The Irish Times

Native Trail in line to secure notable hat-trick for Godolphin Racing

Rachael Blackmore teams up with Kemboy in the Grande Course de Haies d’Auteuil in Paris

Fri May 20 2022 - 18:04

Allaho storms to superb Punchestown Gold Cup victory

Triumph on day two of festival secures Grade One hat-trick for Willie Mullins

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 01:02

Punchestown Gold Cup: Rare talent Allaho favourite to do it over three miles

Should the main contenders take each other on it could set it up for a late pounce

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 18:00

Another historic milestone for Blackmore as A Plus Tard romps home

The star jockey becomes the first woman in the 203-year history of the race to win the Gold Cup

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 22:00

Extended two miles just the sort of stamina test Fil Dor needs

Eric Bloodaxe an attractive each-way prospect in the Albert Bartlett

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Deja vu as Minello Indo faces off familiar foes for Gold Cup glory

Rachael Blackmore has Gold Cup score to settle as she rides De Bromhead’s A Plus Tard

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 17:29

Cheltenham: Paul Townend shows great resolve as Allaho defends Ryanair Chase title

Jockey had earlier been thrown from Galopin Des Champs at final fence with victory in sight

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 14:25

Willie Mullins keeping his Cheltenham options open until as late as possible

Video has emerged on social media of licensed trainer Mark Todd striking a horse with a branch

Sun Feb 13 2022 - 18:19

Reigning champion Minella Indo and A Plus Tard top 30 entries for Gold Cup

Al Boum Photo, one of seven Mullins entries, back in the mix to try to regain his crown

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 15:20

Al Boum Photo to skip weekend assignments and head straight for Tramore

Willie Mullins’ dual Gold Cup winner had entries for Aintree and Punchestown

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 13:48

Clan Des Obeaux completes daring raid to take Punchestown Gold Cup

Paul Nicholls’s gamble in supplementing two-time King George winner pays off

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 21:11

Minella Indo leads field of seven for Gold Cup at Punchestown

Henry de Bromhead’s star bidding to land famous double after Cheltenham success

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 13:13

Rachael Blackmore seeks to make further history in Gold Cup

First woman to win Champion Hurdle could also become first woman to claim Gold Cup

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 01:00

Prospect of Al Boum Photo claiming Gold Cup hat-trick unlikely to rattle Donnelly

Racing just one area of shrewd businessman’s life in which he has enjoyed success

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 01:00

Chacun Pour Soi can add Champion Chase to Willie Mullins’s CV

Two-mile feature has eluded trainer so far but Wednesday’s favourite looks worthy

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00

Cheltenham: Prodigious Monkfish to get the job done on Wednesday

Bob Olinger leads Ballymore market with Sir Gerhard and Kilcuit to clash in the Bumper

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00

Cheltenham Festival 2021: Race times, TV details, best bets and more

There might be smaller fields and no crowds but the sport remains pure in the Cotswolds

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 14:00

Unbeaten Honeysuckle poised for a stiff test in Dublin Festival highlight

De Bromhead and Blackmore have another favourite with Minella Indo in Irish Gold Cup

Wed Feb 03 2021 - 01:07

Jockey David Mullins announces retirement at 24

Mullins claimed Grand National success at Aintree as a 19-year-old

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 21:45

A Plus Tard and Minella Indo set to clash in Irish Gold Cup

No British entries for any of the Grade Ones at next month’s Dublin Racing Festival

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 14:34

Mullins’ Al Boum Photo headlines Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders

Trainer has host of other contenders for showpiece event on March 19th

Wed Jan 06 2021 - 15:02

Al Boum Photo is all business as he wins on Tramore return

All roads lead to Cheltenham again for unflappable back-to-back Gold Cup winner

Fri Jan 01 2021 - 15:58

Four to take on Al Boum Photo on Tramore reappearance

Preparation begins in earnest on New Year’s Day for Cheltenham Gold Cup hat-trick Bid

Wed Dec 30 2020 - 14:01

Minella Indo enhances Gold Cup credentials at Navan

Henry de Bromhead’s charge continues Cheltenham prep with Grade Two victory

Sun Nov 22 2020 - 15:13

Willie Mullins ‘pleasantly surprised’ at how strong racing is in face of Covid-19

Stratum and True Self readied for Melbourne Cup as jumps season gets into swing at home

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 15:21

A changing of the seasons as Minella Indo lines up at Wexford

This week will see a number of Gold Cup contenders make their seasonal bows

Sun Oct 25 2020 - 15:40

Al Boum Photo bidding to join very exclusive club

Defending champion seeking to emulate likes of Best Mate with back-to-back Gold Cups

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 07:00

Irish challenger Aspire Tower to take on Solo in hot Triumph renewal

Paul Nicholls-trained juvenile’s recent Kempton success reveals stamina and speed

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 05:30

Cheltenham 2020: Tony Keenan’s Day Four tips

Delta Work has the credentials to bid for Gold Cup glory

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 20:30

Cheltenham: Benie Des Dieux can make up for final-fence fall in mouthwatering Mares

All-Irish battle with Honeysuckle could provide highlight of the opening day

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 06:00

Cheltenham Festival 2020: Race times, TV details, best bets and more

The Cotswolds are ready to come alive despite looming threat of the coronavirus

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 13:36

Cheltenham Festival 2020: Day-by-day guide

Brian O’Connor looks at the Irish contenders for next week's Cheltenham Festival

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 09:00

Willie Mullins manoeuvring his Cheltenham forces into position

Festival’s most successful trainer confirms Al Boum Photo on track for Gold Cup

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 19:30

Philip Reynolds hoping Presenting Percy will roar back to life at Cheltenham

Owner confirms Gold Cup remains the target and hopes Davy Russell will retain the ride

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 17:00