The Irish Times

Thundering Nights helps Joseph O’Brien end Derby weekend on a high

Trainer gets the better of his father to claim Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 16:57

Aidan O’Brien hoping Magical can make seven the magic number in Juddmonte

Trainer looking for another York victory to break deadlock with Michael Stoute

Mon Aug 17 2020 - 15:36

Heads scratched as noise from the Curragh roof resurfaces

‘Whirring’ sound emanating from roof of stand could be heard across Derby weekend

Sun Jun 28 2020 - 14:56

Magical enjoys the limelight at Leopardstown

Magical leads home 1-2-3 for Aidan O’Brien in Ireland’s highest rated race

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 19:51

Dettori hoping return to the Curragh is Worth Waiting for

Royal Ascot’s top rider will have to overcome Oaks runner-up Pink Dogwood in feature

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 18:30

Irish Guineas hero Romanised will have one more race this season

Ken Condon to choose between Prix de La Foret & QEII at Ascot

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 17:47

Dettori set to partner Knight To Behold in Irish Derby

Italian superstar has won nine Irish classics during his outstanding career

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 19:59

Aidan O’Brien says Minding may never race again

Meanwhile Nezwaah achieved Pretty Polly glory at the Curragh on Sunday

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 20:19

Variable expected to perform in Oaks Trial

Win at Naas will provide a timely boost for Dermot Weld ahead Brooch’s Group One test at Curragh

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 01:00

Marvellous ready for recovery mission

Guineas heroine one of two three-year-olds in race marked by strong British contingent

Sat Jun 28 2014 - 01:00

Curragh have delicate balancing act in run-up to Irish Derby

Weather threatens to be a headache before the €1.25 million Classic headed by Aidan O’Brien’s Australia

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 01:00

Mullins eyes French Champion Hurdle success

Champion trainer sends out trio to contest €370,000 feature race

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00

Dettori aims for return to big time with Paris outing

O’Brien sends superstar team to France as Dettori chases Group 1 success

Sat Sept 14 2013 - 01:04

Johnny Murtagh rides Ambivalent to victory in Pretty Polly Stakes

Win completes his collection of Ireland’s 12 Group 1 races

Mon Jul 01 2013 - 01:00

Rehn’s Nest looks a better option for jockey Kevin Manning in Pretty Polly Stakes

Jim Bolger can also strike in the Group Three juvenile fillies with Royal Ascot fourth Heart Focus

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00