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‘30 years, that is a long time’ - Aidan O’Brien continues to set the classic pace from Ballydoyle

‘30 years, that is a long time’ - Aidan O’Brien continues to set the classic pace from Ballydoyle

Record-breaking trainer confirms Little Big Bear and Auguste Rodin being prepared for 2,000 Guineas

Mon Mar 27 2023 - 19:00
O’Brien’s leading classic hope Auguste Rodin  16-1 for Triple Crown glory

O’Brien’s leading classic hope Auguste Rodin 16-1 for Triple Crown glory

Dubai winner Broome set to go down ‘Cup Route’ with ultimate target in Melbourne in November

Mon Mar 27 2023 - 05:00
Meade star aiming to land Limerick feature ahead of potential Irish Grand National attempt

Meade star aiming to land Limerick feature ahead of potential Irish Grand National attempt

Martin Brassil hopeful of more Aintree glory with Longhouse Poet

Sat Mar 25 2023 - 05:00
United Irish Racecourses offered €100,000 per fixture for their media rights

United Irish Racecourses offered €100,000 per fixture for their media rights

Breakaway group is made up of Limerick, Thurles, Kilbeggan, Roscommon and Sligo racecourses

Fri Mar 24 2023 - 17:59
Cairo leads Irish hopes at $31.5 million Dubai World Cup Carnival

Cairo leads Irish hopes at $31.5 million Dubai World Cup Carnival

Focus on Spring jumps festival calendar interrupted by start of the flat season at The Curragh

Fri Mar 24 2023 - 17:18
If you can’t be brave with a horse like Constitution Hill, when can you be?

If you can’t be brave with a horse like Constitution Hill, when can you be?

Trainer Nicky Henderson and owner Michael Buckley face biggest question in the sport about Champion Hurdle winner

Fri Mar 24 2023 - 06:00
Shark Hanlon rules out Aintree Grand National run after heavy Gold Cup fall

Shark Hanlon rules out Aintree Grand National run after heavy Gold Cup fall

Trainer has options between Punchestown Gold Cup or Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown

Sun Mar 19 2023 - 14:44
Willie Mullins says Gold Cup defence his ‘first priority’ for Galopin Des Champs

Willie Mullins says Gold Cup defence his ‘first priority’ for Galopin Des Champs

Trainer praises Irish jockeys for adapting to new whip regulations during Cheltenham Festival

Sun Mar 19 2023 - 14:30
BHA say no disqualification threats from six whip referrals at Cheltenham festival

BHA say no disqualification threats from six whip referrals at Cheltenham festival

Only one of the referrals was for a winning ride, and that was not for use above the permitted level

Fri Mar 17 2023 - 19:04
Cheltenham Festival: Willie Mullins continues Triumph Hurdle dominance with Lossiemouth

Cheltenham Festival: Willie Mullins continues Triumph Hurdle dominance with Lossiemouth

Jockey Brian Hayes breaks festival duck on JP McManus-owned Impervious

Fri Mar 17 2023 - 18:23
Paul Townend’s brilliant ride steers Galopin Des Champs to Cheltenham Gold Cup glory

Paul Townend’s brilliant ride steers Galopin Des Champs to Cheltenham Gold Cup glory

Jockey secures a third win for both himself and trainer Willie Mullins in the big race

Fri Mar 17 2023 - 17:11
Willie Mullins hoping Captain Kangaroo will rewrite the script at Uttoxeter marathon

Willie Mullins hoping Captain Kangaroo will rewrite the script at Uttoxeter marathon

Trainer has four runners in Thurles on Saturday, while Danny Mullins will stay in England to contend Midlands Grand National

Fri Mar 17 2023 - 15:02
Derek Fox brings Irish flavour to Ahoy Senor’s Gold Cup tilt

Derek Fox brings Irish flavour to Ahoy Senor’s Gold Cup tilt

Sligo-born jockey and Scottish trainer Lucinda Russell bid to add to 2017 Grand National victory

Thu Mar 16 2023 - 20:00
Triumph Hurdle outcome could set the final day festival tone for Willie Mullins’ team

Triumph Hurdle outcome could set the final day festival tone for Willie Mullins’ team

Hiddenvalley Lake out to upset Corbetts Cross in stamina testing Albert Bartlett

Thu Mar 16 2023 - 20:00
Galopin Des Champs aims to silence doubts about his stamina for Gold Cup challenge

Galopin Des Champs aims to silence doubts about his stamina for Gold Cup challenge

Willie Mullins’ favourite one of seven Irish hopefuls for steeplechasing’s ‘Blue Riband’ race

Thu Mar 16 2023 - 19:00
Cheltenham: Rachael Blackmore guides Envoi Allen to Ryanair Chase success

Cheltenham: Rachael Blackmore guides Envoi Allen to Ryanair Chase success

Henry de Bromhead’s Cheltenham Festival run of form continued on Thursday

Thu Mar 16 2023 - 17:53
Sire Du Berlais wins the Stayers’ Hurdle in thrilling finish at Cheltenham

Sire Du Berlais wins the Stayers’ Hurdle in thrilling finish at Cheltenham

The JP McManus-owned 33-1 shot edged his way to a three-quarters of a length verdict

Thu Mar 16 2023 - 16:21
JJ Slevin aiming for Stayers’ Hurdle glory on Home By The Lee

JJ Slevin aiming for Stayers’ Hurdle glory on Home By The Lee

Jockey rides progressive Grade One winner for his cousin Joseph O’Brien

Thu Mar 16 2023 - 05:00
Charles Byrnes aiming to return to Cheltenham championship glory with Blazing Khal

Charles Byrnes aiming to return to Cheltenham championship glory with Blazing Khal

Co Limerick trainer suspended for six months in 2021 over Viking Hoard controversy

Thu Mar 16 2023 - 05:00
Shishkin back as a festival force with Ryanair in his sights

Shishkin back as a festival force with Ryanair in his sights

Mighty Potter favourite to kick off a potentially lucrative day three of festival for Gordon Elliott

Thu Mar 16 2023 - 05:00
Cheltenham Festival: Irish schoolboy jockey John Gleeson wins on A Dream to Share

Cheltenham Festival: Irish schoolboy jockey John Gleeson wins on A Dream to Share

Impaire Et Passe keeps up Willie Mullins’s Ballymore dominance

Wed Mar 15 2023 - 18:53
Cheltenham Festival: Energumene romps home to defend Champion Chase and eye up hat-trick

Cheltenham Festival: Energumene romps home to defend Champion Chase and eye up hat-trick

Willie Mullins’s two-mile champion may look to emulate Badsworth Boy’s unique hat-trick in the race

Wed Mar 15 2023 - 15:56
Impaire Et Passe puts big reputation on the line in Cheltenham opener

Impaire Et Passe puts big reputation on the line in Cheltenham opener

Veteran trainer John Kiely aiming to break festival duck at 85 with A Dream To Share

Wed Mar 15 2023 - 05:00
Houlihan hoping to surprise more experienced rivals once again on Editeur Du Gite

Houlihan hoping to surprise more experienced rivals once again on Editeur Du Gite

Twenty-two-year-old Dungarvan jockey gets championship chance on Gary Moore-trained hopeful

Wed Mar 15 2023 - 05:00
Cheltenham Festival: Energumene bids to bounce back to form with repeat Champion Chase victory

Cheltenham Festival: Energumene bids to bounce back to form with repeat Champion Chase victory

Mullins star renews rivalry with Edwardstone and Editeur Due Git in two-mile championship

Wed Mar 15 2023 - 05:00
Cheltenham Festival: Fairytale ending as  Honeysuckle signs off with emotional win

Cheltenham Festival: Fairytale ending as Honeysuckle signs off with emotional win

Rachael Blackmore leads home Henry de Bromhead’s star in the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle

Tue Mar 14 2023 - 18:32
Cheltenham Festival: Constitution Hill lives up the hype with stunning Champion Hurdle win

Cheltenham Festival: Constitution Hill lives up the hype with stunning Champion Hurdle win

Shortest-priced winner in the race’s history barely looked out of second gear to beat his nearest market rival State Man

Tue Mar 14 2023 - 17:21
Trainer who moulded emerging Constitution Hill hoping for Champion Hurdle catch

Trainer who moulded emerging Constitution Hill hoping for Champion Hurdle catch

Fish is Warren Ewing’s business but unbeaten horse is star of his Co. Antrim based passion

Mon Mar 13 2023 - 19:00
Cheltenham Festival: Dominant Mullins has century of successes in his sights

Cheltenham Festival: Dominant Mullins has century of successes in his sights

Hugely popular Honeysuckle has chance to bring career to a perfect finale in Mares Hurdle

Mon Mar 13 2023 - 19:00
Singular Constitution Hill on verge of Cheltenham festival performance for the ages

Singular Constitution Hill on verge of Cheltenham festival performance for the ages

Odds-on Champion Hurdle favourite has potential to join the pantheon of greats

Mon Mar 13 2023 - 19:00
Rising star O’Sullivan hoping to graduate to Cheltenham glory

Rising star O’Sullivan hoping to graduate to Cheltenham glory

Barry Connell’s duo, Marine Nationale and Good Land, give young jockey Michael O’Sullivan a prime pair of Grade One chances

Sat Mar 11 2023 - 06:00
From the horses’ mouths: All the big Cheltenham Festival questions answered

From the horses’ mouths: All the big Cheltenham Festival questions answered

Galopin Des Champs ticks all the boxes for Gold Cup glory according to pundits

Sat Mar 11 2023 - 06:00
Cheltenham 2023: Your complete guide to the Irish-trained contenders

Cheltenham 2023: Your complete guide to the Irish-trained contenders

Willie Mullins once again set to dominate action over the four days

Sat Mar 11 2023 - 06:00
Vote on controversial media rights deal for racing delayed

Vote on controversial media rights deal for racing delayed

Racecourses had been scheduled to vote on €47 million per year deal on March 22nd

Fri Mar 10 2023 - 19:53
Horse trainer Jessica Harrington reveals she is receiving treatment for breast cancer

Horse trainer Jessica Harrington reveals she is receiving treatment for breast cancer

Ground-breaking trainer says she would love to complete Cheltenham ‘full house’ with Stayers hope Ashdale Bob

Fri Mar 10 2023 - 15:14
British authorities drifting towards another fine festival mess over whip rules

British authorities drifting towards another fine festival mess over whip rules

Irish jockeys are on a hiding to nothing when expected to comply straight away with new regulations

Fri Mar 10 2023 - 05:40
IHRB chief wants investigation into 2020 Dundalk race resolved ‘as soon as is practicable’

IHRB chief wants investigation into 2020 Dundalk race resolved ‘as soon as is practicable’

Regulatory body says investigation into controversial claimer remains ‘in process’

Mon Mar 06 2023 - 15:49
JP McManus’s new purchase Corbetts Cross just ‘50-50′ to line up at Cheltenham

JP McManus’s new purchase Corbetts Cross just ‘50-50′ to line up at Cheltenham

Fakir D’oudairies set to miss festival and wait instead for Marsh Chase at Aintree

Mon Mar 06 2023 - 15:42
IHRB says no public money used to give ex-CEO additional early retirement payment

IHRB says no public money used to give ex-CEO additional early retirement payment

Long-serving CEO Denis Egan received €384,870 termination payment in 2021

Fri Mar 03 2023 - 16:07
Davy Russell is third favourite to be crowned top rider at Cheltenham once again

Davy Russell is third favourite to be crowned top rider at Cheltenham once again

Jack Kennedy ruled out of the festival after failing to recover from broken leg in time

Fri Mar 03 2023 - 14:34
Is Cheltenham still the ‘Olympics’ of racing? Not even close

Is Cheltenham still the ‘Olympics’ of racing? Not even close

Festival programme allows connections play the system rather than encouraging competition

Fri Mar 03 2023 - 05:00
It’s For Me tops another strong Cheltenham Bumper entry for Willie Mullins

It’s For Me tops another strong Cheltenham Bumper entry for Willie Mullins

Record-breaking trainer pursuing 13th success in day two festival finale

Tue Feb 28 2023 - 19:00
New whip rules a ‘massive concern’ ahead of Cheltenham festival, says Gordon Elliott

New whip rules a ‘massive concern’ ahead of Cheltenham festival, says Gordon Elliott

Suspensions could mean struggle to find 40 jockeys for Aintree Grand National, according to leading trainer

Mon Feb 27 2023 - 19:00
Irish festival fears mount over potential problems with whip disqualifications

Irish festival fears mount over potential problems with whip disqualifications

New whip rules in Britain throw up ‘stark’ difficulty for riders, says jockeys association

Sun Feb 26 2023 - 19:00
Joseph O’Brien planning lucrative Australian raid with team headed by Baron Samedi

Joseph O’Brien planning lucrative Australian raid with team headed by Baron Samedi

Irish trainer lands Adonis Hurdle at Kempton as Nusret strikes under Daryl Jacob

Sun Feb 26 2023 - 19:00
Cheltenham contender Corbetts Cross has first start for Emmet Mullins in Naas Grade Two

Cheltenham contender Corbetts Cross has first start for Emmet Mullins in Naas Grade Two

Paul Townend hoping he has got pick right as champion jockey opts for Kemboy in ‘Bobbyjo’

Fri Feb 24 2023 - 16:26
Expat rider Tadhg O’Shea aims to win world’s richest horse race in Saudi Arabia

Expat rider Tadhg O’Shea aims to win world’s richest horse race in Saudi Arabia

Frankie Dettori teams up with Bob Baffert-trained Country Grammer in $20 million Saudi Cup

Fri Feb 24 2023 - 16:13
Sale of Dundalk racetrack could add to uncertainty for racecourses around media rights deal

Sale of Dundalk racetrack could add to uncertainty for racecourses around media rights deal

Country’s 26 tracks due to receive details of new arrangement from Horse Racing Ireland committee on Tuesday

Fri Feb 24 2023 - 05:00
Nicky Henderson indicates Ryanair Chase likely Cheltenham target for Shishkin

Nicky Henderson indicates Ryanair Chase likely Cheltenham target for Shishkin

Ascot Chase winner joins Constitution Hill in cross-channel defence of festival’s championship races

Mon Feb 20 2023 - 05:00
IHRB boss accepts criticism on back of trainer Homer Scott surrendering his licence

IHRB boss accepts criticism on back of trainer Homer Scott surrendering his licence

Order of Australia gets Ballydoyle team off the mark for 2023 with victory in Qatar

Mon Feb 20 2023 - 05:00
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