The Irish Times

Forty years since Champion Hurdle rated finest ever run

Tommy Kinane still thinks Monksfield should have won battle with Night Nurse in 1977 epic

Mon Mar 13 2017 - 18:30

Tipping Point: Cheltenham win would be fitting reward for Roger Loughran

Jockey who showed class under pressure over a decade ago one of racing’s good guys

Mon Mar 13 2017 - 09:29

Punchestown round-up: Bryan Cooper guides Bright New Dawn home

Elusive Ivy took honours in opening race while Quantitativeeasing ruled cross country

Thu Apr 28 2016 - 16:55

Cheltenham Countdown: Bryan Cooper on chasing success with nowhere to hide

Gigginstown Stud’s number one jockey is spoiled for choice when it comes to talented rides, but make a mistake and the racing public are unforgiving

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00

Katie Walsh a force of nature as Thunder blows rivals away

Hugely popular winner for trainer Sandra Hughes and jockey Walsh

Mon Apr 06 2015 - 20:20

Willie Mullins wins HRI award and announces Faugheen return

Sole Power named Horse of the Year at Horse Racing Ireland Awards on Monday

Mon Dec 08 2014 - 19:16

Fairyhouse report: Lieutenant Colonel caps poignant day for Hughes family

Sandra Hughes trains first winner at track where late father Dessie had so much success

Mon Dec 01 2014 - 08:23

The Morning Sports Briefing

Manchester City give Southampton a rude awakening, Soldado finally scores, Leinster’s injury crisis deepens and Slaughtneil win their first title

Mon Dec 01 2014 - 08:19

Hugely popular trainer who was part of racing’s elite

Dessie Hughes: October 10th, 1943 - November 16th, 2014

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 01:00

Hard road proves too taxing for Hardy fan Vinny

Thoughts of his new fitness regime disappear as he raises a toast to National Hunt hero Dessie

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 06:00

Irish race horse trainer Dessie Hughes dies aged 71

Jockey-turned-trainer, who enjoyed success at Cheltenham, had been battling an illness

Sun Nov 16 2014 - 11:26

Jezki heads a top-class line up for Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse

Willie Mullins’ strong team includes the likes of Hurricane Fly and the exciting Faugheen

Tue Nov 11 2014 - 01:00

Tullow Tank makes eye-catching chasing debut

Grade One winner over hurdles had not run since February

Tue Nov 04 2014 - 16:20

The Tullow Tank primed for his chasing debut at Fairyhouse

But Dessie Hughes’s charge won’t have it easy against Grade Two winner Mala Beach

Tue Nov 04 2014 - 01:00

Thoroughbred trail

Trainers opening their yards

Fri Aug 29 2014 - 11:37

Ballycasey one of just four runners for Gold Cup

Limited field will go to post in Sunday’s feature at Fairyhouse

Fri Apr 18 2014 - 11:32

Hurricane in fine fettle, reports Ruby Walsh

Hurricane Fly going for a third Champion Hurdle on opening day of Cheltenham Festival

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 17:25

Decision on Last Instalment later in week

Gigginstown star needs conditions on easy side if he is to take his chance in Gold Cup

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00

On His Own added to Gold Cup field

Willie Mullins opts for a crack at Gold Cup at Cheltenham next week over Grand National

Sat Mar 08 2014 - 13:18

Mouse Morris in a quandary over First Lieutenant’s Cheltenham Festival target

Co Tipperary-based trainer not sure whether to aim for Gold Cup or Ryanair Chase

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 01:00

Willie Mullins confirms Annie Power a runner in the stayers’ hurdle

Dessie Hughes happy with Our Conor’s post-race gallop, saying: “He travelled well and had loads left”

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00

Mount Colah puts in a high-class performance for Banbridge trainer Jerry Cosgrave

“Two mile is his optimum trip. His dam is a half-sister to Newmill and he pulls hard”

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00

Our Conor warms up for Cheltenham after racing at Leopardstown

Dessie Hughes charge giving all the right signals ahead of a return to the festival

Sat Mar 01 2014 - 07:53

Massey anticipating a big run as Shesafoxylady makes hurdle bow

Willie Mullins-trained horse to make first appearance in over three months at Thurles

Wed Feb 26 2014 - 18:45

Dual festival winner Alderwood a doubt

Benbulben to join World Hurdle field as Hughes eyes Gold with Lyreen Legend

Wed Feb 26 2014 - 16:57

O’Leary grips top of Hennessy market

Ruby Walsh teams up with old boss Nicholls for Tidal Bay Hennessy ride

Wed Feb 05 2014 - 01:00

Jim Culloty hopes Lord Windermere can bounce back in Hennessy Gold Cup

Leopardstown race could see almost all of Ireland’s Gold Cup contenders take their chance

Tue Jan 28 2014 - 01:00

Hughes bullish about Our Conor’s chances at Cheltenham

Trainer reports hurdler in top shape after Leopardstown

Mon Jan 27 2014 - 11:06

Djakadam continues unbeaten run at Leopardstown

Willie Mullins’s five-year-old hauls in Bright New Dawn to take Killiney Novice Chase

Sat Jan 25 2014 - 16:43

Bookmakers confident Hurricane Fly can see off young pretenders again in BHP Irish Champion Hurdle

Jezki and Our Conor have another crack at the reigning champion at Leopardstown

Mon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00

Tom Mullins hopeful Alderwood will be ready for festival

10-year-old looking for Cheltenham hat-trick

Tue Jan 14 2014 - 01:00

Bobs Worth out to defend Gold Cup title at Cheltenham

Nicky Henderson’s nine-year-old one of 36 entries for big race

Wed Jan 08 2014 - 12:27

Gigginstown still weighing up replacement for Russell

Bryan Cooper overwhelming favourite to take job at Michael O’Leary’s stable

Wed Jan 01 2014 - 16:40

Willie Mullins convinced Hurricane Fly will improve by at least 5lb

BHA handicapper Phil Smith feels gelding is the best around at the moment

Mon Dec 30 2013 - 22:32