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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
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
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
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
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
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
Unowhatimeanharry can prove age no hurdle in the Stayers'

Unowhatimeanharry can prove age no hurdle in the Stayers'

Mares allowance could be crucial to Gordon Elliott's Shattered Love in JLT

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 06:00
‘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
Six Irish-trained winners on day two of Cheltenham Festival

Six Irish-trained winners on day two of Cheltenham Festival

Gordon Elliot claims 468-1 hat-trick with Ruby Walsh leg injury not as bad as first feared

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 20:24
Altior overcomes ground and injury scare to claim Champion Chase

Altior overcomes ground and injury scare to claim Champion Chase

Douvan falls at fourth last but Mullins says encouraging run was ‘a huge positive’

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 18:08
Cheltenham: Samcro credentials on the line in Novice Hurdle

Cheltenham: Samcro credentials on the line in Novice Hurdle

Gordon Elliott versus Willie Mullins contest: Samcro takes on Next Destination

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 06:00
Jack Kennedy determined to treat Samcro as just another ride

Jack Kennedy determined to treat Samcro as just another ride

Unusually mature teenage sensation has pressure of riding odds-on favourite

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 05:00
Ruby Walsh acclaimed after opening day Cheltenham double comeback

Ruby Walsh acclaimed after opening day Cheltenham double comeback

Willie Mullins closing in on Nicky Henderson’s festival record after 54-1 hat-trick

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 18:56
Barry Geraghty masterminds successful title defence for Buveur D’Air

Barry Geraghty masterminds successful title defence for Buveur D’Air

Willie Mullins’s well backed second-string Melon comes up a neck short of favourite

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 18:06
Altior can bounce back from injury hiccup and reward punters

Altior can bounce back from injury hiccup and reward punters

Douvan returns to track a year after champion chase flop, but beating Altior is a big ask

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 17:06
Rich Ricci looking for a chink of light after a dark period

Rich Ricci looking for a chink of light after a dark period

Colourful American hoping Douvan and Faugheen can recapture former glory

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 06:00
Apple’s Jade the pick of formidable Irish raiding party

Apple’s Jade the pick of formidable Irish raiding party

Getabird and Footpad well-placed to strike for Grade One glory for Mullins

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 05:00
Buveur D’Air the hottest Champion Hurdle favourite since Istabraq

Buveur D’Air the hottest Champion Hurdle favourite since Istabraq

McManus and Henderson can extend their respective remarkable record in feature

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 05:00
Ricci considering a switch to Ryanair Chase for Douvan

Ricci considering a switch to Ryanair Chase for Douvan

Gowran five-timer indicates Mullins’ team of 50-plus horse in good form for Cheltenham

Sun Mar 11 2018 - 18:59
Going at Cheltenham the softest in over 20 years

Going at Cheltenham the softest in over 20 years

John Oxx’s Tullyallen a contender in eve-of-festival mile maiden at Dundalk

Sun Mar 11 2018 - 18:53
Cheltenham 2018: Ireland’s major Grade One hopes

Cheltenham 2018: Ireland’s major Grade One hopes

All eyes on the stunning Samcro while quite a few throw their hat into Gold Cup ring

Sat Mar 10 2018 - 06:00
JP McManus profile: Cheltenham, the gift that keeps on giving for the man who has everything

JP McManus profile: Cheltenham, the gift that keeps on giving for the man who has everything

Race-ready tycoon has enjoyed 52 winners at festival since his first in 1982

Sat Mar 10 2018 - 05:00
Mullins anticipates Ruby Walsh will ride Killultagh Vic in Gold Cup

Mullins anticipates Ruby Walsh will ride Killultagh Vic in Gold Cup

Jezki wins 16th race of illustrious career at Leopardstown

Fri Mar 09 2018 - 18:45
Sizing John ruled out of defence of Cheltenham Gold Cup

Sizing John ruled out of defence of Cheltenham Gold Cup

Jessica Harrington says hairline fracture of pelvis found after morning canter

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 20:01
Ruby Walsh returns to action with a winner at Thurles

Ruby Walsh returns to action with a winner at Thurles

Champion jockey has one ride, on board Karalee, at Leopardstown on Friday

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 17:26
Racing to resume at Thurles on Thursday after cold snap

Racing to resume at Thurles on Thursday after cold snap

Ruby Walsh keen to return from injury with Cheltenham festival looming

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 21:10
Special Tiara among 16-1 outsiders for Champion Chase

Special Tiara among 16-1 outsiders for Champion Chase

Willie Mullins plans to pitch both Douvan and Min against Henderson’s star Altior

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 20:00
Irish raiders 6-1 to set new Cheltenham record of 20 winners or more

Irish raiders 6-1 to set new Cheltenham record of 20 winners or more

Aidan O’Brien’s Mendelssohn in line to start road to Kentucky Derby at Dundalk

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 05:00
Ballymore remains Cheltenham target for hotpot Samcro

Ballymore remains Cheltenham target for hotpot Samcro

Eddie O’Leary rules out audacious festival double attempt by supermare Apple’s Jade

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 05:00
Derek O’Connor will get chance to secure Gold Cup glory on Edwulf

Derek O’Connor will get chance to secure Gold Cup glory on Edwulf

On The Fringe back in contention for a sixth Cheltenham festival appearance

Mon Mar 05 2018 - 01:00
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