The Irish Times

Connections of Conflated undecided over Cheltenham target

Late decision will be made on whether Irish Gold Cup winner targets Ryanair Chase of the Gold Cup

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 18:37

Tiger Roll pulled out of Grand National again over long-running handicap dispute

Michael O’Leary claims and rating given to runner is behind the decision

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 17:29

Conflated adds a new dimension to Cheltenham Gold Cup picture

Gigginstown operation will keep winding down despite surprise Irish Gold Cup win

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 14:49

Concern over Leopardstown conditions ahead of Dublin Racing Festival

Mullins may withdraw horses from Ladbrokes Novice Chase if conditions get too quick

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 01:10

Gigginstown propose moving Leopardstown chase course as solution to ground issues

Eddie O’Leary suggests Dublin Racing Festival races could be moved to other tracks

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 15:59

Tiger Roll set for seasonal bow at Cheltenham on Sunday

Michael O’Leary voices more frustration over star’s weight from the British handicapper

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 16:15

Rachael Blackmore: ‘Am I happy? It’s unbelievable. But I want more’

The Grand-National-winning jockey on an incredible year

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Henry De Bromhead riding crest of a wave after annus mirabilis

Waterford trainer still pinching himself after rewriting racing’s history books

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Tiger Roll to run at Aintree instead of Irish Grand National

Latest Exhibition will now carry top weight in Easter Monday’s feature at Fairyhouse

Fri Apr 02 2021 - 12:00

Tiger Roll heads list of 60 possible starters for Irish Grand National

Dual Grand National hero’s connections may still opt for option of Aintree’s Betway Bowl

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 20:32

Cheltenham: Is Tiger Roll primed to deliver a mighty last stand?

Four-time Festival winner has plenty to prove again with no National bid in 2021

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00

Gordon Elliott profile: Irish racing’s great ‘blow-in’ faces his toughest test yet

Irish trainer’s public reputation has suffered damage that could potentially be irreversible

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 16:38

Tiger Roll given 7lb rise for potential Grand National hat-trick bid

Elliott says it would be ‘disappointing’ if owners don’t run star off 166 mark at Aintree

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 12:22

Tiger Roll’s career in doubt after lifeless performance

O’Leary admits age may be catching up on Grand National winner of 2018 and 2019

Fri Nov 13 2020 - 20:30

Michael O’Leary is selling 11-time Grade 1 winner Apple’s Jade

‘Apple’s Jade could be the ultimate blue hen for any serious National Hunt operation’

Fri Oct 30 2020 - 18:04

Horse Racing Ireland unveil revised Group race programme

Full complement of races will be held right up to November 1st

Tue May 19 2020 - 17:00

Dundalk’s €2.5m resurfacing on schedule to finish in June

Flat season could be extended into December with racing suspended due to coronavirus

Sun Apr 05 2020 - 20:03

Barriers broken, Rachael Blackmore rides on to greater heights

The Tipperary jockey arrives at Cheltenham with an impressive a book of rides

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 06:00

Eddie O’Leary believes Cheltenham behind closed doors is better than a delay

Industry hoping coronavirus doesn’t prevent National Hunt Festival going ahead

Fri Mar 06 2020 - 17:04

Battleoverdoyen only ‘50-50’ to take chance at Cheltenham

Giant novice remains a general 10-1 shot in the betting for the RSA Chase in a fortnight

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 22:00

O’Leary calls for Cheltenham Champion Bumper to be restricted to amateur jockeys

Gigginstown spokesman indicates Darling Daughter will line up in festival contest

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 18:00

Tiger Roll’s path to potential National hat-trick begins in Navan

O’Leary confirms most popular horse in training will be aimed at Aintree feature

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00

Tiger Roll ‘will he – won’t he’ National saga set to run some more

'Tiger is very, very special to us. We’ll look after him first and foremost' - Eddie O’Leary

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 01:00

Tiger Roll given top weight for Grand National hat-trick bid

He’s being asked to give 4lb to Native River, the 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 15:51

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

O’Leary team say too much watering better than too little at Leopardstown

Road To Respect ruled out for the season due to a leg injury

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 01:00

Willie Mullins not in favour of five-day Cheltenham Festival

Eddie O’Leary of Gigginstown Stud calls on Cheltenham to drop Champion Bumper

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 18:50

Taoiseach seeks banker as Leopardstown festival begins

Varadkar among crowd of 13,000 attending first of four days of racing at Dublin venue

Thu Dec 26 2019 - 18:02

Eddie O’Leary proposes Down Royal race be put into Triple Crown series

Gigginstown spokesman says move could boost Irish interest in King George VI Chase

Tue Dec 17 2019 - 07:00

Novice star Samcro set to take Limerick option over Christmas

Apple’s Jade could be retired if failing to fire at Leopardstown

Tue Dec 17 2019 - 06:52

Jack Kennedy and Apple’s Jade to be reunited at Fairyhouse

Elliott’s star mare is looking to bounce back and make history in Hatton’s Grace Hurdle

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 18:00

Keith Donoghue set to team up with Delta Work at Down Royal

Michael O’Leary going for a seventh straight win in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 15:24

Gordon Elliott will ‘keep the head up’ after O’Leary’s shock exit

Ryanair chief executive’s huge contribution to racing praised by HRI chief executive

Wed May 15 2019 - 06:00

Rachael Blackmore rides first Irish Grade One winner before dramatic mishap

Honeysuckle wins Irish Stallion Farms Mares Novice Hurdle but Mind’s Eye dumps Blackmore

Sun Apr 21 2019 - 17:56