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Rachael Blackmore aiming to create Galway Hurdle history

Rachael Blackmore aiming to create Galway Hurdle history

JP McManus has a staggering nine of the 20 runners in Thursday's €300,000 feature

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 07:56
Mark Enright lands Galway Plate glory as Clarcam scores at 33-1

Mark Enright lands Galway Plate glory as Clarcam scores at 33-1

Reserve system again under focus after Patricks Park gets into big race

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 21:23
Rhododendron could complete Qatar Nassau Stakes hat-trick for O’Brien

Rhododendron could complete Qatar Nassau Stakes hat-trick for O’Brien

A return to top form would see Ryan Moore’s charge hard to beat

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 19:09
Snow Falcon looks an encouraging prospect for Meade

Snow Falcon looks an encouraging prospect for Meade

Controversial later start for one of the week’s feature races in a bid to boost attendance figure

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00
Riven Light claims miraculous repeat win at Galway

Riven Light claims miraculous repeat win at Galway

Willie Mullins’s horse defies massive weight and poor draw to triumph after nine months out

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 21:26
Sussex Stakes looks a viable target for O’Brien’s Gustav Klimt

Sussex Stakes looks a viable target for O’Brien’s Gustav Klimt

Without Parole and Expert Eye top the betting in a less than vintage renewal

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 21:10
What’s The Story can prove Galway Festival evening glory

What’s The Story can prove Galway Festival evening glory

Scottish raider aims to bridge 39-year cross-channel gap in Colm Quinn BMW Mile

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 06:00
Harrington’s Torcedor looks to end Stradivarius’s string of wins

Harrington’s Torcedor looks to end Stradivarius’s string of wins

Aidan O’Brien’s Idaho also tackles Goodwood Cup on opening day

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 06:00
Aubrey McMahon the amateur king of Galway again

Aubrey McMahon the amateur king of Galway again

Ruby Walsh marked his return to the track by riding the first winner of the festival

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 17:44
Mullins odds-on to be leading trainer again at Galway festival

Mullins odds-on to be leading trainer again at Galway festival

Dermot Weld admits his ‘days of dominance are gone’ at Ballybrit

Sun Jul 29 2018 - 18:00
Poet’s Word primed to give Stoute a record sixth win in Ascot feature

Poet’s Word primed to give Stoute a record sixth win in Ascot feature

Hydrangea and Rostropovich ready to lead somewhat uncertain Ballydoyle challenge

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 06:00
Unfortunate circumstances have McDonogh preparing for ‘fiercely competitive’ festival

Unfortunate circumstances have McDonogh preparing for ‘fiercely competitive’ festival

Former champion jockey will be firing bullets at Galway for the ‘King of Ballybrit’

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 06:00
Galway Festival: ‘Here-for-the-beer’ a serious rival to action on the track

Galway Festival: ‘Here-for-the-beer’ a serious rival to action on the track

Big showcase meetings are often more about the social side than the actual racing

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 06:00
Gigginstown team travels with more hope than confidence for Galway Plate

Gigginstown team travels with more hope than confidence for Galway Plate

Bookmakers reckon O’Leary’s best chance may lie with Calino Dairy

Fri Jul 27 2018 - 18:17
HRI board unanimously approves new anti-doping policy

HRI board unanimously approves new anti-doping policy

Pleased CEO Brian Kavanagh says “It’s better to get it right than to get it quick”

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 21:11
Kew Gardens attempting to become 13th Irish trained King George winner

Kew Gardens attempting to become 13th Irish trained King George winner

William Buick on board Crystal Ocean as Stoute chases record

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 15:52
IHRB declines to comment on report of positive test for cobalt

IHRB declines to comment on report of positive test for cobalt

Horse Racing Ireland board to examine new anti-doping policy on Monday

Sun Jul 22 2018 - 22:01
Aidan O’Brien to focus on Ascot after frustrating classic weekend at the Curragh

Aidan O’Brien to focus on Ascot after frustrating classic weekend at the Curragh

Racing: Ryan Moore pulls a rabbit out of the hat on Magical in Kilboy Estate Stakes

Sun Jul 22 2018 - 19:54
James Doyle's virtuoso ride seals Irish Oaks on Sea Of Class

James Doyle's virtuoso ride seals Irish Oaks on Sea Of Class

English trainer William Haggas claims first Irish Classic at the Curragh

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 18:53
Magic Wand can give O’Brien record-equalling sixth Irish Oaks

Magic Wand can give O’Brien record-equalling sixth Irish Oaks

Champion trainer has 40th Curragh classic success in sights on Saturday afternoon

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 18:34
Horse racing body: ‘prior day notice’ drugs testing not ideal

Horse racing body: ‘prior day notice’ drugs testing not ideal

But regulatory body indicates it will sign up, and says stiffer penalties likely for steroid use

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 18:15
Racecourse body meet bookmakers over fall in on-course betting

Racecourse body meet bookmakers over fall in on-course betting

‘Everyone is walking around with a bookmaker in their pocket in terms of their phone’

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 16:35
BHA clear Tim Brennan of corruption charges

BHA clear Tim Brennan of corruption charges

Willie Mullins’s vet had been accused of passing on inside information to his brother

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 20:35
Sea of Class aims to secure landmark classic victory for her sire

Sea of Class aims to secure landmark classic victory for her sire

Former Irish Leger hero Wicklow Brave lines up in Killarney

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 06:00
Magic Wand heads powerful Ballydoyle team in Saturday’s Irish Oaks

Magic Wand heads powerful Ballydoyle team in Saturday’s Irish Oaks

Aidan O’Brien aims to maintain successful run in Curragh classics

Tue Jul 17 2018 - 06:00
Le Tour: We don’t believe it but we still consume it

Le Tour: We don’t believe it but we still consume it

Evidence suggests we might even cheer meat-covered robots if we really want to

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 07:00
Patrick Mullins passes Ted Walsh to become most successful amateur jockey

Patrick Mullins passes Ted Walsh to become most successful amateur jockey

28-year-old moved on to 546 after Queen Boulevard’s win at Sligo

Sun Jul 15 2018 - 20:18
New doping control policy being examined by racing’s representative bodies

New doping control policy being examined by racing’s representative bodies

Issues over jurisdiction have caused delays in implementing industry-wide measures

Sun Jul 15 2018 - 16:02
Tim Brennan to face BHA disciplinary panel on Monday

Tim Brennan to face BHA disciplinary panel on Monday

Willie Mullins’s vet accused of passing on information to his brother on Faugheen injury

Sun Jul 15 2018 - 15:23
Aidan O’Brien bidding for Group One double on Saturday

Aidan O’Brien bidding for Group One double on Saturday

Trainer aiming to land July Cup at Newmarket followed by Longchamp success

Fri Jul 13 2018 - 16:42

Irish Derby hero Latrobe set for York over Paris

Joseph O’Brien to give derby winner ‘a little mid-season freshen up’ at Ebor festival

Tue Jul 10 2018 - 21:54
Racing testing and traceability document circulated

Racing testing and traceability document circulated

Crucial feedback expected in time for HRI board meeting on July 23rd

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 19:32
O’Briens exert unique Irish Derby domination at the Curragh

O’Briens exert unique Irish Derby domination at the Curragh

Joseph and Donnacha O’Brien combine with Latrobe to win the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby

Sun Jul 01 2018 - 20:10
O’Brien boys make Irish Derby a family affair

O’Brien boys make Irish Derby a family affair

Latrobe wins Derby on a famous day for the O’Brien family at the Curragh

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 18:55
Saxon Warrior gets second chance to prove himself real Derby deal

Saxon Warrior gets second chance to prove himself real Derby deal

Ryan Moore aims to complete classic collection with first Irish Derby

Fri Jun 29 2018 - 16:54
Ryan Moore saddles Oaks heroine Forever Together at Curragh

Ryan Moore saddles Oaks heroine Forever Together at Curragh

Oaks Winner’s Task eased with Coronet running in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud in France

Fri Jun 29 2018 - 15:36
Dettori set to partner Knight To Behold in Irish Derby

Dettori set to partner Knight To Behold in Irish Derby

Italian superstar has won nine Irish classics during his outstanding career

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 19:59
Saxon Warrior won’t have it all his own way at Irish Derby

Saxon Warrior won’t have it all his own way at Irish Derby

Epsom Derby runner-up Dee Ex Bee and King Edward VII Stakes winner Old Persian will race

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 17:45
Ryan Moore aiming to complete classic collection in Irish Derby

Ryan Moore aiming to complete classic collection in Irish Derby

John Gosden’s Coronet set to travel to Curragh for Juddmonte Pretty Polly Stakes

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 19:05
Phil Mickelson’s US Open moment showed golf’s unbearable smugness

Phil Mickelson’s US Open moment showed golf’s unbearable smugness

What Mickelson did proved golfers are as prone to the same human impulses as others

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 06:30
Saxon Warrior tipped to give Aidan O’Brien 13th Irish Derby win

Saxon Warrior tipped to give Aidan O’Brien 13th Irish Derby win

Trainer confident Japanese-bred colt to follow in Capri’s footsteps and prevail at Curragh

Sun Jun 24 2018 - 17:52
Harry Angel can prove he’s a horse for the Ascot course

Harry Angel can prove he’s a horse for the Ascot course

Dermot Weld aiming to bridge 18-year gap with Ulster Derby victory

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 01:00
Jessica Harrington enjoys first Royal Ascot success

Jessica Harrington enjoys first Royal Ascot success

Alpha Centauri lived up to favourite tag in breaking track record in Coronation Stakes

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 17:52
Gold Cup hero Stradivarius gives Dettori a 60th Royal Ascot winner

Gold Cup hero Stradivarius gives Dettori a 60th Royal Ascot winner

Hunting Horn and Magic Wand give Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore a Thursday double

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 19:01
Gordon Elliott targets Royal Ascot success with Pallasator

Gordon Elliott targets Royal Ascot success with Pallasator

Trainer is saddling 13 at Down Royal’s jumps fixture and two on the flat at Limerick

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 19:00
Threading can upset the Coronation Stakes boat

Threading can upset the Coronation Stakes boat

Sands of Mali is a major Commonwealth Cup contender

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 17:37
Order Of St George has chance to carve out his own niche

Order Of St George has chance to carve out his own niche

It’s uncertain how Stradivarius will relish the last half mile of the Ascot Gold Cup

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 21:33
Stoute becomes most successful Royal Ascot trainer with latest triumphs

Stoute becomes most successful Royal Ascot trainer with latest triumphs

Poet’s Word And Expert Eye take trainer to 77 winners after been tied with the late Henry Cecil on 75

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 19:51
Dettori hoping Ascot conditions don’t hamper Cracksman

Dettori hoping Ascot conditions don’t hamper Cracksman

Kew Gardens looks like Aidan O’Brien’s best chance of a sixth Vase victory

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 06:00
Frankie Dettori secures Day One Royal Ascot hat-trick

Frankie Dettori secures Day One Royal Ascot hat-trick

Willie Mullins scores with Lagostovegas, likely bound for Melbourne Cup

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 19:06
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