Boxing needs a single, unified world heavyweight championSport’s long-term interest is clearly bound up in unity rather than continuing divisionMon Feb 18 2019 - 06:00
Gordon Elliott saddles 428-1 four-timer at NavanMeath-based trainer favourite to again take leading trainer title at CheltenhamSun Feb 17 2019 - 17:43
Versatile National hero Tiger Roll wins over hurdles at NavanGordon Elliott’s star 12-1 to emulate Red Rum and retain famous steeplechase at AintreeSun Feb 17 2019 - 16:02
Presenting Percy could go straight to CheltenhamRachael Blackmore teams up with festival prospect Monalee in Gowran featureSat Feb 16 2019 - 06:00
Young jockeys required to attend anti-doping seminars in MarchMove comes after five riders tested positive for cocaine in Ireland last yearFri Feb 15 2019 - 17:56
Response to equine flu beginning to look like an over-reactionBy completely shutting down racing, BHA may have made a rod for its own backTue Feb 12 2019 - 06:00
British racing will resume on Wednesday after equine flu scareBritish Horse Racing Authority allows a ‘risk managed return’ to take placeMon Feb 11 2019 - 23:54
New vaccine measures could be dangerous, says Ger LyonsIRHB has introduced measures which will see horses vaccinated every two monthsMon Feb 11 2019 - 15:47
League of Ireland should appreciate what it is – not fret about what it isn’tConstant talk of how to ‘fix’ the league should be matched by appreciation for its resilienceMon Feb 11 2019 - 07:00
Presenting Percy lined up for ‘last chance saloon’ at GowranCheltenham favourite could face strong opposition from Al Boum Photo and Sizing JohnSun Feb 10 2019 - 19:02
Strong weekend for Irish racing with anti-flu measures takenMichael O’Leary enjoyed a 1-2-3 in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown on SundaySun Feb 10 2019 - 17:44
Racing in for the high jump in a no-deal BrexitNearly 15,000 thoroughbreds cross the Irish Sea every year by horse box and ferrySat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00
Naas on Saturday and Punchestown on Sunday have stage to themselvesTrainer Dermot Weld backs decision to let Irish racing continue as British racing closes down due to equine fluFri Feb 08 2019 - 18:24
Outbreak of equine flu leaves British racing in turmoilDetection of influenza causes cancellation of all races with weeks to go to CheltenhamFri Feb 08 2019 - 00:03
Cheltenham officials confident that flu outbreak won’t threaten festivalProlonged cancellation of British racing will prompt fears of situation similar to foot and mouth crisisThu Feb 07 2019 - 21:44
IHRB says there is no threat to Irish racing amid equine flu outbreakGordon Elliott says ‘business as usual’ despite five horses currently stationed in BritainThu Feb 07 2019 - 10:47
All British racing cancelled until next Wednesday at earliestIrish racing will continue but nor British-based horses will run hereThu Feb 07 2019 - 10:29
De Bromhead calls for penetrometer trials at Irish racecoursesDevices can help ascertain more accurate informations on ground conditionsMon Feb 04 2019 - 18:18
Something cringey about recent evidence of unbearable ‘Corkness’ of CorkCounty board’s embarrassing imprimatur for towering pile of self-aggrandising baloneyMon Feb 04 2019 - 08:10
Bellshill gives Willie Mullins a 10th Irish Gold Cup successLeopardstown to examine winter watering after 22 horses taken outSun Feb 03 2019 - 18:33
Apple’s Jade hands Michael O’Leary a Cheltenham conundrumBrilliant mare again shows her class with 16-length rout in Irish Champion HurdleSat Feb 02 2019 - 17:05
Apple’s Jade the undoubted star of show at Dublin Racing FestivalTop trainers Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott set to dominate at LeopardstownSat Feb 02 2019 - 06:00
Road To Respect can atone for Christmas misfortune in Irish Gold CupWillie Mullins chasing tenth victory in Dublin Racing Festival’s feature eventSat Feb 02 2019 - 06:00
HRI figures reveal Brexit already impacting on bloodstock sales2018 saw fall of 8% in public auction sales; Tote and on-course betting continue to fallWed Jan 30 2019 - 18:30
Gigginstown urge Leopardstown to consider watering trackStud plans to enter almost 70 horses as Apple’s Jade bids for Champion Hurdle gloryTue Jan 29 2019 - 19:31
New Down Royal management hope track passes morning inspectionLeopardstown boss unconcerned about snow forecast ahead of big weekend festivalMon Jan 28 2019 - 19:46
Barry Geraghty becomes the fourth most successful jockey in jump racing historyMeath jockey adds to winning haul with Espoir D’allen at Naas to make it 1,876 triumphsSun Jan 27 2019 - 16:51
Honeysuckle primed to retain her unbeaten recordWeight advantage could see her edge Robin de Carlow in Fairyhouse featureSat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00
Ascot winner Magic Wand lines up for Aidan O’Brien in $7m Miami raceIreland’s champion trainer hoping to make early start to his 2019 campaignSat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00
Presenting Percy picks up where he left off at Gowran ParkThe eight-year-old had not been in action since winning the RSA Chase last MarchThu Jan 24 2019 - 16:08
Benie Des Dieux to bid to retain mares’ hurdle at Cheltenham FestivalWillie Mullins says it’s ‘not a big worry’ if star mare goes straight to festivalWed Jan 23 2019 - 06:00
Changes to racing's controversial reserve system to be announcedMove comes following a review by Irish Horseracing Regulatory BoardTue Jan 22 2019 - 18:30
O’Brien aiming to get 2019 campaign off to a flier with Magic WandRoyal Ascot winner to bid for Saturday’s inaugural $7 million Pegasus World TurfTue Jan 22 2019 - 06:00
Irish racing stepping up plans for a no-deal BrexitHorse Racing Ireland boss to meet with top British and French racing officials this weekMon Jan 21 2019 - 19:44
Ground conditions may be right for Presenting Percy’s returnTeam hopes Gold Cup favourite will get vital practice at Gowran in run-up to CheltenhamSun Jan 20 2019 - 17:00
Tout Est Permis will try to make it three in a row for Noel MeadeTroytown hero one of seven Gigginstown entries for Cheltenham Gold CupSat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
Robbie Power seeks to end Altior’s winning streak on Fox NortonDecision on Aubrey McMahon ‘non-trier’ appeal expected in a weekSat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
Leopardstown to push online sales to students and pensionersTrack authorities confident clash with rugby international won’t affect Dublin Racing FestivalThu Jan 17 2019 - 01:04
Long-awaited break in weather could help Sizing John return to actionUp To 50mms of rain forecast for Leopardstown over 10 daysThu Jan 17 2019 - 01:00
Mullins knows time running out to blood novices pre-CheltenhamSavvy champion trainer is keeping Irish Gold Cup options open with KemboyWed Jan 16 2019 - 06:00
Un De Sceaux has four in a row in his sights at AscotWillie Mullins’ star a 1-4 favourite for grade one Clarence House ChaseMon Jan 14 2019 - 19:22
Hard border could impact racing regulation in IrelandIrish Horseracing Regulatory Board says drug testing on studs to begin later in 2019Mon Jan 14 2019 - 17:12
Willie Mullins not concerned about stable form despite weekend blankCheltenham hope Felix Desjy lands Punchestown feature for Gordon ElliottSun Jan 13 2019 - 16:46
Jockeys’ association: rise in positive cocaine tests reflective of societyIrish Horseracing Regulatory Board confirms it is to take tougher stanceFri Jan 11 2019 - 16:57
John Oxx and Patrick Prendergast to join forces from the CurraghSea The Stars trainer will work with Prendergast’s promising filly Skitter ScatterFri Jan 11 2019 - 16:47
Starting drugs ban for jockeys in Ireland to be raised to five yearsTwo more jockeys received bans for positive cocaine tests on ThursdayThu Jan 10 2019 - 16:14
Global warming blamed as tracks continue to feel impact of dry weatherEntry rates affected by ground conditions in ‘very strange season’Wed Jan 09 2019 - 06:00
Samcro ‘very, very, very doubtful’ to make Cheltenham FestivalGigginstown identifies Petit Mouchoir as stable’s best Champion Hurdle hopeTue Jan 08 2019 - 18:16
Israeli betting ban blamed for alarming slide in Tote turnoverVeterinary border inspection post proposed for Dublin portMon Jan 07 2019 - 17:56
Presenting Percy on course for Galmoy Hurdle if ground is suitableCheltenham Gold Cup favourite likely to return to action over hurdles at GowranMon Jan 07 2019 - 16:48
