Joseph O'Brien

Joseph O’Brien targets King George success with Banbridge after encouraging Cork effort

Eight-year-old was battling Energumene in the Hilly Way before unseating Richie Deegan at the final fence.

Mon Dec 09 2024 - 14:38

Jessica Harrington’s Hotazhell aiming to take tried and trusted route to Futurity glory at Doncaster

Unbeaten French star Maranoa Charlie has potential championship status in sights at Saint-Cloud

Sat Oct 26 2024 - 06:00

Aidan O’Brien enjoys 170-1 four-timer at Leopardstown as Exactly secures Killavullan Stakes

Sigh No More springs 40-1 shock in the Eyrefield Stakes for Joseph O’Brien

Sat Oct 19 2024 - 18:30

Joseph O’Brien and Yutaka Take combine in pursuit of Arc glory with Al Riffa

O’Brien aims to become just the fifth Irish trainer to win Europe’s most coveted race

Sat Oct 05 2024 - 06:00

Joseph O’Brien’s Apples And Bananas hits €495k jackpot in Goffs Million

Highly-rated colt hangs on under jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle to beat Aidan O’Brien’s Antelope Canyon

Sat Sept 28 2024 - 18:38

Kyprios regains Leger crown to join elite Ballydoyle group of Group One winners

Scorthy Champ gives Joseph O’Brien third win in five years in National Stakes

Sun Sept 15 2024 - 19:12

Mickael Barzalona pulls off inspired Moulin success on Godolphin outsider Tribalist

Ballydoyle hope Henry Longfellow can manage only third in Longchamp’s Group One feature

Sun Sept 08 2024 - 16:13

Irish hopefuls aiming for big money rewards in Kentucky

Ryan Moore back at the Curragh for more promising Ballydoyle juveniles

Sat Aug 31 2024 - 06:00

Joseph O’Brien bidding to break new international ground with runner in German Oaks

Diego Velazquez favourite to secure Grade One honours for Ballydoyle in $600,000 Saratoga Derby

Sat Aug 03 2024 - 16:00

Percival Legallois could spoil Gordon Elliott’s hopes of a landmark fifth Galway Plate success

JP McManus-owned In Excelsis Deo bids to become first cross-channel trained Plate winner since 2008

Wed Jul 31 2024 - 06:00

Joseph O’Brien breaks new family ground as Mexicali Rose lands Galway feature

Aidan O’Brien insists Ascot ground softer than official description after Auguste Rodin’s King George defeat

Tue Jul 30 2024 - 21:01

Racing ‘minnow’ Brian Duffy hopes lightning strikes twice in Galway feature

Champion jockey Colin Keane aiming for fourth win in Mile highlight

Tue Jul 30 2024 - 06:00

Joseph O’Brien turns to Barzalona as Rogue Millennium tries to break Group One duck

Willie McCreery also runs Ocean Jewel in the €300,000 Prix Rothschild on Sunday

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 06:00

Joseph O’Brien has Arc in his sights with Eclipse runner-up Al Riffa

English amateur jockey Alice Proctor remains in intensive care after heavy fall at Cartmel

Sun Jul 21 2024 - 16:14

Minister says reports of poor conditions at refugee centre ‘very concerning’

Minister of State for Integration Joe O’Brien says inspections needed to ‘rectify the situation’

Mon Jul 15 2024 - 16:26

Joseph O’Brien finds a plum Grade One opportunity for his older star Al Riffa in Saratoga

Top US jockey Johnny Velazquez teams up with Joseph O'Brien's Al Riffa in the $1 million Manhattan Stakes at Saratoga

Sat Jun 08 2024 - 06:00

Fakir D’oudairies faces formidable weight carrying challenge in Cheltenham handicap feature

Embassy Gardens makes chasing debut for Willie Mullins at Punchestown

Mon Dec 11 2023 - 17:25

Joseph O’Brien’s Buckaroo bids to add to trainer’s big race record in Australia

Sounds Of Heaven in Grade One Keeneland action for Jessica Harrington and Shane Foley

Sat Oct 14 2023 - 06:00

O’Dwyers celebrate as 300-1 shot Sawbuck wins at Punchestown

Jockey Charlie brings home father Conor’s horse to equal Irish SP record

Tue May 24 2022 - 14:56

Joseph O’Brien’s classic thoughts focused on the Oaks at Epsom

High hopes for Tranquil Lady after success in the Blue Wind Stakes at Naas

Mon May 23 2022 - 19:46

Native Trail completes unique 2,000 Guineas clean sweep for Charlie Appleby

Trainer is first to win English, French and Irish races in one year with different horses

Sat May 21 2022 - 16:48

Native Trail in line to secure notable hat-trick for Godolphin Racing

Rachael Blackmore teams up with Kemboy in the Grande Course de Haies d’Auteuil in Paris

Fri May 20 2022 - 18:04

Aidan O’Brien hoping to make history with win in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket

Epatante looks to have an ideal Grade 1 opportunity in the Coolmore Mares Hurdle at Punchestown

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 15:52

Gaillard Du Mesnil heads 51 in Irish Grand National reckoning

The Willie Mullins-trained horse remains the clear 6-1 favourite for Easter Monday race

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 16:55

Great expectations surround Waterville’s first appearance

O’Brien has made no secret of how much he likes the three year old colt

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 18:21

Above The Curve cut for English Oaks after impressive Leopardstown win

Joseph O’Brien: ‘We think a lot of her . . . she obviously has an amazing pedigree’

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 16:37

Thoroughbred Racing Syndicates poised for ‘transformational’ deal

Horseracing venture with US investor would enable access to high-end bloodstock market

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 05:29

Trainers eye up Derby contenders at Ballysax Stakes in Leopardstown

Aidan O’Brien’s colt Glounthaune to run in Saturday’s Ballylinch 1,000 guineas

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 06:00

Extended two miles just the sort of stamina test Fil Dor needs

Eric Bloodaxe an attractive each-way prospect in the Albert Bartlett

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Edwardstone cross-channel favourite for Cheltenham

2020 Epsom winner Serpentine exported to race in Australia confrims Joseph O’Brien

Sun Mar 06 2022 - 15:07

Connections on tenterhooks as Princess Zoe hunts massive prize in Saudi Arabia

Three Irish contenders among those vying for a near-two mile contest worth $2.5m

Sat Feb 26 2022 - 06:00

In-form Mark Walsh seeks Ascot Chase glory with Fakir d’Oudairies

Joseph O’Brien-trained horse could become first Irish winner of race since in 1996

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00

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

Reigning champion Minella Indo and A Plus Tard top 30 entries for Gold Cup

Al Boum Photo, one of seven Mullins entries, back in the mix to try to regain his crown

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 15:20