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Joseph O’Brien has big race weekend targets on both flat and over jumps

Joseph O’Brien has big race weekend targets on both flat and over jumps

Al Riffa ‘the ideal type’ to take on Hong Kong Vase challenge in Sha Tin

Mon Dec 08 2025 - 18:26
Found A Fifty highlights another Gordon Elliott four-timer in Hilly Way victory

Found A Fifty highlights another Gordon Elliott four-timer in Hilly Way victory

Trainer does not rule out supplementing Brighterdaysahead for Grade One Hurdle at Leopardstown

Sun Dec 07 2025 - 16:42
Majborough bids to establish Champion Chase credentials in Cork’s Hilly Way

Majborough bids to establish Champion Chase credentials in Cork’s Hilly Way

Il Etait Temps in pursuit of more Grade One glory when returning to Sandown for Tingle Creek

Sat Dec 06 2025 - 06:00
Jockey Danny Gilligan free to race over festive period after ‘non-trier’ ban lifted

Jockey Danny Gilligan free to race over festive period after ‘non-trier’ ban lifted

Appeal panel accepted new evidence from Gordon Elliott’s vet

Sat Dec 06 2025 - 06:00
What now for Constitution Hill? One of horse racing’s finest faces a tough decision

What now for Constitution Hill? One of horse racing’s finest faces a tough decision

Jump racing’s biggest star has fallen three times in his last four races

Fri Dec 05 2025 - 06:00
Banbridge on track to have another crack at Cork’s Hilly Way Chase

Banbridge on track to have another crack at Cork’s Hilly Way Chase

Joseph O’Brien’s star as low as 8-1 to repeat his 2024 King George success at Kempton over Christmas

Tue Dec 02 2025 - 15:07
Ryan Moore makes long-awaited comeback ahead of Hong Kong International action

Ryan Moore makes long-awaited comeback ahead of Hong Kong International action

Aidan and Joseph O’Brien each set to be doubly represented in next week’s lucrative Sha Tin meeting

Tue Dec 02 2025 - 06:00
Timely opportunity for Il Etait Temps to put stamp on two-mile division in Tingle Creek

Timely opportunity for Il Etait Temps to put stamp on two-mile division in Tingle Creek

Majborough on target to make his return to action in Cork’s Hilly Way Chase on Sunday

Mon Dec 01 2025 - 16:32
Jockey Jack Kennedy settles ‘Winter Festival’ score with outstanding four-timer

Jockey Jack Kennedy settles ‘Winter Festival’ score with outstanding four-timer

Gordon Elliott-trained four-timer topped by Hatton’s Grace hero Teahupoo, who becomes fifth horse to win race three times

Sun Nov 30 2025 - 16:24
In-form Elliott in prime position to continue ‘Winter Festival’ dominance

In-form Elliott in prime position to continue ‘Winter Festival’ dominance

Teahupoo bidding to become fifth horse to complete Hatton’s Grace Hurdle hat-trick

Sat Nov 29 2025 - 06:00
Acid test for Constitution Hill in ultra-competitive Fighting Fifth Hurdle

Acid test for Constitution Hill in ultra-competitive Fighting Fifth Hurdle

Willie Mullins aiming to break his duck in Grade One Newcastle highlight

Fri Nov 28 2025 - 16:32
Dundalk is a long way from Tipperary but €34m is a lot for convenience

Dundalk is a long way from Tipperary but €34m is a lot for convenience

Ireland’s second all-weather circuit due to open in 2027 at Horse Racing Ireland’s Tipperary track

Fri Nov 28 2025 - 06:00
Gordon Elliott still putting it up to Willie Mullins and looking forward to Brighterdaysahead

Gordon Elliott still putting it up to Willie Mullins and looking forward to Brighterdaysahead

‘Lads talk about Vincent O’Brien and Tom Dreaper; they’re not in the same league as this man’

Mon Nov 24 2025 - 17:58
Anzadam set to face the best of British on his Grade One debut in Fighting Fifth

Anzadam set to face the best of British on his Grade One debut in Fighting Fifth

Constitution Hill on course to try and repeat his spectacular 2022 success in Newcastle highlight

Mon Nov 24 2025 - 17:36
Gaelic Warrior edges out Fact To File in superb Durkan Chase finish

Gaelic Warrior edges out Fact To File in superb Durkan Chase finish

Willie Mullins lands €150,000 Grade One highlight for an 11th time after breathtaking race to the line

Sun Nov 23 2025 - 16:51
Feet Of A Dancer secures valuable black type success for in-form trainer Paul Nolan

Feet Of A Dancer secures valuable black type success for in-form trainer Paul Nolan

Trainer Martin Brassil out of luck with Fastorslow in big race but still completes Punchestown double

Sun Nov 23 2025 - 16:17
Lossiemouth the headline act in Punchestown’s Morgiana Hurdle

Lossiemouth the headline act in Punchestown’s Morgiana Hurdle

Mullins’s mare a winner first time up in each of her four seasons of action to date

Sat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
Mark Walsh and Fact To File bid to defend John Durkan title

Mark Walsh and Fact To File bid to defend John Durkan title

Gold Cup hero Inothewayurthinkin returns to action in Punchestown feature crammed with talent

Sat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
Greater transparency needed to boost confidence in racing’s attendance figures

Greater transparency needed to boost confidence in racing’s attendance figures

Counting Willie Mullins or Jack Kennedy as part of the crowd does not convince the public

Fri Nov 21 2025 - 06:00
Anzadam set for Grade One premiere in Morgiana Hurdle

Anzadam set for Grade One premiere in Morgiana Hurdle

Gold Cup hero Inothewayurthinkin on course to return in Sunday’s John Durkan Chase

Wed Nov 19 2025 - 06:00
Navan counting commercial cost of having to postpone Festival card to Monday

Navan counting commercial cost of having to postpone Festival card to Monday

Arkle favourite Kopek Des Bordes sparkles on first start over fences in Beginners’ Chase

Mon Nov 17 2025 - 18:56
Joseph O’Brien’s Galen set to fly Irish flag in $1m Bahrain Trophy on Friday

Joseph O’Brien’s Galen set to fly Irish flag in $1m Bahrain Trophy on Friday

Irish Champion Stakes third Royal Champion represents Karl Burke in 10-furlong feature

Mon Nov 10 2025 - 06:00
Gavin Cromwell goes to Carlisle before targeting Cheltenham later this week

Gavin Cromwell goes to Carlisle before targeting Cheltenham later this week

Paul Nicholls hopes Il Ridoto can become first back-to-back Paddy Power winner in more than 30 years

Mon Nov 10 2025 - 06:00
Spillane’s Tower returns over hurdles ahead of potentially pivotal season over fences

Spillane’s Tower returns over hurdles ahead of potentially pivotal season over fences

Maurice Regan-owned Convergent gets a shot at top-flight glory in Europe’s final Group One of 2025

Sat Nov 08 2025 - 06:00
Darragh O’Keeffe odds on to be champion jockey as he continues to set scorching pace

Darragh O’Keeffe odds on to be champion jockey as he continues to set scorching pace

Sea The Stars Ireland’s most expensive sire with career high €300,000 fee for 2026

Fri Nov 07 2025 - 19:00
Proven stamina could mean other National Hunt horses can make impression on flat

Proven stamina could mean other National Hunt horses can make impression on flat

Ex-hurdler Ethical Diamond indicates extent and potential of raw talent competing over jumps

Fri Nov 07 2025 - 06:00
Brighterdaysahead may debut over fences at Gowran on Saturday

Brighterdaysahead may debut over fences at Gowran on Saturday

Gigginstown Stud-owned star is one of 10 entries left in Mares Beginners Chase after Tuesday’s acceptance stage

Wed Nov 05 2025 - 06:00
Joseph O’Brien settles for second as Jamie Melham leads Half Yours to Melbourne Cup glory

Joseph O’Brien settles for second as Jamie Melham leads Half Yours to Melbourne Cup glory

JP McManus-owned Goodie Two Shoes bested by local talent

Tue Nov 04 2025 - 15:52
Action to return over Grand National fences with Gordon Elliott’s Riann among potential Irish runners

Action to return over Grand National fences with Gordon Elliott’s Riann among potential Irish runners

Irish jockeys Oisin Murphy and Sean Levey receive hefty bans for whip use

Tue Nov 04 2025 - 06:00
Cheltenham winner Air Of Entitlement returns to action at Fairyhouse

Cheltenham winner Air Of Entitlement returns to action at Fairyhouse

Cross-Country Chase at Cheltenham later this month rescheduled due to ground conditions

Tue Nov 04 2025 - 06:00
Absurde bids to complete stunning international double for Willie Mullins in Melbourne Cup

Absurde bids to complete stunning international double for Willie Mullins in Melbourne Cup

Champion jumps trainer on a roll after his first Breeders’ Cup runner Ethical Diamond wins the $5 million Turf

Mon Nov 03 2025 - 06:00
Willie Mullins supplies Breeders’ Cup shock as Ethical Diamond secures a first win and $5m prize

Willie Mullins supplies Breeders’ Cup shock as Ethical Diamond secures a first win and $5m prize

Newly-crowned Irish champion jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle enjoys his debut Breeders’ Cup win at Del Mar

Sat Nov 01 2025 - 23:36
Codes collide for rare clash of Aidan O’Brien and Willie Mullins in Breeders’ Cup feature

Codes collide for rare clash of Aidan O’Brien and Willie Mullins in Breeders’ Cup feature

Christophe Soumillon has been busy shrinking his frame for ride on Turf favourite Minnie Hauk

Sat Nov 01 2025 - 06:00
Melbourne Cup: Pre-race veterinary checks could impact Irish hopes of success

Melbourne Cup: Pre-race veterinary checks could impact Irish hopes of success

Absurde and Goodie Two Shoes facing critical re-examinations to see if they can run

Fri Oct 31 2025 - 17:43
Trainer Charles O’Brien wins appeal against fine under ‘non-trier’ rules

Trainer Charles O’Brien wins appeal against fine under ‘non-trier’ rules

Gavin Brouder-ridden horse finished fifth at Punchestown

Fri Oct 31 2025 - 16:28
Ireland’s new champion jockey has three shots at a first Breeders’ Cup victory

Ireland’s new champion jockey has three shots at a first Breeders’ Cup victory

Frankie Dettori hoping for perfect Breeders’ Cup swansong at Del Mar after announcing retirement plans

Fri Oct 31 2025 - 06:00
Racing’s own Ryder Cup can escape the worst flag-waving excesses of golf

Racing’s own Ryder Cup can escape the worst flag-waving excesses of golf

Peace could yet break out between Europe and the US at 42nd Breeders’ Cup

Fri Oct 31 2025 - 06:00
Charles and Philip Byrnes to face IHRB hearing over Redwood Queen unseating at Wexford

Charles and Philip Byrnes to face IHRB hearing over Redwood Queen unseating at Wexford

Philip Byrnes was unshipped from the horse at the final flight when looking to have the race won back in May

Thu Oct 30 2025 - 16:43
Jockey Christophe Soumillon aiming to bridge 20-year gap at Breeders’ Cup in Del Mar

Jockey Christophe Soumillon aiming to bridge 20-year gap at Breeders’ Cup in Del Mar

Belgian rider faces meagre diet in effort to make weight for Minnie Hauk in $5 million Turf contest

Mon Oct 27 2025 - 15:32
Aidan O’Brien hits 25 Group One victories for season after weekend hat-trick

Aidan O’Brien hits 25 Group One victories for season after weekend hat-trick

Puerto Rico and Pierre Bonnard triumph at Saint-Cloud, with trainer now focusing on Breeders’ Cup

Mon Oct 27 2025 - 06:00
Joseph O’Brien gears up for busy international schedule with Galway runners

Joseph O’Brien gears up for busy international schedule with Galway runners

Irish 2,000 Guineas hero Field Of Gold will race as as four-year-old in 2026

Sat Oct 25 2025 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien pursues valuable Group One juvenile prizes in Doncaster and Paris

Aidan O’Brien pursues valuable Group One juvenile prizes in Doncaster and Paris

Irish trainer saddles three of the five runners in search for 12th Futurity victory

Sat Oct 25 2025 - 06:00
State still holding up racing’s finances after nearly 25 years of funding

State still holding up racing’s finances after nearly 25 years of funding

Envious eyes cast to US and Donald Trump’s tax write-off stimulus for thoroughbred purchases

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 06:00
Browne McMonagle replaced by Mark Zahra on Melbourne Cup favourite Al Riffa

Browne McMonagle replaced by Mark Zahra on Melbourne Cup favourite Al Riffa

Australian jockey has twice won the lucrative highlight at Flemington

Mon Oct 20 2025 - 19:00
Futurity outcome may be crucial to Aidan O’Brien’s pursuit of new Group One record

Futurity outcome may be crucial to Aidan O’Brien’s pursuit of new Group One record

Irish trainer will also target Saint Cloud’s triple Group One card next Sunday

Sun Oct 19 2025 - 15:47
Even the blight of more pacemakers can’t deflect from outstanding Champion Stakes clash

Even the blight of more pacemakers can’t deflect from outstanding Champion Stakes clash

Delacroix vs Ombudsman could crown Champions Day grudge match between O’Brien and Gosden

Sat Oct 18 2025 - 06:00
Willie Mullins believes Absurde may be ‘better suited’ to Caulfield Cup challenge

Willie Mullins believes Absurde may be ‘better suited’ to Caulfield Cup challenge

Trio of Irish hopefuls tackle challenge of $250k American Grand National on Saturday

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 16:11
Champion Stakes can live up to billing by supplying season defining performance

Champion Stakes can live up to billing by supplying season defining performance

Delacroix, Ombudsman and Calandagan supply potentially epic tripartite clash at Ascot

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 06:00
Willie Mullins aiming for landmark Caulfield Cup success with Absurde

Willie Mullins aiming for landmark Caulfield Cup success with Absurde

Local rider Ben Allen booked to ride Irish hope in Aus$5 million handicap highlight on Saturday

Tue Oct 14 2025 - 16:18
Champion Stakes remains plan for Delacroix despite also getting QEII entry

Champion Stakes remains plan for Delacroix despite also getting QEII entry

Aidan O’Brien supplements Stay True into Group One Long Distance Cup

Mon Oct 13 2025 - 19:00
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