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
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
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
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
JP McManus’ veteran star Carlingford Lough dies at LeopardstownThe five-time Grade One winner collapsed and died after the Paddy Power ChaseThu Dec 27 2018 - 17:02
‘The wrong one’ - Paddy Power Chase won by 28-1 outsider AuvergnatSimply Ned beats Footpad in remarkable comeback to win ‘Sugar Paddy’ ChaseThu Dec 27 2018 - 16:45
Gordon Elliott targets Coral Welsh National glory with Folsom BlueTrainer sending Burren Life to Limerick in hope of winning €50,000 Tim Duggan Handicap ChaseThu Dec 27 2018 - 06:00
Footpad has a lot to do to look a serious threat to Altior’s crownTriplicate aims to reach top-flight status in Future Champions Novice HurdleThu Dec 27 2018 - 06:00
Racing ‘minnows’ aim to spike big guns in Paddy Power ChaseBlack Scorpion and Snugsborough Benny among contenders for lucrative handicapThu Dec 27 2018 - 06:00
Leopardstown authorities apologise for ‘unacceptable’ St Stephen’s Day delaysMark Walsh rides Le Richebourg to success for McManus and Joseph O’BrienWed Dec 26 2018 - 19:09
Joseph O’Brien gets Grade One Christmas present with Le RichebourgTom and David Mullins spring 14-1 surprise with Rocky Blue at LeopardstownWed Dec 26 2018 - 16:48
Irish football’s division more than ever looks an anachronismTipping point: Brexit crisis could represent a chance for some positive Irish sporting unityMon Dec 24 2018 - 07:00
Getabird to get off the Grade One mark in Limerick’s new top-flight featureTop jockey Robbie Power swerves Leopardstown for start of Limerick actionMon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00
Khan hoping for happier Leopardstown experience in St Stephen’s Day featureCoeur Sublime could be the best of Gordon Elliott team in the Juvenile HurdleMon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00
Emotions set to run high again as Ellie Mac returns to LeopardstownNiccolai Schuster Racing Club founded in honour of student who lost his life in Berkeley tragedyMon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00
Walsh bound for Limerick on St Stephen’s Day for first time in 22 yearsUp to 60,000 people expected to attend Leopardstown over four daysMon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00
Presenting Percy team keeping fingers crossed for rain over Christmas periodPhilip Reynolds indicates Leopardstown more likely than Kempton for Gold Cup FavouriteWed Dec 19 2018 - 07:17
Mullins unwilling to risk Laurina on unsuitable groundLeopardstown's Ryanair Hurdle or Kempton’s Christmas Hurdle among options for returnTue Dec 18 2018 - 06:00
Relegate hoping to get off the mark over jumps at NaasPaul Townend to ride the Willie Mullins-trained Face The Facts in the opening maiden hurdle at the meetingMon Dec 17 2018 - 19:04
Sport has been infected by an attention-seeking cultureTipping Point: Johnny Sexton’s ‘Off The Ball’ deal shows the growing role of self-promotionMon Dec 17 2018 - 07:05
Envoi Allen takes ‘Future Champion’ in style of a future championDavy Russell closes gap in jockeys’ championship aboard Cap YorkSun Dec 16 2018 - 16:43
IHRB explain decision not to enquire into running and riding of JP McManus horseStewards decided not to hold enquiry into Ilikedwayurthinkin run at FairyhouseSun Dec 16 2018 - 15:30
Improving Irish equine centre a ‘key priority’ for Horse Racing IrelandHRI boss says facilities at centre are ‘not up to scratch’Sat Dec 15 2018 - 06:00
Envoi Allen has chance to follow in illustrious footprints in Navan finaleCheveley Park Stud look to continue reaping dividends from jumps investmentSat Dec 15 2018 - 01:00
Road To Respect on the road to a Leopardstown repeatGigginstown Stud pursuing five in a row in Savills ChaseTue Dec 11 2018 - 16:46
Willie Mullins gives Laurina green light to test Champion credentials at CheltenhamChampion trainer confirms Footpad will return to action in Leopardstown Grade OneTue Dec 11 2018 - 16:34
Samcro still O’Leary’s big hope for the Champion HurdleMares Hurdle remains the main target for Apple’s JadeTue Dec 11 2018 - 05:00
HRI says horse movements threatened by no-deal BrexitThe only border inspection posts for horses are at Dublin and Shannon airportsMon Dec 10 2018 - 18:20
When will sport on subscription TV reach a breaking point?Less and less sport is shown free-to-air nowadays. This needs to be changedMon Dec 10 2018 - 06:30
Ruby Walsh produces John Durkan Chase masterclass on board MinJockey wins on all three Punchestown rides in defiant reaction to injuries and criticismMon Dec 10 2018 - 01:00
Paul Townend lands 275-1 four-timer at CorkTownend has a two-winner lead over Rachael Blackmore in jockeys championshipSun Dec 09 2018 - 16:11
Presenting Percy now set to return at LeopardstownAbsence of Gold Cup favourite could leave Durkan Chase door open to MinSat Dec 08 2018 - 06:00
