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Chacun Pour Soi poised for festive return at Leopardstown

Chacun Pour Soi poised for festive return at Leopardstown

Mullins primed to unleash strong squad for busy domestic campaign over Christmas

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 19:30
Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic, Canelo and Co - make way for Rachael Blackmore

Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic, Canelo and Co - make way for Rachael Blackmore

Jockey’s stunning success in 2021 a ray of light for racing in sport’s annus horribilis

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 06:00
Leopardstown set to welcome biggest crowds since pre-pandemic at Christmas

Leopardstown set to welcome biggest crowds since pre-pandemic at Christmas

6,000 allowed in for Christmas Festival each day with only day four tickets remainig

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 14:54
O’Brien’s Mogul hoping to retain his crown in the Hong Kong Vase

O’Brien’s Mogul hoping to retain his crown in the Hong Kong Vase

1,000 Guineas heroine Mother Earth takes on local superstar Golden Sixty in the mile at Sha Tin

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 17:16
Irish Jockeys Association call for arbitration processes to be set up to resolve disputes

Irish Jockeys Association call for arbitration processes to be set up to resolve disputes

Ruby Walsh rejects suggestions of a ‘rancid’ culture in the weigh-room

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 16:17
Jockey indemnity presents issue for rider liability amid Freddy Tylicki case

Jockey indemnity presents issue for rider liability amid Freddy Tylicki case

Rider is seeking damages from a competing jockey after dangerous fall

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 08:25
Mac Swiney looks to end 2021 in style in Hong Kong for trainer Jim Bolger

Mac Swiney looks to end 2021 in style in Hong Kong for trainer Jim Bolger

The home-bred colt finally broke Bolger’s duck in the Irish 2,000 Guineas in May

Tue Dec 07 2021 - 15:49
Tuesday’s Tramore card cancelled due to Storm Barra

Tuesday’s Tramore card cancelled due to Storm Barra

Meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday as weather forcast worsens on Monday

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 18:11
Leopardstown Christmas capacity expected to be heavily cut

Leopardstown Christmas capacity expected to be heavily cut

Attendance could be limited to 4,000 per day; Rachael Blackmore favourite for BBC award

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 18:09
Irish racing has itself to blame for negative stereotypes

Irish racing has itself to blame for negative stereotypes

Reform was urgently required but Irish racing more plodder than sprinter

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 06:00
Gritty Allaho claims Durkan Chase as favourite Envoi Allen fails to fire

Gritty Allaho claims Durkan Chase as favourite Envoi Allen fails to fire

Timely reminder of quality at Mullins’s disposal in the wake of Elliott’s remarkable seven-timer at Navan

Sun Dec 05 2021 - 17:35
Spotlight back on Envoi Allen in a vintage-looking Durkan Chase

Spotlight back on Envoi Allen in a vintage-looking Durkan Chase

With the classy Allaho, carrying the same Cheveley Park colours, in the field there’s likely to be no hiding place

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 19:00
Tiger Roll faces tough challenge despite skipping Aintree’s bigger obstacles

Tiger Roll faces tough challenge despite skipping Aintree’s bigger obstacles

Back-to-back Grand National winner in action over Mildmay track on Saturday

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 16:31
Ronald Pump set for return to three miles in bid for Grade One success

Ronald Pump set for return to three miles in bid for Grade One success

Matthew Smith considers options in Ascot’s Long Walk Hurdle or Leopardstown at Christmas

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 15:32
Willie Mullins lines up ‘A-Team’ for weekend action at Punchestown and Cork

Willie Mullins lines up ‘A-Team’ for weekend action at Punchestown and Cork

Patrick Mullins believes ‘sky’s the limit’ for Energumene ahead of Cork outing

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 14:55
Gordon Elliott putting things in perspective after tumultuous year

Gordon Elliott putting things in perspective after tumultuous year

Co Meath trainer in line for a successful end to the year at Leopardstown festival

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 17:00
Mark Fahey fined €6,000 for non-trier case at Limerick

Mark Fahey fined €6,000 for non-trier case at Limerick

Strong Roots’ jockey, Gavin Brouder, has also been suspended for three weeks

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 16:07
Imperious Honeysuckle kicks off her season in style at Fairyhouse

Imperious Honeysuckle kicks off her season in style at Fairyhouse

Henry de Bromhead’s unbeaten star an eight length winner in Hatton’s Grace Hurdle

Sun Nov 28 2021 - 16:38
Japan can’t sign off with a victory in Tokyo’s Japan Cup

Japan can’t sign off with a victory in Tokyo’s Japan Cup

Aidan O’Brien’s dual-Group One winner finishes eighth in last race before stud career

Sun Nov 28 2021 - 15:21
Aidan O’Brien hoping to strike gold with two runners in Japan Cup

Aidan O’Brien hoping to strike gold with two runners in Japan Cup

Broome and Japan aim to become just the second Irish-trained horse to win race

Sat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00
Honeysuckle aims to extend unbeaten career record to 13 races at Fairyhouse

Honeysuckle aims to extend unbeaten career record to 13 races at Fairyhouse

Mare and Rachael Blackmore team up for hat-trick quest in Hatton’s Grace Hurdle

Sat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00
No prohibited substances found in racing yard raid in Kildare

No prohibited substances found in racing yard raid in Kildare

Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board break with its normal procedure to issue a statement

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 01:00
Honeysuckle bids to extend unbeaten record in Winter Festival at Fairyhouse

Honeysuckle bids to extend unbeaten record in Winter Festival at Fairyhouse

Reigning champion hurdler favourite to become a triple-Hatton’s Grace winner

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 20:48
Horses at raided Kildare yard test negative for prohibited substances

Horses at raided Kildare yard test negative for prohibited substances

IHRB breaks with normal policy and reports negative results

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 17:02
IHRB still waiting on results of samples taken from raided yard

IHRB still waiting on results of samples taken from raided yard

Calls increasing for results of all tests on horses in the yard to be made public

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 15:44
Coolmore Stud rejects claims of employing equine therapist John Warwick

Coolmore Stud rejects claims of employing equine therapist John Warwick

Aidan O’Brien among representative from Tipperary stud to deny Ballydoyle link

Sun Nov 14 2021 - 20:52
Uncertainty lingers around timeline for details on drugs seized from Kildare

Uncertainty lingers around timeline for details on drugs seized from Kildare

Equine therapist John Warwick admits he broke rules with possession of unlicensed medicines

Sun Nov 14 2021 - 17:11
Bob Olinger set for highly anticipated ‘high-noon’ debut over fences

Bob Olinger set for highly anticipated ‘high-noon’ debut over fences

Cheltenham Ballymore Hurdle winner will run in Saturday’s opener at Punchestown

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00
All eyes on Willie Mullins’s entries as spectators return to Punchestown

All eyes on Willie Mullins’s entries as spectators return to Punchestown

Echoes In Rain seen as number one hope for trainer in Sunday’s Morgiana Hurdle

Wed Nov 10 2021 - 06:00
Oireachtas committee ‘happy’ with drug testing standards in Irish racing

Oireachtas committee ‘happy’ with drug testing standards in Irish racing

Report recommends Government consider turning IHRB into a semi-state body

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 16:45
Jack Kennedy could be back in the saddle by Christmas

Jack Kennedy could be back in the saddle by Christmas

Star 22-year-old jockey dislocated his shoulder in a fall at Navan on Sunday

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 17:46
Tiger Roll set for seasonal bow at Cheltenham on Sunday

Tiger Roll set for seasonal bow at Cheltenham on Sunday

Michael O’Leary voices more frustration over star’s weight from the British handicapper

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 16:15
Oisín Murphy soaks it in after playing his part in Japanese history at Breeders’ Cup

Oisín Murphy soaks it in after playing his part in Japanese history at Breeders’ Cup

French exertions catch up with favourite Tarnawa as Irish trainers fail to fire a shot

Sun Nov 07 2021 - 14:48
Breeders’ Cup preview: Doping rears its ugly head again after Jim Bolger comments

Breeders’ Cup preview: Doping rears its ugly head again after Jim Bolger comments

Colin Keane and Tarnawa the favourites to crown a record-breaking season in style

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 06:55
Tarnawa set to be Irish Breeders’ Cup banker in bid for back-to-back titles

Tarnawa set to be Irish Breeders’ Cup banker in bid for back-to-back titles

Dermot Weld’s set to be hot favourite for $4m Turf despite outside draw

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 16:28
Ger Lyons not surprised at growth of Ireland’s Breeders’ Cup raiding party

Ger Lyons not surprised at growth of Ireland’s Breeders’ Cup raiding party

New faces among those trying their luck to win some of the overall $31m pot

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 15:48
Bargain buy Skyace set for seasonal return to action at Fairyhouse

Bargain buy Skyace set for seasonal return to action at Fairyhouse

The Shark Hanlon-trained mare was one of the feelgood stories of last season

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 15:31
Twilight Payment bidding to retain Melbourne Cup for Joseph O’Brien

Twilight Payment bidding to retain Melbourne Cup for Joseph O’Brien

Trainer says it has been a ‘nightmare’ getting defending champion down under for race

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 14:47
Rachael Blackmore and Bryony Frost set for Down Royal clash

Rachael Blackmore and Bryony Frost set for Down Royal clash

Blackmore takes the ride on Gold Cup hero Minella Indo before a spin on Envoi Allen

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 15:35
Sunday’s meeting at Naas under threat from the weather

Sunday’s meeting at Naas under threat from the weather

2021 Irish flat season set to draw to a close but heavy rain forecast on Saturday night

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 15:33
Davy Russell and Envoi Allen to be reunited at Down Royal

Davy Russell and Envoi Allen to be reunited at Down Royal

42-year-old regains ride on DeBromhead’s star as he returns to action on Saturday

Tue Oct 26 2021 - 16:15
Bryony Frost to reunite with Frodon for Ladbrokes Champion Chase

Bryony Frost to reunite with Frodon for Ladbrokes Champion Chase

Jockey is in dispute over her allegations of bullying and harassment against Dunne

Tue Oct 26 2021 - 01:00
Curragh set for final fixture of 2021 season on Tuesday

Curragh set for final fixture of 2021 season on Tuesday

There are two Derby prizes on the card while Toy could show promise for Aidan O’Brien

Mon Oct 25 2021 - 16:06
Stephen Kenny’s Ireland on the cusp of recapturing public imagination

Stephen Kenny’s Ireland on the cusp of recapturing public imagination

Tipping Point: More positive results next month should peak the interest of sponsors

Mon Oct 25 2021 - 06:27
Joseph O’Brien adds to reputation in Australia after State Of Rest’s Cox Plate win

Joseph O’Brien adds to reputation in Australia after State Of Rest’s Cox Plate win

O’Brien family enjoy successful weekend with Aidan winning a 10th Vertem Futurity with Luxembourg

Sun Oct 24 2021 - 15:53
Colin Keane to ride Tarnawa at upcoming Breeders Cup

Colin Keane to ride Tarnawa at upcoming Breeders Cup

Ireland’s top jockey reignites last year’s winning partnership with 11-8 favourite

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 22:54
Rachael Blackmore returns almost 100 days after ankle injury

Rachael Blackmore returns almost 100 days after ankle injury

32-year-old back in action on Henry De Bromhead’s Balko Des Flos in Galway

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 20:00
Luxembourg a warm order to deliver Futurity success for O’Brien

Luxembourg a warm order to deliver Futurity success for O’Brien

Unbeaten colt hot favourite to give Ballydoyle handler record-equalling 10th success in renewal

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 16:00
Aidan O’Brien looking to end European season on a high in France

Aidan O’Brien looking to end European season on a high in France

Glounthaune and Stone Age lined up for big races at Saint Cloud

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00
Weld signals Search for a Song to take chance in French St Leger

Weld signals Search for a Song to take chance in French St Leger

Irish handler sending former dual Irish Leger star to Longchamp for Prix Royal Oak

Mon Oct 18 2021 - 20:51
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