Aidan O’Brien: Claims about doping in racing ‘very damaging and unnecessary’Ballydoyle trainer tells the Racing Post people are ‘talking out the side of their mouths’Sun Oct 03 2021 - 14:16
Ever-hopeful Japanese still determined to crack the Arc codeRacing-obsessed nation try and finally claim Europe’s greatest all-aged raceSat Oct 02 2021 - 11:00
Tarnawa’s credentials impressive as Weld targets crowning glory to 50-year careerGodolphin’s pair of Derby winners, Hurricane Lane and Adayar, pose major threatSat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00
Princess Zoe poised to defend her Qatar Prix Du Cadran crownTrainer Mullins confident his charge can see off the likes of Trueshan and StradivariusFri Oct 01 2021 - 18:20
IHRB rules out pre-race identity checks despite Harrington errorApplications close for job of new IHRB chief as Denis Egan steps down this weekTue Sept 28 2021 - 01:09
Tarnawa could be leading player for Weld in Prix de l’Arc de TriompheWeld sees Japanese mare Chrono Genesis as being as big a danger to Tarnawa as any of the European classic winnersMon Sept 27 2021 - 19:29
Aidan O’Brien hails St Mark’s Basilica as star colt is retiredColt’s last outing was the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown earlier this monthMon Sept 27 2021 - 17:42
New HRI chief Suzanne Eade aims to bring clean slate to racing bodyDubliner had no background in racing before joining semi-State body in 2015 as CFOSun Sept 26 2021 - 15:13
Colin Keane targets quickfire Group One double at NewmarketSacred Bridge and Dr Zempf run in back-to-back races for trainer Ger LyonsSat Sept 25 2021 - 06:00
Christophe Soumillon to ride Tarnawa in Prix de l’Arc de TriompheColin Keane replaced by Belgian jockey for Europe’s premier all-aged raceWed Sept 22 2021 - 01:00
Gordon Elliott sends out four in pursuit of Kerry National successTrainer’s hopefuls split between wealthy owners JP McManus and Michael O’LearyTue Sept 21 2021 - 17:04
Christophe Soumillon to ride Tarnawa in Prix de l’Arc de TriompheDecision has been taken to replace Colin Keane in Europe’s premier all-aged raceTue Sept 21 2021 - 15:18
Negotiations to secure Irish racing’s new media rights deal set to intensifyBidding war between RMG, SIS and Sky Sports Racing could increase value of dealMon Sept 20 2021 - 22:52
Lyons targeting Grade One success with unbeaten Sacred BridgeIn-form trainer’s filly favourite for glory in the Cheveley Park Stakes at NewmarketMon Sept 20 2021 - 16:40
Snowfall’s defeat sees Tarnawa tighten in Prix de l’Arc bettingWeld switches focus to ultimate objective following frustrating Irish Champions Stakes defeatSun Sept 12 2021 - 18:55
Johnny Murtagh trains first Classic winner as Sonnyboyliston strikes to win Irish St LegerJockey Ben Coen caps brilliant first season with trainer in popular win at the CurraghSun Sept 12 2021 - 17:23
St Mark’s Basilica wins Champion Stakes after controversial finishAidan O’Brien’s three-year-old holds off Tarnawa and Poetic Flare at LeopardstownSat Sept 11 2021 - 15:17
Hunger for success keeps Kevin Manning at the top of toughest game of them allHaving rode his first winner in 1983, Ireland’s senior jockey shows no signs of letting upSat Sept 11 2021 - 06:00
Search For A Song targets hat-trick in Irish St Leger at the CurraghThree-in-a-row for horse would see Dermot Weld claim a record 10th Irish LegerSat Sept 11 2021 - 06:00
Welcome return of crowd of 4,000 for Champions Weekend actionSt Mark’s Basilica looks poised to deliver a 10th Champion Stakes for O’BrienFri Sept 10 2021 - 19:00
Aidan O’Brien opts to pair Dettori with Snowfall in ParisElsewhere, there will be 4,000 spectators allowed in to LeopardstownWed Sept 08 2021 - 14:42
Order Of Australia a gallant second in Prix Du MoulinBaaeed justifies price as Aidan O’Brien gears up for an intense Group One weekendSun Sept 05 2021 - 16:00
Galway set to welcome 800 spectators for Monday’s fixtureLeopardstown and the Curragh will host up to 4,000 at each day of Champions WeekendSun Sept 05 2021 - 13:51
Poetic Flare to skip Paris as Bolger’s focus turns to ‘race of season’ at LeopardstownTrainer believes horse has stamina to go the distance in €1m Irish Champion StakesSat Sept 04 2021 - 01:06
Horse trainer Stephen Mahon’s four-year suspension reduced by six monthsIHRB reveals Geoffrey’s Girl had to be euthanised due to ‘catastrophic injury’Sat Sept 04 2021 - 01:00
Irish Champions Weekend to welcome crowds of 4,000 each dayRacecourses will be able to welcome 50 per cent of outdoor capacity from MondayThu Sept 02 2021 - 18:03
Horse Racing Ireland welcome increase in attendances as they await final detailsIrish Champions Weekend and Listowel festival set to benefit from bigger crowdsTue Aug 31 2021 - 18:34
Charles Byrnes set to resume training after suspension over Viking Hoard caseTrainer’s licence was withdrawn after runner ‘nobbled’ with sedative in 2018Tue Aug 31 2021 - 06:00
Gustavus Weston to bid for glory in Haydock’s Betfair Sprint CupVeteran trainer Joe Murphy seeking a first Grade One success with five year oldMon Aug 30 2021 - 16:48
Del Potro an unfortunate example of the physical toll top-class tennis can takeDecimated US Open field suggests Djokovic can complete a calendar Grand SlamMon Aug 30 2021 - 06:07
Trainer Ger Lyons targets 1,000th winner at Roscommon on MondayColin Keane will partner Tuwaiq and Offiah after he reached 100 winners for season in record timeMon Aug 30 2021 - 06:00
Japan in the frame as O’Brien continues his overseas campaign at SaratogaChampion trainer has already notched up a couple of big Grade One wins in the US this summerFri Aug 27 2021 - 19:47
Racing background not vital for new chief of regulatory boardPrivate organisation set for €10.3m of State funding in 2021 through Horse Racing IrelandFri Aug 27 2021 - 17:50
Quick Suzy could take in Group One Cheveley Park Stakes ahead of Breeders’ CupGavin Cromwell’s Royal Ascot winner faded on softening ground in last Sunday’s Prix MornyTue Aug 24 2021 - 15:52
Weld warns of ‘grave danger of losing owners to British racing’ if restrictions are not liftedLeading trainer believes digital Covid passport could be used to allow more racegoers attendTue Aug 24 2021 - 15:41
Prix Vermeille remains an option for Snowfall ahead of ArcTrainer Aidan O’Brien may choose to run star filly in Irish Champion Stakes at LeopardstownMon Aug 23 2021 - 17:04
Sacred Bridge set to take Curragh course towards shot at Group One gloryTrainer Ger Lyons Lyons keeping his options open for Cairde Go DeoMon Aug 23 2021 - 16:54
Hamilton and Verstappen don’t seem to like each other muchAll the high-tech bells and whistles in Formula 1 can’t provoke public curiosity like a lightning fast feudSun Aug 22 2021 - 22:00
Irish raiders fail to land big prizes on French soilJoseph O’Brien’s Thundering Nights pick of the Irish with a third place at DeauvilleSun Aug 22 2021 - 15:57
Leopardstown expecting 1,000 crowds for Irish Champions WeekendChief executive Husbands hoping up to 5,000 might be able to attend next month’s meetingSun Aug 22 2021 - 14:07
Cromwell and Carroll chase Group One glory in France with Quick SuzyTwo-year-old filly blitzed opposition to win a maiden at Royal AscotSat Aug 21 2021 - 06:00
Point Lonsdale out to lay down future Classic credentials at the CurraghFull brother to Broome has a perfect three from three on his CV so farFri Aug 20 2021 - 16:07
Point Lonsdale on course to put unbeaten record on line at CurraghO’Brien-trained colt already general 10-1 market leader for 2022 colts classicsWed Aug 18 2021 - 06:00
Juddmonte International victory would put Love back in super horse territoryAidan O’Brien’s star filly has a number of questions to answer in big race at YorkWed Aug 18 2021 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien hoping Love is all he needs to claim a record seventh JuddmonteSt Mark’s Basilica ruled out of Wednesday’s feature at York with leg injuryTue Aug 17 2021 - 06:00
HRI boss hopeful crowds of 5,000 will be able to attend upcoming major race meetingsChampions Weekend at Leopardstown and Listowel festival could benefitMon Aug 16 2021 - 16:55
Ger Lyons hoping Sacred Bridge can prove bank holiday banker at Naas€150k first prize sees 24 runners line up in the Ballyhane StakesMon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00
Irish racing can’t afford to keep shutting the stable door when the horse has boltedSport continually finding itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasonsMon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00
Mikey Sheehy can triump again on No Say Ever in Galway Festival HandicapThe 18-year-old apprentice will also be reunited with Sirjack Thomas in Sunday’s Ahonoora HandicapFri Jul 30 2021 - 16:45
Irish regulatory board to hear Stephen Mahon appeal over four-year banMahon received longest licence suspension ever for trainer in Ireland last monthFri Jul 30 2021 - 15:33
