Drug cheats in horseracing: If Jim Bolger is right it makes watchdog’s role all but untenableWhether the IHRB as it stands is the body to regulate in the long term is debatableMon Jun 21 2021 - 06:00
Joan Of Arc completes full house of European Classics for Aidan O’BrienIrish trainer wins French Oaks at Chantilly for the first time to complete clean sweepSun Jun 20 2021 - 15:48
Sonaiyla flies the flag for Ireland and Paddy Twomey at Royal AscotRyan Moore to partner Stratum for Willie Mullins in the Queen Alexandria StakesSat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien looking to fill the last piece in his Classic jigsawTrainer needs French Oaks on Sunday to complete set in Ireland, England and FranceSat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00
Oisin Murphy bounces straight back to land Coronation StakesAlcohol Free lands at Royal Ascot after win on Dragon Symbol overturned by stewardsFri Jun 18 2021 - 19:09
Down Royal set for first fans at Irish racing since March 2020Day four at Royal Ascot includes a strong Irish challenge in the Coronation StakesFri Jun 18 2021 - 05:30
Subjectivist earns trainer Mark Johnston a fourth Gold CupTony Mullins’s 28-1 shot Princess Zoe comes home second in big race at Royal AscotThu Jun 17 2021 - 18:28
Stradivarius bids to match Yeats feat in Ascot Gold CupAidan O’Brien supplements Serpentine as John Gosden’s star bids for four-in-a-rowThu Jun 17 2021 - 06:00
Love lands Prince Of Wales’s Stakes for Aidan O’BrienJockey Ryan Moore wins from the front at Royal AscotWed Jun 16 2021 - 18:42
Love primed to tear them apart again at Royal AscotAidan O’Brien’s star filly is bidding to make up for lost time in Wednesday’s featureWed Jun 16 2021 - 06:00
Poetic Flare sets Royal Ascot alight for Jim BolgerPalace Pier justifies the hype again in opener to leave a mouth-watering clash on the cardsTue Jun 15 2021 - 17:09
No shortage of motivation for Heffernan as he targets Royal Ascot gloryBallydoyle No 2 sent back to ‘jockey school’ after breach of whip regulationsTue Jun 15 2021 - 06:00
Irish racing regulator reiterates ‘zero tolerance’ stance on dopingLeading trainer Jim Bolger again questions how rigorous testing is in this countryMon Jun 14 2021 - 20:07
Irish contingent look well set as a more familiar Royal Ascot gets ready to rollAidan O’Brien’s numerical strength this week is another signal of normality returningMon Jun 14 2021 - 16:05
Is the Koepka-De Chambeau rivalry all it seems to be?Sincere edge between the two Americans could prove lucrative for golf and the PGAMon Jun 14 2021 - 07:21
Trainers’ body says doping is not a major problem in Irish horseracingIRTA refutes claims by Jim Bolger, saying international reputation shows sport is cleanMon Jun 14 2021 - 06:00
Steel Bull looking for change of fortune at SandownTrainer Michael O’Callaghan believes fast conditions will suit three-year-old sprinterSat Jun 12 2021 - 06:00
Johnny Murtagh looking to leave his mark on Royal Ascot as a trainerTrainer looking to add to the 48 wins he racked up there as a jockeySat Jun 12 2021 - 06:00
Chacun Pour Soi tops British and Irish jumps ratings for 2020-21Top three steeplechasers and top four hurdlers in latest ratings are Irish-trainedTue Jun 08 2021 - 15:42
Brian Kavanagh to look local as he leaves HRI for Curragh roleHorse Racing Ireland chief executive to take up the same role with Co Kildare trackTue Jun 08 2021 - 15:35
Curragh expect to sell around 500 tickets to spectators for Derby dayA total of 1,000 will attend the race including local frontline workersMon Jun 07 2021 - 17:52
Pyledriver likely to sidestep Royal Ascot and wait for King GeorgeTrainer William Muir wants his bargain-buy colt to be at his best for July raceMon Jun 07 2021 - 17:24
Tipping Point: Elliott and Mahon cases tell us all about the power of the pictureNew IHRB powers vital in maintaining public confidence in racing and breedingMon Jun 07 2021 - 06:00
St Mark’s Basilica earns Aidan O’Brien a first French Derby triumph11-4 favourite completes French 2000 Guineas/Derby double at ChantillySun Jun 06 2021 - 15:49
Owners return to racing at Gowran and Listowel on Bank Holiday MondayTwo owners per runner will be allowed attend meetings as restrictions relaxedSun Jun 06 2021 - 15:03
Adayar springs 16-1 surprise Derby win for jubilant jockey Adam KirbyOne of the weighing room's most popular riders only switched to winner on ThursdaySat Jun 05 2021 - 17:08
St Mark’s Basilica bids to end O’Brien’s long wait for French Derby successEuropean champion two year old an impressive winner of French 2,000 Guineas last monthSat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00
O’Brien banking on Bolshoi Ballet as he bids for ninth success in Epsom DerbyThird Realm might supply the home team with a rare riposte to recent Irish dominanceSat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien’s Snowfall skates home to take Oaks by record 16 lengthsIrish trainer makes it a record-equalling 40th English Classic at EpsomFri Jun 04 2021 - 17:05
The day Shergar ran away with it and turned Derby into a processionSaturday’s Derby is the 40th anniversary of Shergar’s stunning victory at EpsomFri Jun 04 2021 - 17:00
HRI boss Brian Kavanagh to take over as Curragh chief executive in NovemberKavanagh steps down from HRI in September after 20 years in top jobFri Jun 04 2021 - 15:00
Trainer Stephen Mahon banned for breaches including neglectIHRB inspection found horses ‘catastrophically injured’ and ‘emaciated’Thu Jun 03 2021 - 17:25
Bolshoi Ballet to fly the flag for Aidan O’Brien in Epsom DerbyRyan Moore will take the solitary Ballydoyle ride on Saturday who starts as favouriteThu Jun 03 2021 - 15:23
Irish trainers looking to continue their domination of Epsom DerbyAidan O’Brien and Jim Bolger planning all-out attack on Blue Riband raceMon May 31 2021 - 15:53
Curragh yet to decide how 1,000 tickets will be distributed for Irish DerbyPremier classic at the Curragh included in Government series of trials for fans’ returnMon May 31 2021 - 01:00
Harty father and son team make history with first joint-trainer licence in IrelandEddie Harty believes new move will be a huge boost to industry in the futureSat May 29 2021 - 06:00
Limited number of spectators expected to return for Irish Derby at the CurraghOwners also set to return to racecourses after Government announce easing of lockdownFri May 28 2021 - 19:55
Extension of powers for Irish racing’s regulator signals start of a new eraIHRB personnel now authorised to drug-test thoroughbreds in unlicensed premisesWed May 26 2021 - 06:00
Joseph O’Brien hoping top three-year-olds can bounce back at Royal AscotThunder Moon and Pretty Gorgeous both failed to fire in big Guineas racesTue May 25 2021 - 15:52
Authorities urged to ‘cop on’ and let racehorse owners return to tracks‘Owners have been patient long enough. They need to let them back,’ says Ger LyonsTue May 25 2021 - 01:00
Ed Dunlop concedes Irish-trained horses have ‘stranglehold’ on Epsom DerbyTrainer preparing to lead home defence with John Leeper and jockey Adam KirbyTue May 25 2021 - 01:00
Barney Curley, renowned gambler and trainer, dies aged 81Curley came to prominence over Yellow Sam coup in 1975 and went on to train horsesSun May 23 2021 - 20:50
Jim Bolger confident Mac Swiney can follow up in Epsom DerbyIt is nearly 50 years since the Irish 2,000 Guineas - Derby double has been landedSun May 23 2021 - 17:39
Mac Swiney digs in to give Jim Bolger 2,000 Guineas glory8-1 winner edges out stablemate Poetic Flare as Rory Cleary claims a famous victorySat May 22 2021 - 17:10
All-conquering Blackmore sets her sights on top French prizeJockey to team with second-favourite Ajas in €820k Grande Steeple-Chase de ParisSat May 22 2021 - 06:00
Curragh officials remain hopeful that Guineas weekend will go aheadContingencies are being put in place as forecast is for more rain to hit racecourseFri May 21 2021 - 16:26
Joint trainers’ licences could be up and running in Ireland shortlyA few high-profile father-and-son teams in the UK have switched to joint licencesWed May 19 2021 - 06:00
Jessica Harrington’s Lucky Vega favourite for Irish 2,000 GuineasHarrington can become first woman to train winner in Classic on the 100th runningTue May 18 2021 - 15:45
Tributes paid on death of former British champion jockey Joe MercerYorkshireman enjoyed Classic success in Ireland in the Derby and 2,000 GuineasMon May 17 2021 - 17:08
Rachael Blackmore hoping to put cherry on top of season in ParisJockey will ride second-favourite Ajas in Grand Steeple-Chase De Paris at AuteuilMon May 17 2021 - 16:17
