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Eric McNamara hoping Internal Transfer can get the deal done in Kerry National

Eric McNamara hoping Internal Transfer can get the deal done in Kerry National

Trainer’s son Conor takes the ride for €150k highlight of Listowel festival

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 06:00
Digital passport system could ensure horse movements if Brexit deal agreed

Digital passport system could ensure horse movements if Brexit deal agreed

No-deal scenario could result in designated border inspections

Tue Sept 22 2020 - 15:45
Doctor Duffy leads the betting for Wednesday’s Kerry National

Doctor Duffy leads the betting for Wednesday’s Kerry National

Kevin Brouder takes ride on Listowel favourite before eight-week ban begins

Tue Sept 22 2020 - 06:00
Racehorse owners in Dublin advised not to go racing by HRI

Racehorse owners in Dublin advised not to go racing by HRI

83 owners reportedly attended Monday’s meetings at Fairyhouse and Listowel

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 16:45
Racehorse owners to return to tracks in Ireland on Monday

Racehorse owners to return to tracks in Ireland on Monday

Owners will attend Listowel and Fairyhouse as part of relaxed Covid-19 restrictions

Sun Sept 20 2020 - 15:11
Dreal Deal’s Navan win to be investigated as huge gamble lands

Dreal Deal’s Navan win to be investigated as huge gamble lands

Ronan McNally-trained horse was backed in from 20-1 and won comfortably at 6-4

Sun Sept 20 2020 - 15:07
Etneya win at Gowran would prove a fitting tribute to Smullen

Etneya win at Gowran would prove a fitting tribute to Smullen

Race was won by much-mourned jockey in 2014 as he completed his first century of winners

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 06:00
Fallow Harvest festival could leave €20m hole in Listowel economy

Fallow Harvest festival could leave €20m hole in Listowel economy

Crowds of 90,000 would normally flood the north Kerry town for the week-long run

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 16:38
Jockey Pat Smullen dies aged 43 after cancer battle

Jockey Pat Smullen dies aged 43 after cancer battle

Nine-times champion jockey claimed Epsom-Irish Derby double during brilliant career

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 22:21
HRI reassured about continuation of racing under Government roadmap

HRI reassured about continuation of racing under Government roadmap

Racing’s ruling body will prioritise getting owners back into racecourses

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 18:52
Trainers’ association to launch appeal over defamation case

Trainers’ association to launch appeal over defamation case

IHRB chief security officer Chris Gordon was awarded €300k and full costs in the case

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 17:03
Danny Sheehy is third Irish jockey to test positive for Covid-19

Danny Sheehy is third Irish jockey to test positive for Covid-19

The 20-year-old rode in two races at the Curragh on Sunday

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 16:57
Increase in numbers permitted could add to costs for racecourses

Increase in numbers permitted could add to costs for racecourses

HRI chief executive says it’s important if numbers are for spectators or all personnel

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 16:52
Mogul finally delivers to claim glory in Grand Prix de Paris

Mogul finally delivers to claim glory in Grand Prix de Paris

O’Brien says plenty of options for Mogul including Champion Stakes or Hong Kong

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 01:00
Dermot Weld equals Vincent O’Brien with a ninth win in Irish St Leger

Dermot Weld equals Vincent O’Brien with a ninth win in Irish St Leger

Search For Song delivers at the Curragh as Donnacha O’Brien lands another Group One

Sun Sept 13 2020 - 18:31
Mighty Magical turns over Ghaiyyath at Leopardstown

Mighty Magical turns over Ghaiyyath at Leopardstown

Across the Irish sea Joseph O’Brien saddles Galileo Chrome to St Leger win at Doncaster

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 17:46
Ghaiyyath set to keep Leopardstown centre stage on Champions Weekend

Ghaiyyath set to keep Leopardstown centre stage on Champions Weekend

Shane Crosse misses chance to ride Galileo Chrome after testing positive for Covid-19

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 06:00
No extra Covid-19 testing planned after Crosse's positive result

No extra Covid-19 testing planned after Crosse's positive result

Shane Crosse (18), who was asymptomatic, was stood down from riding at Limerick

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 01:00
Irish jockey Shane Crosse tests positive for Covid-19

Irish jockey Shane Crosse tests positive for Covid-19

18-year-old is the first rider in Ireland to test positive and will miss Champions Weekend

Fri Sept 11 2020 - 14:11
Aidan O’Brien snaps up Frankie Dettori for St Leger at Doncaster

Aidan O’Brien snaps up Frankie Dettori for St Leger at Doncaster

Trainer and jockey have each won the oldest Classic six times

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 16:29
Ghaiyyath confirmed for Irish Champions Stakes at Leopardstown

Ghaiyyath confirmed for Irish Champions Stakes at Leopardstown

The world’s top-rated racehorse will provide headline act to Irish Champions Weekend

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 14:54
IHRB investigating breach of coronavirus raceday protocols at Galway

IHRB investigating breach of coronavirus raceday protocols at Galway

Jockey Kevin Brouder admits to acquiring admission wristband for passenger

Tue Sept 08 2020 - 17:06
Ghaiyyath set to add considerable sparkle to Irish Champions Weekend

Ghaiyyath set to add considerable sparkle to Irish Champions Weekend

World’s top-rated racehorse is one of 13 entries for Saturday’s Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown

Tue Sept 08 2020 - 15:45
Champions Weekend prizemoney to be third less than last year's, says HRI chief

Champions Weekend prizemoney to be third less than last year's, says HRI chief

Irish Champion Stakes value falls 40% to €750,000 due to impact of coronavirus crisis

Mon Sept 07 2020 - 06:00
Circus Maximus bidding for back-to-back wins in vintage Moulin

Circus Maximus bidding for back-to-back wins in vintage Moulin

Saturday morning gallop will decide if Ghaiyyath goes to Irish Champion Stakes

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 15:50
Tiz to lay down the law in Kentucky Derby

Tiz to lay down the law in Kentucky Derby

Irish rider James Graham will be on outsider Major Fed

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 15:41
Sporting upsets: Arcangues flies the flag for Europe in 1993 Breeders Cup

Sporting upsets: Arcangues flies the flag for Europe in 1993 Breeders Cup

133-1 French shot silences the crowd at Santa Anita after a shock for the ages on the dirt

Wed Sept 02 2020 - 06:00
Ger Lyons sends Siskin to France for Sunday’s Prix du Moulin

Ger Lyons sends Siskin to France for Sunday’s Prix du Moulin

Veteran Spanish jockey Ioritz Mendizabal to take the ride as Colin Keane stays home

Tue Sept 01 2020 - 16:41
HRI seeking clarity from Government over isolation ahead of Champions Weekend

HRI seeking clarity from Government over isolation ahead of Champions Weekend

Ryan Moore is already in isolation in Ireland ahead of flat racing showpiece

Tue Sept 01 2020 - 14:39
Aidan O’Brien targets Haydock Sprint Cup with Lope Y Fernandez

Aidan O’Brien targets Haydock Sprint Cup with Lope Y Fernandez

Gordon Lord Byron in 2013 is the only Irish victory in the race in almost half a century

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 15:58
Serena Williams has a golden opportunity amidst US Open Covid chaos

Serena Williams has a golden opportunity amidst US Open Covid chaos

23 Grand Slams could become 24 as the best of them all cements status into statistical fact

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 06:00
Condon adds Laws Of Indices tolist of Group One hopefuls

Condon adds Laws Of Indices tolist of Group One hopefuls

Two-year-old prospect made just €8,000 through the sales ring as a yearling

Sun Aug 30 2020 - 15:40
Irish Grand National cancelled for 2020

Irish Grand National cancelled for 2020

Running Ireland’s most valuable steeplechase behind closed doors would not have felt right

Fri Aug 28 2020 - 17:07
Ireland’s Festival racetracks stand to lose the most due to Covid-19

Ireland’s Festival racetracks stand to lose the most due to Covid-19

AIR say smaller courses in a better position to cope when operating behind closed doors

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 16:28
No sponsor for Leopardstown’s 2020 Irish Champion Stakes

No sponsor for Leopardstown’s 2020 Irish Champion Stakes

Qatar’s Qipco pulled their backing in April having sponsored the race for last six years

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 15:59
Irish on-course bookmakers hoping to get back on track by Christmas

Irish on-course bookmakers hoping to get back on track by Christmas

Limited number of bookies have been allowed back on British tracks since last week

Mon Aug 24 2020 - 17:11
Tour de France 2020: Grand folie or global psychological boost?

Tour de France 2020: Grand folie or global psychological boost?

Tipping Point: Thousands will fill the roads for an event that’s a symbol of France

Mon Aug 24 2020 - 07:00
Chief Little Hawk swoops in to take huge Naas pot to set off Heffernan treble

Chief Little Hawk swoops in to take huge Naas pot to set off Heffernan treble

Jockey completed 5,277-1 treble after landing Ballyhane Stakes for Aidan O’Brien

Sun Aug 23 2020 - 16:55
Measure Of Magic can land huge Naas pot for Johnny Murtagh

Measure Of Magic can land huge Naas pot for Johnny Murtagh

Filly that cost just €9,500 going for €150,000 first prize in inaugural EBF Ballyhane Stakes

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 06:00
Goffs Orby sale moved to Doncaster due to coronavirus travel restrictions

Goffs Orby sale moved to Doncaster due to coronavirus travel restrictions

Tattersalls’ September sale also moved to England

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 19:49
Aidan O’Brien’s Love favourite to triumph in Yorkshire Oaks

Aidan O’Brien’s Love favourite to triumph in Yorkshire Oaks

Killarney and Leopardstown race cards likely to be unaffected by Storm Ellen

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 01:00
Ghaiyyath shows he is one of world’s best as he dominates Juddmonte International

Ghaiyyath shows he is one of world’s best as he dominates Juddmonte International

Aidan O’Brien’s Magical finishes runner-up in a Group One for sixth time in her career

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 17:57
Worst sporting moment: ‘Drop everything and get out of there’

Worst sporting moment: ‘Drop everything and get out of there’

Brian O’Connor had the best seat in the house for his first Grand National - until the phone rang

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien’s Magical looks to cement superstar status in Juddmonte

Aidan O’Brien’s Magical looks to cement superstar status in Juddmonte

Five-year-old mare looking to make it a record seven wins in the race for her trainer

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien hoping Magical can make seven the magic number in Juddmonte

Aidan O’Brien hoping Magical can make seven the magic number in Juddmonte

Trainer looking for another York victory to break deadlock with Michael Stoute

Mon Aug 17 2020 - 15:36
Tipping Point: Society can gain more than it loses by increasing crowd sizes

Tipping Point: Society can gain more than it loses by increasing crowd sizes

Words need to match actions but return to some sort of normal can boost morale

Mon Aug 03 2020 - 06:00
Apprentice jockey tests positive for Covid-19 in the UK

Apprentice jockey tests positive for Covid-19 in the UK

There was no luck for Irish-trained horses in Group One races in France and Germany

Sun Aug 02 2020 - 15:31
Johnny Murtagh hoping to carry Group One success into training

Johnny Murtagh hoping to carry Group One success into training

Know It All will take her chance in the Prix Rothschild over a mile at Deauville

Sat Aug 01 2020 - 06:30
HRI will prioritise getting owners back to racecourses

HRI will prioritise getting owners back to racecourses

Announcement expected next week on potential move to phase four of lifting restrictions

Fri Jul 31 2020 - 15:56
Canardier can make winning return at Galway on Friday

Canardier can make winning return at Galway on Friday

Willie Mullins’ hopeful has run just three times in the last 14 months with two falls

Fri Jul 31 2020 - 05:00
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