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Druim Samhraidh the only one out of nine Dunne horses to test positive for steroid

Druim Samhraidh the only one out of nine Dunne horses to test positive for steroid

Referrals panel accepted evidence that horse was exposed to Boldenone prior to entering trainer’s yard

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 18:35
Joseph O’Brien not planning to give brother Donnacha too much of a leg-up

Joseph O’Brien not planning to give brother Donnacha too much of a leg-up

‘We all want to win. I understand, and he understands, it’s not easy’

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 17:45
Absence of trackside bookies would be a loss for racing

Absence of trackside bookies would be a loss for racing

Sympathy for bookies wouldn’t be in abundance but they’re integral part of racing scene

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 07:00
Envoi Allen enters Champion Hurdle picture after Royal Bond success

Envoi Allen enters Champion Hurdle picture after Royal Bond success

Trainer Gordon Elliott describes latest novice star as ‘the real thing’

Sun Dec 01 2019 - 17:05
Honeysuckle elbows Apple’s Jade aside from Hatton’s Grace throne

Honeysuckle elbows Apple’s Jade aside from Hatton’s Grace throne

Youth comes through in Winter Festival feature as Apple’s Jade is beaten at Fairyhouse

Sun Dec 01 2019 - 17:02
Apple’s Jade fans hope class is permanent for four-in-a-row Hatton’s Grace bid

Apple’s Jade fans hope class is permanent for four-in-a-row Hatton’s Grace bid

Samcro and Envoi Allen give Elliott strong hand in other ‘Winter Festival’ highlights

Sat Nov 30 2019 - 06:00
Titanic boss Husbands gets job of steering Leopardstown’s future

Titanic boss Husbands gets job of steering Leopardstown’s future

Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott target Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury

Fri Nov 29 2019 - 18:47
Two jockeys banned for failing drugs tests

Two jockeys banned for failing drugs tests

David Simmonson and Cian Cullinan failed tests earlier this year

Fri Nov 29 2019 - 17:09
O’Leary and Elliott could have battle of wills over Tiger Roll’s shot at history

O’Leary and Elliott could have battle of wills over Tiger Roll’s shot at history

Gordon Elliott says Aintree Grand National is ‘the race I’m training him for’

Thu Nov 28 2019 - 06:00
Willie Mullins confirms Kemboy will defend Savill’s Chase crown over Christmas

Willie Mullins confirms Kemboy will defend Savill’s Chase crown over Christmas

Star chaser one of seven ex-Supreme horses registered again with HRI

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 19:33
Jack Kennedy and Apple’s Jade to be reunited at Fairyhouse

Jack Kennedy and Apple’s Jade to be reunited at Fairyhouse

Elliott’s star mare is looking to bounce back and make history in Hatton’s Grace Hurdle

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 18:00
Bookmakers on duty at Punchestown but may not take bets on every race

Bookmakers on duty at Punchestown but may not take bets on every race

Donnacha O’Brien outlines training plans after announcing retirement from saddle

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 16:30
Horse Racing Ireland may sell all or part of Tote Ireland

Horse Racing Ireland may sell all or part of Tote Ireland

Review focused on long-term strategy rather than talks with individual companies

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 06:00
Champion flat jockey Donnacha O’Brien announces retirement

Champion flat jockey Donnacha O’Brien announces retirement

O’Brien plans to follow his older brother Joseph and his father Aidan into training

Sun Nov 24 2019 - 20:27
Dream comes true for Robbie Power in Troytown Chase

Dream comes true for Robbie Power in Troytown Chase

Jockey completes brilliant weekend to claim Navan race for the first time

Sun Nov 24 2019 - 17:17
Ireland’s on-course bookmakers threaten to strike from Tuesday

Ireland’s on-course bookmakers threaten to strike from Tuesday

Bookies unhappy at how meetings cater for off-course interests and charges for standing

Sun Nov 24 2019 - 13:46
Showdown with Cyrname likely to prove a real test of Altior’s stamina

Showdown with Cyrname likely to prove a real test of Altior’s stamina

Ascot feature the longest trip the two-mile champion has faced in his impressive career

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 06:00
Former Supreme Racing horse successfully re-registered with HRI

Former Supreme Racing horse successfully re-registered with HRI

Solicitor Patrick Kennedy says another four applications have been made

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 18:54
Elliott lines up strong team in bid to reclaim Troytown glory

Elliott lines up strong team in bid to reclaim Troytown glory

General Principle and Ravenhill two of the top trainer’s formidable 11 runners in Navan feature

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 06:00
Trainer Dunne to appear in front of Referrals Committee

Trainer Dunne to appear in front of Referrals Committee

IHRB investigate after Druim Samhraidh returned a positive test for anabolic steroid

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 06:00
Moves to syndicate ex-Supreme Racing Club horses progressing well

Moves to syndicate ex-Supreme Racing Club horses progressing well

New syndicates will have to be organised on horse by horse basis

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 19:00
Mullins aiming to extend remarkable Morgiana Hurdle record

Mullins aiming to extend remarkable Morgiana Hurdle record

Klassical Dream odds-on favourite to complete a nine in a row for top trainer

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 12:45
Power to partner Apple’s Jade on mare’s seasonal return at Navan

Power to partner Apple’s Jade on mare’s seasonal return at Navan

Grade One winner bidding for a hat-trick of wins in the Lismullen Hurdle

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 19:00
Government’s HRI funding allocation a threat to plan for second all-weather circuit

Government’s HRI funding allocation a threat to plan for second all-weather circuit

Horse Racing Ireland chief says ruling body faces a “tight scenario” for 2020 budget

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 16:42
Demoted Dettori endures Melbourne Cup frustration

Demoted Dettori endures Melbourne Cup frustration

Australian-bred Vow And Declare takes renewal as Dettori left to rue luck and ‘cry’

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 19:05
Apple’s Jade likely to start hot favourite for Lismullen hat-trick

Apple’s Jade likely to start hot favourite for Lismullen hat-trick

Douvan among Mullins entries for Fortria Chase at Navan

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 17:47
Racing watchdog working towards drug testing agreement

Racing watchdog working towards drug testing agreement

Body facing tight finish to have accord in place with Department of Agriculture

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 06:00
True Self fails to make the field for Melbourne Cup

True Self fails to make the field for Melbourne Cup

Top handler Willie Mullins admits frustration at runner missing out on valuable renewal

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 19:30
Joseph O’Brien looks to Melbourne Cup after Iridessa success

Joseph O’Brien looks to Melbourne Cup after Iridessa success

Aidan O’Brien and son Joseph have seven of the 24 runners in field on Tuesday morning

Sun Nov 03 2019 - 14:47
Nicholls tries to end O’Leary’s winning streak in Down Royal feature

Nicholls tries to end O’Leary’s winning streak in Down Royal feature

2019 Irish flat season winds up at Naas on Sunday

Sat Nov 02 2019 - 06:00
US trainer Chad Brown could be European Breeders' Cup bogeyman

US trainer Chad Brown could be European Breeders' Cup bogeyman

Anthony Van Dyck bids to add Breeders Cup triumph to Derby win

Sat Nov 02 2019 - 06:00
No joy for Jessica Harrington at her first Breeders’ Cup

No joy for Jessica Harrington at her first Breeders’ Cup

Sharing takes the Juvenile Fillies as European horses fail to make a mark on turf

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 22:40
Aidan O’Brien and son Joseph provide bulk of Irish challenge for Breeders Cup

Aidan O’Brien and son Joseph provide bulk of Irish challenge for Breeders Cup

Most of the European runners in California over the two days will run on anti-bleeding medication

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 16:55
Keith Donoghue set to team up with Delta Work at Down Royal

Keith Donoghue set to team up with Delta Work at Down Royal

Michael O’Leary going for a seventh straight win in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 15:24
Willie Mullins to continue to train Supreme Club horses despite ban

Willie Mullins to continue to train Supreme Club horses despite ban

Champion trainer describes controversial club as ‘good customers’

Wed Oct 30 2019 - 18:15
Magical will miss the Breeders Cup and has been retired

Magical will miss the Breeders Cup and has been retired

She had been one of the market leaders for the Breeders Cup Filly and Mare on Saturday

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 18:05
Competition for Aidan O’Brien as he aims nine at Vertem Futurity

Competition for Aidan O’Brien as he aims nine at Vertem Futurity

Gordon Elliott’s Samcro is set to make his debut over fences at Down Royal on Friday

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 15:57
Tipping Point: Brooks Koepka rivalry could rekindle Rory McIlroy’s fire

Tipping Point: Brooks Koepka rivalry could rekindle Rory McIlroy’s fire

If McIlroy can respond in 2020 then ‘Brory’ could become one of the truly great rivalries

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 09:58
Aidan O’Brien bidding for Group One success on Newcastle all-weather

Aidan O’Brien bidding for Group One success on Newcastle all-weather

Trainer’s two-year-old colts yet to land top honours in 2019 with Godolphin dominant

Sun Oct 27 2019 - 16:08
HRI accused of failing to fulfil statutory obligations over Supreme Racing Club

HRI accused of failing to fulfil statutory obligations over Supreme Racing Club

‘They don’t have to affect the horses and the individual small owners because we’ve done nothing wrong’

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 18:13
Kameko is only competition to Ballydoyle team in Doncaster Futurity

Kameko is only competition to Ballydoyle team in Doncaster Futurity

Aidan O’Brien also targeting two French Juvenile Group One prizes

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 16:32
Ban on Supreme Racing Club has serious implications for Kemboy

Ban on Supreme Racing Club has serious implications for Kemboy

Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite was poised to return to action at Down Royal

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 21:28
Supreme Racing Club suspended from running horses by HRI

Supreme Racing Club suspended from running horses by HRI

Syndicate has had account suspended due to alleged financial misdemeanours

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 13:09
Moore partners Magic Wand for O’Brien’s assault on $5m Cox Plate

Moore partners Magic Wand for O’Brien’s assault on $5m Cox Plate

Master of Ballydoyle also saddles all but one of a dozen entries in the Vertem Futurity

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 20:00
Overwhelming Ballydoyle team could have just a single Futurity opponent

Overwhelming Ballydoyle team could have just a single Futurity opponent

Kameko is only one of dozen Doncaster entries not trained by O’Brien

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 01:00
Naas chairman critical of Racing TV’s ‘second class coverage’ of Irish racing

Naas chairman critical of Racing TV’s ‘second class coverage’ of Irish racing

Cantillon urges sports administration bodies to adopt more proactive approach

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 21:05
Second all-weather track could be hit by budget considerations

Second all-weather track could be hit by budget considerations

Estimates of the cost are around €10 million with Tipperary the likely location

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 17:33
WTA age restrictions aiming to protect Coco Gauff for the long haul

WTA age restrictions aiming to protect Coco Gauff for the long haul

Charismatic young American can be the face of women’s tennis for decades to come

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 06:30
Aidan O’Brien hails ‘unbelievable mare’ Magical after Champions Stakes win

Aidan O’Brien hails ‘unbelievable mare’ Magical after Champions Stakes win

Trainer now sets sights on Vertem Futurity in search for 16th Group One of the year

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 15:08
Willie Mullins pays tribute to ‘uniquely versatile’ Wicklow Brave

Willie Mullins pays tribute to ‘uniquely versatile’ Wicklow Brave

10-year-old died after final fence fall when leading in the American Grand National

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 14:45
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