The Irish Times

Alex Ferguson enjoys Merseyside success as Clan Des Obeaux wins

Co-owner enjoys more Aintree success while trainer Paul Nicholls boosts title hopes

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 16:09

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

Favourite Sir Gerhard to face eight rivals in Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle

Bravemansgame and Ahoy Senor to renew their rivalry in the Novices’ Chase

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 17:45

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

Energumene and Shiskin set for electric Ascot showdown

Market leaders for the Champion Chase both confirmed for Saturday’s Clarence House

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 13:08

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

Nube Negra lands impressive Shloer Chase win at Cheltenham

Champion chase winner Put the Kettle on struggles as Skeltons land Grade One win

Sun Nov 14 2021 - 15:30

Cheltenham stewards offer Rachael Blackmore advice following dramatic win

Irish jockey was happy that her mount Gin On Lime was fine to finish race after spill

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 16:33

Put The Kettle On sees off Chacun Pour Soi in Champion Chase thriller

Henry de Bromhead’s brilliant Cheltenham Festival continues on St Patrick’s day

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 16:50

Townend confident Chacun Pour Soi capable of handling Cheltenham challenge

Altior misses out again for Nicky Henderson in Wednesday’s Queen Mother Champion Chase

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 19:51

Politologue secures record 11th Tingle Creek crown for Paul Nicholls

Jockey Harry Skelton enjoys a Grade One double after Allmankind also triumphs

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 15:04

British horses target big Galway Hurdle prize

Hunters Call and Fair Mountain among 38 entries for next week’s big race at Ballybrit

Mon Jul 20 2020 - 16:04

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

Defi Du Seuil and Un De Sceaux clash again in Clarence House

Mullins-trained raider completed a hat-trick in Ascot feature between 2016 and 2018

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 01:00

Paisley Park leads the way in Stayers’ Hurdle entries

Penhill, Benie Des Dieux, Laurina named in seven-strong Mullins team

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 01:00

Altior on course to defend his Clarence House crown

Tingle Creek winner Defi Du Seuil also among the eight entries for Ascot feature

Fri Jan 03 2020 - 01:00

Champ to defend unbeaten chasing record on New Year’s Day

Nicky Henderson’s star bids for third win over fences at Cheltenham on Wednesday

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 17:06

Blazer could help line a few pockets in Paddy Power Chase

JP McManus goes in search of a ninth win in the race with team of eight horses

Fri Dec 27 2019 - 06:00

Borice keeps up Gordon Elliott’s Galway Plate domination

Trainer wins race for third time in four years as English rider Bryony Frost has to settle for second

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 06:45

Rachael Blackmore and Bryony Frost aiming for Galway Plate Glory

Authorities hope prize money boost can help increase dwindling crowd numbers

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 06:00

Defi Du Seuil can repel home team in vintage Ryanair Chase

Philip Hobbs' raider could take wide open feature Thursday at Punchestown

Thu May 02 2019 - 06:00

If The Cap Fits too good for Apple’s Jade at Aintree

Davy Russell scores early on Grand National day with Ornua

Sat Apr 06 2019 - 16:51

Suspected broken leg to rule Barry Geraghty out of National

Irish jockey suffered injury in a crashing fall from Peregrine Run at Aintree on Friday

Fri Apr 05 2019 - 18:08

Cheltenham 2019: Day Two at a glance

All you need to know with Altior primed for Champion Chase glory on Wednesday

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 09:30

Michael O’Leary and Gordon Elliott combine for final day Cheltenham double

Ryanair boss says seven winners during festival week has been ‘surreal’

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 21:22

Cheltenham: Farclas continues dream week for Elliott and Kennedy

Michael O’Leary’s horse wins Triumph Hurdle on final day of festival

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 15:18

Getabird in full flight for Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham

Mullins-trained Footpad will face maximum of eight rivals in the Arkle Trophy

Wed Mar 07 2018 - 17:44

Commentariolus franks Frankel’s pedigree at Fairyhouse

Gordon Elliott enjoys hat-trick as Lackaneed Leader and Graineyhill also triumph

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 14:43

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

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

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

Carter McKay to lead Willie Mullins’ charge in Champion Bumper

Mullins has won Cheltenham race eight times and has five entries next month

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 14:06

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