Fakir D’oudairies bids to end long barren run for Irish runners in Ascot Cup
Joseph O’Brien-trained star the sole Irish challenger for final Grade One before Cheltenham
Former jockeys praise JP McManus as owner notches up 4,000th winner
Remarkable tally reached on Saturday with Chantry House win at Cheltenham
IHRB unreservedly apologises for shambolic scenes at Naas
The matter was referred to chief executive Denis Egan for further investigation
Sporting Controversies: Wonderful devilment of Gay Future stroke still resonates
August Bank Holiday in 1974 - one of racing’s most daring scams was almost pulled off
JP McManus profile: Cheltenham, the gift that keeps on giving for the man who has everything
Race-ready tycoon has enjoyed 52 winners at festival since his first in 1982
Conor O’Dwyer goes for more big race success with Go Darsi Go
Ray Hackett’s Crackerdancer can beat the assembled big guns at At Limerick
Funeral takes place of trainer’s wife who died in hunting accident
Edward O’Grady thanks those who ‘tried to do the impossible’ to help his wife Maria
Edward O’Grady has first runner since wife's tragic death
Barry John Foley hopes for pre-appeal boost at Punchestown with Golden Firepower
Intricately bound for Breeders Cup bid
Young trainer Joseph O’Brien aiming to make big impact in Juvenile Fillies Turf race
Galileo Gold could be on course to complete 2,000 Guineas double
Aidan O’Brien fillies Ballydoyle and Found favourites for 1,000 Guineas and Gold Cup
Foxrock favoured by freshness for Navan grade two race
Cheltenham exertions may hamper Road to Riches and Smashing
Mouse Morris takes issue with handicapper over First Lieutenant
Trainer unhappy with 13lb hike for his horse’s Lexus Chase effort
Greater global harmonisation of interference rules unlikely in near future
Horse Racing Ireland’s chief executive Brian Kavanagh points to a fundamental difference of philosophy between different jurisdictions
David Wachman gears up for a big week
David Wachman trained Most Beautiful could break Aidan O’Brien stranglehold
Barry Geraghty to miss Grand National
Won’t ride The Druids Nephew but hopes to be back in time for Punchestown Festival
Faugheen leads Willie Mullins’s three-pronged attack on Champion Hurdle
Five Irish-trained horses in line for opening day feature at Cheltenham
Unbeaten Kitten Rock poised to mount bid for Champion Hurdle
JP McManus’s ‘second-string’ to line up with holder Jezki for Tuesday’s highlight
Barry Connell hoping for an impressive display from Golantilla
Seven year old could be bound for Cheltenham if victorious at Leopardstown
De Bromhead to make late call on Sizing Europe’s Cheltenham prospects
Faugheen to swerve Gowran and head straight to Champion Hurdle
Mullins ready to unleash Un De Sceaux in Irish Arkle at Leopardstown
Stable companion Vautour set to line up instead in this weekend’s Killiney Novice Chase
Annie Power looks set to follow Quevega festival route in mare’s hurdle
Leopardstown officials not expecting any weather problems for Sunday’s action
Jamie Spencer’s U-turn a bonus for everyone
Enigmatic jockey’s decision to carry on is just another page in the fairy tale
On The Fringe can follow up his Punchestown win
She’s Got Grit should relish soft conditions in the Killarney National Handicap Chase
Hurricane Fly to hold on to his Stan James Champion Hurlde crown in intriguing feature
And Willie Mullins can also land opener with Wicklow Brave, who can beat stable companion Vautour
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”
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