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Gleeson has memorable Punchestown success with Just Wait And See

Gleeson has memorable Punchestown success with Just Wait And See

Patrick Mullins completes opening day double on Kalum River

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 20:55
Douvan leads the first day attack for Mullins at Punchestown

Douvan leads the first day attack for Mullins at Punchestown

Champion trainer’s former star in good shape to claim the festival’s first major pot

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 06:00
De Bromhead eager to muscle in on Mullins/Elliott show

De Bromhead eager to muscle in on Mullins/Elliott show

Monalee can get Tramore-based trainer off to a good start at Punchestown

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 05:30
Increased regulation of ubiquitous gambling industry long overdue

Increased regulation of ubiquitous gambling industry long overdue

A gambling commission apparatus with independent teeth would be good for everyone

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00
National clean sweep most visible evidence yet of Irish racing’s golden age

National clean sweep most visible evidence yet of Irish racing’s golden age

Irish-trained horses set a new record after taking first four places in Aintree feature

Sun Apr 15 2018 - 18:30
Saint Are emerges unscathed from his Grand National fall

Saint Are emerges unscathed from his Grand National fall

His recovery means all the horses in Saturday’s big race at Aintree were unharmed

Sun Apr 15 2018 - 17:29
Seeyouatmidnight might get there before the rest in Grand National

Seeyouatmidnight might get there before the rest in Grand National

Katie Walsh aims to create history by becoming first female winner on Baie Des Iles

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00
O’Leary looking for pre-Grand National boost from Petit Mouchoir

O’Leary looking for pre-Grand National boost from Petit Mouchoir

Bloomfield could be best suited by conditions in Cork feature

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien’s Classic preparations kick into gear

Aidan O’Brien’s Classic preparations kick into gear

Gustav Klimt appears to be stable first string in Guineas Trial

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00
Blackmore expecting the unexpected ahead of Grand National debut

Blackmore expecting the unexpected ahead of Grand National debut

Jockey is not thinking about what it would mean to become first woman to win race

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 06:00
Success Days set to try and halt Winx’s winning streak in Sydney

Success Days set to try and halt Winx’s winning streak in Sydney

Aidan O’Brien’s first two year old runners of 2018 in action at Dundalk

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 17:50
Total Recall’s Gold Cup fall not a factor as National beckons

Total Recall’s Gold Cup fall not a factor as National beckons

Willie Mullins says son David will ride Pleasant Company in Grand National

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 17:29
Willie Mullins preparing star-studded team for Punchestown festival

Willie Mullins preparing star-studded team for Punchestown festival

The classic hopeful Alghabrah returns to action at Dundalk on Tuesday

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00
Raz De Maree heads the veteran squad in Aintree Grand National

Raz De Maree heads the veteran squad in Aintree Grand National

Three Irish contenders to become oldest winner of Aintree highlight in 95 years

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00
Tipping Point: There’s no way to make hitting an animal look attractive

Tipping Point: There’s no way to make hitting an animal look attractive

It is time for racing to reassess the use of the whip - rather than simply look to educate

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
Davy Russell to team up with Tiger Roll for Grand National

Davy Russell to team up with Tiger Roll for Grand National

Michael O’Leary questions level of support for Cheltenham winner ahead of Aintree festival

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
Navan proves exception to ‘logistical nightmare’ caused to racing by weather

Navan proves exception to ‘logistical nightmare’ caused to racing by weather

Son Of Rest can appreciate drop back to minimum trip in Cork stakes

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 06:00
Tiger Roll among up to five Gigginstown entries for Grand National

Tiger Roll among up to five Gigginstown entries for Grand National

Genie In Abottle found dead in his box on Friday

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 22:35
Mullins has it all to do to retain trainers’ championship

Mullins has it all to do to retain trainers’ championship

Champion now €555,000 behind Elliott and an 11-4 outsider to hold on to the title

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 20:40
Top-rated Mendelssohn installed as favourite for Kentucky Derby

Top-rated Mendelssohn installed as favourite for Kentucky Derby

However Ireland’s senior handicapper believes O’Brien’s charge still faces uphill task

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 19:29
General Principle gifts Gordon Elliott a first Irish National

General Principle gifts Gordon Elliott a first Irish National

Trainer later became the first to record 200 winners in Ireland in a season at Fairyhouse

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 20:18
McManus’s lightweight can make most of the conditions in Fairyhouse feature

McManus’s lightweight can make most of the conditions in Fairyhouse feature

Willie Mullins outnumbers Gordon Elliott in €100,000 feature on final day of festival

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 20:16
Tipping Point: Sporting habits and traditions that need eliminating

Tipping Point: Sporting habits and traditions that need eliminating

Gaining life lessons from Conor Murray’s box-kicking is among the claptrap of today

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:30
Irish Grand National set to be vital in champion trainer battle

Irish Grand National set to be vital in champion trainer battle

First prize of €270K could prove crucial in battle between Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00
Snow Falcon can keep Elliott and Mullins waiting in Irish National

Snow Falcon can keep Elliott and Mullins waiting in Irish National

Fairyhouse feature dominated by two trainers but Meade’s versatile sort a major player

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00
Willie Mullins warms up for Irish National with Grade One double

Willie Mullins warms up for Irish National with Grade One double

Elliott has three winners at Cork and one at Fairyhouse while Laurina impresses again

Sun Apr 01 2018 - 18:17
Mullins and Elliott to dominate Fairyhouse’s Easter festival

Mullins and Elliott to dominate Fairyhouse’s Easter festival

HRI boss dismisses competition concerns as two trainers saddle all nine in Ryanair Gold Cup

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00
Weld adopts ‘best available’ policy in Smullen’s enforced absence

Weld adopts ‘best available’ policy in Smullen’s enforced absence

Aidan O’Brien saddles seven on prestigious Dubai World Cup card

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 19:00
McManus star Anibale Fly confirmed for Aintree Grand National

McManus star Anibale Fly confirmed for Aintree Grand National

Horse is set to be part of a four-strong McManus team in the Liverpool spectacular

Tue Mar 27 2018 - 18:38
Footpad will miss Fairyhouse Gold Cup to run at Aintree

Footpad will miss Fairyhouse Gold Cup to run at Aintree

Mullins’ pair Bellshill and Apairofbrowneyes are on track for Irish Grand National

Tue Mar 27 2018 - 16:28
Irish National €270,000 could be crucial in trainer’s title battle

Irish National €270,000 could be crucial in trainer’s title battle

Outlander looks set to carry topweight in Easter Monday highlight at Fairyhouse

Tue Mar 27 2018 - 07:17
Cause Of Causes ruled out for the season and misses Aintree National

Cause Of Causes ruled out for the season and misses Aintree National

Apple’s Jade could clash with Buveur D’Air in Aintree Hurdle

Mon Mar 26 2018 - 18:30
BHA set to drug test horses in Ireland ahead of British flat fixtures

BHA set to drug test horses in Ireland ahead of British flat fixtures

‘The entire point of a testing policy is that it has to be agile and unpredictable’

Sun Mar 25 2018 - 20:12
On The Go Again justifies Irish Lincolnshire favouritism

On The Go Again justifies Irish Lincolnshire favouritism

Gordon Elliott sets new record of 194 winners for Irish jumps campaign

Sun Mar 25 2018 - 18:59
Aidan O’Brien 5-2 to break his own world Group One record in 2018

Aidan O’Brien 5-2 to break his own world Group One record in 2018

Hence and Full Moon in action for top trainer as Irish Flat season starts at Naas on Sunday

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 06:00
Fairyhouse manager ‘very optimistic’ Easter Festival will beat predicted cold snap

Fairyhouse manager ‘very optimistic’ Easter Festival will beat predicted cold snap

Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott dominate betting for €500,000 Irish Grand National

Fri Mar 23 2018 - 16:43
Relaxed O’Brien gearing up for another successful campaign

Relaxed O’Brien gearing up for another successful campaign

With a world record 28 Group One wins last year, Ballydoyle maestro at peak of his powers

Thu Mar 22 2018 - 07:11
Aidan O’Brien prepared to appeal Labour Court decision

Aidan O’Brien prepared to appeal Labour Court decision

Attorney General now considering derogation for racing from workplace legislation

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 19:09
British officials drug-tested Irish horses before Cheltenham

British officials drug-tested Irish horses before Cheltenham

Willie Mullins confirmed that BHA officials had travelled to Ireland before the festival

Sun Mar 18 2018 - 16:29
No rest for Irish trainers as relentless pursuit of winners goes on

No rest for Irish trainers as relentless pursuit of winners goes on

Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins shift attention from Cheltenham to St Patrick’s weekend

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 06:00
Michael O’Leary and Gordon Elliott combine for final day Cheltenham double

Michael O’Leary and Gordon Elliott combine for final day Cheltenham double

Ryanair boss says seven winners during festival week has been ‘surreal’

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 21:22
Michael O’Leary hails ‘golden era’ for Irish racing at Cheltenham festival

Michael O’Leary hails ‘golden era’ for Irish racing at Cheltenham festival

Davy Russell crowned leading jockey for first time ahead of Jack Kennedy as Gordon Elliott retains leading trainer prize

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 21:14
Native River saves home honour with epic Gold Cup defeat of Might Bite

Native River saves home honour with epic Gold Cup defeat of Might Bite

Richard Johnson wins second ‘blue riband’ 18 years after first

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 19:03
Saldier can get final day off to a flier for Willie Mullins

Saldier can get final day off to a flier for Willie Mullins

Trainer has four runners in pursuit of Cheltenham Gold Cup glory on Friday

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00
Native River solid enough to land Gold Cup this time

Native River solid enough to land Gold Cup this time

Cheltenham: Nicky Henderson chases historic achievement with enigmatic Might Bite

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00
Willie Mullins has four chances to break Gold Cup ‘hoodoo’

Willie Mullins has four chances to break Gold Cup ‘hoodoo’

Champion trainer has finished runner-up on six occasions – but he’s not dwelling on it

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00
Irish-trained horses come up just short of unprecedented clean sweep

Irish-trained horses come up just short of unprecedented clean sweep

English runner Missed Approach prevents Irish horses going through Festival card

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 20:25
Willie Mullins passes Nicky Henderson’s record with 61st Cheltenham winner

Willie Mullins passes Nicky Henderson’s record with 61st Cheltenham winner

‘We never thought you could do that with a base in Ireland coming over her’

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 18:30
‘Puppy’ will have to muster all his power to ride Supasundae to victory

‘Puppy’ will have to muster all his power to ride Supasundae to victory

Despite soft ground, Robbie Power is focusing on the finishing post in Stayers’ Hurdle

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 06:00
Conditions give Sub Lieutenant a chance for Ryanair glory

Conditions give Sub Lieutenant a chance for Ryanair glory

De Bromhead star aims to give Michael O’Leary a first victory in own race

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 06:00
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