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Rachael Blackmore poised for Cheltenham success story

Rachael Blackmore poised for Cheltenham success story

Unbeaten Honeysuckle and A Plus Tard among rides in top races for top jockey

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 06:00
All systems go for participation of Foster-trained horses at Cheltenham

All systems go for participation of Foster-trained horses at Cheltenham

BHA satisfied with “clarity” over Elliott’s current role at Cullentra House yard

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 17:35
Cheltenham: Line-up of favourites leave bookies dreading big day one payout

Cheltenham: Line-up of favourites leave bookies dreading big day one payout

Honeysuckle and Willie Mullins pair Appreciate It and Concertista seen as hard to beat

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00
Cheltenham 2021: Aidan Coleman ready to reel in the big fish

Cheltenham 2021: Aidan Coleman ready to reel in the big fish

Cork jockey has eyes on some of the biggest prizes including Champion Hurdle

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 05:00
Rob James sidelined for four months over video of him sitting on dead horse

Rob James sidelined for four months over video of him sitting on dead horse

Last eight months of 12-month suspension are suspended for amateur jockey after referral hearing

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 22:28
Eugene O’Sullivan returns to scene of greatest triumph with proven article

Eugene O’Sullivan returns to scene of greatest triumph with proven article

It Came To Pass recorded a stunning 66-1 success in last year’s Foxhunters Chase

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 06:00
Jockey Rob James faces hearing on Wednesday over dead horse video

Jockey Rob James faces hearing on Wednesday over dead horse video

Amateur rider apologised for his ‘stupidity’ after 2016 came to light last week

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 17:06
Irish jockey returns positive test in pre-Cheltenham screening

Irish jockey returns positive test in pre-Cheltenham screening

Strict protocols in place for festival including ‘Irish Zone’ for visitors

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 16:48
Nothing of any concern found in inspection of Gordon Elliott’s stables

Nothing of any concern found in inspection of Gordon Elliott’s stables

Trainer’s final runner before his ban begins, Top Bandit, pipped by a nose at Leopardstown

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 21:17
Leopardstown planning a ‘technical’ review of steeplechase course

Leopardstown planning a ‘technical’ review of steeplechase course

Repeated criticism of the ground for being too quick prompts authorities’ concern

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 01:00
Gordon Elliott suspension leaves Denise Foster in line for Cheltenham glory

Gordon Elliott suspension leaves Denise Foster in line for Cheltenham glory

Veteran Co Meath trainer will take over at Cullentra stables on Monday morning

Sun Mar 07 2021 - 20:00
Gordon Elliott has ‘no complaints’ following one-year ban

Gordon Elliott has ‘no complaints’ following one-year ban

Regulator suspends half of one-year ban over photograph of trainer sitting on dead horse

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00
Jockey Hugh Morgan and Young Dev return to Navan after wonder ride

Jockey Hugh Morgan and Young Dev return to Navan after wonder ride

‘No irons’ success a fortnight ago all but wrapped up ride of the year honours

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00
Gordon Elliott’s horses will be able to race at Cheltenham under new trainer

Gordon Elliott’s horses will be able to race at Cheltenham under new trainer

Trainer Denise Foster expected to take over the license at Elliott’s Co Meath yard

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 21:08
William O’Doherty to send out Charles Byrnes’s Wonder Laish at Leopardstown

William O’Doherty to send out Charles Byrnes’s Wonder Laish at Leopardstown

Fellow Co Limerick trainer enjoys Dundalk success with Byrnes’s Thosedaysaregone

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 14:12
Brian O'Connor: Elliott revelations leave racing’s good name in state of disrepute

Brian O'Connor: Elliott revelations leave racing’s good name in state of disrepute

Dreadful and crass behaviour by trainer and jockey has damaged public trust in the sport

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 06:00
Cheveley Park Stud move their horses away from Gordon Elliott’s yard

Cheveley Park Stud move their horses away from Gordon Elliott’s yard

Trainer will learn if he faces a ban from the sport on Friday

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 17:26
Jockey Rob James apologises for dead horse video

Jockey Rob James apologises for dead horse video

Video delivers another hugely embarrassing blow to image of horseracing

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 12:01
IHRB will follow due process as Gordon Elliott hit with interim British ban

IHRB will follow due process as Gordon Elliott hit with interim British ban

Forthcoming Cheltenham festival ramps up pressure for hearing to take place over photograph

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 20:33
Dead horse in Gordon Elliott photograph was owned by Michael O’Leary

Dead horse in Gordon Elliott photograph was owned by Michael O’Leary

Trainer admits he will spend the rest of his life regretting the error he made

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 16:53
Gordon Elliott profile: Irish racing’s great ‘blow-in’ faces his toughest test yet

Gordon Elliott profile: Irish racing’s great ‘blow-in’ faces his toughest test yet

Irish trainer’s public reputation has suffered damage that could potentially be irreversible

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 16:38
Patrick Mullins ‘mulling’ professional move as Cheltenham nears

Patrick Mullins ‘mulling’ professional move as Cheltenham nears

BHA’s ban on amateurs sees number of Irish riders missing out on the festival

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 01:00
Gordon Elliott apologises over image of him posing on top of dead horse

Gordon Elliott apologises over image of him posing on top of dead horse

Irish trainer ‘co-operating fully’ with IHRB investigation into photograph

Sun Feb 28 2021 - 23:50
Cheltenham 2020: ‘Face-masks were as rare as a 100-1 winner’

Cheltenham 2020: ‘Face-masks were as rare as a 100-1 winner’

Racing journalist Brian O’Connor looks back on the ‘glorified Petri dish’ that was Cheltenham 2020

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 06:00
Blackmore ready to step up her bid for jockeys’ title

Blackmore ready to step up her bid for jockeys’ title

Intriguing ongoing battle with Townend for championship will be subplot at Fairyhouse

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 01:00
Wednesday’s Punchestown card postponed after deluge of rain hits track

Wednesday’s Punchestown card postponed after deluge of rain hits track

Hopes remain for cards at Thurles and refixed Gowran Park meeting

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 17:18
HRI examining insurance options after €389k loss on cash transit

HRI examining insurance options after €389k loss on cash transit

PAC hears 2019 liquidation of security transit company a ‘very unfortunate event’ for racing body

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 14:54
Willie Mullins juggling anticipation and stoicism ahead of Cheltenham 2021

Willie Mullins juggling anticipation and stoicism ahead of Cheltenham 2021

Festival will be an unfortunate anniversary for some rather than a joyous exhibition

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 06:00
Irish rugby is the latest example of how new isn’t always better

Irish rugby is the latest example of how new isn’t always better

Pushing aside the old dog for the promise of something fresh can often backfire

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 05:00
Tiger Roll set to take some disappointing form in to Cheltenham

Tiger Roll set to take some disappointing form in to Cheltenham

Gordon Elliott-trained 11-year-old tailed off in the Boyne Hurdle at Navan on Sunday

Sun Feb 21 2021 - 15:29
TG4 to broadcast racing on seven consecutive weekends in March and April

TG4 to broadcast racing on seven consecutive weekends in March and April

Four Irish-trained runners feature on undercard at the King Abdulaziz racecourse outside Riyadh in programme worth $30.5m

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 16:36
Ireland’s top amateur riders await clarity on Cheltenham fate

Ireland’s top amateur riders await clarity on Cheltenham fate

British amateurs have not been able to compete since last month because of Covid-19 restrictions

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 15:20
IHRB insists Irish racing is ‘clean’ following Charles Byrnes appeal

IHRB insists Irish racing is ‘clean’ following Charles Byrnes appeal

‘If we get evidence we will certainly follow it up. But at this stage the case is closed’

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 17:50
Charles Byrnes fails in appeal against ban over Viking Hoard case

Charles Byrnes fails in appeal against ban over Viking Hoard case

Trainer suspended for six months after horse tesed positive for banned substance in 2018

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 13:44
Michael O’Leary keeps his silence over Tiger Roll’s heavy Grand National load

Michael O’Leary keeps his silence over Tiger Roll’s heavy Grand National load

Back-to-back winner will carry his biggest weight in race if owner decides to run him

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 15:47
Investigation continuing into betting trends on race at Dundalk last March

Investigation continuing into betting trends on race at Dundalk last March

Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board give no time frame for conclusion to investigation

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 15:22
Point-to-point sector clings to hope it will be allowed to resume next month

Point-to-point sector clings to hope it will be allowed to resume next month

Trainer Colin Bowe says recent removal of exemption for point-to-point threatens to have a massive impact on section of racing

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 17:00
Punchestown and Galway aim to race away during vaccination campaign

Punchestown and Galway aim to race away during vaccination campaign

Courses have been named as county centres for Covid-19 jabs

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 16:00
Should our athletes jump the queue for vaccines in order to go to Olympics?

Should our athletes jump the queue for vaccines in order to go to Olympics?

Tipping Point: Proposed Olympic Games in Japan pose an ethical dilemma for many countries

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 07:23
Irish raiders set to dominate Cheltenham again

Irish raiders set to dominate Cheltenham again

Paul Nicholls labels Champion Chase favourite Chacun Pour Soi ‘nearly unbeatable’

Sun Feb 14 2021 - 18:45
HRI expecting no substantial crowds at racecourses this year

HRI expecting no substantial crowds at racecourses this year

Brian Kavanagh says slim chance of any change in restrictions until at least autumn

Sun Feb 14 2021 - 14:56
Horse Racing Ireland announces plans to tighten up anti-doping measures

Horse Racing Ireland announces plans to tighten up anti-doping measures

Plans for improved out-of-competition testing and lifetime traceability bring promise of fundamental change

Sat Feb 13 2021 - 01:03
Naas racecourse schedules 7.30am morning inspection

Naas racecourse schedules 7.30am morning inspection

Overnight snow could mean track joins Newbury and Warwick, both cancelled on Friday

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 15:48
Irish racing’s anti-doping system to be shaken up

Irish racing’s anti-doping system to be shaken up

Oversight body signals lifetime traceability and out-of-competition testing for thoroughbreds

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 15:24
Willie Mullins sends out chilling signal of Cheltenham intent

Willie Mullins sends out chilling signal of Cheltenham intent

Nine wins from 15 races at the Dublin Racing Festival shows strength of trainer’s team

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 06:00
Charles Byrnes must wait on verdict in appeal against six-month ban

Charles Byrnes must wait on verdict in appeal against six-month ban

Video conference hears almost two hours of evidence in Viking Hoard case

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 20:54
Davy Russell still has his sights set on Cheltenham

Davy Russell still has his sights set on Cheltenham

Jockey back riding on the gallops after almost four months out with serious neck injury

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 15:18
Brian O’Connor: Australian Open will offer a rare slice of sporting solace

Brian O’Connor: Australian Open will offer a rare slice of sporting solace

Tennis has not had a good pandemic - there is a lot riding on this month’s tournament

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 06:00
Kemboy gives Willie Mullins an 11th Irish Gold Cup success

Kemboy gives Willie Mullins an 11th Irish Gold Cup success

The champion trainer won nine of the 15 races up for grabs during the weekend

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 18:52
Charles Byrnes: ‘we don’t believe that we were in any way negligent’

Charles Byrnes: ‘we don’t believe that we were in any way negligent’

Trainer saddled the JP McManus owned Off You Go to win at the Dublin Racing Festival

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 18:48
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