The Irish Times

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

‘Anyone that hasn’t got a dream has got nothing’

Cheltenham is no longer a stage for Tony McCoy but he's still immersed in the racing world

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00

Shishkin, Energumene and Chacun Pour Soi on course for Cheltenham showdown

The Nicky Henderson-trained Shishkin will be bidding for a third Festival success

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 17:38

Blazing Khal to miss Punchestown and be saved for next season

Trainer Charles Byrnes reports that the horse is 100% but will not return until autumn

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 16:13

Saldier gives Patrick Mullins Galway Hurdle hat-trick

The father-son team were also on the mark with M C Muldoon in the novice hurdle

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 20:54

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

Potential for 19 Irish raiders in Aintree Grand National

Patrick Mullins, riding Burrows Saint, has chance to claim rare father-and-son triumph

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00

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

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

Jack Kennedy admits to ‘tough time’ after emotional win on Black Tears

Denise Foster-trained horse one of five Irish winners on opening day of Cheltenham

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 19:15

Rachael Blackmore poised for Cheltenham success story

Unbeaten Honeysuckle and A Plus Tard among rides in top races for top jockey

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 06:00

Sharjah charges past big names to complete Matheson Hurdle hat-trick

‘He’s like Santa – he rocks up here every year and always seems to deliver’

Tue Dec 29 2020 - 14:37

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

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

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 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

City Island to return to hurdles and take on Paisley Park in stayers’

McManus team wait on likely Festival ground conditions before Fakir D’oudairies decision

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 20:50

Willie Mullins prefers to ‘keep it simple’ and run Benie in Mares Hurdle

Laurina set to return to action over flights at Punchestown on Wednesday

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 06:00

Rachael Blackmore lights up day one at Leopardstown with Grade One double

Concern over ground continues for a second year with watering to take place overnight

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 14:30

Blackmore and de Bromhead preparing to put it up to Mullins Team

Honeysuckle is the favourite to maintain unbeaten record in Irish Champion Hurdle

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 06:00

Willie Mullins brings up treble as Bellshill takes Punchestown Gold Cup

Champion trainer closes gap on Gordon Elliott to this year’s title

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 18:21

Native River saves home honour with epic Gold Cup defeat of Might Bite

Richard Johnson wins second ‘blue riband’ 18 years after first

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 19:03

Gordon Elliott lands telling blow in Thurles feature

Blow by Blow leads one-two for Gigginstown trainer as Clear Skies declared for Lingfield

Thu Feb 22 2018 - 19:15

Chris’s Dream skates home by 64 lengths at Clonmel

Henry de Bromhead’s horse cut in price for Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham

Tue Feb 20 2018 - 15:56

Cracking Smart can score impressively at Navan

Giant Spring to have a first start for Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse

Fri Dec 15 2017 - 20:52

Turf Club allow ‘warned off’ trainer go racing to watch his son ride

Paul Gilligan granted permission on ‘compassionate grounds’ on ‘once off’ basis

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 01:03

On The Fringe to make it day to remember for JP McManus

Katie Walsh will do her best to douse the sentiment on board Wonderful Charm

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 01:03

Unowhatimeanharry looks to have the Stayers’ power

JP McManus-owned horse has the stamina to win Cheltenham Sun Bets Stayers’ Hurdle

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 01:00

Cheltenham 2017: Straight from the horses’ mouths

Darragh Ó Sé, Willie Penrose, Jerry Kiernan, Paddy Power and Willie McCreery have their say

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 11:00

Mark Walsh lands some choice Cheltenham rides

Co Killdare jockey to ride Yanworth in the Champion Hurdle for JP McManus

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 17:19

Nigel Twiston-Davies hoping to double up once again at Cheltenham

Trainer’s wish is for The New One to take Champion Hurdle at fourth attempt

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 22:30

Barry Geraghty ruled out of Cheltenham Festival after fall

Jockey suffered five fractured ribs and a partially collapsed lung at Kempton

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 18:12

Andrew Lynch aiming to be back in time for Cheltenham

Top jockey eager to be back in the saddle after suffering a broken arm in August

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 22:34

Sizing John rides into reckoning for Cheltenham Gold Cup

Mixed day at Leopardstown for Willie Mullins who wins fifth Deloitte with Bacardys

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 20:34