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Irish trainers entertain real hope of Guineas doubles in France

Irish trainers entertain real hope of Guineas doubles in France

Poetic Flare and Mother Earth both in action at Longchamp on Sunday

Sat May 15 2021 - 06:00
Lope Y Fernandez aims to make it ‘ninth time lucky’ in bid for first Group One win

Lope Y Fernandez aims to make it ‘ninth time lucky’ in bid for first Group One win

Aidan O’Brien’s colt faces major task against favourite Palace Pier in Lockinge Stakes

Sat May 15 2021 - 01:00
Poetic Flare and Mother Earth looking to complete Guineas doubles in France

Poetic Flare and Mother Earth looking to complete Guineas doubles in France

Poetic Flare looking to complete first English-French 2,000 Guineas double in 80 years

Tue May 11 2021 - 15:48
Aidan O’Brien’s Amhran Na Bhfiann set for Killarney run on Tuesday

Aidan O’Brien’s Amhran Na Bhfiann set for Killarney run on Tuesday

Epsom Derby third has upcoming entries in Coronation Cup and Ascot Gold Cup

Tue May 11 2021 - 06:00
Jessica Harrington fined and given two-week ban after breaking Aintree Covid protocols

Jessica Harrington fined and given two-week ban after breaking Aintree Covid protocols

Trainer changed travel plans and didn’t stay in ‘Irish bubble’ during Grand National meeting

Mon May 10 2021 - 17:51
Lope Y Fernandez faces tough task breaking Group One duck in Lockinge Stakes

Lope Y Fernandez faces tough task breaking Group One duck in Lockinge Stakes

Aidan O’Brien’s horse faces odds-on favourite Palace Pier at Newbury on Saturday

Mon May 10 2021 - 16:21
Irish racing hoping to host pilot events in July

Irish racing hoping to host pilot events in July

Limited numbers of spectators could attend the Galway Festival if Government allow

Sun May 09 2021 - 15:09
Mac Swiney to take chance in Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial

Mac Swiney to take chance in Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial

Jim Bolger’s Epsom contender lines out against seven rivals in Leopardstown renewal

Fri May 07 2021 - 15:50
Financially bloated Olympic Games have become too big for one city

Financially bloated Olympic Games have become too big for one city

At least $15 billion has been spent on Tokyo Games already, most of it public money

Mon May 03 2021 - 05:00
Willie Mullins targets first-ever Paris success after Punchestown domination

Willie Mullins targets first-ever Paris success after Punchestown domination

Champion trainer likely to opt for Al Boum Photo for Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris

Mon May 03 2021 - 01:00
Aidan O’Brien completes three-in-a-row as Mother Earth takes 1,000 Guineas

Aidan O’Brien completes three-in-a-row as Mother Earth takes 1,000 Guineas

Frankie Dettori storms home at Newmarket on Ballydoyle’s second string

Sun May 02 2021 - 16:14
Joseph O’Brien brings Thunder Moon to Newmarket with eye on record books

Joseph O’Brien brings Thunder Moon to Newmarket with eye on record books

Former champion jockey looks to continue success as a trainer in Qipco 2,000 Guineas

Sat May 01 2021 - 01:00
Honeysuckle lands Punchestown Champion Hurdle to complete hat-trick

Honeysuckle lands Punchestown Champion Hurdle to complete hat-trick

Henry de Bromhead’s star rounds off season to remember under Rachael Blackmore

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 20:16
Bob Olinger can show his class once again at Punchestown

Bob Olinger can show his class once again at Punchestown

Harry Cobden described the Honysuckle’s stable companion as ‘a freak’ at Cheltenham

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 06:00
Honeysuckle set to be star attraction in Champion Hurdle

Honeysuckle set to be star attraction in Champion Hurdle

Rachael Blackmore could team up for victory again with Henry De Bromhead’s mare

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 06:00
Willie Mullins threatening his own Punchestown record after another bumper day

Willie Mullins threatening his own Punchestown record after another bumper day

299-1 five-timer puts trainer on 13 wins as Klassical Dream and Energumene strike

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 18:14
Earthly named Flooring Porter sets the standard at Punchestown

Earthly named Flooring Porter sets the standard at Punchestown

The horse was bought by a four man syndicate after seeing him for sale on Facebook

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 06:30
Willie Mullins’s airtight grip on Ryanair Chase looks safe with Energumene

Willie Mullins’s airtight grip on Ryanair Chase looks safe with Energumene

Champion trainer targets six-in-a-row in Thursday’s Grade One race at Punchestown

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 06:00
Clan Des Obeaux completes daring raid to take Punchestown Gold Cup

Clan Des Obeaux completes daring raid to take Punchestown Gold Cup

Paul Nicholls’s gamble in supplementing two-time King George winner pays off

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 21:11
Jonathan Moore looking to make up for missing out at Cheltenham

Jonathan Moore looking to make up for missing out at Cheltenham

Jockey hoping Vanillier can complete big festival double at Punchestown

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 06:00
Kemboy could cap another big day out for Willie Mullins at Punchestown

Kemboy could cap another big day out for Willie Mullins at Punchestown

Decision to supplement Clan Des Obeaux into Ladbrokes Gold Cup is telling

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 06:00
Colreevy makes a mockery of hype machine on another dream day for Willie Mullins

Colreevy makes a mockery of hype machine on another dream day for Willie Mullins

Mare ends her racing career in fine style with Grade One glory at Punchestown

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 21:17
Townend aiming to land an early blow with Chacun Pour Soi

Townend aiming to land an early blow with Chacun Pour Soi

Champion has first-dibs on powerful Willie Mullins team as he bids to hold off Blackmore’s jockeys’ title bid

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 06:00
Monkfish and Envoi Allen set to face off at Punchestown

Monkfish and Envoi Allen set to face off at Punchestown

Rachael Blackmore could make up ground on Paul Townend in jockeys’ championship

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 05:00
New HRI rules give top jump jockeys extended break

New HRI rules give top jump jockeys extended break

Eight National Hunt fixtures will be restricted

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 17:48
Anglo-Irish racing rivalry to be brought into focus again at Punchestown

Anglo-Irish racing rivalry to be brought into focus again at Punchestown

It’s been a fine season for Irish racing, but the sport needs competition on both sides of the sea

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 06:00
Paul Townend wins Punchestown fitness battle

Paul Townend wins Punchestown fitness battle

Irish rider now a heavy favourite for champion jockey ahead of Rachael Blackmore

Sun Apr 25 2021 - 14:40
Henry De Bromhead riding crest of a wave after annus mirabilis

Henry De Bromhead riding crest of a wave after annus mirabilis

Waterford trainer still pinching himself after rewriting racing’s history books

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00
Blackmore hoping to lead successful Plan of Attack at Sandown

Blackmore hoping to lead successful Plan of Attack at Sandown

High-flying De Bromhead targeting another big prize on day of England’s ‘jumps finale’

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00
Irish Derby winner Santiago starts flat campaign at Navan

Irish Derby winner Santiago starts flat campaign at Navan

Classic champion set to turn out in Group 3 Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan on Sunday

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 16:43
Kennedy to retain partnership with Minella Indo at Punchestown

Kennedy to retain partnership with Minella Indo at Punchestown

De Bromhead’s charge favourite to complete Gold Cup double next week

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 01:00
Townend in a race against time to be fit for Punchestown

Townend in a race against time to be fit for Punchestown

Decision will be left until later but Mullins optimistic champion jockey will be available

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 01:00
Davy Russell ‘pushing hard’ to return for Punchestown

Davy Russell ‘pushing hard’ to return for Punchestown

Jockey could have ride on Envoi Allen as he makes comeback from serious back injury

Tue Apr 20 2021 - 01:02
Trainer Stephen Mahon to face IHRB referrals committee

Trainer Stephen Mahon to face IHRB referrals committee

Controversial Co Galway trainer had his licence suspended by IHRB last week

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 16:41
Rachael Blackmore’s Grand National victory resonates around the world

Rachael Blackmore’s Grand National victory resonates around the world

Win on Minella Times at Aintree caps a fine season which has transformed the sport

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 06:00
Louis and Robinson may have died broke but their legacy is timeless

Louis and Robinson may have died broke but their legacy is timeless

Former champions Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson both died on April 12th

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 06:00
Rachael Blackmore’s ground-breaking exploits may not be over this season

Rachael Blackmore’s ground-breaking exploits may not be over this season

National winner has momentum to catch Townend in race to be champion jockey

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 01:00
Rachael Blackmore caps historic season as Minella Times wins Grand National

Rachael Blackmore caps historic season as Minella Times wins Grand National

Trainer Henry de Bromhead enjoys a one-two as Irish horses complete clean sweep

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 17:41
Magic Of Light can take Grand National glory for Harrington

Magic Of Light can take Grand National glory for Harrington

Much focus will also be on Rachael Blackmore when she rides Minella Times

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 06:00
Livelovelaugh gives Patrick Mullins the perfect Grand National warmup

Livelovelaugh gives Patrick Mullins the perfect Grand National warmup

Just six Irish-trained horses lined up on Friday at Aintree but made presence felt

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 17:54
Potential for 19 Irish raiders in Aintree Grand National

Potential for 19 Irish raiders in Aintree Grand National

Patrick Mullins, riding Burrows Saint, has chance to claim rare father-and-son triumph

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00
Freewheelin Dylan rocks home at 150-1 to take Irish Grand National

Freewheelin Dylan rocks home at 150-1 to take Irish Grand National

Jockey Ricky Doyle wins big race at Fairyhouse for local trainer Dermot McLoughlin

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 17:28
Townend in race against time to take Burrows Saint ride for Aintree Grand National

Townend in race against time to take Burrows Saint ride for Aintree Grand National

Jockey to undergo further scans this week on foot injury

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 15:52
Cloth Cap expected to peak for Aintree Grand National bid

Cloth Cap expected to peak for Aintree Grand National bid

Jonjo O’Neill-trained horse the 4-1 shot to take Tiger Roll’s title on Saturday

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 15:39
Find the fun again and Rory McIlroy might just end Augusta hoodoo

Find the fun again and Rory McIlroy might just end Augusta hoodoo

McIlroy looks like a player desperately in need of enjoyment on a golf course again

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00
Maximum field lines up for Irish Grand National like no other

Maximum field lines up for Irish Grand National like no other

Fairyhouse highlight will be more functional than usual but remains highly competitive

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00
Home By The Lee could be the answer in Irish Grand National

Home By The Lee could be the answer in Irish Grand National

Latest Exhibition looks to have a serious job on his hands to defy top weight on Monday

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00
Champion jockey Paul Townend ruled out Irish Grand National ride with foot injury

Champion jockey Paul Townend ruled out Irish Grand National ride with foot injury

Bargain buy Skyace helps Jody McGarvey enjoy dream day at Fairyhouse

Sun Apr 04 2021 - 20:45
Tiger Roll to run at Aintree instead of Irish Grand National

Tiger Roll to run at Aintree instead of Irish Grand National

Latest Exhibition will now carry top weight in Easter Monday’s feature at Fairyhouse

Fri Apr 02 2021 - 12:00
Point-to-point racing to return on April 10th

Point-to-point racing to return on April 10th

Grassroots arm of racing to resume in a limited format next month

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 17:13
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