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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
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
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 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
Patrick Mullins defies the weights to win on Aramon

Patrick Mullins defies the weights to win on Aramon

Jockey took the race for the second time in his career on his father’s 7-1 shot

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 20:57
Shanning could get her own back in Galway Hurdle

Shanning could get her own back in Galway Hurdle

Pair of English-trained horses in Thursday’s race will be a welcome return to normality

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 06:00
Early Doors squeezes through to win Galway Plate

Early Doors squeezes through to win Galway Plate

It’s a seventh win for JP McManus in the race a full 42 years after Shining Hope

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 20:47
Gordon Elliott chases more big-race glory in Galway

Gordon Elliott chases more big-race glory in Galway

Galway preview: Galvin heads trainer’s handful of runners in Tote Galway Plate

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 06:00
Unbeaten Siskin faces biggest challenge yet in Sussex Stakes thriller

Unbeaten Siskin faces biggest challenge yet in Sussex Stakes thriller

Ger Lyons’s star lines up against selection of elite miler talent in Goodwood highlight

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 01:00
Saltonstall repeats the dose in thrilling Galway finish

Saltonstall repeats the dose in thrilling Galway finish

Trainer Ado McGuinness enjoys back-to-back success in Tuesday’s feature race

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 20:53
Plucky challenger Santiago looking to put it up to Stradivarius at Goodwood

Plucky challenger Santiago looking to put it up to Stradivarius at Goodwood

Irish Derby winner looking to stop champion stayer taking a fourth Goodwood Cup

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 06:00
Magnetic North could be the one to find winning pole in Galway feature

Magnetic North could be the one to find winning pole in Galway feature

Sheila Lavery’s charge has advantage of stamina for tough finish at Ballybrit

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 06:00
Galway races and social distancing just don’t mix on hollow opening day

Galway races and social distancing just don’t mix on hollow opening day

Organisers of week-long festival prepare for seven-figure hit without the usual crowds

Mon Jul 27 2020 - 20:48
Masses missing as Galway races begin without the din

Masses missing as Galway races begin without the din

Top handler Willie Mullins out to be leading light at Ballybrit for a fifth straight year

Mon Jul 27 2020 - 06:00
Frustrated on-course bookmakers request ‘new norm’ roadmap

Frustrated on-course bookmakers request ‘new norm’ roadmap

Irish bookmakers haven’t operated since March due to the coronavirus pandemic

Sun Jul 26 2020 - 16:02
No date on Irish racing crowds as punters return elsewhere

No date on Irish racing crowds as punters return elsewhere

Races remain behind closed doors as Goodwood plans pilot event with 5,000 crowd

Sat Jul 25 2020 - 06:00
Enable goes for triple win in elite King George field at Ascot

Enable goes for triple win in elite King George field at Ascot

Frankie Dettori will try to equal Lester Piggott’s seven King George victories

Sat Jul 25 2020 - 06:00
Houses of Sport: Epsom isn't just turf, it’s turf history

Houses of Sport: Epsom isn't just turf, it’s turf history

Brian O’Connor: The constant undulations and the history make Epsom a special place

Tue Jul 21 2020 - 06:00
British horses target big Galway Hurdle prize

British horses target big Galway Hurdle prize

Hunters Call and Fair Mountain among 38 entries for next week’s big race at Ballybrit

Mon Jul 20 2020 - 16:04
Team tactics set to come under spotlight again in King George face-off

Team tactics set to come under spotlight again in King George face-off

John Gosden’s star Enable will face challenge from six horses trained by Aidan O’Brien

Mon Jul 20 2020 - 15:46
Ger Lyons sticking with ‘quality over quantity’ after Oaks win

Ger Lyons sticking with ‘quality over quantity’ after Oaks win

Even So’s victory means trainer tied 2-2 with Aidan O’Brien for Curragh classics this year

Sun Jul 19 2020 - 15:09
Even So lands Irish Oaks for Ger Lyons at the Curragh

Even So lands Irish Oaks for Ger Lyons at the Curragh

Trainer confirms his status as a major new figure at elite level with this latest victory

Sat Jul 18 2020 - 20:56
Cayenne Pepper looks to make the most of classic opportunity

Cayenne Pepper looks to make the most of classic opportunity

On her Guineas effort, Joseph O’Brien’s New York Girl is right in the mix

Sat Jul 18 2020 - 01:03
Horse Racing Ireland details ‘devastating’ financial impact of Covid-19

Horse Racing Ireland details ‘devastating’ financial impact of Covid-19

Financial report for first half of the year has seen an unprecedented slide in some figures

Fri Jul 17 2020 - 13:55
Laytown beach races cancel September meeting due to coronavirus

Laytown beach races cancel September meeting due to coronavirus

Organising make decision due to concerns over social distancing at famous meeting

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 16:24
Racing regulator happy with screening protocols despite high-profile breaches

Racing regulator happy with screening protocols despite high-profile breaches

Case involving Aidan and Donnacha O’Brien at Curragh an ‘unfortunate’ incident says IHRB

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 15:50
Barry Geraghty’s retirement ends glittering career

Barry Geraghty’s retirement ends glittering career

The 40-year-old leaves with a Grand National and 43 Cheltenham winners to his name

Sun Jul 12 2020 - 11:13
Dettori bidding to guide Sceptical to fairytale Grade One glory

Dettori bidding to guide Sceptical to fairytale Grade One glory

Top jockey aiming to to add Darley July Cup at Newmarket to his famous CV

Sat Jul 11 2020 - 06:00
Game Changers: Vincent O’Brien, a pioneer who took Irish racing to the world

Game Changers: Vincent O’Brien, a pioneer who took Irish racing to the world

He was the visionary upon whose giant shoulders today’s industry stands

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 06:00
Enable can’t reel in impressive Ghaiyyath at Sandown

Enable can’t reel in impressive Ghaiyyath at Sandown

Aidan O’Brien’s Japan third as William Buick delivers a fine ride in Coral-Eclipse

Sun Jul 05 2020 - 17:01
Donnacha O’Brien takes first Classic as Fancy Blue wins French Oaks

Donnacha O’Brien takes first Classic as Fancy Blue wins French Oaks

Irish raiders dominate Sunday's race at Chantilly and fill the first three places

Sun Jul 05 2020 - 15:48
Serpentine stays on from the front to steal Epsom Derby for Aidan O’Brien

Serpentine stays on from the front to steal Epsom Derby for Aidan O’Brien

Trainer lands record eighth win in Classic as Emmet McNamara catches them sleeping

Sat Jul 04 2020 - 17:24
Aidan O’Brien targets historic eighth Epsom Derby win with strong hand

Aidan O’Brien targets historic eighth Epsom Derby win with strong hand

There is a mouthwatering weekend of Classic action ahead in both England and France

Sat Jul 04 2020 - 06:00
Irish trainers turn to French jockeys due to Covid-19 quarantine

Irish trainers turn to French jockeys due to Covid-19 quarantine

Donnacha O’Brien snaps up Pierre-Charles Boudot for Fancy Blue’s French Oaks bid

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 16:55
Jessica Harrington and trainers aged over 70 to return to the track

Jessica Harrington and trainers aged over 70 to return to the track

Horse Racing Ireland’s ban on over 70s from attending racecourses is lifted on Wednesday

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 16:10
Irish trainers weigh up options ahead of bonanza weekend of Classic action

Irish trainers weigh up options ahead of bonanza weekend of Classic action

Four Classics will be held in 24 hours between Epsom and Chantilly

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 17:06
IHRB investigation into controversial Dundalk race remains ongoing

IHRB investigation into controversial Dundalk race remains ongoing

Process will include examination of international betting trends from March race

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 16:15
Advantage Wimbledon as Novak Djokovic drags tennis’s name through the mud

Advantage Wimbledon as Novak Djokovic drags tennis’s name through the mud

Tournament insurance in SW19 has proved savvy but sport’s reputation has taken a hit

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 06:00
O’Brien dampens expectations that Santiago could run at Epsom

O’Brien dampens expectations that Santiago could run at Epsom

Trainer is looking to make it an eighth win in the big race after Irish Derby success

Sun Jun 28 2020 - 18:11
Heads scratched as noise from the Curragh roof resurfaces

Heads scratched as noise from the Curragh roof resurfaces

‘Whirring’ sound emanating from roof of stand could be heard across Derby weekend

Sun Jun 28 2020 - 14:56
Gutsy Santiago gives Aidan O’Brien a 14th Irish Derby win

Gutsy Santiago gives Aidan O’Brien a 14th Irish Derby win

Favourite digs in to deny Tiger Moth with Ballydoyle accounting for first four home

Sat Jun 27 2020 - 20:28
Gold Maze could find the winning way out of a Derby full of imponderables

Gold Maze could find the winning way out of a Derby full of imponderables

Jessica Harrington bidding to become first woman to train winner in race’s 154-year history

Sat Jun 27 2020 - 06:00
First-rate second-string makes Séamus Heffernan racing’s Mr Dependable

First-rate second-string makes Séamus Heffernan racing’s Mr Dependable

Jockey going for a fourth Irish Derby win and this time with the top pick of Aidan’s O’Brien’s horses

Sat Jun 27 2020 - 06:00
Owners will be allowed restricted access to race meetings from July 20th

Owners will be allowed restricted access to race meetings from July 20th

Two owners per horse will be allowed attend under easing of restrictions

Thu Jun 25 2020 - 16:18
Rachael Blackmore breaks new ground as she relishes her first Irish Derby ride

Rachael Blackmore breaks new ground as she relishes her first Irish Derby ride

Jockey will partner outsider King Of The Throne at the Curragh on Saturday

Thu Jun 25 2020 - 16:07
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