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Curragh hoping Desert Crown avails of free entry

Curragh hoping Desert Crown avails of free entry

Epsom winner not among entries but could be added at no cost under ‘win and you’re in’ scheme

Mon Jun 06 2022 - 19:00
Tipping Point: Kylian Mbappé's PSG deal signals continued growth of player power

Tipping Point: Kylian Mbappé's PSG deal signals continued growth of player power

Manager’s job getting harder without viable ‘or else’ option as dressingroom dynamics shift

Mon Jun 06 2022 - 06:00
Vadeni lands Qatar Prix du Jockey Club in superb style at Chantilly

Vadeni lands Qatar Prix du Jockey Club in superb style at Chantilly

Colt beats El Bodegon by five lengths with Christophe Soumillon to win €1.5m French Derby

Sun Jun 05 2022 - 19:00
Aidan O’Brien bids to equal Lester Piggott’s Derby haul

Aidan O’Brien bids to equal Lester Piggott’s Derby haul

Five Irish runners line up at Epsom on Saturday afternoon for racing's Blue Ribband'

Sat Jun 04 2022 - 06:00
Family feelings set to one side as O’Brien’s prepare to vie for Derby honours

Family feelings set to one side as O’Brien’s prepare to vie for Derby honours

Donnacha O’Brien bids to become the youngest ever trainer to claim flat racing’s greatest prize when Piz Badile lines up in Epsom’s highlight

Sat Jun 04 2022 - 05:15
Aidan O’Brien breaks English Classic record as Tuesday wins Oaks

Aidan O’Brien breaks English Classic record as Tuesday wins Oaks

Irish trainer will be double-handed in Sunday’s French Derby at Chantilly

Fri Jun 03 2022 - 18:11
Point Lonsdale heads trio of Ballydoyle French Derby options

Point Lonsdale heads trio of Ballydoyle French Derby options

Aidan O’Brien has an English classic record in his sights at Epsom this week

Tue May 31 2022 - 19:00
Aidan O’Brien triple-handed in pursuit of ninth Derby victory

Aidan O’Brien triple-handed in pursuit of ninth Derby victory

Piz Badile and Glory Daze other Irish hopefuls left in colts classic

Mon May 30 2022 - 19:00
Willie Mullins sets Mayo National puzzle for punters

Willie Mullins sets Mayo National puzzle for punters

Sandown Winner Hewick Bids To Successfully Revert To Hurdles

Mon May 30 2022 - 16:40
Lester Piggott had strong Irish links over his career

Lester Piggott had strong Irish links over his career

The legendary jockey forged a great partnership with Vincent O’Brien

Sun May 29 2022 - 18:39
Joseph O’Brien’s Above The Curve wins Group One in France

Joseph O’Brien’s Above The Curve wins Group One in France

Ryan Moore guides 7-5 favourite to victory in €250k Prix Saint-Alary

Sun May 29 2022 - 16:51
Lester Piggott obituary: A transformative figure for jockeys

Lester Piggott obituary: A transformative figure for jockeys

Piggott changed the image of his profession, as identifiable in this part of the world as Muhammad Ali and Pele

Sun May 29 2022 - 12:40
IHRB advertise for two independent board members

IHRB advertise for two independent board members

Appointments were one of the key recommendations of Oireachtas Joint Committee

Tue May 24 2022 - 17:15
O’Dwyers celebrate as 300-1 shot Sawbuck wins at Punchestown

O’Dwyers celebrate as 300-1 shot Sawbuck wins at Punchestown

Jockey Charlie brings home father Conor’s horse to equal Irish SP record

Tue May 24 2022 - 14:56
Curragh boss believes ticket prices for Irish racing remain ‘competitive’

Curragh boss believes ticket prices for Irish racing remain ‘competitive’

Brian Kavanagh confident that numbers will rise if quality of racing is there

Tue May 24 2022 - 14:44
Joseph O’Brien’s classic thoughts focused on the Oaks at Epsom

Joseph O’Brien’s classic thoughts focused on the Oaks at Epsom

High hopes for Tranquil Lady after success in the Blue Wind Stakes at Naas

Mon May 23 2022 - 19:46
Homeless Songs secures a 20th Curragh Classic for Dermot Weld

Homeless Songs secures a 20th Curragh Classic for Dermot Weld

Daughter of Frankel impresses to hand veteran trainer a fifth Irish 1,000 Guineas win

Sun May 22 2022 - 16:27
Native Trail completes unique 2,000 Guineas clean sweep for Charlie Appleby

Native Trail completes unique 2,000 Guineas clean sweep for Charlie Appleby

Trainer is first to win English, French and Irish races in one year with different horses

Sat May 21 2022 - 16:48
Native Trail in line to secure notable hat-trick for Godolphin Racing

Native Trail in line to secure notable hat-trick for Godolphin Racing

Rachael Blackmore teams up with Kemboy in the Grande Course de Haies d’Auteuil in Paris

Fri May 20 2022 - 18:04
Kieran Cotter lodges appeal after fines totalling €27,500 for ‘serious misconduct’

Kieran Cotter lodges appeal after fines totalling €27,500 for ‘serious misconduct’

Trainer penalised on back of stable inspection of his premises in February of last year

Fri May 20 2022 - 11:47
Native Trail set to regain winning form at Irish 2,000 Guineas

Native Trail set to regain winning form at Irish 2,000 Guineas

After losing unbeaten record to stablemate, English raider is odds-on favourite

Wed May 18 2022 - 06:00
Number of horses euthanised for meat declining says Horse Racing Ireland

Number of horses euthanised for meat declining says Horse Racing Ireland

Government figures show that 3,000 thoroughbreds slaughtered for meat since 2020

Tue May 17 2022 - 14:18
Ireland’s top steward to retire this summer

Ireland’s top steward to retire this summer

Peter Matthews to step down after 40 years with Turf Club and IHRB

Mon May 16 2022 - 17:37
Weld hoping Homeless Songs can deliver a landmark Classic success

Weld hoping Homeless Songs can deliver a landmark Classic success

Famed Curragh trainer’s charge favourite for Sunday’s Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas

Mon May 16 2022 - 17:20
Brian O’Connor: Wimbledon hands Putin propaganda victory

Brian O’Connor: Wimbledon hands Putin propaganda victory

Doubling down on individual rights and freedoms is best policy in the face of fascists

Mon May 16 2022 - 06:00
Twilight Jet will go to Royal Ascot with ‘live chance’, says O’Callaghan

Twilight Jet will go to Royal Ascot with ‘live chance’, says O’Callaghan

Curragh trainer is in pursuit of a maiden Group 1 career victory

Sun May 15 2022 - 18:25
Power of Appleby and his Godolphin team becoming clear

Power of Appleby and his Godolphin team becoming clear

Trainer will have a clean sweep of Europe’s major 2,000 Guineas prizes in his sights

Sun May 15 2022 - 18:01
Toy will try to live up to her Classic pedigree in Paris

Toy will try to live up to her Classic pedigree in Paris

The Poule D’Essai des Pouliches – the French 1,000 Guineas – is ‘off’ at 2.15pm on Sunday

Sat May 14 2022 - 05:00
Trainer Paddy Hayes has licence suspended for 15 months

Trainer Paddy Hayes has licence suspended for 15 months

A thoroughbred in the county Kildare trainer’s care found in an ‘emaciated state’

Fri May 13 2022 - 15:50
Philippe Coutinho hoping for Sunday score double at Villa Park and Naas

Philippe Coutinho hoping for Sunday score double at Villa Park and Naas

Brazilian footballer is the part owner of €450k filly Olivia Maralda

Tue May 10 2022 - 17:03
Aidan O’Brien looks for repeat Musidora Stakes success with The Algarve

Aidan O’Brien looks for repeat Musidora Stakes success with The Algarve

Trainer looking to add to his Oaks team on day one of the Dante meeting on Wednesday

Tue May 10 2022 - 15:50
Fozzy Stack looking for another long-shot success for Hermana Estrella

Fozzy Stack looking for another long-shot success for Hermana Estrella

Trainer has entered filly in French 1,000 Guineas at Longchamp

Tue May 10 2022 - 15:40
Dermot Weld keeps options open for Search For A Song

Dermot Weld keeps options open for Search For A Song

Dual Irish St Leger winner could go to York or Leopardstown on Friday

Mon May 09 2022 - 17:42
Aidan O’Brien’s Mother Earth faces tough Baaeed challenge in Lockinge

Aidan O’Brien’s Mother Earth faces tough Baaeed challenge in Lockinge

Trainer looking to get off the mark in Group One contests at Newbury on Saturday

Mon May 09 2022 - 16:55
Doyle joins elite group as Cachet triumphs in 1,000 Guineas

Doyle joins elite group as Cachet triumphs in 1,000 Guineas

Sixteen-to-1 outsider helps jockey complete famous double after 2,000 Guineas win on Coroebus

Sun May 01 2022 - 21:58
State Man graduates to Grade 1 success in Champion Novice Hurdle

State Man graduates to Grade 1 success in Champion Novice Hurdle

Willie Mullins reached 201 winners for the season with a 71/1 four-timer on Friday

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 20:47
Honeysuckle makes it a sweet 16 of wins in front of record Punchestown crowd

Honeysuckle makes it a sweet 16 of wins in front of record Punchestown crowd

A crowd of just under 41,000 cheered home jockey Rachael Blackmore on star mare

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 17:46
Aidan O’Brien hoping to make history with win in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket

Aidan O’Brien hoping to make history with win in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket

Epatante looks to have an ideal Grade 1 opportunity in the Coolmore Mares Hurdle at Punchestown

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 15:52
Punchestown: No sign of Honeysuckle’s winning run ending

Punchestown: No sign of Honeysuckle’s winning run ending

National Hunt racing’s poster-partnership unbeaten in 15 ahead of Champion Hurdle

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 06:00
Klassical Dream proves a Grade One spoilsport at Punchestown

Klassical Dream proves a Grade One spoilsport at Punchestown

Robbie Power denied a fairytale result on the day he announced his retirement

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 20:27
Ireland’s longest race features on third day of Punchestown

Ireland’s longest race features on third day of Punchestown

Klassical Dream tops betting to become first back-to-back scorer since Queveaga

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 06:00
Allaho storms to superb Punchestown Gold Cup victory

Allaho storms to superb Punchestown Gold Cup victory

Triumph on day two of festival secures Grade One hat-trick for Willie Mullins

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 01:02
Punchestown: Gordon Elliott enjoys 21,293/1 four-timer on day one

Punchestown: Gordon Elliott enjoys 21,293/1 four-timer on day one

Mighty Potter upset the Mullins applecart with win in the Champion Novice Hurdle

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 20:27
Punchestown Gold Cup: Rare talent Allaho favourite to do it over three miles

Punchestown Gold Cup: Rare talent Allaho favourite to do it over three miles

Should the main contenders take each other on it could set it up for a late pounce

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 18:00
Punchestown: Chacun Pour Soi a formidable proposition on home turf

Punchestown: Chacun Pour Soi a formidable proposition on home turf

Willie Mullins spreading his net wider with representatives in all eight races on day one

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 19:00
Up to 140,000 race fans set to return to Punchestown Festival

Up to 140,000 race fans set to return to Punchestown Festival

The closest title battle this week could be among the conditional jockeys

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 18:00
Overwhelmingly dominant Willie Mullins is a racing phenomenon

Overwhelmingly dominant Willie Mullins is a racing phenomenon

Punchestown likely to underline the competitive quandary at the heart of the sport

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 06:00
Mix of proven Group 1 winners and potential top-flight stars line up at Navan

Mix of proven Group 1 winners and potential top-flight stars line up at Navan

Search For A Song has her first start since finishing fourth in Prix Royal Oak in October

Sat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00
Independent inquiry into anti-doping in Irish racing supports IHRB findings

Independent inquiry into anti-doping in Irish racing supports IHRB findings

Examination of practices recommends provision of more funding and resources

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 20:51
Willie Mullins primed for another Punchestown festival bonanza

Willie Mullins primed for another Punchestown festival bonanza

Trainer currently has eight of the favourites in the 12 Group One races at festival

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 14:48
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