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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
Capacity 10,000-strong crowd anticipated at Gowran Park racecourse due to free admission

Capacity 10,000-strong crowd anticipated at Gowran Park racecourse due to free admission

Death Duty is back at Punchestown to defend Grand National Trial crown

Fri Feb 17 2023 - 19:00
Joseph O’Brien eyes  back-to-back wins in Ascot Grade-One feature with Fakir D’oudairies

Joseph O’Brien eyes back-to-back wins in Ascot Grade-One feature with Fakir D’oudairies

29-year-old takes over from Michael Halford as trainer’s representative on board of Horse Racing Ireland

Fri Feb 17 2023 - 19:00
Public funding means ‘in-house’ instinct by IHRB should be a non-runner

Public funding means ‘in-house’ instinct by IHRB should be a non-runner

State support means words like accountability and transparency must amount to more than mission statement jargon

Fri Feb 17 2023 - 05:00
Jack Kennedy hoping Dubai sunshine can help recovery in time for Cheltenham festival

Jack Kennedy hoping Dubai sunshine can help recovery in time for Cheltenham festival

Willie Mullins just 11-2 to reach century of winners at next month’s Cheltenham festival

Tue Feb 14 2023 - 17:29
Fakir D’oudairies on course to run in Ascot feature, but Allaho misses Cheltenham

Fakir D’oudairies on course to run in Ascot feature, but Allaho misses Cheltenham

JP McManus team say only ‘very dry’ ground conditions will prevent Grade One attempt

Tue Feb 14 2023 - 05:00
Aidan O’Brien starts 2023 campaign with trio of weekend runners in Qatar

Aidan O’Brien starts 2023 campaign with trio of weekend runners in Qatar

Nicky Henderson hoping to get racecourse gallop into Champion Hurdle favourite Constitution Hill

Tue Feb 14 2023 - 05:00
Barry Geraghty questions logic of BHA introducing new whip regulations so close to Cheltenham

Barry Geraghty questions logic of BHA introducing new whip regulations so close to Cheltenham

New rules formally come into action on Monday at three cross-channel fixtures

Sun Feb 12 2023 - 14:53
New British whip rules are a ‘focal point’ of concern for Irish jockeys ahead of Cheltenham

New British whip rules are a ‘focal point’ of concern for Irish jockeys ahead of Cheltenham

Riders worried British-based colleagues will have an advantage at festival

Fri Feb 10 2023 - 16:08
Ronan McNally can continue to run horses while awaiting appeal against 12-year disqualification

Ronan McNally can continue to run horses while awaiting appeal against 12-year disqualification

Dreal Deal lines up for Navan’s Grade Two Boyne Hurdle back at scene of notorious 2020 gamble

Fri Feb 10 2023 - 15:59
Racing must ultimately decide whether to stand over the whip or get rid of it

Racing must ultimately decide whether to stand over the whip or get rid of it

BHA’s new regulations merely cause exasperation and threaten reputational carnage at Cheltenham

Fri Feb 10 2023 - 05:00
Willie Mullins insists Paul Townend’s ride on Facile Vega ‘a tactic that went wrong’

Willie Mullins insists Paul Townend’s ride on Facile Vega ‘a tactic that went wrong’

Whip changes ahead of Cheltenham ‘like bringing in new rules for semi-final of World Cup’, says champion trainer

Tue Feb 07 2023 - 05:00
Willie Mullins gets benefit of strength in numbers with record Dublin Racing Festival haul

Willie Mullins gets benefit of strength in numbers with record Dublin Racing Festival haul

State Man gives Paul Townend more big race success on mixed weekend for champion jockey

Sun Feb 05 2023 - 19:56
Retirement could beckon for Honeysuckle after Leopardstown defeat by State Man

Retirement could beckon for Honeysuckle after Leopardstown defeat by State Man

Record Dublin Racing Festival attendance watches Willie Mullins saddle 1,739/1 five-timer

Sun Feb 05 2023 - 18:45
Paul Townend gets it right in big race as Galopin Des Champs lands Irish Gold Cup

Paul Townend gets it right in big race as Galopin Des Champs lands Irish Gold Cup

Willie Mullins critical of champion jockey after Lossiemouth’s earlier Grade 1 defeat at Leopardstown

Sat Feb 04 2023 - 17:17
Honeysuckle and Rachael Blackmore bid to bounce back from defeat in Irish Champion Hurdle

Honeysuckle and Rachael Blackmore bid to bounce back from defeat in Irish Champion Hurdle

Racing’s ‘poster’ combination face major threat from Mullins pair State Man and Vauban

Sat Feb 04 2023 - 06:00
Willie Mullins in dominant position ahead of Dublin Racing Festival action

Willie Mullins in dominant position ahead of Dublin Racing Festival action

Champion trainer is just 6-1 to all eight Grade One races up for grabs at Leopardstown

Fri Feb 03 2023 - 16:21
IHRB’s zeal in tackling McNally case must now be applied to everyone fiddling the handicap system

IHRB’s zeal in tackling McNally case must now be applied to everyone fiddling the handicap system

Armagh trainer hardly alone in trying to get horses favourably handicapped

Fri Feb 03 2023 - 05:00
Trainer Ronan McNally handed record 12-year ban from racing

Trainer Ronan McNally handed record 12-year ban from racing

Co Armagh man indicated last month that he would appeal any sanctions

Tue Jan 31 2023 - 21:13
Willie Mullins well-placed to continue Dublin Racing Festival dominance

Willie Mullins well-placed to continue Dublin Racing Festival dominance

Champion trainer has six of the eight ante-post favourites for weekend Grade One prizes

Tue Jan 31 2023 - 19:00
Willie Mullins confident trip not a problem for Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs

Willie Mullins confident trip not a problem for Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs

State Man tops betting lists for likely clash with Honeysuckle in Irish Champion Hurdle

Mon Jan 30 2023 - 15:33
Officials predict up to 15 per cent of Dublin Racing Festival attendance could come from UK

Officials predict up to 15 per cent of Dublin Racing Festival attendance could come from UK

Leopardstown hoping to build on momentum of Christmas festival increase in crowd levels

Mon Jan 30 2023 - 15:20
Willie Mullins: ‘It might be a little harder, the next thousand – but we’ll give it a go’

Willie Mullins: ‘It might be a little harder, the next thousand – but we’ll give it a go’

Trainer starts on road to 5,000 winners after Naas hat-trick puts him on 4,004

Sun Jan 29 2023 - 17:01
Willie Mullins just one shy of reaching 4,000 career winners as a trainer

Willie Mullins just one shy of reaching 4,000 career winners as a trainer

Energumene in Grade One action at Cheltenham where home team hoping for pre-festival morale boost

Fri Jan 27 2023 - 19:00
Slowdown in pace of decline of official racecourse attendances in 2022

Slowdown in pace of decline of official racecourse attendances in 2022

Dip in on-course bookmaker betting last year to €57 million

Fri Jan 27 2023 - 16:18
Trickle down economics in Racing not working for the majority

Trickle down economics in Racing not working for the majority

Official instinct to focus on upping prizemoney overlooks where public funding could be better used

Fri Jan 27 2023 - 05:00
Racecourse organisation aiming for compromise on controversial new media rights deal

Racecourse organisation aiming for compromise on controversial new media rights deal

Energumene still odds-on for rescheduled Clarence House Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday

Mon Jan 23 2023 - 19:07
Five racecourses form breakaway group after row with HRI over media rights

Five racecourses form breakaway group after row with HRI over media rights

Newly-formed United Irish Racecourses says trust in Horse Racing Ireland has ‘collapsed’ amid potential split in Irish racing

Sun Jan 22 2023 - 17:56
Mullins sends Chacun Pour Soi out in trip for Sunday’s feature at Thurles

Mullins sends Chacun Pour Soi out in trip for Sunday’s feature at Thurles

Champion trainer closing in on 150 winner mark for the season so far in Ireland

Fri Jan 20 2023 - 19:00
Navan to inspect steeplechase course on Saturday morning

Navan to inspect steeplechase course on Saturday morning

More than one role for jockey Patrick Mullins in Saturday’s bumper

Fri Jan 20 2023 - 16:38
Racing can’t afford to overlook importance of its spectator appeal

Racing can’t afford to overlook importance of its spectator appeal

Media rights provide a lucrative income stream but sliding attendances are a long-term danger

Fri Jan 20 2023 - 06:00
Top hunter chasers Billaway and Winged Leader could clash again at Thurles

Top hunter chasers Billaway and Winged Leader could clash again at Thurles

Willie Mullins has option to test Chacun Pour Soi’s stamina in Sunday’s ‘Kinloch Brae’

Tue Jan 17 2023 - 16:55
Aidan O’Brien in pole position for Classics after Little Big Bear confirmed European champion juvenile

Aidan O’Brien in pole position for Classics after Little Big Bear confirmed European champion juvenile

Ronan McNally gives veteran chaser The Jam Man first start on Dundalk all-weather

Tue Jan 17 2023 - 16:16
Energumene aiming to put the record straight at Ascot

Energumene aiming to put the record straight at Ascot

Mullins’s star will have to overcome Edwardstone as he bids to atone for last year’s sole defeat to Shishkin in Clarence House Chase

Mon Jan 16 2023 - 17:20
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