The Irish Times

Twilight Jet will go to Royal Ascot with ‘live chance’, says O’Callaghan

Curragh trainer is in pursuit of a maiden Group 1 career victory

Sun May 15 2022 - 18:25

Ireland’s longest race features on third day of Punchestown

Klassical Dream tops betting to become first back-to-back scorer since Queveaga

Thu Apr 28 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

Enda Bolger says Prengarde ‘on song for it’ ahead of Cheltenham Cross-Country

Trainer not concerned after French specialist failed to impress in hurdles race in Naas

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 16:19

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

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 15:59

Death Duty bounces back to record first victory in four years

Elliott-trained veteran thrives in testing conditions to land Grand National Trial

Sun Feb 13 2022 - 18:20

Willie Mullins’s airtight grip on Ryanair Chase looks safe with Energumene

Champion trainer targets six-in-a-row in Thursday’s Grade One race at Punchestown

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 06:00

Christmas festival continues at Limerick with rare six-race programme

History nearly made as US-trained Baltimore Bucko finishes third on his Irish debut

Tue Dec 29 2020 - 15:00

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

Aidan Coleman steps in for the ride on returning Epatante

Champion Hurdle winner is odds-on to make a successful return to action at Newcastle

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 17:00

Willie Mullins apologises for ‘complete oversight’ after staff breach Covid protocols

Trainer gets fortnight ban and €2,500 fine over incidents at Punchestown on Saturday

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 20:13

IHRB investigating breach of coronavirus raceday protocols at Galway

Jockey Kevin Brouder admits to acquiring admission wristband for passenger

Tue Sept 08 2020 - 17:06

Racing regulator happy with screening protocols despite high-profile breaches

Case involving Aidan and Donnacha O’Brien at Curragh an ‘unfortunate’ incident says IHRB

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 15:50

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

Space Cadet set to fly the Irish flag in Welsh Grand National

The Irish raider is a 50-1 outsider for the race, with last year’s winner Elegant Escape topping the betting

Sun Dec 22 2019 - 16:53

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

Punter predictions: Cheltenham festival tips and fancies

Michael Duignan, Phillip Reynolds, Darragh Ó Sé and more have their say

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 08:00

Presenting Percy lined up for ‘last chance saloon’ at Gowran

Cheltenham favourite could face strong opposition from Al Boum Photo and Sizing John

Sun Feb 10 2019 - 19:02

‘The wrong one’ - Paddy Power Chase won by 28-1 outsider Auvergnat

Simply Ned beats Footpad in remarkable comeback to win ‘Sugar Paddy’ Chase

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 16:45

Laurina set to sidestep International Hurdle at Cheltenham

Josies Orders bidding for Cheltenham win in Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 21:00

Josies Orders earns Enda Bolger an eighth Glenfarclas Cross Country title

Gordon Elliott happy as Grand National winner Tiger Roll comes fourth at Cheltenham

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 15:55

Tiger Roll returns to happy hunting ground

Elliott’s Grand National hero heads to Cheltenham for Cross Country Chase

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 18:00

Aidan O’Brien hoping it’s third time lucky for Happily in French Oaks

Filly second-favourite for Chantilly Classic, rare June jumps meeting at Punchestown

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 16:38

Nina Carberry follows Katie Walsh into retirement after win

Amateur star bows out after victory aboard Josies Orders at Punchestown

Sat Apr 28 2018 - 15:15

Davy Russell on course to reclaim jockeys’ championship

Hardline’s success in the Listed Novice Hurdle the first leg of a Gordon Elliott hat-trick

Sun Feb 11 2018 - 19:17

Apple’s Jade heads entries for Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival

Elliott filly will face a strong Mullins team as she seeks to defend her crown

Thu Jan 18 2018 - 20:39

Punchestown day three: Previews, analysis and tips

Great Field looks set to maintain unbeaten record over fences in Ryanair Novice Chase

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 06:00

Gordon Elliott seeks Aintree glory with Empire Of Dirt

Trainer will hope horse can bounce back from Cheltenham defeat at Aintree

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 01:00

Enda Bolger expects an Aintree response from On The Fringe

‘He does love Aintree... Maybe the ground was a little quick for him at Cheltenham’

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 10:30

Frank Berry the vital but invisible hand guiding McManus racing empire

Racing manager is man of few words but the reputation he has earned speak volumes

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 06:00

O’Leary has a lot riding on Tombstone after spat with handicapper

Alpha Des Obeaux looks to have quality to land relatively ordinary RSA renewal

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 06:00

On The Fringe enjoying Foxhunters preparation

Trainer Enda Bolger aiming for sixth cross-country success

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 16:58

Foxrock justifies odds as On The Fringe misses out on comeback

Enda Bolger-trained horse is as low as 2-1 to win Foxhunter Chase at Cheltenham again

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 19:17

Bryan Cooper to miss Leopardstown, hopes to return next week

Barry Geraghty faces tough Gold Cup call between Carlingford Lough and Minella Rocco

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 18:34