Paul Gilligan banned for six months by British Horseracing AuthorityAthenry-based trainer won a 2014 race at Uttoxeter with Dubai Phantom who had previously run at an unrecognised “flapper” meeting in IrelandFri Apr 29 2016 - 16:56
Vroum Vroum Mag gears up for Champion Hurdle bidMare is main contender in Willie Mullins’s attempt to retain the titleFri Apr 29 2016 - 01:00
Douvan puts punters’ minds at ease with thrilling victoryThe odds-on favourite romped home to 11-length success in Ryanair Novice ChaseThu Apr 28 2016 - 21:47
One Track Mind keeps Punchestown winning post in sightStayers Hurdle win marks rapid change of fortunes for trainer Warren GreatrexThu Apr 28 2016 - 21:05
Punchestown preview: All eyes on imperious DouvanAlpha Des Obeaux to put seal on Mouse Morris’s successful spring campaignThu Apr 28 2016 - 17:59
Willie Mullins bounces back with Punchestown Festival hat-trickBlow By Blow gives Katie Walsh her first ever victory in a Grade One race on the flatWed Apr 27 2016 - 21:11
Barry Geraghty steers Carlingford Lough to gloryRed-letter day for trainer John Kiely as 12-1 shot lands unexpected Punchestown winWed Apr 27 2016 - 20:59
Robbie Colgan’s appeal against 21-day ban set for SaturdayDefinite Earl jockey and trainer David Broad punished for ‘non trier’ case at BallinrobeWed Apr 27 2016 - 17:00
Classy Cue Card poised for glory againColin Tizzard’s star in the form of his life and looks too strong for the home teamWed Apr 27 2016 - 15:08
Punchestown: Brennan warms up for Cue Card ride in styleGalway jockey guides 9-1 shot God’s Own to shock Grade One victory over VautourTue Apr 26 2016 - 21:54
Barry Geraghty guides Don’t Touch it to Grade One gloryFormer champion jockey bounces back after successful appeal against banTue Apr 26 2016 - 21:53
Ruby Walsh to close in on jockey title at PunchestownJockey returns to ride at the festival 18 days after fracturing wrist in Aintree fallTue Apr 26 2016 - 01:02
Neptune winner Yorkhill may rise to the occasionWillie Mullins looks set to continue his usual dominance at PunchestownMon Apr 25 2016 - 23:00
Vautour can show he is at another levelMullins has dropped his enigmatic star back to the shorter trip of two milesMon Apr 25 2016 - 23:00
Barry Geraghty’s 30-day ban overturnedThe successful appeal means that the County Meath jockey can now race at PunchestownMon Apr 18 2016 - 22:05
Olympics could be turning point in history of Rugby SevensGame that encourages speed over brute force is big plus for a sport seeking to expandMon Apr 18 2016 - 15:24
Aidan O’Brien looks to extend good start at DundalkThe champion trainer sends half a dozen runners to the all-weather fixtureMon Apr 18 2016 - 00:30
Stakes high for Barry Geraghty as he appeals 30-day banFormer champion jockey scheduled to miss Punchestown festival as things standMon Apr 18 2016 - 00:10
Queen Blossom primed for Salsabil Stakes at NavanPatrick Prendergast hoping star filly can follow in glorious path of previous winnersWed Apr 13 2016 - 00:15
Don Cossack the favourite for clash of big three at PunchestownCue Card and Vautour also scheduled to vie for honours in festival’s centrepieceTue Apr 12 2016 - 19:00
Aidan O’Brien targets first flat win in Britain with CoolmoreBallydoyle handler is second favourite to win flat trainers championship in BritainTue Apr 12 2016 - 01:00
Rogue Angel could lead Mouse Morris to hat-trick of Grand NationalsDon Cossack, Cue Card and Vautour on course for Gold Cup at PunchestownTue Apr 12 2016 - 01:00
Irish racing leads world but its financial model is badly flawedPolicing billion-euro sport an urgent issue for bloodstock industry’s long-term healthMon Apr 11 2016 - 06:33
Remarkable triumph for deserving Mouse MorrisTipperary trainer completes a famous double after his recent Irish national winSun Apr 10 2016 - 23:00
Harzand coasts to impressive win in Ballysax StakesDermot Weld’s charge furthers his reputation with win in traditional Derby trialSun Apr 10 2016 - 19:35
Sunday’s racing at Tramore cancelled after heavy rainWaterford track falls victim to the weather with Tuesday’s Tipperary meet also offSun Apr 10 2016 - 11:21
Douvan an Aintree ‘banker’ in Mullins’s UK trainers’ title bidBrilliant novice expected to start at odds as low as 1-6Sat Apr 09 2016 - 16:23
Harzand to relish heavy going in Derby trial at LeopardstownDermot Weld’s charge poised for big effort in PW McGrath Memorial Ballysax StakesSat Apr 09 2016 - 01:00
Grand National preview: Saint Are can trump Many CloudsSame players but different finishing order may be outcome in ‘classiest renewal’ to dateSat Apr 09 2016 - 01:00
Ruby Walsh out of Aintree Grand National with injuryWalsh suffered a hairline fracture to his wrist in a fall from Vautour on Friday afternoonFri Apr 08 2016 - 20:03
Zannda can help Pat Smullen maintain hot start to new seasonIn-form champion jockey the one to follow on Student Raceday at LeopardstownWed Apr 06 2016 - 00:30
Tony Martin to appeal Noble Emperor fine and suspensionA €3,000 fine and 60 day suspension handed out under ‘non-trier’ rules at LimerickTue Apr 05 2016 - 17:35
Grand National: Bookies pick Cause of Causes as ‘best of Irish’The JP McManus-owned horse may not even run in the big race at Aintree on SaturdayMon Apr 04 2016 - 18:06
Barry Geraghty to appeal 30-day suspensionMeath jockey could be absent for lengthy spell due to ‘non-trier’ ban at LimerickMon Apr 04 2016 - 17:15
Barry Geraghty confirms he will appeal 30-day banJockey could miss Punchestown after receiving ‘non-trier’ ban at LimerickMon Apr 04 2016 - 14:47
Tipping Point: Dangers of head trauma haunts more than just sport of boxingBoxer Nick Blackwell’s plight has re-opened debate about brain damage in sportMon Apr 04 2016 - 06:31
Zhukova to fore as ground makes Found look ordinaryBreeders’ Cup heroine can only come in third behind Nightime’s daughterSun Apr 03 2016 - 21:23
Ryan Moore flies in for trio of rides for Aidan O’Brien at the CurraghAttention focussed on debut performance of US Army RangerFri Apr 01 2016 - 17:55
Foxrock favoured by freshness for Navan grade two raceCheltenham exertions may hamper Road to Riches and SmashingFri Apr 01 2016 - 17:26
Vautour among strong Willie Mullins team bound for AintreeIreland’s top trainer keen to add the British trainers’ championship to his proud recordWed Mar 30 2016 - 00:30
Top Gamble can deliver Grade Two success for Richard JohnsonBritain’s champion jockey-elect planning a Fairyhouse raid in Normans Grove ChaseTue Mar 29 2016 - 05:00
Rogue Angel takes the Grand National for Mouse MorrisGer Fox rode the Gigginstown House Stud horse to the win at FairyhouseMon Mar 28 2016 - 17:39
Jack Kennedy out to make it sweet '16' in Grand NationalTeenage Kerry jockey’s claim could prove significant on historic day at FairyhouseMon Mar 28 2016 - 15:35
Fairyhouse round-up: Barry Geraghty doubles upThe local jockey came home as the winner on Sutton Place and SlowmotionMon Mar 28 2016 - 15:31
Golfers can big themselves up all they want – they ain’t fooling meObsession with doing weights overlooks the fact that golf is a mental gameMon Mar 28 2016 - 06:34
Barry Geraghty completes Group One double at FairyhouseTrainers Kerry Lee and Gavin Cromwell secure Easter Sunday Group One winsSun Mar 27 2016 - 22:38
Cross-channel raiders poised for Easter Sunday strike at FairyhouseRole-reversal on the cards after Ireland’s record-equalling Cheltenham tallySat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00
Final field of 29 for the Irish Grand NationalLocally trained Venitien De Mai leads the big race betting, followed by siblings Mala Beach and Bonny KateSat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00
Globetrotter Reel Power fired up for Sheema Classic in DubaiWorld Cup fixture is racing’s richest day, with eight races worth $30 millionFri Mar 25 2016 - 18:43
Tipping Point: Nigel Pearson’s isolation speaks volumes about modern soccerLeicester City’s title charge is miracle but man who laid foundations can’t even get jobMon Mar 21 2016 - 13:05
