Irish Cheltenham Festival team just 6/1 to beat last year’s record-breaking 14 tally2013 total was the first time Irish-trained winners outscored the home team, 14-13Tue Jan 21 2014 - 01:00
Putin’s homophobia centre stage at expense of Winter OlympicsElements of Russian society painfully backward when it comes to sexual politicsMon Jan 20 2014 - 06:00
Bookmakers confident Hurricane Fly can see off young pretenders again in BHP Irish Champion HurdleJezki and Our Conor have another crack at the reigning champion at LeopardstownMon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00
Rule The World to deny the returning Dunguib at NaasPhilip Fenton’s star, who once looked to have the racing world at his feet, returns from nearly three years on injury sidelinesSat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00
John “Shark” Hanlon bids for big Ascot pot with Hidden Cyclone“The manager of the track has told me it’s soft to heavy and I think our lad will handle it”Sat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00
Un de Sceaux’s rating remains the same despite winning streakFrench imports winning plaudits and now a ‘dark horse’ for Champion HurdleWed Jan 15 2014 - 01:00
Mouse Morris may run First Lieutenant in Hennessy Gold CupTrainer has often skipped running his top Cheltenham candidates at the prestigious Leopardstown fixtureWed Jan 15 2014 - 01:00
Henry De Bromhead’s Sizing Gold set for three mile test at NaasCheltenham festival hero Dunguib to return to actionTue Jan 14 2014 - 01:00
Tom Mullins hopeful Alderwood will be ready for festival10-year-old looking for Cheltenham hat-trickTue Jan 14 2014 - 01:00
Silver-tongued greats deliver slick line in coaching claptrapIn the GAA, it’s known as the cult of the coach, pinning your hopes to a tracksuitMon Jan 13 2014 - 06:00
Tony Martin hopeful of getting Bog Warrior to CheltenhamFormer Grade One winning chaser has an entry in the World Hurdle againMon Jan 13 2014 - 01:00
Un de Sceaux cruises to 53-length victoryMullins points to Gowran’s Red Mills Hurdle as a possible festival warm-upMon Jan 13 2014 - 01:00
Un de Sceaux taking Sublimity route to CheltenhamWillie Mullins and Ruby Walsh admit to being in dark about limit of Un De Sceaux’s capabilitiesSat Jan 11 2014 - 01:00
Upazo on path-finding mission for Willie Mullins at KemptonRuby Walsh returns to the scene of many memorable momentsSat Jan 11 2014 - 01:00
Bryan Cooper looking forward to riding Last Instament at Thurles for Gigginstown StudCo Tipperary trainer Philip Fenton anxious to find out what level former top novice is now atWed Jan 08 2014 - 01:00
Mullins favours low-key route to Champion Hurdle for Un De SceauxTrainer has left him among the ten entries for €20,000 Navan hurlde this weekendWed Jan 08 2014 - 01:00
Hurricane Fly targets four-in-a-row in Irish Champion HurdleSeven horses have been entered for the Leopardstown highlight at the end of the monthTue Jan 07 2014 - 01:00
Willie Mullins’s Vautour set for PunchestownPhilip Fenton confirms The Tullow Tank will be back at Leopardstown next monthTue Jan 07 2014 - 01:00
Bobs Worth stamps his class on Lexus ChaseGold Cup winner is back on track after a below-par run on his seasonal debutMon Dec 30 2013 - 10:55
IRFU’s amateurish notions merely quaint in professional eraIf you’re a professional you do the job for moneyMon Dec 30 2013 - 06:00
Tony McCoy steers clear of trouble as he lands Grade One Topaz on Carlingford LoughJohn Kiely-trained seven-year-old upsets 11/8 favourite Morning AssemblyMon Dec 30 2013 - 01:00
Awesome Hurricane Fly shows young pretenders who’s bossTrainer Willie Mullins says there’s more to come following victroy in the Ryanair HurdleMon Dec 30 2013 - 01:00
First Lieutenant to motor home in Lexus Chase at LeopardstownMouse Morris-trained star can repel the challenge of Gold Cup hero Bobs WorthSat Dec 28 2013 - 01:03
Benefficient’s Cheltenham odds slashed after hard-fought victoryConnections of runner-up Hidden Cyclone intend to appeal stewards’ decisionSat Dec 28 2013 - 01:00
Sprinter Sacre pulled up at Kempton with suspected irregular heartbeatTrainer Willie Mullins bounces back with Rockyaboya’s win in the Paddy Power ChaseSat Dec 28 2013 - 01:00
Jezki to lay down a Champion Hurdle marker in the Ryanair HurdleMouth-watering Leopardstown contest also features Hurricane Fly and Our ConorSat Dec 28 2013 - 01:00
Conor O’Dwyer might just have the answer with Competitive EdgeRockyaboya and Ruby Walsh at the bottom of the handicap will attract many puntersFri Dec 27 2013 - 01:00
Defy Logic whips up a storm on opening day at Leopardstown Christmas FestivalTrack officials hoping forecast storm-force winds don’t interfere with today’s actionFri Dec 27 2013 - 01:00
Sizing Europe is the proven performerQuestions marks over Arvika Ligeonniere and The Tullow TankFri Dec 27 2013 - 00:58
Fenton’s ‘gentle giant’ Real Steel preferred to Renneti at LimerickOfficials predict ground conditions may turn heavy but not concerned about windsFri Dec 27 2013 - 00:40
Defy Logic makes it a special day for Nolan at LeopardstownChampagne Fever hits second-last hard to hand initiative to Paul Nolan runnerThu Dec 26 2013 - 20:45
Analifet may have most to fear from stablemate Noble InnWillie Mullins could be in line for a four-timer at Leopardstown on St Stephen’s DayTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Gordon Elliott set for busy day at home and abroadPaudi The Punter set to go close at Down RoyalTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Champagne to flow as Mullins looks to dominateUp to 30,000 expected to attend three meetings around the country on St Stephen’s DayTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Felix Yonger’s class should tell in Grade Two feature at LimerickPaul Townend also lined up for a possible double on board SmashingTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Impossible to divorce sentiment from sport despite duplicityThousands on this island will tune into Arsenal v Chelsea tonight and worry about the resultMon Dec 23 2013 - 06:00
Hurricane Fly on target for €100,000 Ryanair renewalDefending champion boasts 100% strike rate from six startsMon Dec 23 2013 - 01:00
O’Byrne takes over as Senior Steward of the Turf ClubO’Byrne’s previous position as deputy steward has been filled by Meta Osborne, a qualified vetSat Dec 21 2013 - 01:00
First Lieutenant set for another crack at Leopardstown highlightTrainer Mouse Morris optimistic of a happier outcomeSat Dec 21 2013 - 01:00
Willie Mullins shows his strength in depth this weekendValseur Lido should kick off a Gigginstown double with Don Poli at NavanSat Dec 21 2013 - 01:00
Henry De Bromhead hopeful a step up in trip will suit Sizing RioRuby Walsh is eagerly-anticipating teaming up with Hurricane Fly over ChristmasWed Dec 18 2013 - 01:00
Co Antrim trainer Stuart Crawford appeals decision of Navan stewardsRobbie Moran also appeals four-day whip ban picked up at DownpatrickWed Dec 18 2013 - 01:00
Leopardstown Christmas Festival numbers expected to hold upThe €1.1 million four-day festival kicks off on St Stephen’s Day with seven Grade One racesWed Dec 18 2013 - 01:00
Sir Des Champs on course for Lexus Chase bid at LeopardstownThe Christmas festival feature is a rare gap in Willie Mullins big-race CVTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Horse Racing Ireland announce five per cent increase to prize-money in 2014News accompanied by confirmation of reduced administrative costs and greater emphasis on promoting racehorse ownershipTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Senior handicapper Noel O’Brien warns against kneejerk reactionSeven Grade One races run over jumps so far this season in Ireland have attracted just 37 runners in totalTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Darts, like Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, hit the bullseye when it comes to self-regardMon Dec 16 2013 - 12:00
Willie Mullins may hit 100-winner mark at Fairyhouse todayThree more winners this weekend will give Mullins fastest ever century in Irish National Hunt seasonSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Briar Hill fancied to land Sunday’s Navan Novice HurdleJust four turn out for the Grade One feature but it still looks an above-average contestSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
