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Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Lake Victoria to miss Royal Ascot

Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Lake Victoria to miss Royal Ascot

Aidan O’Brien’s filly to take a break from racing until later in the season

Mon Jun 09 2025 - 14:32
Colin Keane appointed as Juddmonte’s number one jockey in Europe

Colin Keane appointed as Juddmonte’s number one jockey in Europe

Move opens the way for Meath jockey to take his career to the next level on world stage

Mon Jun 09 2025 - 12:04
Clash of the Guineas winners shaping up in St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot

Clash of the Guineas winners shaping up in St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot

Pied Piper aiming to maintain unbeaten record over fences at latest jumps fixture in Roscommon

Sun Jun 08 2025 - 14:36
Lambourn odds-on to become the 20th horse to complete Epsom-Curragh Derby double

Lambourn odds-on to become the 20th horse to complete Epsom-Curragh Derby double

Aidan O’Brien has landmark Derby hat-trick in his sights at the Curragh later this month

Sun Jun 08 2025 - 14:18
It’s ‘Wayne’s World’ at Epsom as Lordan guides Lambourn to Derby glory

It’s ‘Wayne’s World’ at Epsom as Lordan guides Lambourn to Derby glory

13/2 shot delivers Aidan O’Brien an 11th victory in English racing’s ‘Blue Riband’

Sat Jun 07 2025 - 17:09
Biggest Derby field for 22 years underlines unpredictability of Epsom classic

Biggest Derby field for 22 years underlines unpredictability of Epsom classic

Ryan Moore rides Delacroix from Ballydoyle trio while Irish team completed by Joseph O’Brien’s Tennessee Stud

Sat Jun 07 2025 - 06:00
Minnie Hauk secures an 11th Oaks success for Aidan O’Brien at Epsom

Minnie Hauk secures an 11th Oaks success for Aidan O’Brien at Epsom

Irish trainer has the first two home in fillies’ Classic after earlier winning a 10th Coronation Cup with Jan Brueghel

Fri Jun 06 2025 - 16:32
Epsom Derby is the original, but sadly it is not the best any more

Epsom Derby is the original, but sadly it is not the best any more

Short-sighted attitudes to middle-distance breeding are having long-term impact in European racing

Fri Jun 06 2025 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien trio bid to derail Desert Flower in Epsom Oaks

Aidan O’Brien trio bid to derail Desert Flower in Epsom Oaks

Champion trainer bidding for 11th Oaks and another potential Epsom Classic double

Thu Jun 05 2025 - 15:32
Delacroix on course to try and crack the Dubawi Derby puzzle for Ballydoyle team

Delacroix on course to try and crack the Dubawi Derby puzzle for Ballydoyle team

The Lion In Winter also among four Epsom Derby possibles for Aidan O’Brien

Mon Jun 02 2025 - 19:00
Proven course performer Deressa out to secure valuable prize in €200k Gowran Classic

Proven course performer Deressa out to secure valuable prize in €200k Gowran Classic

Midak set to be supplemented into Derby and carry colours of his late owner, the Aga Khan

Mon Jun 02 2025 - 06:00
Ryan Moore delivers ‘incredible’ ride to win French Derby on Camille Pissarro

Ryan Moore delivers ‘incredible’ ride to win French Derby on Camille Pissarro

Aidan O’Brien wins €1.5m Prix Du Jockey Club for second time

Sun Jun 01 2025 - 16:33
Winning combination of Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore pin hopes on Camille Pissarro in French Derby

Winning combination of Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore pin hopes on Camille Pissarro in French Derby

Trainer Charles Byrnes defends his son Philip as IHRB investigates jockey’s controversial unseat from Redwood Queen at Wexford

Fri May 30 2025 - 19:00
Charles Byrnes says no one hurting more than son Philip after ‘soft unseat’ at Wexford

Charles Byrnes says no one hurting more than son Philip after ‘soft unseat’ at Wexford

IHRB investigating incident which generated significant comment

Fri May 30 2025 - 13:25
Irish racing needs to professionalise its disciplinary process to reassure public

Irish racing needs to professionalise its disciplinary process to reassure public

The handling of the case of Ted Walsh-trained Ta Na La leaves process looking slipshod

Fri May 30 2025 - 06:00
IHRB to review controversial Philip Byrnes unseating at Wexford

IHRB to review controversial Philip Byrnes unseating at Wexford

Jockey Byrnes came off race leader Redwood Queen at the final flight of the Claiming Hurdle on Wednesday

Thu May 29 2025 - 10:31
Epsom tilt ‘unlikely’ for Purview with Dermot Weld targeting Irish Derby instead

Epsom tilt ‘unlikely’ for Purview with Dermot Weld targeting Irish Derby instead

Smart filly Swelter finished lame in Irish 1,000 Guineas and won’t be in action until autumn

Wed May 28 2025 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien’s outstanding stayer Kyprios retired after aggravating old injury

Aidan O’Brien’s outstanding stayer Kyprios retired after aggravating old injury

Kyprios twice won Ascot Gold Cup and came back from life-threatening injury for unbeaten 2024 campaign

Tue May 27 2025 - 17:53
Ted Walsh wins appeal against ‘Non-Trier’ fine but his runner still banned for 60 days

Ted Walsh wins appeal against ‘Non-Trier’ fine but his runner still banned for 60 days

Camille Pissarro set to head Aidan O’Brien’s tilt at another French Derby victory in Paris on Sunday

Mon May 26 2025 - 15:02
Transformed Lake Victoria routs her classic opposition in Irish 1,000 Guineas

Transformed Lake Victoria routs her classic opposition in Irish 1,000 Guineas

Los Angeles emerges on top in vintage Tattersalls Gold Cup and on course for Royal Ascot

Sun May 25 2025 - 18:37
Colin Keane makes no mistake as Field Of Gold trounces Irish 2000 Guineas rivals at the Curragh

Colin Keane makes no mistake as Field Of Gold trounces Irish 2000 Guineas rivals at the Curragh

Ireland’s champion jockey praises Kieren Shoemark as ‘absolute gentleman’ after replacing Englishman on classic winner

Sat May 24 2025 - 17:08
Lake Victoria expected to be sharper for tilt at classic glory at the Curragh

Lake Victoria expected to be sharper for tilt at classic glory at the Curragh

Irish Derby hero Los Angeles tackles talented field in older-horse Group One

Fri May 23 2025 - 19:00
Trends and Newmarket evidence suggest Field Of Gold the one to beat in Irish 2000 Guineas

Trends and Newmarket evidence suggest Field Of Gold the one to beat in Irish 2000 Guineas

Powerful Juddmonte operation triple-handed in Ireland’s first classic of 2025

Fri May 23 2025 - 19:00
Generating warmth for unloved Curragh may prove hardest part of racecourse revamp

Generating warmth for unloved Curragh may prove hardest part of racecourse revamp

Public response to €81.5m redevelopment - including €36.5m of public money - has been mostly indifference

Fri May 23 2025 - 06:00
Donnacha O’Brien aiming to break Irish classic duck as a trainer with 1000 Guineas hope Atsila

Donnacha O’Brien aiming to break Irish classic duck as a trainer with 1000 Guineas hope Atsila

Star older filly Porta Fortuna set to return to action at Curragh on Sunday

Tue May 20 2025 - 06:00
Colin Keane snapped up by Gosden team for 2000 Guineas favourite Field Of Gold

Colin Keane snapped up by Gosden team for 2000 Guineas favourite Field Of Gold

Juddmonte team also set to start Cosmic Year and Windlord in opening Curragh classic of 2025

Mon May 19 2025 - 19:00
Ted Walsh set to appeal €3,000 fine for breaching ‘non-trier’ rules at Wexford

Ted Walsh set to appeal €3,000 fine for breaching ‘non-trier’ rules at Wexford

Saturday’s 2,000 Guineas Curragh card included for the first time in lucrative World Pool betting

Sun May 18 2025 - 16:13
Hewick aiming to make it third time lucky in French Champion Hurdle

Hewick aiming to make it third time lucky in French Champion Hurdle

Popular Irish hope aiming to get revenge on last year’s Auteuil conqueror Losange Bleu

Sat May 17 2025 - 06:00
Busy Ryan Moore set for five Ballydoyle rides on Ascot Trials programme in Naas

Busy Ryan Moore set for five Ballydoyle rides on Ascot Trials programme in Naas

Heart Of Honor is European raider taking on top US dirt horses in Preakness Stakes at Pimlico

Sat May 17 2025 - 06:00
Rachael Blackmore cracked glass ceiling but presuming it’s in smithereens for female jockeys is complacent

Rachael Blackmore cracked glass ceiling but presuming it’s in smithereens for female jockeys is complacent

Success of French allowance system in increasing opportunities for women should be examined in Ireland

Fri May 16 2025 - 06:00
Groundbreaking jockey Rachael Blackmore bows out on her own terms

Groundbreaking jockey Rachael Blackmore bows out on her own terms

The Tipperary jockey leaves a pioneering legacy and a sport that is transformed forever

Mon May 12 2025 - 16:59
Shes Perfect team believe they have ‘handy’ grounds for appeal over French Guineas disqualification

Shes Perfect team believe they have ‘handy’ grounds for appeal over French Guineas disqualification

Last year’s Irish Guineas winners Rosallion and Fallen Angel gear up for vintage Lockinge renewal

Mon May 12 2025 - 15:41
Delacroix makes light of pre-race scare to land Derby Trial and earn Epsom ticket

Delacroix makes light of pre-race scare to land Derby Trial and earn Epsom ticket

Dual-French Group Two winner Sober is an intoxicating jumps prospect in Killarney

Mon May 12 2025 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien wins French 2,000 Guineas for sixth time as Henri Matisse lights up Longchamp

Aidan O’Brien wins French 2,000 Guineas for sixth time as Henri Matisse lights up Longchamp

More classic heartache for Kieran Shoemark as English jockey disqualified from first in French 1,000 Guineas

Sun May 11 2025 - 18:38
Tricky Longchamp draw favours Hotazhell as Jessica Harrington tries to win first French classic

Tricky Longchamp draw favours Hotazhell as Jessica Harrington tries to win first French classic

Delacroix aiming to book his place at Epsom in Leopardstown’s Derby Trial

Sat May 10 2025 - 06:00
Racing’s best way to engage audiences is to focus on being the best it can be rather than going for gimmicks

Racing’s best way to engage audiences is to focus on being the best it can be rather than going for gimmicks

New jockeys’ league planned for next year is contrived attempt to sell the sport through 12 of the world’s top riders

Fri May 09 2025 - 06:00
Historic 72-hour final declarations for Epsom Derby aim to generate ‘sense of anticipation and excitement’

Historic 72-hour final declarations for Epsom Derby aim to generate ‘sense of anticipation and excitement’

Group One winner Babouche set to return in Cork, although Ger Lyons admits he is struggling to get her fit

Tue May 06 2025 - 06:00
Los Angeles and White Birch go head to head in heavyweight Curragh clash

Los Angeles and White Birch go head to head in heavyweight Curragh clash

Vintage Punchestown festival generates 15% overall attendance increase to 136,651

Mon May 05 2025 - 06:00
Desert Flower lands 1,000 Guineas to complete unprecedented classic ‘Quadruple’ for rampant Godolphin

Desert Flower lands 1,000 Guineas to complete unprecedented classic ‘Quadruple’ for rampant Godolphin

Charlie Appleby and William Buick combine to land Guineas double following Ruling Court’s success in 2,000

Sun May 04 2025 - 18:59
Field Of Gold’s maturity could prove crucial to 2,000 Guineas outcome

Field Of Gold’s maturity could prove crucial to 2,000 Guineas outcome

Jessica Harrington out to land her first English Classic as Green Impact lines up for colts’ race at Newmarket

Sat May 03 2025 - 06:00
Punchestown Festival: ‘Genuine and never flashy’ State Man gallops to Champion Hurdle glory

Punchestown Festival: ‘Genuine and never flashy’ State Man gallops to Champion Hurdle glory

Odds-on favourite Constitution Hill again disappoints to finish down the field in feature race

Fri May 02 2025 - 20:31
Irish National Hunt season finishes at Punchestown as Willie Mullins claims 19th trainers’ title

Irish National Hunt season finishes at Punchestown as Willie Mullins claims 19th trainers’ title

Brighterdaysahead returns to action after bitter disappointment in Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

Fri May 02 2025 - 19:00
Constitution Hill bids to redeem reputation in Punchestown festival feature

Constitution Hill bids to redeem reputation in Punchestown festival feature

Nicky Henderson-trained star tackles State Man and Golden Ace in €300,000 Champion Hurdle

Fri May 02 2025 - 06:00
Teahupoo successfully defends his Stayers Hurdle title at Punchestown

Teahupoo successfully defends his Stayers Hurdle title at Punchestown

Willie Mullins reaches 200 winners for the season in Ireland as Majborough secures Grade One glory

Thu May 01 2025 - 19:57
Punchestown: Teahupoo and Hiddenvalley Lake give Robcour strong hand in bid to seal Stayers’ dominance

Punchestown: Teahupoo and Hiddenvalley Lake give Robcour strong hand in bid to seal Stayers’ dominance

Willie Mullins aiming for 10th win in a row in Grade One novice chase

Thu May 01 2025 - 06:00
Galopin Des Champs completes Gold Cup ‘Triple Crown’ in stunning fashion at Punchestown

Galopin Des Champs completes Gold Cup ‘Triple Crown’ in stunning fashion at Punchestown

Willie Mullins’s star chaser puts Cheltenham disappointment behind him as trainer enjoys 296-1 festival five-timer

Wed Apr 30 2025 - 19:17
Galopin Des Champs trying to secure valuable ‘away’ win in Punchestown Gold Cup

Galopin Des Champs trying to secure valuable ‘away’ win in Punchestown Gold Cup

Punchestown preview: Cheltenham festival winner Jasmin De Vaux faces new jumping test in Grade One test

Wed Apr 30 2025 - 06:00
Marine Nationale’s Punchestown win has Barry Connell already dreaming of Champion Chase hat-trick

Marine Nationale’s Punchestown win has Barry Connell already dreaming of Champion Chase hat-trick

Willie Mullins saddles 7,428-1 treble on day one full of festival shocks

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 19:49
Fact To File takes on Marine Nationale in intriguing Punchestown festival feature

Fact To File takes on Marine Nationale in intriguing Punchestown festival feature

Punchestown preview: The highlight of day one of the five-day festival can establish next season’s pecking order

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
Ganay glory for Andre Fabre-trained Sosie in first Group One of 2025 in Europe

Ganay glory for Andre Fabre-trained Sosie in first Group One of 2025 in Europe

Ryan Moore on duty at Naas on Monday with trio of rides for Aidan O’Brien

Sun Apr 27 2025 - 16:25
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