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Sonaiyla flies the flag for Ireland and Paddy Twomey at Royal Ascot

Sonaiyla flies the flag for Ireland and Paddy Twomey at Royal Ascot

Ryan Moore to partner Stratum for Willie Mullins in the Queen Alexandria Stakes

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien looking to fill the last piece in his Classic jigsaw

Aidan O’Brien looking to fill the last piece in his Classic jigsaw

Trainer needs French Oaks on Sunday to complete set in Ireland, England and France

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00
Oisin Murphy bounces straight back to land Coronation Stakes

Oisin Murphy bounces straight back to land Coronation Stakes

Alcohol Free lands at Royal Ascot after win on Dragon Symbol overturned by stewards

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 19:09
Down Royal set for first fans at Irish racing since March 2020

Down Royal set for first fans at Irish racing since March 2020

Day four at Royal Ascot includes a strong Irish challenge in the Coronation Stakes

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 05:30
Subjectivist earns trainer Mark Johnston a fourth Gold Cup

Subjectivist earns trainer Mark Johnston a fourth Gold Cup

Tony Mullins’s 28-1 shot Princess Zoe comes home second in big race at Royal Ascot

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 18:28
Stradivarius bids to match Yeats feat in Ascot Gold Cup

Stradivarius bids to match Yeats feat in Ascot Gold Cup

Aidan O’Brien supplements Serpentine as John Gosden’s star bids for four-in-a-row

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 06:00
Love lands Prince Of Wales’s Stakes for Aidan O’Brien

Love lands Prince Of Wales’s Stakes for Aidan O’Brien

Jockey Ryan Moore wins from the front at Royal Ascot

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 18:42
Love primed to tear them apart again at Royal Ascot

Love primed to tear them apart again at Royal Ascot

Aidan O’Brien’s star filly is bidding to make up for lost time in Wednesday’s feature

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 06:00
Poetic Flare sets Royal Ascot alight for Jim Bolger

Poetic Flare sets Royal Ascot alight for Jim Bolger

Palace Pier justifies the hype again in opener to leave a mouth-watering clash on the cards

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 17:09
No shortage of motivation for Heffernan as he targets Royal Ascot glory

No shortage of motivation for Heffernan as he targets Royal Ascot glory

Ballydoyle No 2 sent back to ‘jockey school’ after breach of whip regulations

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 06:00
Irish racing regulator reiterates ‘zero tolerance’ stance on doping

Irish racing regulator reiterates ‘zero tolerance’ stance on doping

Leading trainer Jim Bolger again questions how rigorous testing is in this country

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 20:07
Irish contingent look well set as a more familiar Royal Ascot gets ready to roll

Irish contingent look well set as a more familiar Royal Ascot gets ready to roll

Aidan O’Brien’s numerical strength this week is another signal of normality returning

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 16:05
Is the Koepka-De Chambeau rivalry all it seems to be?

Is the Koepka-De Chambeau rivalry all it seems to be?

Sincere edge between the two Americans could prove lucrative for golf and the PGA

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 07:21
Trainers’ body says doping is not a major problem in Irish horseracing

Trainers’ body says doping is not a major problem in Irish horseracing

IRTA refutes claims by Jim Bolger, saying international reputation shows sport is clean

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 06:00
Johnny Murtagh looking to leave his mark on Royal Ascot as a trainer

Johnny Murtagh looking to leave his mark on Royal Ascot as a trainer

Trainer looking to add to the 48 wins he racked up there as a jockey

Sat Jun 12 2021 - 06:00
Steel Bull looking for change of fortune at Sandown

Steel Bull looking for change of fortune at Sandown

Trainer Michael O’Callaghan believes fast conditions will suit three-year-old sprinter

Sat Jun 12 2021 - 06:00
Chacun Pour Soi tops British and Irish jumps ratings for 2020-21

Chacun Pour Soi tops British and Irish jumps ratings for 2020-21

Top three steeplechasers and top four hurdlers in latest ratings are Irish-trained

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 15:42
Brian Kavanagh to look local as he leaves HRI for Curragh role

Brian Kavanagh to look local as he leaves HRI for Curragh role

Horse Racing Ireland chief executive to take up the same role with Co Kildare track

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 15:35
Curragh expect to sell around 500 tickets to spectators for Derby day

Curragh expect to sell around 500 tickets to spectators for Derby day

A total of 1,000 will attend the race including local frontline workers

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 17:52
Pyledriver likely to sidestep Royal Ascot and wait for King George

Pyledriver likely to sidestep Royal Ascot and wait for King George

Trainer William Muir wants his bargain-buy colt to be at his best for July race

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 17:24
Tipping Point: Elliott and Mahon cases tell us all about the power of the picture

Tipping Point: Elliott and Mahon cases tell us all about the power of the picture

New IHRB powers vital in maintaining public confidence in racing and breeding

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 06:00
St Mark’s Basilica earns Aidan O’Brien a first French Derby triumph

St Mark’s Basilica earns Aidan O’Brien a first French Derby triumph

11-4 favourite completes French 2000 Guineas/Derby double at Chantilly

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 15:49
Owners return to racing at Gowran and Listowel on Bank Holiday Monday

Owners return to racing at Gowran and Listowel on Bank Holiday Monday

Two owners per runner will be allowed attend meetings as restrictions relaxed

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 15:03
Adayar springs 16-1 surprise Derby win for jubilant jockey Adam Kirby

Adayar springs 16-1 surprise Derby win for jubilant jockey Adam Kirby

One of the weighing room's most popular riders only switched to winner on Thursday

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 17:08
St Mark’s Basilica bids to end O’Brien’s long wait for French Derby success

St Mark’s Basilica bids to end O’Brien’s long wait for French Derby success

European champion two year old an impressive winner of French 2,000 Guineas last month

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00
O’Brien banking on Bolshoi Ballet as he bids for ninth success in Epsom Derby

O’Brien banking on Bolshoi Ballet as he bids for ninth success in Epsom Derby

Third Realm might supply the home team with a rare riposte to recent Irish dominance

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien’s Snowfall skates home to take Oaks by record 16 lengths

Aidan O’Brien’s Snowfall skates home to take Oaks by record 16 lengths

Irish trainer makes it a record-equalling 40th English Classic at Epsom

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 17:05
The day Shergar ran away with it and turned Derby into a procession

The day Shergar ran away with it and turned Derby into a procession

Saturday’s Derby is the 40th anniversary of Shergar’s stunning victory at Epsom

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 17:00
HRI boss Brian Kavanagh to take over as Curragh chief executive in November

HRI boss Brian Kavanagh to take over as Curragh chief executive in November

Kavanagh steps down from HRI in September after 20 years in top job

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 15:00
Trainer Stephen Mahon banned for breaches including neglect

Trainer Stephen Mahon banned for breaches including neglect

IHRB 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 Derby

Bolshoi Ballet to fly the flag for Aidan O’Brien in Epsom Derby

Ryan Moore will take the solitary Ballydoyle ride on Saturday who starts as favourite

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 15:23
Irish trainers looking to continue their domination of Epsom Derby

Irish trainers looking to continue their domination of Epsom Derby

Aidan O’Brien and Jim Bolger planning all-out attack on Blue Riband race

Mon May 31 2021 - 15:53
Curragh yet to decide how 1,000 tickets will be distributed for Irish Derby

Curragh yet to decide how 1,000 tickets will be distributed for Irish Derby

Premier classic at the Curragh included in Government series of trials for fans’ return

Mon May 31 2021 - 01:00
Harty father and son team make history with first joint-trainer licence in Ireland

Harty father and son team make history with first joint-trainer licence in Ireland

Eddie Harty believes new move will be a huge boost to industry in the future

Sat May 29 2021 - 06:00
Limited number of spectators expected to return for Irish Derby at the Curragh

Limited number of spectators expected to return for Irish Derby at the Curragh

Owners also set to return to racecourses after Government announce easing of lockdown

Fri May 28 2021 - 19:55
Extension of powers for Irish racing’s regulator signals start of a new era

Extension of powers for Irish racing’s regulator signals start of a new era

IHRB personnel now authorised to drug-test thoroughbreds in unlicensed premises

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00
Joseph O’Brien hoping top three-year-olds can bounce back at Royal Ascot

Joseph O’Brien hoping top three-year-olds can bounce back at Royal Ascot

Thunder Moon and Pretty Gorgeous both failed to fire in big Guineas races

Tue May 25 2021 - 15:52
Authorities urged to ‘cop on’ and let racehorse owners return to tracks

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 Lyons

Tue May 25 2021 - 01:00
Ed Dunlop concedes Irish-trained horses have ‘stranglehold’ on Epsom Derby

Ed Dunlop concedes Irish-trained horses have ‘stranglehold’ on Epsom Derby

Trainer preparing to lead home defence with John Leeper and jockey Adam Kirby

Tue May 25 2021 - 01:00
Barney Curley, renowned gambler and trainer, dies aged 81

Barney Curley, renowned gambler and trainer, dies aged 81

Curley came to prominence over Yellow Sam coup in 1975 and went on to train horses

Sun May 23 2021 - 20:50
Jim Bolger confident Mac Swiney can follow up in Epsom Derby

Jim Bolger confident Mac Swiney can follow up in Epsom Derby

It is nearly 50 years since the Irish 2,000 Guineas - Derby double has been landed

Sun May 23 2021 - 17:39
Mac Swiney digs in to give Jim Bolger 2,000 Guineas glory

Mac Swiney digs in to give Jim Bolger 2,000 Guineas glory

8-1 winner edges out stablemate Poetic Flare as Rory Cleary claims a famous victory

Sat May 22 2021 - 17:10
All-conquering Blackmore sets her sights on top French prize

All-conquering Blackmore sets her sights on top French prize

Jockey to team with second-favourite Ajas in €820k Grande Steeple-Chase de Paris

Sat May 22 2021 - 06:00
Curragh officials remain hopeful that Guineas weekend will go ahead

Curragh officials remain hopeful that Guineas weekend will go ahead

Contingencies are being put in place as forecast is for more rain to hit racecourse

Fri May 21 2021 - 16:26
Joint trainers’ licences could be up and running in Ireland shortly

Joint trainers’ licences could be up and running in Ireland shortly

A few high-profile father-and-son teams in the UK have switched to joint licences

Wed May 19 2021 - 06:00
Jessica Harrington’s Lucky Vega favourite for Irish 2,000 Guineas

Jessica Harrington’s Lucky Vega favourite for Irish 2,000 Guineas

Harrington can become first woman to train winner in Classic on the 100th running

Tue May 18 2021 - 15:45
Tributes paid on death of former British champion jockey Joe Mercer

Tributes paid on death of former British champion jockey Joe Mercer

Yorkshireman enjoyed Classic success in Ireland in the Derby and 2,000 Guineas

Mon May 17 2021 - 17:08
Rachael Blackmore hoping to put cherry on top of season in Paris

Rachael Blackmore hoping to put cherry on top of season in Paris

Jockey will ride second-favourite Ajas in Grand Steeple-Chase De Paris at Auteuil

Mon May 17 2021 - 16:17
Donnacha O’Brien expecting ‘a big run’ from Shale in Irish 1,000 Guineas

Donnacha O’Brien expecting ‘a big run’ from Shale in Irish 1,000 Guineas

Young trainer expecting improvement from former Moyglare winner’s comeback effort at Leopardstown

Mon May 17 2021 - 01:00
St Mark’s Basilica lands French 2,000 Guineas for Aidan O’Brien

St Mark’s Basilica lands French 2,000 Guineas for Aidan O’Brien

9-4 shot produced in style to score under 47-year-old Spanish rider Ioritz Mendizabal

Sun May 16 2021 - 16:40
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