O’Brien bidding for ninth Newmarket 2,000 Guineas win in 20 yearsTop trainer saddles both likely favourites Gustav Klimt and Saxon WarriorSat May 05 2018 - 06:00
O’Brien pursues historic Kentucky Derby success with MendelssohnGood start from stall 14 could be crucial to big Irish hope in LousvilleSat May 05 2018 - 05:05
Torcedor tries to put Dubai flop behind him in Sagaro StakesO’Brien sends two-year-old The Irish Rover to AscotWed May 02 2018 - 06:00
Weld says Mendelssohn has ‘wonderful chance’ to win Kentucky DerbyAidan O’Brien’s Irish hope draws stall 14 for Saturday night’s ‘Run for the Roses’Tue May 01 2018 - 17:30
Mendelssohn has statistical mountain to overcome in Kentucky DerbyAidan O’Brien rated 14-1 to pull off historic classic hat-trick in the United StatesTue May 01 2018 - 01:00
Mullins eyeing French Gold Cup bid for luckless DjakadamTrainer may target France’s richest jumps prize with dual Cheltenham runner-upMon Apr 30 2018 - 23:15
Soccer managers have become completely irrelevantTipping Point: Arsene Wenger’s departure underlines increasingly obvious trendMon Apr 30 2018 - 06:30
Punchestown unlikely to move to a Sunday finish anytime soonOrganisers will look at ‘pros and minuses’ of moving dates as record 35,958 attend final dayMon Apr 30 2018 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien in pursuit of an unprecedented Classic hat-trickIreland’s champion trainer can make history in American racing’s most famous prize, the Kentucky DerbySun Apr 29 2018 - 20:37
Apple’s Jade aims to bounce back to form against Benie Des DieuxWillie Mullins-Gordon Elliott rivalry set to dominate final day at PunchestownSat Apr 28 2018 - 06:00
Shock as Katie Walsh announces winning ride will be her lastJockey retiring after thrilling win on Willie Mullins-trained Antey at PunchestownFri Apr 27 2018 - 22:29
On a day of drama, Supasundae’s win is cruelly overlookedJessica Harrington’s 7-1 winner interrupted ongoing Willie Mullins-Gordon Elliott sagaFri Apr 27 2018 - 21:42
Special Tiara faces big task against two-mile champion Altior at SandownDaryl Jacob rides De Bromhead star for the first timeFri Apr 27 2018 - 15:47
Samcro aiming to justify hype against his seniors at PunchestownWillie Mullins ready to take on Elliott superstar with five runners including MelonFri Apr 27 2018 - 06:22
Faugheen bursts out of ‘last chance saloon’ with epic victoryFootpad puts in another faultless jumping display in Ryanair Novice ChaseThu Apr 26 2018 - 20:44
Mullins throws magnificent seven at Grade One feature at PunchestownFootpad heavy favourite to complete unbeaten novice chase season in Ryanair ChaseThu Apr 26 2018 - 06:05
Mullins hot favourite for trainers’ title after spectacular 9,802-1 six-timerPaul Townend bounces back from horror show to ride hat-trick at PunchestownWed Apr 25 2018 - 20:19
Paul Townend says he heard ‘a shout’ on the way to last fenceIHRB will examine level of detail released in future stewards’ inquiry reportsWed Apr 25 2018 - 11:39
Derek O’Connor’s splendid horsemanship belies amateur statusTop point-to-point rider aiming to beat professionals aboard Edwulf and land Gold CupWed Apr 25 2018 - 06:45
Road To Respect can oblige in Punchestown Gold CupNext Destination better than bare form and primed to put Cheltenham run behind himWed Apr 25 2018 - 06:00
Paul Townend banned after bizarre Punchestown incidentJockey suddenly veers off at final fence on Al Boum Photo during novice chase at FestivalTue Apr 24 2018 - 21:43
Gleeson has memorable Punchestown success with Just Wait And SeePatrick Mullins completes opening day double on Kalum RiverTue Apr 24 2018 - 20:55
Douvan leads the first day attack for Mullins at PunchestownChampion trainer’s former star in good shape to claim the festival’s first major potTue Apr 24 2018 - 06:00
De Bromhead eager to muscle in on Mullins/Elliott showMonalee can get Tramore-based trainer off to a good start at PunchestownTue Apr 24 2018 - 05:30
Increased regulation of ubiquitous gambling industry long overdueA gambling commission apparatus with independent teeth would be good for everyoneMon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00
National clean sweep most visible evidence yet of Irish racing’s golden ageIrish-trained horses set a new record after taking first four places in Aintree featureSun Apr 15 2018 - 18:30
Saint Are emerges unscathed from his Grand National fallHis recovery means all the horses in Saturday’s big race at Aintree were unharmedSun Apr 15 2018 - 17:29
Seeyouatmidnight might get there before the rest in Grand NationalKatie Walsh aims to create history by becoming first female winner on Baie Des IlesSat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien’s Classic preparations kick into gearGustav Klimt appears to be stable first string in Guineas TrialSat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00
O’Leary looking for pre-Grand National boost from Petit MouchoirBloomfield could be best suited by conditions in Cork featureSat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00
Blackmore expecting the unexpected ahead of Grand National debutJockey is not thinking about what it would mean to become first woman to win raceThu Apr 12 2018 - 06:00
Success Days set to try and halt Winx’s winning streak in SydneyAidan O’Brien’s first two year old runners of 2018 in action at DundalkTue Apr 10 2018 - 17:50
Total Recall’s Gold Cup fall not a factor as National beckonsWillie Mullins says son David will ride Pleasant Company in Grand NationalTue Apr 10 2018 - 17:29
Willie Mullins preparing star-studded team for Punchestown festivalThe classic hopeful Alghabrah returns to action at Dundalk on TuesdayTue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00
Raz De Maree heads the veteran squad in Aintree Grand NationalThree Irish contenders to become oldest winner of Aintree highlight in 95 yearsTue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00
Davy Russell to team up with Tiger Roll for Grand NationalMichael O’Leary questions level of support for Cheltenham winner ahead of Aintree festivalMon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
Tipping Point: There’s no way to make hitting an animal look attractiveIt is time for racing to reassess the use of the whip - rather than simply look to educateMon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
Navan proves exception to ‘logistical nightmare’ caused to racing by weatherSon Of Rest can appreciate drop back to minimum trip in Cork stakesSat Apr 07 2018 - 06:00
Tiger Roll among up to five Gigginstown entries for Grand NationalGenie In Abottle found dead in his box on FridayFri Apr 06 2018 - 22:35
Mullins has it all to do to retain trainers’ championshipChampion now €555,000 behind Elliott and an 11-4 outsider to hold on to the titleTue Apr 03 2018 - 20:40
Top-rated Mendelssohn installed as favourite for Kentucky DerbyHowever Ireland’s senior handicapper believes O’Brien’s charge still faces uphill taskTue Apr 03 2018 - 19:29
General Principle gifts Gordon Elliott a first Irish NationalTrainer later became the first to record 200 winners in Ireland in a season at FairyhouseMon Apr 02 2018 - 20:18
McManus’s lightweight can make most of the conditions in Fairyhouse featureWillie Mullins outnumbers Gordon Elliott in €100,000 feature on final day of festivalMon Apr 02 2018 - 20:16
Tipping Point: Sporting habits and traditions that need eliminatingGaining life lessons from Conor Murray’s box-kicking is among the claptrap of todayMon Apr 02 2018 - 06:30
Irish Grand National set to be vital in champion trainer battleFirst prize of €270K could prove crucial in battle between Willie Mullins and Gordon ElliottMon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00
Snow Falcon can keep Elliott and Mullins waiting in Irish NationalFairyhouse feature dominated by two trainers but Meade’s versatile sort a major playerMon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00
Willie Mullins warms up for Irish National with Grade One doubleElliott has three winners at Cork and one at Fairyhouse while Laurina impresses againSun Apr 01 2018 - 18:17
Mullins and Elliott to dominate Fairyhouse’s Easter festivalHRI boss dismisses competition concerns as two trainers saddle all nine in Ryanair Gold CupSat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00
Weld adopts ‘best available’ policy in Smullen’s enforced absenceAidan O’Brien saddles seven on prestigious Dubai World Cup cardFri Mar 30 2018 - 19:00
McManus star Anibale Fly confirmed for Aintree Grand NationalHorse is set to be part of a four-strong McManus team in the Liverpool spectacularTue Mar 27 2018 - 18:38
