The Irish Times

Ireland’s longest race features on third day of Punchestown

Klassical Dream tops betting to become first back-to-back scorer since Queveaga

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 06:00

Cheltenham: Constitution Hill confirms star status in spectacular fashion

Henderson’s novice sets course record as home trainers land first blows on opening day

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 19:44

Epatante and Not So Sleepy to renew rivalry in Christmas Hurdle at Kempton

Henderson hopes Epatante can return to winning ways in race Silver Streak won last year

Fri Dec 24 2021 - 01:35

Tiger Roll ready for a brand new adventure at Aintree

Two-times Grand National winner takes on Thursday’s Betway Bowl

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 16:07

Old pals Zanahiyr and Quilixios could go head-to-head at Cheltenham

Debate over which Grade 1 winner is superior may be settled at JCB Triumph Hurdle

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 06:00

Quizmasters: ‘It’s not about being the smartest person in the room’

Quizzes have had a renaissance during the lockdown, but for some people they were always a way of life

Sat May 30 2020 - 06:00

Can experimental theatre be sentimental?

Inspired by the loss of its home, Dublin Youth Theatre partners with Pan Pan to contemplate youth and adulthood in The Sleepwalkers

Wed Jul 10 2019 - 10:47

Making Miracles takes Chester Cup ahead of Willie Mullins duo

Whiskey Sour edged into third as Low Sun finishes fourth at a mud-splattered Roodee

Fri May 10 2019 - 21:08

Altior makes it a record 19th straight win at Sandown

Nicky Henderson’s superstar takes Celebration Chase for a third year

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 16:46

Crosshue Boy the sole Irish hope for Scottish National

Seán Doyle’s runner well placed to be first to bring home Ayr showpiece title in 150 years

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 01:00

Buveur D’Air and Apple’s Jade head Champion Hurdle field

Henderson’s dual winner to concede 7Ib to Elliott’s superstar mare as 14 are confirmed

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 18:20

British racing gets back in stride after equine flu scare

Some jockeys had to make a quick return from the ski slopes of Chamonix

Wed Feb 13 2019 - 18:58

Ballymore remains Cheltenham target for hotpot Samcro

Eddie O’Leary rules out audacious festival double attempt by supermare Apple’s Jade

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 05:00

Yanworth secures thrilling narrow win at Cheltenham

JP McManus’s former hurdler sees off Sizing Tennessee

Mon Jan 01 2018 - 14:24

Politologue lands 10th Tingle Creek for Paul Nicholls

Odds-on favourite Fox Norton and Robbie Power fail to rein in winner at Sandown

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 16:24

Tony McCoy ‘flattered’ by statue to his honour at Cheltenham

Legendary jockey partnered 31 winners at the famous festival during an epic career

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 21:13

Ruby Walsh sides with Limini over Vroum Vroum Mag

Willie Mullins’s star mares to face off on opening day of Cheltenham Festival

Sun Mar 12 2017 - 11:40

Limini to miss Champion Hurdle but will feature in Mares’ Hurdle

Connections believed blue riband race would be ‘big ask’ given she’s only run once this season

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 17:47

Limini to miss the Champion Hurdle

Willie Mullins had considered adding Limini to race on opening day of Cheltenham

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 13:51

Grand National handicapper rejects Irish bias claims

‘Handicapper is meant to be impartial,’ said Eddie O’Leary. ‘We’ll run very few in the race’

Thu Feb 16 2017 - 22:50

Annie Power out of Cheltenham due to leg injury

Champion Hurdle winner may not race again in new blow to Willie Mullins

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 21:00

Annie Power and Faugheen set for Champion Hurdle clash

Last two winners headline a 13-strong Irish entry for Cheltenham feature on March 14th

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 22:00

Cut-up Sandown has enhanced the claims of Capitaine

Court By Surprise a good price in the 32Red Veterans’ Handicap Chase

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 15:53

Gordon Elliott seeks to end big year with final flourish at Newbury

Baltazar d’Allier tests Grade One waters in Betfred Challow Novices Hurdle

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 18:27

Elliott saddles 11 of 25 runners as he goes after another ‘Troytown’

‘Troytown 11’ shows the extent of the power at the Longwood yard

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 01:00

Arc Design triumphs with its art deco Wicklow home

Streamline House wins Alan King Award and is also commended for its technical design

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 00:00

Mouse Morris: Grand National hat-trick at Ayr a big ask

Trainer says Folsom Blue unlikely to repeat success of Rogue Angel and Rule The World

Fri Apr 15 2016 - 10:20

Vautour one of a record 22 Irish entries for Ryanair Chase

However Cheltenham Gold Cup is main target for two-time festival winner

Thu Jan 14 2016 - 12:41

Don Cossack and Vautour lead strong Irish challenge for King George

Four Irish-trained horses remain in 10-strong field for St Stephen’s Day race

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 13:41

More Of That could follow Coneygree’s path after Cheltenham win

Jonjo O’Neill wouldn’t be afraid of entering novice in next March’s Gold Cup

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 15:33

Smad Place dazzles to claim Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury

Alan King’s eight-year-old wins with 12 lengths to spare over Theatre Guide

Sat Nov 28 2015 - 15:46

Annacotty wins Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham

Jockey Ian Popham puts a catalogue of injuries behind him for deserved win

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 17:41

Don Cossack heads weights for Hennessy Gold Cup

Gordon Elliott’s chaser has been allotted 11st 12lb for prestigious handicap at Newbury

Thu Nov 12 2015 - 01:00

Uxizandre ensures McCoy’s final festival proves a successful one

Champion jockey leads from the front throughout to claim Ryanair Chase on 16-1 chance

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00