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Constitution Hill faces crucial schooling session before Cheltenham decision

Constitution Hill faces crucial schooling session before Cheltenham decision

Owner outlines ambition for 2023 Champion Hurdle winner to tackle Melbourne Cup in November

Sun Feb 22 2026 - 14:19
Emmet Mullins pitches two hopes in to valuable Kempton highlight

Emmet Mullins pitches two hopes in to valuable Kempton highlight

British champion jockey Sean Bowen reaches 200 winners for the season and has McCoy record in his sights

Sat Feb 21 2026 - 06:00
Willie Mullins rules Triumph Hurdle favourite Narciso Has out of Cheltenham

Willie Mullins rules Triumph Hurdle favourite Narciso Has out of Cheltenham

Three Card Brag is Jack Kennedy’s pick for prime Grand National trial at Fairyhouse

Fri Feb 20 2026 - 16:01
Change of mindset needed to make Irish racing’s regulation fit for purpose

Change of mindset needed to make Irish racing’s regulation fit for purpose

Putting regulation under Horse Racing Ireland banner is rearranging deckchairs on a sinking ship

Fri Feb 20 2026 - 06:00
Constitution Hill strikes out into the unknown at Southwell

Constitution Hill strikes out into the unknown at Southwell

Jump racing legend takes his flat racing bow at age of nine

Thu Feb 19 2026 - 19:00
Inothewayurthinkin still on track for Cheltenham but needs to impress in his work

Inothewayurthinkin still on track for Cheltenham but needs to impress in his work

JP McManus’s champion still a 16/1 shot to defend Gold Cup title despite three disappointing races this season

Tue Feb 17 2026 - 06:00
IHRB and former security boss set to enter WRC adjudication process

IHRB and former security boss set to enter WRC adjudication process

Regulator confirms process to find new betting patterns monitor is ongoing

Mon Feb 16 2026 - 19:46
Wexford stewards adamant on not holding inquiry into Byrnes unseat

Wexford stewards adamant on not holding inquiry into Byrnes unseat

No British Horseracing Authority tender bid for new IHRB contract to monitor betting patterns

Mon Feb 16 2026 - 06:00
Saudi Cup’s status in global schedule underlined by Forever Young double bid

Saudi Cup’s status in global schedule underlined by Forever Young double bid

Joseph and Donnacha O’Brien saddle runners on undercard of $35m Riyadh extravaganza

Sat Feb 14 2026 - 06:00
Freezing conditions threaten weekend jumps action in Ireland and Britain

Freezing conditions threaten weekend jumps action in Ireland and Britain

JP McManus’s Jonbon has 12th Grade One victory in his sights in Ascot Chase on Saturday

Fri Feb 13 2026 - 17:28
Irish racing needs to wake up and pay for professional stewarding

Irish racing needs to wake up and pay for professional stewarding

Fallout from Redwood Queen unseat at Wexford should be the spur that propels the sport to act

Fri Feb 13 2026 - 06:00
Willie Mullins looks to time his Cheltenham festival challenge to perfection

Willie Mullins looks to time his Cheltenham festival challenge to perfection

Champion trainer likely to leave vital decisions on Fact To File, Gaelic Warrior and Lossiemouth until late

Wed Feb 11 2026 - 19:01
Joseph O’Brien closing in on 1,500 winners as a trainer in advance of Saudi raid

Joseph O’Brien closing in on 1,500 winners as a trainer in advance of Saudi raid

Former French champion jockey Pierre Charles Boudot set to team up with O’Brien’s Andab in Qatar

Wed Feb 11 2026 - 06:00
Impaire Et Passe could return to action in Gowran’s Red Mills Chase

Impaire Et Passe could return to action in Gowran’s Red Mills Chase

Dan Skelton points Deafening Silence at Haydock National Trial in advance of potential Aintree bid

Wed Feb 11 2026 - 06:00
One month out from Cheltenham, Gordon Elliott likes the look of Brighterdaysahead

One month out from Cheltenham, Gordon Elliott likes the look of Brighterdaysahead

Co Meath trainer also cautioned against writing off Nicky Henderson’s Constitution Hill

Tue Feb 10 2026 - 17:44
IHRB stands over process that saw no enquiry into controversial Philip Byrnes unseat

IHRB stands over process that saw no enquiry into controversial Philip Byrnes unseat

Race-day officials did not consider ‘threshold for a stewards enquiry to be met’, says regulator

Sun Feb 08 2026 - 17:25
Dinoblue takes tried and trusted route to Cheltenham Festival

Dinoblue takes tried and trusted route to Cheltenham Festival

Donnacha O’Brien has $1 million Abu Dhabi target in his sights with Comanche Brave

Sat Feb 07 2026 - 06:00
Concerns flagged about unusual betting patterns in Philip Byrnes incident, says British regulator

Concerns flagged about unusual betting patterns in Philip Byrnes incident, says British regulator

Irish jockey was cleared by IHRB panel of wrongdoing in relation to his unseat from Redwood Queen in Wexford

Fri Feb 06 2026 - 18:24
Jump racing’s long-term survival an issue that can’t be fudged

Jump racing’s long-term survival an issue that can’t be fudged

Every measure to make a thrilling but risky sport as safe as possible must be explored

Fri Feb 06 2026 - 06:00
Philip Byrnes cleared of wrongdoing over unseat from Redwood Queen at Wexford last May

Philip Byrnes cleared of wrongdoing over unseat from Redwood Queen at Wexford last May

The rider had been accused of deliberately jumping off the mare, trained by his father, Charles

Thu Feb 05 2026 - 16:03
Dublin Racing Festival compared to Galway and Punchestown festivals as ‘a national event’

Dublin Racing Festival compared to Galway and Punchestown festivals as ‘a national event’

Leopardstown’s new chief executive says decision to halve price of tickets for bank holiday refixture paid off

Tue Feb 03 2026 - 16:29
Mark Walsh’s resilience pays off in spades as Fact To File secures Irish Gold Cup victory

Mark Walsh’s resilience pays off in spades as Fact To File secures Irish Gold Cup victory

Galopin Des Champs has to settle for a gallant third place as trainer Willie Mullins enjoys 1-2-3 in feature race

Mon Feb 02 2026 - 16:07
Oldschool Outlaw bids to book Cheltenham ticket in Tuesday’s Fairyhouse feature

Oldschool Outlaw bids to book Cheltenham ticket in Tuesday’s Fairyhouse feature

Frankie Dettori finally brings curtain down on stellar career with Classic success in Brazil

Mon Feb 02 2026 - 15:18
Galopin Des Champs aiming to prove age isn’t wearying him around Leopardstown

Galopin Des Champs aiming to prove age isn’t wearying him around Leopardstown

Willie Mullins star favourite to record four in a row in €250,000 Dublin Racing Festival feature

Mon Feb 02 2026 - 06:00
Brighterdaysahead new Champion Hurdle favourite after DRF success

Brighterdaysahead new Champion Hurdle favourite after DRF success

Amateur jockey Stephen Connor gets 14-day suspension after mistaking winning post in Bumper

Sun Feb 01 2026 - 17:32
Top mares Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead in Champion Hurdle head-to-head

Top mares Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead in Champion Hurdle head-to-head

Harry Cobden due to ride four horses for Willie Mullins at Dublin Racing Festival’s day two

Sat Jan 31 2026 - 06:00
Officials hoping for ‘a bit of luck’ with inspection ahead of opening day of Dublin Racing Festival

Officials hoping for ‘a bit of luck’ with inspection ahead of opening day of Dublin Racing Festival

Contingency plan in place to move Saturday’s card to Bank Holiday Monday if Leopardstown fails inspection

Fri Jan 30 2026 - 18:22
Dublin Racing Festival will have to pass 8am morning inspection

Dublin Racing Festival will have to pass 8am morning inspection

Inspection to take place this afternoon for tomorrow’s card, which features four Grade One races

Fri Jan 30 2026 - 16:05
Willie Mullins is back to his best and eyeing more winners at Dublin Racing Festival

Willie Mullins is back to his best and eyeing more winners at Dublin Racing Festival

Rejuvenated champion trainer again looks to be in pole position to dominate €2m Leopardstown event

Fri Jan 30 2026 - 06:00
Willie Mullins once again looks in dominant position going into Dublin Racing Festival

Willie Mullins once again looks in dominant position going into Dublin Racing Festival

Champion trainer won €2m event in 2024

Tue Jan 27 2026 - 06:00
IHRB scraps positions formerly held by top security and investigation officials

IHRB scraps positions formerly held by top security and investigation officials

Sir Gino has long recovery ahead of him as Lossiemouth is made new favourite for Champion Hurdle

Sun Jan 25 2026 - 15:36
Will Gilligan response add to perceptions of light touch at IHRB? No comment

Will Gilligan response add to perceptions of light touch at IHRB? No comment

Jockey told regulatory officials he had no comment to make on JP McManus-owned runner at Fairyhouse

Fri Jan 23 2026 - 06:00
Gavin Cromwell back to winning form as Now Is The Hour lands thrilling Thyestes

Gavin Cromwell back to winning form as Now Is The Hour lands thrilling Thyestes

Eoin Staples-ridden winner completes timely Gowran hat-trick for Meath trainer

Thu Jan 22 2026 - 17:09
Rebecca Curtis readying Haiti Couleurs for Irish Gold Cup bid at Dublin Racing Festival

Rebecca Curtis readying Haiti Couleurs for Irish Gold Cup bid at Dublin Racing Festival

Welsh trainer keen to take on the best of the Irish at Leopardstown before tilt at Cheltenham Gold Cup

Mon Jan 19 2026 - 17:21
HRI defends prizemoney policy despite independent report conclusions

HRI defends prizemoney policy despite independent report conclusions

Indecon report points to ‘element of deadweight’ in prize money allocation from Horse & Greyhound Fund

Sun Jan 18 2026 - 15:46
Slade Steel tries to change his luck and get off the mark over fences at Navan

Slade Steel tries to change his luck and get off the mark over fences at Navan

Jockey Josh Williamson wins appeal against eight-day ban for careless riding at Leopardstown

Sat Jan 17 2026 - 06:00
Il Etait Temps targeting Clarence House glory as Mullins team starts to stir

Il Etait Temps targeting Clarence House glory as Mullins team starts to stir

Fairyhouse five-timer suggested champion trainer may be hitting top gear

Fri Jan 16 2026 - 16:50
Irish racing cannot remain complacent in the face of serious financial challenges

Irish racing cannot remain complacent in the face of serious financial challenges

Stalled Government subsidy and unclear media rights picture could make for frugal outlook

Fri Jan 16 2026 - 06:00
Il Etait Temps on course for more Grade One glory in Ascot’s Clarence House

Il Etait Temps on course for more Grade One glory in Ascot’s Clarence House

Last year’s winner Jonbon set to take on Irish rival in weekend feature

Tue Jan 13 2026 - 06:00
Harry Cobden teams up with JP McManus in racing’s new superpower partnership

Harry Cobden teams up with JP McManus in racing’s new superpower partnership

‘Hollywood Harry’ will be champion owner’s No. 1 rider in Ireland and Britain from start of next season

Mon Jan 12 2026 - 13:48
Naas officials monitoring freezing conditions ahead of first Grade One of 2026

Naas officials monitoring freezing conditions ahead of first Grade One of 2026

Cork must pass 8am inspection for racing to go ahead on Saturday

Sat Jan 03 2026 - 06:00
Mill Reef’s trainer Ian Balding dies aged 87

Mill Reef’s trainer Ian Balding dies aged 87

Champion jockey Paul Townend due to return to action at Cork

Fri Jan 02 2026 - 17:00
Trainers ought to charge owners realistic fees rather than grumble about prize money

Trainers ought to charge owners realistic fees rather than grumble about prize money

Prize money argument is a red herring when it comes to majority of trainers

Fri Jan 02 2026 - 06:00
Bumper New Year’s Day attendance at Cheltenham outstrips festival crowd

Bumper New Year’s Day attendance at Cheltenham outstrips festival crowd

Dan Skelton faces festival poser over impressive Relkeel winner Kabral Du Mathan

Thu Jan 01 2026 - 16:48
Sport 2026 crystal ball: Our team of pundits share their predictions

Sport 2026 crystal ball: Our team of pundits share their predictions

Who will win the World Cup? Does the Six Nations still matter? Who will claim the All-Ireland? And who is set for a breakthrough year?

Thu Jan 01 2026 - 06:00
Henry de Bromhead hoping for more New Year’s Day success with Heart Wood

Henry de Bromhead hoping for more New Year’s Day success with Heart Wood

Windsor has to pass 8am inspection if it is to stage first race of 2026 in Britain or Ireland

Wed Dec 31 2025 - 16:03
Willie Mullins strikes back as Lossiemouth overcomes Brighterdaysahead in Leopardstown thriller

Willie Mullins strikes back as Lossiemouth overcomes Brighterdaysahead in Leopardstown thriller

Gordon Elliott saddles Leopardstown four-timer to end Christmas period with 18 winners

Mon Dec 29 2025 - 16:51
Leopardstown set for potential epic clash between top mares Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead

Leopardstown set for potential epic clash between top mares Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead

Prolific Wodhooh has first start in Ireland in over two years at final day of festival

Mon Dec 29 2025 - 06:00
Sam Ewing’s luck continues as Affordale Fury lands star-studded Savills Chase

Sam Ewing’s luck continues as Affordale Fury lands star-studded Savills Chase

Teahupoo new favourite for Stayers at Cheltenham after leading home Robcour 1-2 in Christmas Hurdle

Sun Dec 28 2025 - 16:51
Sam Ewing completes treble after springing shock in Leopardstown feature

Sam Ewing completes treble after springing shock in Leopardstown feature

Jockey lands 12,662-1 treble including 66-1 shot Favori De Champdou winning the Paddy Power Chase

Sat Dec 27 2025 - 16:34
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