Outbreak of equine flu leaves British racing in turmoilDetection of influenza causes cancellation of all races with weeks to go to CheltenhamFri Feb 08 2019 - 00:03
Cheltenham officials confident that flu outbreak won’t threaten festivalProlonged cancellation of British racing will prompt fears of situation similar to foot and mouth crisisThu Feb 07 2019 - 21:44
IHRB says there is no threat to Irish racing amid equine flu outbreakGordon Elliott says ‘business as usual’ despite five horses currently stationed in BritainThu Feb 07 2019 - 10:47
All British racing cancelled until next Wednesday at earliestIrish racing will continue but nor British-based horses will run hereThu Feb 07 2019 - 10:29
De Bromhead calls for penetrometer trials at Irish racecoursesDevices can help ascertain more accurate informations on ground conditionsMon Feb 04 2019 - 18:18
Something cringey about recent evidence of unbearable ‘Corkness’ of CorkCounty board’s embarrassing imprimatur for towering pile of self-aggrandising baloneyMon Feb 04 2019 - 08:10
Bellshill gives Willie Mullins a 10th Irish Gold Cup successLeopardstown to examine winter watering after 22 horses taken outSun Feb 03 2019 - 18:33
Apple’s Jade hands Michael O’Leary a Cheltenham conundrumBrilliant mare again shows her class with 16-length rout in Irish Champion HurdleSat Feb 02 2019 - 17:05
Apple’s Jade the undoubted star of show at Dublin Racing FestivalTop trainers Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott set to dominate at LeopardstownSat Feb 02 2019 - 06:00
Road To Respect can atone for Christmas misfortune in Irish Gold CupWillie Mullins chasing tenth victory in Dublin Racing Festival’s feature eventSat Feb 02 2019 - 06:00
HRI figures reveal Brexit already impacting on bloodstock sales2018 saw fall of 8% in public auction sales; Tote and on-course betting continue to fallWed Jan 30 2019 - 18:30
Gigginstown urge Leopardstown to consider watering trackStud plans to enter almost 70 horses as Apple’s Jade bids for Champion Hurdle gloryTue Jan 29 2019 - 19:31
New Down Royal management hope track passes morning inspectionLeopardstown boss unconcerned about snow forecast ahead of big weekend festivalMon Jan 28 2019 - 19:46
Barry Geraghty becomes the fourth most successful jockey in jump racing historyMeath jockey adds to winning haul with Espoir D’allen at Naas to make it 1,876 triumphsSun Jan 27 2019 - 16:51
Honeysuckle primed to retain her unbeaten recordWeight advantage could see her edge Robin de Carlow in Fairyhouse featureSat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00
Ascot winner Magic Wand lines up for Aidan O’Brien in $7m Miami raceIreland’s champion trainer hoping to make early start to his 2019 campaignSat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00
Presenting Percy picks up where he left off at Gowran ParkThe eight-year-old had not been in action since winning the RSA Chase last MarchThu Jan 24 2019 - 16:08
Benie Des Dieux to bid to retain mares’ hurdle at Cheltenham FestivalWillie Mullins says it’s ‘not a big worry’ if star mare goes straight to festivalWed Jan 23 2019 - 06:00
Changes to racing's controversial reserve system to be announcedMove comes following a review by Irish Horseracing Regulatory BoardTue Jan 22 2019 - 18:30
O’Brien aiming to get 2019 campaign off to a flier with Magic WandRoyal Ascot winner to bid for Saturday’s inaugural $7 million Pegasus World TurfTue Jan 22 2019 - 06:00
Irish racing stepping up plans for a no-deal BrexitHorse Racing Ireland boss to meet with top British and French racing officials this weekMon Jan 21 2019 - 19:44
Ground conditions may be right for Presenting Percy’s returnTeam hopes Gold Cup favourite will get vital practice at Gowran in run-up to CheltenhamSun Jan 20 2019 - 17:00
Tout Est Permis will try to make it three in a row for Noel MeadeTroytown hero one of seven Gigginstown entries for Cheltenham Gold CupSat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
Robbie Power seeks to end Altior’s winning streak on Fox NortonDecision on Aubrey McMahon ‘non-trier’ appeal expected in a weekSat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
Leopardstown to push online sales to students and pensionersTrack authorities confident clash with rugby international won’t affect Dublin Racing FestivalThu Jan 17 2019 - 01:04
Long-awaited break in weather could help Sizing John return to actionUp To 50mms of rain forecast for Leopardstown over 10 daysThu Jan 17 2019 - 01:00
Mullins knows time running out to blood novices pre-CheltenhamSavvy champion trainer is keeping Irish Gold Cup options open with KemboyWed Jan 16 2019 - 06:00
Un De Sceaux has four in a row in his sights at AscotWillie Mullins’ star a 1-4 favourite for grade one Clarence House ChaseMon Jan 14 2019 - 19:22
Hard border could impact racing regulation in IrelandIrish Horseracing Regulatory Board says drug testing on studs to begin later in 2019Mon Jan 14 2019 - 17:12
Willie Mullins not concerned about stable form despite weekend blankCheltenham hope Felix Desjy lands Punchestown feature for Gordon ElliottSun Jan 13 2019 - 16:46
Jockeys’ association: rise in positive cocaine tests reflective of societyIrish Horseracing Regulatory Board confirms it is to take tougher stanceFri Jan 11 2019 - 16:57
John Oxx and Patrick Prendergast to join forces from the CurraghSea The Stars trainer will work with Prendergast’s promising filly Skitter ScatterFri Jan 11 2019 - 16:47
Starting drugs ban for jockeys in Ireland to be raised to five yearsTwo more jockeys received bans for positive cocaine tests on ThursdayThu Jan 10 2019 - 16:14
Global warming blamed as tracks continue to feel impact of dry weatherEntry rates affected by ground conditions in ‘very strange season’Wed Jan 09 2019 - 06:00
Samcro ‘very, very, very doubtful’ to make Cheltenham FestivalGigginstown identifies Petit Mouchoir as stable’s best Champion Hurdle hopeTue Jan 08 2019 - 18:16
Israeli betting ban blamed for alarming slide in Tote turnoverVeterinary border inspection post proposed for Dublin portMon Jan 07 2019 - 17:56
Presenting Percy on course for Galmoy Hurdle if ground is suitableCheltenham Gold Cup favourite likely to return to action over hurdles at GowranMon Jan 07 2019 - 16:48
Mystique Heights gets 2019 off to a flying start for Luke ComerWillie Mullins undecided about whether to race top mare Laurina before CheltenhamSun Jan 06 2019 - 17:35
Battleoverdoyen remains unbeaten after fine Naas victoryElliott’s six-year-old takes Grade One Lawlor’s Hurdle with Tornado Flyer pulled upSun Jan 06 2019 - 16:02
From refs to cynics: 10 steps to a happier sporting new yearTipping Point: Sport’s aim to ensure fairness remains its greatest virtueMon Dec 31 2018 - 06:00
Leopardstown might make St Stephen’s Day event all-ticketLengthy queues on the festival’s opening day this year prompting a rethink of organisationSun Dec 30 2018 - 16:02
Sharjah swoops to Ryanair Hurdle as Samcro fails to fireElliott’s prodigy beaten again over two miles as Willie Mullins scores at LeopardstownSat Dec 29 2018 - 15:08
Melon poised to reassert his Champion Hurdle credentialsRyanair Hurdle could identify a real championship contender come MarchSat Dec 29 2018 - 06:00
Delta Work a strong contender for Grade One glory in novice featureGround conditions and trip look tailor-made for Limini in mares hurdle at LeopardstownSat Dec 29 2018 - 06:00
Defi Bleu looks to follow in illustrious hoof-prints at LimerickHorse has good chance of winning Grade Two feature on final day of Christmas festivalSat Dec 29 2018 - 06:00
David Mullins steers Kemboy to impressive Savills Chase successWillie Mullins-trained horse now very much in Gold Cup frame after Leopardstown winFri Dec 28 2018 - 15:32
Sublime Apple’s Jade eases to Christmas Hurdle victoryGordon Elliott-trained mare won by a street after Faugheen fell at the second last fenceFri Dec 28 2018 - 14:22
O’Leary a dissenter but Apple’s Jade allowances make senseLeopardstown Preview: Rationale for mares’ allowance is backed up by statistical analysisFri Dec 28 2018 - 06:00
Road To Respect’s back-to-back credentials look rock-solidGrand National runner-up Pleasant Company returns to action over hurdlesFri Dec 28 2018 - 06:00
Annamix makes long-awaited debut for Willie Mullins at LimerickFrench-bred horse is already favourite for Cheltenham’s Supreme Novice HurdleFri Dec 28 2018 - 06:00
