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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
Crossfirehurricane to make Irish Derby bid on Saturday

Crossfirehurricane to make Irish Derby bid on Saturday

Unbeaten US-bred colt was an impressive winner of the Gallinule Stakes this month

Mon Jun 22 2020 - 16:01
Emmet Mullins banned from tracks for three months after Covid-19 protocol breach

Emmet Mullins banned from tracks for three months after Covid-19 protocol breach

Trainer was seen in Leopardstown enclosure last week despite being denied entry

Mon Jun 22 2020 - 15:51
Tipping Point: Could the USA win the Rugby World Cup before Ireland do?

Tipping Point: Could the USA win the Rugby World Cup before Ireland do?

Rugby has always had core support in the US, what it lacked was the focus of a pro league

Mon Jun 22 2020 - 06:00
O’Brien won’t run any horse in both Irish and Epsom Derbies

O’Brien won’t run any horse in both Irish and Epsom Derbies

Coronavirus situation means the two big races take place within a week of each other

Sun Jun 21 2020 - 15:57
Sceptical can produce fairytale ending to the week at Ascot

Sceptical can produce fairytale ending to the week at Ascot

At Naas, Make A Challenge could give Denis Hogan a dream day

Sat Jun 20 2020 - 05:00
Santiago makes it four Ascot winners for Aidan O’Brien

Santiago makes it four Ascot winners for Aidan O’Brien

High hopes of potential shot at Stayers crown in 2021 for 100-30 Queen’s Vase winner

Fri Jun 19 2020 - 17:42
Jessica Harrington turns to Tom Marquand for Millisle’s Ascot assault

Jessica Harrington turns to Tom Marquand for Millisle’s Ascot assault

Anthony Van Dyck and Elarqam set to lock horns in Group Two company on Friday

Fri Jun 19 2020 - 06:00
Peerless Stradivarius joins the greats with Gold Cup hat-trick

Peerless Stradivarius joins the greats with Gold Cup hat-trick

Odds-on favourite steals the show at Ascot as Battleground impresses for Aidan O’Brien

Thu Jun 18 2020 - 17:49
Closure of Irish betting shops causing devastation and frustration

Closure of Irish betting shops causing devastation and frustration

Confusion has reigned this week after shops reopened only to be told to close a day later

Thu Jun 18 2020 - 16:46
Gosden: Stradivarius’s Gold Cup preparation ‘not ideal’

Gosden: Stradivarius’s Gold Cup preparation ‘not ideal’

But trainer’s main concern is avoiding soft ground at Ascot for historic hat-trick bid

Thu Jun 18 2020 - 06:00
Lord North dazzles in Prince Of Wales’s at Ascot

Lord North dazzles in Prince Of Wales’s at Ascot

Russian Emperor did bring some joy for Aidan O’Brien with a win on day two

Wed Jun 17 2020 - 15:42
Japan expected to hit the ground running at Ascot

Japan expected to hit the ground running at Ascot

Win for Aidan O’Brien’s horse would set up clash with Enable and Ghaiyyath in Eclipse

Wed Jun 17 2020 - 01:00
Betting shops in Ireland told to close their doors

Betting shops in Ireland told to close their doors

Most bookmakers had reopened this week but will have to close again until June 29th

Tue Jun 16 2020 - 15:37
Circus Maximus prevails to land Queen Anne for Aidan O’Brien

Circus Maximus prevails to land Queen Anne for Aidan O’Brien

Ryan Moore held off Frankie Dettori and Terebellum in a thrilling finish at Ascot

Tue Jun 16 2020 - 14:40
Eerie scenes set to give Royal Ascot a very different feel

Eerie scenes set to give Royal Ascot a very different feel

One of the biggest events of the racing year will be largely a domestic affair this week

Tue Jun 16 2020 - 06:30
Regulator insists Curragh was not too quick after 16 withdrawals

Regulator insists Curragh was not too quick after 16 withdrawals

Several trainers unhappy with the going at racecourse for 1,000 Guineas at the weekend

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 19:40
RTÉ looking to build on increased racing viewing figures

RTÉ looking to build on increased racing viewing figures

Channel will show new one-hour programmes every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 16:29
McIlroy v McGinley: The days of ‘shut up and dribble’ are gone

McIlroy v McGinley: The days of ‘shut up and dribble’ are gone

Selfishness is required to be the best in sport but BLM movement has changed things

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 06:00
Irish racing's return ventures outside Leinster to Roscommon

Irish racing's return ventures outside Leinster to Roscommon

Outing for one-to-watch Flor De La Luna while Elliot will hope Longclaw delivers

Sun Jun 14 2020 - 20:34
Aidan O’Brien favourite for leading trainer at Ascot

Aidan O’Brien favourite for leading trainer at Ascot

Five-day extravaganza radically revamped with six extra races and revised run order

Sun Jun 14 2020 - 17:04
Aidan O’Brien lands 1,000 Guineas again on a Peaceful day at the Curragh

Aidan O’Brien lands 1,000 Guineas again on a Peaceful day at the Curragh

Favourite Albigna can’t get going as O’Brien adds Irish Classic to last weekend’s success

Sat Jun 13 2020 - 20:24
Albigna’s Group One pedigree gives Harrington edge in 1,000 Guineas

Albigna’s Group One pedigree gives Harrington edge in 1,000 Guineas

Donnacha O’Brien looking for a maiden Classic success on Saturday with Fancy Blue

Sat Jun 13 2020 - 06:00
Siskin takes 2,000 Guineas as Ger Lyons and Colin Keane enter Classic club

Siskin takes 2,000 Guineas as Ger Lyons and Colin Keane enter Classic club

Unbeaten colt breaks clear from the crowd to triumph at the Curragh

Fri Jun 12 2020 - 20:01
Classic opportunity for racing to sell itself as the cameras roll

Classic opportunity for racing to sell itself as the cameras roll

Friday evening’s 2,000 Guineas will be broadcast live on RTÉ2 and ITV4

Fri Jun 12 2020 - 06:00
Tom Hogan pays tribute after sudden death of Gordon Lord Byron

Tom Hogan pays tribute after sudden death of Gordon Lord Byron

Aidan O’Brien witnesses the highs and lows of racing at Leopardstown as Year Of The Tiger put down

Tue Jun 09 2020 - 16:50
Smooth return to action at eerily quiet Naas as Foley completes stunning four-timer

Smooth return to action at eerily quiet Naas as Foley completes stunning four-timer

Sceptical just 7-1 for next week’s King’s Stand Stakes at Ascot after impressive victory

Mon Jun 08 2020 - 20:49
Horse racing returns behind closed doors at Naas as Galway explores options

Horse racing returns behind closed doors at Naas as Galway explores options

Accelerated easing of restrictions might allow some public at Galway Races festival

Mon Jun 08 2020 - 06:00
Horse racing has chance to lure new fans as first sport to return

Horse racing has chance to lure new fans as first sport to return

State’s decision to move resumption date forward means racing is only live show in town

Mon Jun 08 2020 - 01:00
All Aidan O’Brien needs is Love to win 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket

All Aidan O’Brien needs is Love to win 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket

Impressive win means Love is now a 6-4 favourite for the Oaks at Epsom next month

Sun Jun 07 2020 - 17:09
‘The same, but different’ - Irish racing ready for resumption

‘The same, but different’ - Irish racing ready for resumption

Shutting up wasn’t an option when thousands of thoroughbreds require attention

Sun Jun 07 2020 - 09:00
Kameko shocks Pinatubo in 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket

Kameko shocks Pinatubo in 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket

Oisin Murphy wins on 10-1 shot for Andrew Balding as Kameko becomes Derby favourite

Sat Jun 06 2020 - 16:55
Pinatubo could light up Newmarket’s Guineas weekend

Pinatubo could light up Newmarket’s Guineas weekend

Little colt is the highest rated two-year-old for quarter of a century

Sat Jun 06 2020 - 06:00
Betting shops face uncertain future as they prepare for Monday reopening

Betting shops face uncertain future as they prepare for Monday reopening

Irish Bookmakers Association anticipate 50% loss in turnover

Fri Jun 05 2020 - 18:53
Pinatubo heads Guineas betting but O’Brien eyes four-in-a-row

Pinatubo heads Guineas betting but O’Brien eyes four-in-a-row

Godolphin colt remains odds on to take the mile classic despite Ballydoyle’s grand design

Tue Jun 02 2020 - 17:19
Harrington confident Millisle can go the distance in English 1,000 Guineas

Harrington confident Millisle can go the distance in English 1,000 Guineas

Cheveley Park Stakes winner will tackle a mile for the first time in Sunday’s fillies’ Classic

Tue Jun 02 2020 - 16:43
Smooth return to racing in Britain gives hope going forward

Smooth return to racing in Britain gives hope going forward

Newcastle was centre stage after an 11-week break with Zodiakos claiming the first

Mon Jun 01 2020 - 17:00
Optimisim that Irish Classics won’t be domestic only

Optimisim that Irish Classics won’t be domestic only

French 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas on Monday were made up only of French-trained horses

Mon Jun 01 2020 - 16:36
Aidan O’Brien confident revamped schedule can work

Aidan O’Brien confident revamped schedule can work

BHA’s chief regulatory officer, Brant Dunshea, is confident of a resumption in UK soon

Sun May 24 2020 - 15:25
Media rights from betting shops key factor in survival of Irish racetracks

Media rights from betting shops key factor in survival of Irish racetracks

Tracks can earn €60k per meeting for pictures broadcast to 9,000 shops in Ireland and Britain

Fri May 22 2020 - 17:09
Clarified government restrictions force French to rejig racing calendar

Clarified government restrictions force French to rejig racing calendar

Likes of Longchamp, Auteuil and Saint-Cloud will no longer be free to race

Tue May 19 2020 - 19:45
Horse Racing Ireland unveil revised Group race programme

Horse Racing Ireland unveil revised Group race programme

Full complement of races will be held right up to November 1st

Tue May 19 2020 - 17:00
Decisions to be made on where to run Guineas and Derby horses

Decisions to be made on where to run Guineas and Derby horses

Both Guineas races in England and in Ireland are set to take place just one week apart

Tue May 19 2020 - 05:30
Irish Classics in June could be homegrown affairs due to travel restrictions

Irish Classics in June could be homegrown affairs due to travel restrictions

Overseas trainers could employ Irish staff and jockeys to get around isolation period

Mon May 18 2020 - 06:00
TV View: Heaving Dalymount a flashback to pre-health and safety days

TV View: Heaving Dalymount a flashback to pre-health and safety days

Ireland and Romania at Italia ’90 showed why TG4 should have skipped to penalties

Mon May 18 2020 - 06:00
Irish Derby the pick of early fixtures when racing resumes

Irish Derby the pick of early fixtures when racing resumes

Curragh showpiece maintains original date but with prize money cut in half to €750,000

Sun May 17 2020 - 13:22
HRI to access job implications of extended period of racing behind closed doors

HRI to access job implications of extended period of racing behind closed doors

‘There are huge issues there and maybe some opportunities as well’

Fri May 15 2020 - 21:08
Irish racing to resume three weeks early behind closed doors

Irish racing to resume three weeks early behind closed doors

Advance health tests and temperature screening among strict protocols for return on June 8th

Fri May 15 2020 - 14:37
Sporting Controversies: The brutal, sad and mysterious tale of Shergar

Sporting Controversies: The brutal, sad and mysterious tale of Shergar

Dark reality is of a beautiful animal being gunned to death by incompetent criminals

Tue May 12 2020 - 06:00
British racing not to return until June 1st at the earliest

British racing not to return until June 1st at the earliest

France has European stage to itself as behind closed doors racing begins at Longchamp

Mon May 11 2020 - 17:40
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