ayr after Mall Dini’s injury denied him a shot at AintreeSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
New era beckons for transformed Curragh RacecourseFinal cost is still unknown but Irish racing now boasts a spectacular new showpieceSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
Crosshue Boy the sole Irish hope for Scottish NationalSeán Doyle’s runner well placed to be first to bring home Ayr showpiece title in 150 yearsWed Apr 10 2019 - 01:00
O’Learys insist handicap will decide if Tiger Roll returns to NationalTout Est Permis set to lead Gigginstown’s Irish Grand National team on Easter MondayTue Apr 09 2019 - 18:00
Rory McIlroy can seal greatest success in history of Irish sportEven the most ambivalent can’t deny that a career grand slam would be unparalleledMon Apr 08 2019 - 07:00
O’Leary looks set to end Tiger Roll’s National odysseyBookmakers make champion 10-1 to complete a hat-trick back at AintreeSun Apr 07 2019 - 18:35
Up For Review the first Grand National death since 2012‘You cannot remove all risk from our sport,’ says Aintree spokesperson after the raceSun Apr 07 2019 - 16:46
Michael O’Leary pours cold water on Tiger Roll going for Grand National hat-trickOwner targets possible fifth Cheltenham success as perfect signing off for popular chaserSun Apr 07 2019 - 13:49
Tiger Roll roars home to make it back-to-back Grand National triumphsGordon Elliott and Davy Russell triumph yet again to lead home Irish 1-2-3 at AintreeSat Apr 06 2019 - 18:48
Rathvinden has credentials to make Grand statementWalsh’s in-form pick showed his stamina by winning last year’s four-miler at CheltenhamSat Apr 06 2019 - 06:04
Supasundae gives Harrington perfect boost ahead of NationalMullins’s superstar Faugheen pulled up at Aintree with irregular heartbeatThu Apr 04 2019 - 21:17
Authorities not expecting a surge in whip offences despite new rulesJockeys have been critical of new IHRB rule restricting them to nine strokes per raceTue Apr 02 2019 - 19:30
Elliott in line to have record Aintree Grand National teamTiger Roll hot favourite to emulate legendary Red Rum and win back-to-back racesTue Apr 02 2019 - 07:45
HRI welcome new inspection post at Rosslare portRacing’s ruling body anxiously awaiting Westminster decision on BrexitMon Apr 01 2019 - 18:20
New whip regulations for jockeys to be stressed before upcoming festivalsChief executive defends IHRB’s decision to restrict number of strokes to eightSun Mar 24 2019 - 19:46
Injury to Presenting Percy proves less serious than at first fearedFormer Gold Cup favourite could return to action next seasonSun Mar 24 2019 - 17:00
Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board criticised over new whip limit ruleIntroducing eight-strike limit rule ‘shows lack of enlightened thinking’, says jockeysSat Mar 23 2019 - 06:00
Crownthorpe could come up trumps for trainer Richard Fahey at NaasAidan O’Brien’s one time highly-rated Derby hope Amedeo Modigliani has just his third ever start in the Devoy StakesSat Mar 23 2019 - 06:00
Oxx impressed with progress at the new-look CurraghFirst meeting of the year at the redeveloped racecourse now scheduled for May 6thThu Mar 21 2019 - 06:00
Gold Cup hero Al Boum Photo to return to action at PunchestownMullins confirms Cheltenham winner will line up for Coral Gold CupSun Mar 17 2019 - 16:45
Willie Mullins: Cheltenham penalties were an overreactionTrainer says bans for amateur jockeys were to appease animal welfare groupsSun Mar 17 2019 - 15:22
Focus on horses’ welfare switches to Midlands National at UttoxeterThree Irish-trained hopes will take part in what is seen as one of the most gruelling stamina testsSat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00
Relief and redemption as Willie Mullins finally clicks with Al Boum PhotoTrainer wins Blue Riband for first time as jockey banishes memory of infamous blunderFri Mar 15 2019 - 18:02
Sir Erec injury couldn’t have been predicted, says BHARachael Blackmore lands first Grade One on 50-1 shot Minella Indo in Albert Bartlett Novice HurdleFri Mar 15 2019 - 18:00
Cheltenham Gold Cup: Clan Des Obeaux can spoil Presenting Percy’s fairytaleFavourite has not raced over fences in a year giving Paul Nicholls a shout of fifth successFri Mar 15 2019 - 05:00
Sir Erec and Mark Walsh look like a winning Triumph Hurdle combinationJP McManus’s star juvenile has overcome a stone bruise and could dominate the fieldFri Mar 15 2019 - 01:00
Ted Walsh’s Any Second Now completes JP McManus hat-trickNoel Fehily rides 50-1 winner and announces his imminent retirement after festivalThu Mar 14 2019 - 19:31
Paisley Park and Bryony Frost make for emotional afternoonFrodon is first woman to ride Grade One winner over jumps at Cheltenham festivalThu Mar 14 2019 - 19:09
The media-shy trainer of Presenting Percy has become the storyThe mystery around Galway trainer Pat Kelly has produced tales of near-mystic powers of horsemanshipThu Mar 14 2019 - 18:25
Kilbricken can storm past sentimental stories in Stayers HurdleFaugheen bids to make history by recording a Champion-Stayers doubleThu Mar 14 2019 - 06:00
Aidan Coleman hoping to guide Paisley Park to gloryCork jockey won his first Grade One on the popular Andrew Gemmell-owned starThu Mar 14 2019 - 06:00
Blackmore and Frost to fight out Ryanair ChaseMonalee should be approaching his career peak while Frodon leads English prospectsWed Mar 13 2019 - 19:00
Altior makes it 18-in-a-row to take Champion Chase at CheltenhamNico De Boinville’s mount came under pressure over the last but won out in the endWed Mar 13 2019 - 15:59
Tiger Roll barely breaks sweat in winning Cross CountryKeith Donoghue guides the Grand National winner home to give Gordon Elliott first winWed Mar 13 2019 - 15:03
Irish Jockeys Association say Cheltenham penalties are ‘illogical’Declan Lavery suspended for 10 days over ride on Jerrysback due to welfare rulesWed Mar 13 2019 - 12:39
Cheltenham: Tiger Roll ready to return to happy hunting groundGrand National winner has already secured legendary status among his connectionsWed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00
Altior poised to continue remarkable winning record at CheltenhamReigning two-mile champion odds-on to retain his Champion Chase crownWed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00
Envoi Allen bids to justify big reputation in Champion BumperPredictions of future Gold Cup glory have been made about Elliott’s unbeaten starWed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00
Willie Mullins-trained Ballyward put down after Cheltenham fall9-4 favourite fell in the closing National Hunt Chase on opening dayTue Mar 12 2019 - 19:10
Blackmore lives the dream with first Cheltenham winnerA Plus Tard’s win one of four for Irish horses on opening of Cheltenham festivalTue Mar 12 2019 - 17:59
Wednesday’s Cheltenham card in danger of being blown off courseCard would be run off in its entirety on Saturday and clash with Six Nations finaleTue Mar 12 2019 - 17:53
