Brian O’Connor: Racing’s glaring failure on doping a huge own goalIn 2021 we’re still awaiting implementation of an industry-wide policy on doping controlSat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00
Kavanagh optimistic that Irish horses will travel in usual strength to CheltenhamHRI boss remains positive despite escalating Covid-19 crisis and increased travel restrictionsSat Jan 09 2021 - 01:02
Naas card will be run next Wednesday if track fails Saturday inspectionGrade One Lawlor’s of Naas Novice Hurdle the highlight of Sunday’s cardFri Jan 08 2021 - 15:23
Al Boum Photo set for traditional Tramore warm-up on New Year’s DayWillie Mullins will target a third straight Cheltenham Gold Cup success in MarchTue Dec 29 2020 - 16:56
Christmas festival continues at Limerick with rare six-race programmeHistory nearly made as US-trained Baltimore Bucko finishes third on his Irish debutTue Dec 29 2020 - 15:00
Sharjah charges past big names to complete Matheson Hurdle hat-trick‘He’s like Santa – he rocks up here every year and always seems to deliver’Tue Dec 29 2020 - 14:37
Saint Roi and Abacadabras clash again in Matheson HurdleLeopardstown Day 4: Monkfish’s second start over fences eagerly anticipatedTue Dec 29 2020 - 05:00
A Plus Tard pips Kemboy on the line to take Savills Chase at LeopardstownEarlier, Flooring Porter held off big hitters to come home in the Christmas HurdleMon Dec 28 2020 - 14:01
Minella Indo can lay down Gold Cup marker at LeopardstownHenry De Bromhead’s hopeful is already being lined up at 8-1 for blue riband in MarchMon Dec 28 2020 - 06:15
Ronald Pump looks to take on the big guns in Christmas HurdleMatthew Smith-trained horse cost €1,000 and will look to win €100,000 raceMon Dec 28 2020 - 05:00
Sport better placed after 2020 – the Year of Speaking OutFrom Marcus Rashford to LeBron James, there is a welcome ‘new normal’ in sportMon Dec 28 2020 - 05:00
Castlebawn West tops off a stellar day for Townend and MullinsPair earlier completed a Grade 1 double thanks to Chacun Pour Soi and Appreciate ItSun Dec 27 2020 - 13:49
Sunday’s card at Limerick re-fixed for Wednesday18mm fell overnight during Storm Bella which caused the fixture to be postponedSun Dec 27 2020 - 10:01
Lone raider Lock’s Corner could steal Paddy Power ChaseJP McManus is looking for his ninth win in Sunday’s feature at LeopardstownSun Dec 27 2020 - 06:00
Michael O’Leary triple-handed for Sunday feature at LimerickFarouk d’Alene could come out on top for the Ryanair bossSun Dec 27 2020 - 05:00
Unwanted Christmas present for Gordon Elliott who tests positive for coronavirusWillie Mullins enjoys Grade 1 double at both Leopardstown and LimerickSat Dec 26 2020 - 17:09
Versatile Felix Desjy poised to mount major bid for opening Leopardstown highlightElliott’s runner can extend unbeaten record over fences in Racing Post Novice ChaseThu Dec 24 2020 - 06:00
Townsend putting all his eggs in Asterion Forlonge basket at LimerickIf Faugheen Novice Chase comes down to a slog, Pencilfulloflead could have the answerThu Dec 24 2020 - 06:00
Henry de Bromhead happy to bring it all home for ChristmasThe Waterford trainer has steadily made his way to the very top of the racing gameThu Dec 24 2020 - 06:00
Bookies open on St Stephen’s Day but trade still expected to be hitIBA survey earlier this year found turnover in betting shops down by over 50 per centWed Dec 23 2020 - 17:14
Racing action confined to the home straight after travel ban announced‘Once in a generation occurrence’ will be in place until the new yearTue Dec 22 2020 - 15:27
Travel plans up in the air as Irish trainers weigh up their Christmas optionsLeopardstown could benefit if horses are not allowed travel to EnglandMon Dec 21 2020 - 17:08
Weather not a going concern for LeopardstownLimerick’s Christmas festival looks set to take place on testing conditions, with the going officially ‘heavy’Mon Dec 21 2020 - 16:40
What now for rugby as dementia risks become clearer?With more knowledge on dangers, will parents and children opt not to take a gamble?Mon Dec 21 2020 - 05:00
Racing regulator defends drug-testing regime after criticismIHRB released a statement on Sunday detailing how many horses are testedSun Dec 20 2020 - 16:12
Potential crowd ban until late 2021 a grim outlook for racecoursesNo paying customers for nine months has put some major tracks under pressureSun Dec 20 2020 - 14:04
Tipperary all-weather track will be delayed past 2022HRI announce increase in prizemoney and minimum levels in 2021 budgetFri Dec 18 2020 - 15:55
Racing officials defend decision to skip fences due to low sunChampion trainer Willie Mullins described Naas meeting last Monday as farcicalFri Dec 18 2020 - 15:40
Leopardstown to water steeplechase track ahead of Christmas festivalLeopardstown chief says weather outlook ahead of four-day festival looks to be okayWed Dec 16 2020 - 06:00
Willie Mullins eyes Tramore hat-trick with Al Boum PhotoDual-Cheltenham Gold Cup hero named Horse Racing Ireland’s 2020 Horse of YearWed Dec 16 2020 - 06:00
Owners must be allowed return to races, says O’LearyGigginstown spokesman is worried levels of owner-interest could begin to fallTue Dec 15 2020 - 16:35
Sir Gerhard set to further enhance his champion bumper credentials at NavanFriday’s contest could see the cream of Ireland’s bumper talent line upTue Dec 15 2020 - 06:00
Connections ponder plans for Chatham Street Lad after Cheltenham routTrainer Winters not ruling out a bid for Ryanair Chase at annual festivalTue Dec 15 2020 - 06:00
Jim Bolger’s incendiary statements should shake racing to its foundationsOne of the greatest trainers ever believes drug cheats are getting away with itMon Dec 14 2020 - 06:00
Denis Hogan returns to riding action at Ayr on MondayTrainer had announced his retirement after Galway festivalMon Dec 14 2020 - 06:00
Impressive Mogul wins Hong Kong Vase at Sha TinChampion trainer Aidan O’Brien’s star mare Magical was third in the Hong Kong CupSun Dec 13 2020 - 12:54
Chatham Street Lad bids for big handicap success at CheltenhamSuccess at national hunt HQ would be a first for popular Cork trainer Michael WintersSat Dec 12 2020 - 06:30
Magical targets eighth Group One in Sunday’s Hong Kong CupTrainer Aidan O’Brien looking to end turbulent campaign on a high at Sha TinSat Dec 12 2020 - 06:15
Winters primed for Cheltenham success with Chatham Street LadCork trainer bids to saddle first Irish-trained winner of Caspian Caviar Gold Cup in 15 yearsWed Dec 09 2020 - 06:00
Ryan Moore still number one at CoolmoreAidan O’Brien confirms English jockey will retain his position next yearTue Dec 08 2020 - 20:05
Romanised giving all the right signals ahead of career finale in Hong KongKen Condon’s staff flown out on private jet due to Covid ahead of Romanised’s arrivalTue Dec 08 2020 - 01:00
Brexit bound to disrupt transport of horses to and from Britain“We are looking to see if we can continue the facilitative movement of horses which was there beforehand but that depends on a trade deal”Mon Dec 07 2020 - 16:26
Imperious Envoi Allen cruises to victory in Drinmore Novice ChaseTrio of opponents fail to worry odds-on favourite who makes all under Jack KennedySun Nov 29 2020 - 19:34
Sweet performance from Honeysuckle lands Hatton Grace HurdleFirst start since defeat of Benie Des Dieux in Cheltenham’s Mares Hurdle at March festivalSun Nov 29 2020 - 17:13
Ireland’s racecourses getting ready for when ‘white flag is raised’ on spectatorsFairyhouse boss: no one is working with a specific date but preparations reflect optimismSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00
Unbeaten pair set to defend their spotless records at FairyhouseExcitement in the Winter Festival air as Envoi Allen and Honeysuckle among runnersSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00
Oisín Murphy handed three-month ban after testing positive for cocaineIrish jockey tells hearing positive was due to ‘environmental contamination’ having had sex with user of the drugFri Nov 27 2020 - 17:20
Envoi Allen the star attraction at FairyhouseGordon Elliott’s exciting novice set to stretch unbeaten record in Grade 1 on SundayWed Nov 25 2020 - 07:45
Irish racing hopes ‘game-changer’ vaccines will accelerate return of spectatorsA relaxation of current Level 5 restrictions to Level 3 would have little impact on racingTue Nov 24 2020 - 17:00
Davy Russell on neck injury: ‘it was a very close one and I dodged a bullet’Jockey fractured and dislocated vertebrae in a fall at the Munster National in LimerickMon Nov 23 2020 - 17:00
