The Irish Times

Hurricane Lane storms home to deny Lone Eagle and claim Derby honours

William Buick times run perfectly to claim big prize as English raiders dominate at the Curragh

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 16:16

Irish Derby marks racegoers’ return to tracks for first time since pandemic

Aidan O’Brien eyes 15th victory as Ryan Moore rides favourite High Definition

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

High Definition bids to make up for lost time in Irish Derby

Aidan O’Brien pulled favourite from Epsom Derby but now he aims to land at the Curragh

Mon Jun 21 2021 - 16:11

England edge opening day slow burner under the Port Elizabeth sun

Late partnership between Ollie Pope and Ben Stokes helps visitors set good foundation

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 15:59

South Africa remain in hunt against England as Newlands pitch refuses to crack

Hosts require 312 runs with eight wickets in hand on final day of second Test

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 16:51

Joe Root sweeps England into strong position with 15th Test century

Captain helps his side into 278-run lead against Sri Lanka in Kandy

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 16:37

Michy Batshuayi hat-trick eases Chelsea into fourth round

Dominic Calvert-Lewin grabs two as Everton find goal touch; Theo Walcott sees Arsenal past Doncaster

Wed Sept 20 2017 - 22:13

Dual King George tilt for Aidan O’Brien

Highland Reel and Idaho in action at Ascot while Roly Poly goes to Deauville on Sunday

Sat Jul 29 2017 - 06:00

Chris Meehan aims to keep luck going with Presenting Julio

Enable set to start favourite for King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Tue Jul 25 2017 - 07:00

Epsom hero Wings Of Eagles faces eight rivals in Irish Derby

Derby winner will line up against John Gosden’s raider Cracksman at the Curragh

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 11:29

Highland Reel heats up Ascot for Aidan O’Brien at last

Pressure was on the Ballydoyle team to deliver a winner and they took the biggest of all

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 18:46

Jimmy Anderson ready but England expected to remain unchanged

With Mohali in sight it’s unlikely Jimmy Anderson could cope with back-to-back Tests

Tue Nov 15 2016 - 20:49

Curragh keep fingers crossed Harzand will feature

Weld will make decision after putting Epsom winner through his paces

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 21:08

Dermot Weld’s Ashraf to compete for lucrative Lincolnshire prize

Trainer brings maiden winner back to a mile to try to exploit a handicap mark of 97

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 02:30

The Curragh announce increase in Irish Derby prize money

‘Win and You’re In’ initiative also extended to attract biggest names to Group One race

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 10:59

€65 million Curragh racecourse redevelopment confirmed

Work on Ireland’s premier thoroughbread race track is set to be completed by 2018

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 10:55

Dermot Weld’s Fascinating Rock takes Champion Stakes

10-1 shot has enough in hand to edge Found and favourite Jack Hobbs at Ascot

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 17:58

Superpowers align for Dewhurst face-off

Coolmore and Godolphin renew rivalry in a ’mouthwatering’ Newmarket highlight

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00

Golden Horn added to Prix del’Arc de Triomphe line-up

Derby winner supplemented by owner Anthony Oppenheimer at a cost of €120,000

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 19:04

Treve targets unique hat-trick in Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Aidan O’Brien hopes Found will be first ever Irish-trained filly to win Longchamp race

Mon Sept 28 2015 - 01:00

Crystal Zvezda, Gretchen likely to run in Darley Irish Oaks

The shape of the cross-channel challenge will become clear following the vital forfeit stage

Tue Jul 14 2015 - 01:00

Ryan Moore’s injury offers an opportunity for Joseph O’Brien

O’Brien will ride Archangel Raphael at the Longchamp €600,000 Grand Prix de Paris

Mon Jul 13 2015 - 21:01

Jack Hobbs’s impressive win completes great month for John Gosden

Trainer’s notable feat in claiming two historic classes with two different horses

Mon Jun 29 2015 - 01:00

Gosden hopes for rain as Jack Hobbs completes Irish Derby preparations

Newmarket trainer pleased with ante-post favourite’s work

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 21:08

Irish Derby: Jack Hobbs primed to break Coolmore stranglehold

Sheikh Mohammed looking for first win in €1.25m race for 20 years

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 01:00

Roddy L’Estrange: Frightening call spoils Vinny’s ’phone box vigil

Burly bus driver’s public-spirited action backfires with a vengeance

Wed Jun 03 2015 - 05:29

DIT forced to go extra mile in Westmeath

Dublin students progress to Walsh Cup quarter-final

Mon Jan 13 2014 - 01:00

Derby County sack Clough after Forest defeat

Longest serving Championship manager goes after defeat at former club

Sat Sept 28 2013 - 20:12

Wexford strong favourites to see off Antrim and book their place in U-21 decider

Victory over Kilkenny in Leinster final a huge boost to young Model County men

Sat Aug 24 2013 - 01:00