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Trainer Gearoid Brouder has licence withdrawn for year for moving training operation

Trainer Gearoid Brouder has licence withdrawn for year for moving training operation

Suspension of last half of ban means he can reapply for licence in March

Fri Dec 16 2022 - 19:13
Hopes increase for resumption of jumps racing  ahead of forecast weekend thaw

Hopes increase for resumption of jumps racing ahead of forecast weekend thaw

Sunday action at Navan and Thurles could kick off rare pre-Christmas racing glut in Ireland

Fri Dec 16 2022 - 19:00
Gordon Elliott on verge of breaking through €2m prizemoney mark for the season in Ireland

Gordon Elliott on verge of breaking through €2m prizemoney mark for the season in Ireland

Trainer has six entries for Sunday’s featured €100,000 handicap hurdle at Navan

Fri Dec 16 2022 - 19:00
Dreal Deal gets another chance at Dundalk to end losing streak

Dreal Deal gets another chance at Dundalk to end losing streak

Dreal Deal steps into the spotlight at Dundalk on Friday night when lining up for a two-mile handicap.

Thu Dec 15 2022 - 19:00
Leopardstown to continue watering policy next week

Leopardstown to continue watering policy next week

Leopardstown CEO reassures Christmas festival fans ‘racing will go ahead’ at south Dublin course

Thu Dec 15 2022 - 15:09
Punchestown gets green light to run John Durkan card on Monday

Punchestown gets green light to run John Durkan card on Monday

Eagerly awaited seasonal debut for Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs in Grade 1 feature

Mon Dec 12 2022 - 19:01
Naas officials clinging to hope track can beat freezing conditions on Thursday

Naas officials clinging to hope track can beat freezing conditions on Thursday

Freezing fog proving to be as much of a problem as frost at Naas

Mon Dec 12 2022 - 16:15
Under-fire Ronan McNally saddles Dreal Deal in final race at Dundalk

Under-fire Ronan McNally saddles Dreal Deal in final race at Dundalk

Armagh trainer set to learn IHRB penalties in new year after long-running investigation

Sun Dec 11 2022 - 19:00
 Punchestown’s John Durkan Chase could be delayed until next week

Punchestown’s John Durkan Chase could be delayed until next week

Henry De Bromhead keeps Mares' hurdle option open for Honeysuckle at Cheltenham

Sun Dec 11 2022 - 19:00
Michael O’Sullivan bids to continue big-race winning streak in Cheltenham feature

Michael O’Sullivan bids to continue big-race winning streak in Cheltenham feature

Programme has to pass 7.30 inspection with freezing overnight temperatures forecast

Fri Dec 09 2022 - 15:53
Cork could have Sunday spotlight to itself with ‘good chance’ of racing going ahead

Cork could have Sunday spotlight to itself with ‘good chance’ of racing going ahead

Punchestown needs ‘appreciable thaw’ in order to run John Durkan Chase programme

Fri Dec 09 2022 - 15:45
Freezing conditions mean a ‘tight’ call is likely for Sunday’s Punchestown action

Freezing conditions mean a ‘tight’ call is likely for Sunday’s Punchestown action

Officials examining option of running John Durkan Chase programme on Tuesday if necessary

Thu Dec 08 2022 - 16:20
Stone Age has maiden Group One victory in his sights in Hong Kong

Stone Age has maiden Group One victory in his sights in Hong Kong

Aidan O’Brien looking to add to tally of 14 Group One victories so far in 2022

Thu Dec 08 2022 - 16:03
Patrick Mullins hoping Cork provides perfect springboard for Energumene yet again

Patrick Mullins hoping Cork provides perfect springboard for Energumene yet again

Top two-miler hoping to break run of losses for last year’s Cheltenham championship race winners

Tue Dec 06 2022 - 15:49
Ronan McNally will ‘almost certainly’ appeal IHRB findings into horses’ performance

Ronan McNally will ‘almost certainly’ appeal IHRB findings into horses’ performance

IHRB said Armagh trainer breached long list of racing rules, including those relating to ‘non-trier’ and passing inside information

Tue Dec 06 2022 - 15:16
Honeysuckle crowned Horse of the Year for second year in a row

Honeysuckle crowned Horse of the Year for second year in a row

Wayne Lordan wins ‘ride of the year’ for Irish Cesarewitch victory on Waterville

Tue Dec 06 2022 - 00:01
O’Brien aiming to end 2022 with more Group One glory in Hong Kong

O’Brien aiming to end 2022 with more Group One glory in Hong Kong

Aidan O'Brien has three horses in the mix for big Group One prizes at the final big international flat carnival of the year in Hong Kong

Mon Dec 05 2022 - 19:00
Irish tracks hopeful that forecast freezing weather doesn’t disrupt racing programme

Irish tracks hopeful that forecast freezing weather doesn’t disrupt racing programme

Punchestown planning to put down covers ahead of Sunday’s John Durkan Chase

Mon Dec 05 2022 - 16:17
Marine Nationale makes waves in Fairyhouse thriller

Marine Nationale makes waves in Fairyhouse thriller

Barry Connell claims first win as trainer as Michael O’Sullivan enjoys first Grade One victory as jockey.

Sun Dec 04 2022 - 18:04
Eerie silence at Fairyhouse as Honeysuckle’s unbeaten record comes to an end

Eerie silence at Fairyhouse as Honeysuckle’s unbeaten record comes to an end

Teahupoo inflicts shock Hatton’s Grace defeat as Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy complete Grade One double

Sun Dec 04 2022 - 16:46
Facile Vega gets jumping career off to a start at Fairyhouse

Facile Vega gets jumping career off to a start at Fairyhouse

Willie Mullins’s Gentleman de Mee takes on Shishkin & Co in Sandown’s Tingle Creek while Facile Vega begins jumping career at Fairyhouse

Fri Dec 02 2022 - 19:00
Honeysuckle aiming to extend unbeaten record with fourth Hatton’s Grace victory

Honeysuckle aiming to extend unbeaten record with fourth Hatton’s Grace victory

The Dublin businessman Barry Connell is aiming for Grade 1 Winter Festival double

Fri Dec 02 2022 - 19:00
Honeysuckle has chance to make case for title defence at Fairyhouse

Honeysuckle has chance to make case for title defence at Fairyhouse

Bumper champion Facile Vega entered for maiden hurdle in Saturday’s ‘Winter Festival’ programme

Tue Nov 29 2022 - 19:00
Honeysuckle bids to follow Constitution Hill’s devastating weekend win in Hatton’s Grace

Honeysuckle bids to follow Constitution Hill’s devastating weekend win in Hatton’s Grace

English star as short as 4-6 to dethrone Honeysuckle in Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in March

Sun Nov 27 2022 - 19:00
The Big Dog wins another big handicap prize in Troytown Chase

The Big Dog wins another big handicap prize in Troytown Chase

Dour stayer Big Dog claims the Troytown Chase at Navan

Sun Nov 27 2022 - 19:00
Gordon Elliott mob-handed as he bids to extend outstanding form at Navan

Gordon Elliott mob-handed as he bids to extend outstanding form at Navan

American Mike continues his career over flights in Grade Three Monksfield Hurdle on Sunday

Fri Nov 25 2022 - 15:06
British racing’s great white hope Constitution Hill returns to action in Fighting Fifth Hurdle

British racing’s great white hope Constitution Hill returns to action in Fighting Fifth Hurdle

Joseph O’Brien’s Busselton is sole Irish raider in Newbury’s Coral Gold Cup

Fri Nov 25 2022 - 14:54
Angela Flanagan becomes first independent director appointed to IHRB board

Angela Flanagan becomes first independent director appointed to IHRB board

Flanagan has served as special adviser to both Leo Varadkar and Enda Kenny

Tue Nov 22 2022 - 17:09
Henry de Bromhead has ‘good days and bad days’ in wake of family tragedy

Henry de Bromhead has ‘good days and bad days’ in wake of family tragedy

Trainer focusing as best he can on the season ahead following death of 13-year-old son

Mon Nov 21 2022 - 19:15
Willie Mullins has ‘fingers crossed’ for quick Allaho recovery

Willie Mullins has ‘fingers crossed’ for quick Allaho recovery

Jessica Harrington’s Magical Lagoon fails to fire in Japanese Group One

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 05:00
Slevin pulls off unlikely Lismullen success on 28-1 outsider Home By The Lee

Slevin pulls off unlikely Lismullen success on 28-1 outsider Home By The Lee

Bob Olinger adds to enigmatic reputation with runner-up performance

Sun Nov 13 2022 - 16:05
Flooring Porter takes on Bob Olinger in eagerly anticipated Navan clash

Flooring Porter takes on Bob Olinger in eagerly anticipated Navan clash

Willie Mullins in Grade 1 action at Auteuil over weekend

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Jessica Harrington aiming for massive pay-day in Japan with Magical Lagoon

Jessica Harrington aiming for massive pay-day in Japan with Magical Lagoon

Irish hope is first overseas runner in Queen Elizabeth II Cup in more than a decade

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Proposed media rights offer to generate a basic €40 million a year for Irish racing

Proposed media rights offer to generate a basic €40 million a year for Irish racing

Forecasts that any deal may not be agreed until well into 2023

Fri Nov 11 2022 - 16:42
Flooring Porter and Bob Olinger on course to clash in Sunday’s Lismullen Hurdle at Navan

Flooring Porter and Bob Olinger on course to clash in Sunday’s Lismullen Hurdle at Navan

Michael O’Leary retitles mares novice hurdle at Cheltenham in memory of Jack De Bromhead

Wed Nov 09 2022 - 05:00
Honeysuckle in running to be crowned Horse of the Year for second year in a row

Honeysuckle in running to be crowned Horse of the Year for second year in a row

Sea The Stars stud fee reaches career-high €180,000 for 2023

Wed Nov 09 2022 - 05:00
Magical Lagoon aimed at Group One glory in Japan for trainer Jessica Harrington

Magical Lagoon aimed at Group One glory in Japan for trainer Jessica Harrington

Stable go-to jockey Shane Foley set to ride Irish Oaks winner in Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Hanshin

Mon Nov 07 2022 - 19:00
French Dynamite favourite to end Irish drought in Cheltenham feature

French Dynamite favourite to end Irish drought in Cheltenham feature

Coolmore Stud spends $17.9m on just four horses at Kentucky bloodstock sale

Mon Nov 07 2022 - 19:00
Contentious meeting predicted over Irish racing’s media rights deal

Contentious meeting predicted over Irish racing’s media rights deal

Representatives of the country’s 26 racing tracks are set to get details of a proposed new five-year media rights deal due to start in 2024

Mon Nov 07 2022 - 05:00
Aidan O’Brien’s best Breeders Cup haul overshadowed by victory of Flightline

Aidan O’Brien’s best Breeders Cup haul overshadowed by victory of Flightline

Aidan O’Brien records best ever Breeders Cup haul of three winners after Tuesday win

Sun Nov 06 2022 - 16:49
Aidan O’Brien completes Breeders’ Cup double as Meditate and Victoria Road triumph in Kentucky

Aidan O’Brien completes Breeders’ Cup double as Meditate and Victoria Road triumph in Kentucky

Keeneland once more proved a happy hunting ground for the Irish trainer

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 22:13
Galvin favourite to go one better in first Grade One of the jumps season

Galvin favourite to go one better in first Grade One of the jumps season

The first Grade One of the jumps season, Down Royal’s €150,000 Ladbrokes Champion Chase, has just a handful of runners headed by last year’s runner-up Galvin.

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 19:00
Keeneland gripped by Flightline show as US superstar tackles Breeders’ Cup Classic

Keeneland gripped by Flightline show as US superstar tackles Breeders’ Cup Classic

Aidan and Joseph O’Brien send out six runners between them on Day 2 at Keeneland

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 19:00
Rugby’s future under threat as more people ask is it worth the risk

Rugby’s future under threat as more people ask is it worth the risk

The very things that make rugby so enthralling also threaten to cut the ground from underneath it

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 13:09
Gordon Elliott assembles strong team again for Down Royal Festival

Gordon Elliott assembles strong team again for Down Royal Festival

Trainer Gordon Elliott has regularly used Down Royal’s biggest National Hunt dates of the year to unveil some of his brightest stars

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 06:00
Spirit Gal tries to pull off unlikely Breeders’ Cup victory in Keeneland on Friday night

Spirit Gal tries to pull off unlikely Breeders’ Cup victory in Keeneland on Friday night

Victoria Road will bid to give Aidan O’Brien a fifth success in Juvenile Turf contest

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Billy Lee’s title ambitions reliant on result of appeal against ban

Billy Lee’s title ambitions reliant on result of appeal against ban

Colin Keane and Lee locked together in jockey’s championship on 89 winners apiece

Wed Nov 02 2022 - 05:00
Willie Browne aiming at unlikely Breeders Cup success with Spirit Gal

Willie Browne aiming at unlikely Breeders Cup success with Spirit Gal

Spirit Gal to launch unlikely Breeders Cup bid for Tipperary trainer Willie Browne

Tue Nov 01 2022 - 19:00
Frankie Dettori reveals new career twist with plan to ride in US for the winter

Frankie Dettori reveals new career twist with plan to ride in US for the winter

Italian superstar hasn’t ruled out extending stay at Santa Anita if Kentucky Derby mount emerges

Mon Oct 31 2022 - 16:44
Veteran Classic winning jockey Kevin Manning retires aged 55

Veteran Classic winning jockey Kevin Manning retires aged 55

‘The pro’s pro’ calls time on career after winning on Jim Bolger-trained Vocal Studies in Galway

Mon Oct 31 2022 - 15:58
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