Hopes inaugural Dublin Racing Festival rises to the occasionFaugheen returns to action after Christmas blip, and Samcro will try to justify the hypeFri Feb 02 2018 - 17:13
Dubai Duty Free renew sponsorship of Irish DerbyThis year’s race takes place on June 30th with the winner getting prize of €850,000Tue Jan 30 2018 - 19:37
Joseph O’Brien leaves Early Doors in contention for LeopardstownTrainer has 18 entries for Dublin Racing Festival as Rekindling nominated to Australian CupTue Jan 30 2018 - 18:34
HRI confirms there are no plans to expand 48-hour declarationsMelon challenging Faugheen for favouritism in Irish Champion HurdleTue Jan 30 2018 - 17:30
De Bromhead set to let Monalee return to action on SundaySaturday winner Poormans Hill makes quick return to action at PunchestownMon Jan 29 2018 - 19:30
Respect’s Road to Irish Gold Cup depends on ground conditionsO’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud odds-on to be top owner at Dublin Racing FestivalMon Jan 29 2018 - 19:01
Narrow definition of agriculture an existential threat to racing industryHRI now desperately seeking a derogation from implications of industrial relations lawMon Jan 29 2018 - 06:30
Naas chairman calls for examination of how racing fixtures are allocatedWillie Mullins warms up for ‘Dublin Racing Festival’ with hat-trickMon Jan 29 2018 - 06:00
HRI boss says ‘Dublin Racing Festival’ a long-term projectAttendance levels at first festival ‘a secondary issue’ for CEO Brian KavanaghFri Jan 26 2018 - 19:09
Crackerdancer tries to beat big guns on route to Cheltenham festivalEx Patriot And Rachael Blackmore Fly Irish Flag At CheltenhamFri Jan 26 2018 - 17:49
John Oxx says racing is ‘astounded’ at new stable staff legislationLegendary trainer describes regulations as ‘not practical’ and ‘not fair’Tue Jan 23 2018 - 19:57
O’Brien 9-4 to break his own world record in 2018US Navy Flag and Clemmie top juvenile rankingsTue Jan 23 2018 - 19:46
Great Field could bid for Queen Mother Champion Chase for McManusDefi Du Seuil on track for Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownMon Jan 22 2018 - 18:15
Alpha Des Obeaux team wait on handicapper before deciding on targetSamcro on course for Saturday week’s Lacy & Partners Novice Hurdle at LeopardstownMon Jan 22 2018 - 17:45
Employment law restrictions a threat to Sunday racingHRI to meet with Government officials and seek a derogation from rules for stable staffMon Jan 22 2018 - 01:00
Townend aims to steer Un De Sceaux to historic Ascot hat-trickGordon Elliott could pass €3 million prizemoney mark for season this weekendSat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00
Horse Racing Ireland seeks derogation from legislation for stable staffTop trainer Ger Lyons concerned new rules will make staff crisis even worseFri Jan 19 2018 - 17:45
HRI predict total attendance of 24,000 at new ‘Dublin Racing Festival’Samcro set to bypass Champion Hurdle and stick to novice routeTue Jan 16 2018 - 17:41
Sub Lieutenant aiming to emulate former Gold Cup heroes at ThurlesSizing John and Don Cossack claimed Grade Three Horse & Jockey Kinloch Brae ChaseTue Jan 16 2018 - 17:23
Mullins plays down chances of winning trainers’ titleUn De Sceaux hot favourite to make Ascot history in Clarence House ChaseMon Jan 15 2018 - 18:45
Faugheen could lead Mullins team into ‘Dublin Racing Festival’New lucrative €1.5 million weekend is first major festival action of 2018Mon Jan 15 2018 - 18:33
Gordon Elliott edges prize money battle with Willie Mullins at FairyhouseDoctor Phoenix and Mitchouka bring Elliott to the verge of €3m in prize money for seasonSun Jan 14 2018 - 19:00
Noel Meade: labour ruling will have dire repercussions for racingTrainer says yards will be ‘wiped out’ if compromise is not found over work hoursSun Jan 14 2018 - 17:01
‘Smooth’ transition from Turf Club to new regulatory authorityRacing’s anti-doping task force expected to meet before end of monthSat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00
Ballydoyle’s dismissed appeal a ‘very serious concern’ for racing - HRI bossCoolmore decline to comment ahead of Labour Court ruling being made publicFri Jan 12 2018 - 20:35
Ballydoyle fails to secure exemption on working hours for stable staffYard of top trainer Aidan O’Brien claimed grooms and riders were engaged in agricultural activitiesFri Jan 12 2018 - 20:22
Mullins and Elliott emphasise big-race dominance in weekend featuresJockey arrangements may have been occupying trainers ahead of Punchestown and FairyhouseFri Jan 12 2018 - 17:47
Samcro will be entered for Irish Champion HurdleApple’s Jade to be declared for Cheltenham Stayers’ but Mares Hurdle remains targetWed Jan 10 2018 - 06:14
Monalee recovered following horrible Christmas fallFlogas Novice Chase at Leopardstown an option for RSA Favourite, says De BromheadTue Jan 09 2018 - 18:32
Mullins hopes Faugheen can return to action in Irish Champion HurdleTrainer says enigmatic Yorkhill’s next start will be at a “shorter trip over fences”Mon Jan 08 2018 - 19:28
Ascot Chase is on Coney Island radar ahead of Gold CupMcManus star also has big Leopardstown prize as a pre-festival optionMon Jan 08 2018 - 18:15
Killultagh Vic makes eagerly anticipated return at PunchestownWillie Mullins aiming to bring 2017 to a successful close on New Year’s EveSat Dec 30 2017 - 07:00
Shattered Love initiates Grade One double for Gordon ElliottMichael O’Leary mare takes advantage of Monalee fall six out at LeopardstownFri Dec 29 2017 - 18:15
Faugheen ‘sound’ after shock Leopardstown defeatMick Jazz takes advantage and strikes for victory after 2-11 favourite being pulled upFri Dec 29 2017 - 18:00
Faugheen takes next step towards Buveur D’air Cheltenham clashLet’s Dance bids to defend her Grade Three crown on final festival day at LeopardstownFri Dec 29 2017 - 07:00
Fabulous Saga can thrive in testing Limerick conditionsAll Fabulous Saga does is stay – but that is likely to be the primary requirementFri Dec 29 2017 - 07:00
Spotlight on Monalee as he takes next step over fencesDe Bromhead star regarded by some observers as a potential Gold Cup horseFri Dec 29 2017 - 07:00
Top three O’Leary as Road To Respect claims Christmas ChaseMeade Star the highlight of 4.334-1 Leopardstown four-timer for Ryanair bossThu Dec 28 2017 - 18:45
Nichols Canyon’s death casts shadow over Apple’s Jade victoryOfficial insists obstacle was ‘fit to jump’ after eight-time Grade One winner is put downThu Dec 28 2017 - 17:30
Group One winner Epicuris makes jumping debut at LimerickMullins also targets success in Grade Three feature with Meri Devie who gets allowancesThu Dec 28 2017 - 07:00
Sizing John aiming to complete perfect 2017 campaignWeight allowance may prove the difference on Apple’s Jade on first start at three milesThu Dec 28 2017 - 06:00
Popular Apple’s Jade Irish racing’s latest favourite mareO’Leary’s star faces first start over three miles in Christmas Hurdle at LeopardstownThu Dec 28 2017 - 06:00
High Drama at Leopardstown as Whiskey Sour enjoys sweet surpriseJack Kennedy unseated while Sharjah and Real Steel fall at Future Champions hurdleWed Dec 27 2017 - 17:10
Thursday’s Leopardstown card subject to morning inspectionWelsh National at Chepstow to be run on January 6th after card abandonedWed Dec 27 2017 - 13:29
Rachael Blackmore in pursuit of glory at LeopardstownPioneering jockey teams up with Call The Taxie in the feature renewal on WednesdayWed Dec 27 2017 - 06:00
Oscar Knight can prove Geraghty wrong in Paddy Power ChaseJockey opts to partner with McManus’s Squouateur for biggest race at LeopardstownWed Dec 27 2017 - 06:00
Conor O’Dwyer goes for more big race success with Go Darsi GoRay Hackett’s Crackerdancer can beat the assembled big guns at At LimerickWed Dec 27 2017 - 06:00
Ellie Mac springs emotional 50-1 Christmas shock at LeopardstownMembers of winning club are family and friends of the late Nick Schuster, killed in Berkeley tragedyTue Dec 26 2017 - 18:03
Footpad’s superb show earns high praise from Willlie MullinsEspoir D’allen confirms he is Ireland’s top juvenile hurdlerTue Dec 26 2017 - 17:05
Moments of the year: Beggy takes flight on Wings Of EaglesIt was no surprise perhaps that Aidan O’Brien won a sixth Derby. The horse and jockey certainly wereMon Dec 25 2017 - 15:00
