The Irish Times

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

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

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

Klassical Dream proves a Grade One spoilsport at Punchestown

Robbie Power denied a fairytale result on the day he announced his retirement

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 20:27

Allaho storms to superb Punchestown Gold Cup victory

Triumph on day two of festival secures Grade One hat-trick for Willie Mullins

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 01:02

Punchestown Gold Cup: Rare talent Allaho favourite to do it over three miles

Should the main contenders take each other on it could set it up for a late pounce

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 18:00

Up to 140,000 race fans set to return to Punchestown Festival

The closest title battle this week could be among the conditional jockeys

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 18:00

Overwhelmingly dominant Willie Mullins is a racing phenomenon

Punchestown likely to underline the competitive quandary at the heart of the sport

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 06:00

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

Rachael Blackmore completes Triple Crown with stunning Gold Cup triumph

Henry de Bromhead secures back-to-back Gold Cups as Irish trainers win all seven races on final day

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 15:50

Cheltenham: Willie Mullins leads the charge as Ireland dominate final day of festival

Trainer enjoys 1,518-1 five-timer to secure a record 10 wins for the week

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 14:22

Cheltenham: Paul Townend shows great resolve as Allaho defends Ryanair Chase title

Jockey had earlier been thrown from Galopin Des Champs at final fence with victory in sight

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 14:25

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

Delta Work denies Tiger Roll a fairytale finish

Tiger Roll finishes second on the final start of his career at Cheltenham

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 14:39

Honeysuckle has what it takes to defend her Champion Hurdle crown

It'll be reassuring for Honeysuckle and Blackmore to do what they've always done

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 06:00

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

Russell eases back to domestic action ahead of Cheltenham festival

Cork jockey to partner Galvin in Gold Cup while fit-again Power will be on board reigning champion Minella Indo

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 16:49

Willie Mullins eyeing Grade One targets for Gentleman De Mee after Navan win

Six-year-old secures easy win in Grade Three Flyingbolt Novice Chase

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 18:27

Rachael Blackmore not playing it safe in run-up to Cheltenham

Last year’s leading jockey at the festival has two rides over fences at Navan

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 01:00

Willie Mullins admits Cheltenham expectations leave ‘a certain dread in your stomach’

The most successful trainer in festival history with 78 winners says nerves hit in build-up

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 16:14

Burning Victory takes Quevega Mares’ Hurdle at Punchestown

Willie Mullins planning trip to Cheltenham after six-year-old makes all the running

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 15:00

Darasso can take advantage of Navan delay and ground conditions

Darver Star also likely to be in the shake up for Tuesday’s feature on rescheduled card

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 16:58

Full Time Score could target Fairyhouse Grand National

Henry de Bromhead’s eight-year-old holds off challenge of Discorama

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 17:29

De Bromhead hoping Fairyhouse can signal an upswing in stable fortunes

Honeysuckle heads 14 entries left in the Champion Hurdle but Sharjah a notable absentee

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 16:30

Capable Danny Mullins a jockey on an upward curve

Multiple Grade One winner worth siding with at Dublin Racing Festival this weekend

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00

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

Davy Russell to ride Coko Beach for defence of Thyestes Chase title

Jack Kennedy decides to opt for Gordon Elliott’s Braeside for Thursday’s €100k race

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 15:21

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

Cash Back floors stablemate Classic Getaway at Clonmel

8-1 shot secures six-length win over 5-6 favourite in Munster Hurdle

Thu Jan 06 2022 - 15:33

Al Boum Photo again adds fizz to Tramore’s New Year’s Day card

Willie Mullins yet again decides on warm-up for star chaser at Waterford track

Fri Dec 31 2021 - 15:20

Leopardstown Day 4: Sharjah fancied to make it four-in-a-row in Matheson Hurdle

Final day Grade One Leopardstown highlight brings the best out of top-flight operator

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Galvin firmly in Gold Cup picture after impressive Savills Chase success

Russell puts seal on his comeback by pipping favourite A Plus Tard to seal Grade One success

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 17:30