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Ted Walsh’s Any Second Now completes JP McManus hat-trick

Ted Walsh’s Any Second Now completes JP McManus hat-trick

Noel Fehily rides 50-1 winner and announces his imminent retirement after festival

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 19:31
Paisley Park and Bryony Frost make for emotional afternoon

Paisley Park and Bryony Frost make for emotional afternoon

Frodon is first woman to ride Grade One winner over jumps at Cheltenham festival

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 19:09
The media-shy trainer of Presenting Percy has become the story

The media-shy trainer of Presenting Percy has become the story

The mystery around Galway trainer Pat Kelly has produced tales of near-mystic powers of horsemanship

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 18:25
Kilbricken can storm past sentimental stories in Stayers Hurdle

Kilbricken can storm past sentimental stories in Stayers Hurdle

Faugheen bids to make history by recording a Champion-Stayers double

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 06:00
Aidan Coleman hoping to guide Paisley Park to glory

Aidan Coleman hoping to guide Paisley Park to glory

Cork jockey won his first Grade One on the popular Andrew Gemmell-owned star

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 06:00
Blackmore and Frost to fight out Ryanair Chase

Blackmore and Frost to fight out Ryanair Chase

Monalee should be approaching his career peak while Frodon leads English prospects

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 19:00
Altior makes it 18-in-a-row to take Champion Chase at Cheltenham

Altior makes it 18-in-a-row to take Champion Chase at Cheltenham

Nico De Boinville’s mount came under pressure over the last but won out in the end

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 15:59
Tiger Roll barely breaks sweat in winning Cross Country

Tiger Roll barely breaks sweat in winning Cross Country

Keith Donoghue guides the Grand National winner home to give Gordon Elliott first win

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 15:03
Irish Jockeys Association say Cheltenham penalties are ‘illogical’

Irish Jockeys Association say Cheltenham penalties are ‘illogical’

Declan Lavery suspended for 10 days over ride on Jerrysback due to welfare rules

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 12:39
Altior poised to continue remarkable winning record at Cheltenham

Altior poised to continue remarkable winning record at Cheltenham

Reigning two-mile champion odds-on to retain his Champion Chase crown

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00
Envoi Allen bids to justify big reputation in Champion Bumper

Envoi Allen bids to justify big reputation in Champion Bumper

Predictions of future Gold Cup glory have been made about Elliott’s unbeaten star

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00
Cheltenham: Tiger Roll ready to return to happy hunting ground

Cheltenham: Tiger Roll ready to return to happy hunting ground

Grand National winner has already secured legendary status among his connections

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00
Willie Mullins-trained Ballyward put down after Cheltenham fall

Willie Mullins-trained Ballyward put down after Cheltenham fall

9-4 favourite fell in the closing National Hunt Chase on opening day

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 19:10
Blackmore lives the dream with first Cheltenham winner

Blackmore lives the dream with first Cheltenham winner

A Plus Tard’s win one of four for Irish horses on opening of Cheltenham festival

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 17:59
Wednesday’s Cheltenham card in danger of being blown off course

Wednesday’s Cheltenham card in danger of being blown off course

Card would be run off in its entirety on Saturday and clash with Six Nations finale

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 17:53
Shoe is on the other foot for Cromwell as Espoir D’Allen takes Champion Hurdle

Shoe is on the other foot for Cromwell as Espoir D’Allen takes Champion Hurdle

JP McManus’s horse claims unprecedented eighth success in the race under Mark Walsh

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 17:19
Barry Geraghty: ‘Any winner at Cheltenham is like winning an All-Ireland final’

Barry Geraghty: ‘Any winner at Cheltenham is like winning an All-Ireland final’

Twenty years on from festival debut, the veteran jockey is still at top of racing game

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 06:00
Laurina can prove she’s the real deal in Champion Hurdle

Laurina can prove she’s the real deal in Champion Hurdle

Willie Mullins’s mare set for Cheltenham day one showdown with Apple’s Jade

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 16:43
Willie Mullins down on Cheltenham numbers but set for quality opening day

Willie Mullins down on Cheltenham numbers but set for quality opening day

Champion trainer is 10-1 to saddle four or more winners on festival’s opening day

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 16:37
Soft ground likely at Cheltenham after forecast 12mm of rain

Soft ground likely at Cheltenham after forecast 12mm of rain

Predicted wind gusts of up to 80km/h on Day Two of festival a worrying reminder of 2008

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 06:00
Punter predictions: Cheltenham festival tips and fancies

Punter predictions: Cheltenham festival tips and fancies

Michael Duignan, Phillip Reynolds, Darragh Ó Sé and more have their say

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 08:00
Teenage sensation Jack Kennedy targeting Cheltenham glory

Teenage sensation Jack Kennedy targeting Cheltenham glory

The gifted 19-year-old jockey will partner popular Apple’s Jade in the Champion Hurdle

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 08:00
Naas examining feasibility of building Ireland’s second all-weather track

Naas examining feasibility of building Ireland’s second all-weather track

Horse Racing Ireland hopes to have new all-weather track in place by 2021

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 18:59
Moore targets Dundalk feature with Western Australia

Moore targets Dundalk feature with Western Australia

Ballydoyle’s number one saddles two rides for O’Brien in rearranged midweek fixture

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 06:00
‘Pimpernel’ Percy undergoing unorthodox preparation for Gold Cup date

‘Pimpernel’ Percy undergoing unorthodox preparation for Gold Cup date

Trainer Kelly schooling his star over fences the ‘wrong’ way round at Galway

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 06:00
JP McManus still odds-on to be leading owner at Cheltenham Festival

JP McManus still odds-on to be leading owner at Cheltenham Festival

Espoir D’Allen gets Champion Hurdle green light but owner takes out three contenders

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 06:00
Irish trainers prepare for more animal welfare steps at Cheltenham Festival

Irish trainers prepare for more animal welfare steps at Cheltenham Festival

Irish trainers’ association argue 72-hour rule could be problematic for smaller yards

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 06:00
Noel Meade: Gold Cup contender Road to Respect is ‘100%’

Noel Meade: Gold Cup contender Road to Respect is ‘100%’

Former champion trainer enjoys perfect weekend with all four runners winning

Sun Mar 03 2019 - 18:52
Leopardstown post-race gallops likely to be low-key

Leopardstown post-race gallops likely to be low-key

Cusack runner could succeed on Leopardstown’s final jumps card

Sun Mar 03 2019 - 18:16
Jockeys say regulatory body will rue introduction of new whip restriction

Jockeys say regulatory body will rue introduction of new whip restriction

IHRB confirms 26 per cent increase in whip offences in 2018

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 21:28
Friday's Dundalk card abandoned after two races due to medical emergency

Friday's Dundalk card abandoned after two races due to medical emergency

A man, reported to be part of the IHRB’s security team, fell ill in the parade ring

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 20:13
Five-year entry-level bans to be imposed on jockeys for positive drug tests

Five-year entry-level bans to be imposed on jockeys for positive drug tests

Dylan Robinson gets three-year suspension for positive cocaine test

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 16:10
Ground will be a factor in deciding Monalee’s flight path

Ground will be a factor in deciding Monalee’s flight path

De Bromhead still ‘50-50’ between targeting Gold Cup or Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 05:00
Equine flu: Irish racing to continue with ‘enhanced vaccination’

Equine flu: Irish racing to continue with ‘enhanced vaccination’

Measures to be maintained in bid to avoid outbreak of equine flu as Britain experienced

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 05:00
McManus odds on to depose O’Leary as top owner at Cheltenham

McManus odds on to depose O’Leary as top owner at Cheltenham

Champion Hurdle hat-trick seeking Buveur D’Air one of seven McManus-owned favourites

Tue Feb 26 2019 - 06:00
Shane Foley to be No1 flat jockey for Jessica Harrington in 2019

Shane Foley to be No1 flat jockey for Jessica Harrington in 2019

Foley replaces Colm O’Donoghue who had enjoyed considerable success in recent seasons

Mon Feb 25 2019 - 18:46
Rugby needs to make itself smaller, weaker and less dangerous

Rugby needs to make itself smaller, weaker and less dangerous

Once famously a game for all shapes and sizes, that is quite clearly no longer the case

Mon Feb 25 2019 - 05:00
Owner unconcerned about Presenting Percy not running over fences in a year

Owner unconcerned about Presenting Percy not running over fences in a year

Reynolds decides to skip Fairyhouse with just three weeks to go to Cheltenham Gold Cup

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00
Mark Walsh aiming to help Farid earn Cheltenham ticket

Mark Walsh aiming to help Farid earn Cheltenham ticket

JP McManus’s rider a 12-1 shot to be leading jockey at the festival

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00
Un De Sceaux shaping up for bid to regain the Ryanair Chase

Un De Sceaux shaping up for bid to regain the Ryanair Chase

Proven Cheltenham stalwart impresses trainer with his latest piece of work

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 01:00
Willie Mullins to send reduced team to Cheltenham Festival

Willie Mullins to send reduced team to Cheltenham Festival

Champion trainer plans to have four Gold Cup runners including Bellshill and Kemboy

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 23:00
Gordon Elliott planning to send biggest ever team to Cheltenham Festival

Gordon Elliott planning to send biggest ever team to Cheltenham Festival

Meath man favourite to be leading trainer for third year in a row

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 19:00
Laurina looking to land Punchestown primer ahead of Cheltenham

Laurina looking to land Punchestown primer ahead of Cheltenham

Mare looking to emulate Annie Power’s 2016 Champion Hurdle success

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 16:10
Boxing needs a single, unified world heavyweight champion

Boxing needs a single, unified world heavyweight champion

Sport’s long-term interest is clearly bound up in unity rather than continuing division

Mon Feb 18 2019 - 06:00
Gordon Elliott saddles 428-1 four-timer at Navan

Gordon Elliott saddles 428-1 four-timer at Navan

Meath-based trainer favourite to again take leading trainer title at Cheltenham

Sun Feb 17 2019 - 17:43
Versatile National hero Tiger Roll wins over hurdles at Navan

Versatile National hero Tiger Roll wins over hurdles at Navan

Gordon Elliott’s star 12-1 to emulate Red Rum and retain famous steeplechase at Aintree

Sun Feb 17 2019 - 16:02
Presenting Percy could go straight to Cheltenham

Presenting Percy could go straight to Cheltenham

Rachael Blackmore teams up with festival prospect Monalee in Gowran feature

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 06:00
Young jockeys required to attend anti-doping seminars in March

Young jockeys required to attend anti-doping seminars in March

Move comes after five riders tested positive for cocaine in Ireland last year

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 17:56
Response to equine flu beginning to look like an over-reaction

Response to equine flu beginning to look like an over-reaction

By completely shutting down racing, BHA may have made a rod for its own back

Tue Feb 12 2019 - 06:00
British racing will resume on Wednesday after equine flu scare

British racing will resume on Wednesday after equine flu scare

British Horse Racing Authority allows a ‘risk managed return’ to take place

Mon Feb 11 2019 - 23:54
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