Blackmore expecting the unexpected ahead of Grand National debutJockey is not thinking about what it would mean to become first woman to win raceThu Apr 12 2018 - 06:00
Success Days set to try and halt Winx’s winning streak in SydneyAidan O’Brien’s first two year old runners of 2018 in action at DundalkTue Apr 10 2018 - 17:50
Total Recall’s Gold Cup fall not a factor as National beckonsWillie Mullins says son David will ride Pleasant Company in Grand NationalTue Apr 10 2018 - 17:29
Willie Mullins preparing star-studded team for Punchestown festivalThe classic hopeful Alghabrah returns to action at Dundalk on TuesdayTue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00
Raz De Maree heads the veteran squad in Aintree Grand NationalThree Irish contenders to become oldest winner of Aintree highlight in 95 yearsTue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00
Tipping Point: There’s no way to make hitting an animal look attractiveIt is time for racing to reassess the use of the whip - rather than simply look to educateMon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
Davy Russell to team up with Tiger Roll for Grand NationalMichael O’Leary questions level of support for Cheltenham winner ahead of Aintree festivalMon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
Navan proves exception to ‘logistical nightmare’ caused to racing by weatherSon Of Rest can appreciate drop back to minimum trip in Cork stakesSat Apr 07 2018 - 06:00
Tiger Roll among up to five Gigginstown entries for Grand NationalGenie In Abottle found dead in his box on FridayFri Apr 06 2018 - 22:35
Mullins has it all to do to retain trainers’ championshipChampion now €555,000 behind Elliott and an 11-4 outsider to hold on to the titleTue Apr 03 2018 - 20:40
Top-rated Mendelssohn installed as favourite for Kentucky DerbyHowever Ireland’s senior handicapper believes O’Brien’s charge still faces uphill taskTue Apr 03 2018 - 19:29
General Principle gifts Gordon Elliott a first Irish NationalTrainer later became the first to record 200 winners in Ireland in a season at FairyhouseMon Apr 02 2018 - 20:18
McManus’s lightweight can make most of the conditions in Fairyhouse featureWillie Mullins outnumbers Gordon Elliott in €100,000 feature on final day of festivalMon Apr 02 2018 - 20:16
Tipping Point: Sporting habits and traditions that need eliminatingGaining life lessons from Conor Murray’s box-kicking is among the claptrap of todayMon Apr 02 2018 - 06:30
Irish Grand National set to be vital in champion trainer battleFirst prize of €270K could prove crucial in battle between Willie Mullins and Gordon ElliottMon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00
Snow Falcon can keep Elliott and Mullins waiting in Irish NationalFairyhouse feature dominated by two trainers but Meade’s versatile sort a major playerMon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00
Willie Mullins warms up for Irish National with Grade One doubleElliott has three winners at Cork and one at Fairyhouse while Laurina impresses againSun Apr 01 2018 - 18:17
Mullins and Elliott to dominate Fairyhouse’s Easter festivalHRI boss dismisses competition concerns as two trainers saddle all nine in Ryanair Gold CupSat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00
Weld adopts ‘best available’ policy in Smullen’s enforced absenceAidan O’Brien saddles seven on prestigious Dubai World Cup cardFri Mar 30 2018 - 19:00
McManus star Anibale Fly confirmed for Aintree Grand NationalHorse is set to be part of a four-strong McManus team in the Liverpool spectacularTue Mar 27 2018 - 18:38
Footpad will miss Fairyhouse Gold Cup to run at AintreeMullins’ pair Bellshill and Apairofbrowneyes are on track for Irish Grand NationalTue Mar 27 2018 - 16:28
Irish National €270,000 could be crucial in trainer’s title battleOutlander looks set to carry topweight in Easter Monday highlight at FairyhouseTue Mar 27 2018 - 07:17
Cause Of Causes ruled out for the season and misses Aintree NationalApple’s Jade could clash with Buveur D’Air in Aintree HurdleMon Mar 26 2018 - 18:30
BHA set to drug test horses in Ireland ahead of British flat fixtures‘The entire point of a testing policy is that it has to be agile and unpredictable’Sun Mar 25 2018 - 20:12
On The Go Again justifies Irish Lincolnshire favouritismGordon Elliott sets new record of 194 winners for Irish jumps campaignSun Mar 25 2018 - 18:59
Aidan O’Brien 5-2 to break his own world Group One record in 2018Hence and Full Moon in action for top trainer as Irish Flat season starts at Naas on SundaySat Mar 24 2018 - 06:00
Fairyhouse manager ‘very optimistic’ Easter Festival will beat predicted cold snapWillie Mullins and Gordon Elliott dominate betting for €500,000 Irish Grand NationalFri Mar 23 2018 - 16:43
Relaxed O’Brien gearing up for another successful campaignWith a world record 28 Group One wins last year, Ballydoyle maestro at peak of his powersThu Mar 22 2018 - 07:11
Aidan O’Brien prepared to appeal Labour Court decisionAttorney General now considering derogation for racing from workplace legislationWed Mar 21 2018 - 19:09
British officials drug-tested Irish horses before CheltenhamWillie Mullins confirmed that BHA officials had travelled to Ireland before the festivalSun Mar 18 2018 - 16:29
No rest for Irish trainers as relentless pursuit of winners goes onGordon Elliott and Willie Mullins shift attention from Cheltenham to St Patrick’s weekendSat Mar 17 2018 - 06:00
Michael O’Leary and Gordon Elliott combine for final day Cheltenham doubleRyanair boss says seven winners during festival week has been ‘surreal’Fri Mar 16 2018 - 21:22
Michael O’Leary hails ‘golden era’ for Irish racing at Cheltenham festivalDavy Russell crowned leading jockey for first time ahead of Jack Kennedy as Gordon Elliott retains leading trainer prizeFri Mar 16 2018 - 21:14
Native River saves home honour with epic Gold Cup defeat of Might BiteRichard Johnson wins second ‘blue riband’ 18 years after firstFri Mar 16 2018 - 19:03
Willie Mullins has four chances to break Gold Cup ‘hoodoo’Champion trainer has finished runner-up on six occasions – but he’s not dwelling on itFri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00
Saldier can get final day off to a flier for Willie MullinsTrainer has four runners in pursuit of Cheltenham Gold Cup glory on FridayFri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00
Native River solid enough to land Gold Cup this timeCheltenham: Nicky Henderson chases historic achievement with enigmatic Might BiteFri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00
Irish-trained horses come up just short of unprecedented clean sweepEnglish runner Missed Approach prevents Irish horses going through Festival cardThu Mar 15 2018 - 20:25
Willie Mullins passes Nicky Henderson’s record with 61st Cheltenham winner‘We never thought you could do that with a base in Ireland coming over her’Thu Mar 15 2018 - 18:30
‘Puppy’ will have to muster all his power to ride Supasundae to victoryDespite soft ground, Robbie Power is focusing on the finishing post in Stayers’ HurdleThu Mar 15 2018 - 06:00
Conditions give Sub Lieutenant a chance for Ryanair gloryDe Bromhead star aims to give Michael O’Leary a first victory in own raceThu Mar 15 2018 - 06:00
Unowhatimeanharry can prove age no hurdle in the Stayers'Mares allowance could be crucial to Gordon Elliott's Shattered Love in JLTThu Mar 15 2018 - 06:00
Six Irish-trained winners on day two of Cheltenham FestivalGordon Elliot claims 468-1 hat-trick with Ruby Walsh leg injury not as bad as first fearedWed Mar 14 2018 - 20:24
Altior overcomes ground and injury scare to claim Champion ChaseDouvan falls at fourth last but Mullins says encouraging run was ‘a huge positive’Wed Mar 14 2018 - 18:08
Cheltenham: Samcro credentials on the line in Novice HurdleGordon Elliott versus Willie Mullins contest: Samcro takes on Next DestinationWed Mar 14 2018 - 06:00
Jack Kennedy determined to treat Samcro as just another rideUnusually mature teenage sensation has pressure of riding odds-on favouriteWed Mar 14 2018 - 05:00
Ruby Walsh acclaimed after opening day Cheltenham double comebackWillie Mullins closing in on Nicky Henderson’s festival record after 54-1 hat-trickTue Mar 13 2018 - 18:56
Barry Geraghty masterminds successful title defence for Buveur D’AirWillie Mullins’s well backed second-string Melon comes up a neck short of favouriteTue Mar 13 2018 - 18:06
Altior can bounce back from injury hiccup and reward puntersDouvan returns to track a year after champion chase flop, but beating Altior is a big askTue Mar 13 2018 - 17:06
Rich Ricci looking for a chink of light after a dark periodColourful American hoping Douvan and Faugheen can recapture former gloryTue Mar 13 2018 - 06:00
