The Irish Times

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

Alex Ferguson enjoys Merseyside success as Clan Des Obeaux wins

Co-owner enjoys more Aintree success while trainer Paul Nicholls boosts title hopes

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 16:09

Nicky Henderson fancies Punchestown date for Constitution Hill

English trainer keen to play down talk of a clash with ‘spectacular’ Honeysuckle

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 17:09

Cheltenham: Energumene lands first Champion Chase for Willie Mullins

Townend capitalises on Shishkin’s difficulties as adaptability proves key on shifting ground

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 16:01

Cheltenham: Constitution Hill confirms star status in spectacular fashion

Henderson’s novice sets course record as home trainers land first blows on opening day

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 19:44

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

Cheltenham Day One: Punters set to support high-calibre Irish runners

Mullins, Elliott and De Bromhead back with classy strings in pursuit of festival success

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 15:16

Honeysuckle to lead Irish assault on day one of Cheltenham

Henry De Bromhead’s unbeaten mare is odds-on to retain Champion Hurdle crown

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 06:00

‘Anyone that hasn’t got a dream has got nothing’

Cheltenham is no longer a stage for Tony McCoy but he's still immersed in the racing world

Sat Mar 12 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

Willie Mullins keeping his Cheltenham options open until as late as possible

Video has emerged on social media of licensed trainer Mark Todd striking a horse with a branch

Sun Feb 13 2022 - 18:19

Bloodstock sales to move online, Tattersalls forecasts

Racehorse auctioneer’s operations earned profit of €234,000 in year to June 30th, 2021

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 05:15

Former jockeys praise JP McManus as owner notches up 4,000th winner

Remarkable tally reached on Saturday with Chantry House win at Cheltenham

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 08:33

Honeysuckle set to headline with Leopardstown conditions being monitored

Dry spell means watering is taking place on steeplechase course and hurdles circuit

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 06:02

Clock counts down to Shishkin v Energumene at Ascot

Top two-mile chasers from Henderson and Mullins yards set for Grade One head to head

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 15:39

Energumene and Shiskin set for electric Ascot showdown

Market leaders for the Champion Chase both confirmed for Saturday’s Clarence House

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 13:08

Bob Olinger’s second start over fences ends in silky smooth success

Dysart Dynamo’s 19 length rout in opening race at Punchestown a real eye-opener

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 15:56

Clash between Energumene and Shishkin at Ascot still a runner

They dominate top of betting for Cheltenham’s Queen Mother Champion Chase

Sun Jan 09 2022 - 14:56

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

Epatante and Not So Sleepy to renew rivalry in Christmas Hurdle at Kempton

Henderson hopes Epatante can return to winning ways in race Silver Streak won last year

Fri Dec 24 2021 - 01:35

Past winners Clan Des Obeaux and Frodon spearhead Nicholls’ bid for King George

Minella Indo is aiming for victory for Irish trainer Henry de Bromhead

Thu Dec 23 2021 - 18:23

Champ holds off Thyme Hill to take Long Walk title at Ascot

Jockey Jonjo O’Neill Jnr wins his first Grade One on the JP McManus gelding

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 16:12

Chacun Pour Soi poised for festive return at Leopardstown

Mullins primed to unleash strong squad for busy domestic campaign over Christmas

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 19:30

Nicky Henderson rules Shishkin out of Tingle Creek at Sandown

Unbeaten star won’t face Chacun Pour Soi in Grade One as trainer says he ‘isn’t sparky’

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 15:34

Nicky Henderson announces retirement of Altior after glittering career

11-year-old won at Cheltenham for four straight years including back-to-back Champion Chases

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 17:55

Potential for 19 Irish raiders in Aintree Grand National

Patrick Mullins, riding Burrows Saint, has chance to claim rare father-and-son triumph

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00

Tiger Roll ready for a brand new adventure at Aintree

Two-times Grand National winner takes on Thursday’s Betway Bowl

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 16:07

Prospect of Al Boum Photo claiming Gold Cup hat-trick unlikely to rattle Donnelly

Racing just one area of shrewd businessman’s life in which he has enjoyed success

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 01:00

Chacun Pour Soi can add Champion Chase to Willie Mullins’s CV

Two-mile feature has eluded trainer so far but Wednesday’s favourite looks worthy

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00

Blackmore and Honeysuckle go in search of historic win in Champion Hurdle

Battle with fellow mare and reigning champion Epatante could give racing the lift it needs

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 06:00

Strong Irish raiding party could set new mark for Cheltenham winners

The record Irish haul of 19 winners in 2017 could come under threat over the next four days