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Order of St George capable of defending Ascot Gold Cup crown

Order of St George capable of defending Ascot Gold Cup crown

Ballydoyle stayer who came third in the Arc a top pattern performer with touch of class

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 06:00
Highland Reel heats up Ascot for Aidan O’Brien at last

Highland Reel heats up Ascot for Aidan O’Brien at last

Pressure was on the Ballydoyle team to deliver a winner and they took the biggest of all

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 18:46
Queen’s Trust can prove value in Prince of Wales’s Stakes

Queen’s Trust can prove value in Prince of Wales’s Stakes

Drop back to mile-and-a-quarter makes Highland Reel and Jack Hobbs vulnerable

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 06:00
Godolphin Power back to life with Royal Ascot hat-trick

Godolphin Power back to life with Royal Ascot hat-trick

Thomas Hobson is sole Irish winner on day one as Churchill flops in St James’s Palace Stakes

Tue Jun 20 2017 - 18:59
O’Brien and Moore looking for quick start to Royal Ascot week

O’Brien and Moore looking for quick start to Royal Ascot week

Churchill odds-on to beat Godolphin rival Barney Roy in St James’s Palace Stakes

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 20:45
Players giving it their all and getting insulted - for nothing

Players giving it their all and getting insulted - for nothing

Tipping point: there is now an intensity to the focus on players that is insane

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 06:00
O’Brien, Moore favourites to be leading trainer and jockey at Ascot

O’Brien, Moore favourites to be leading trainer and jockey at Ascot

Final race of Leopardstown’s ‘February Jumps Festival’ to be revealed in coming weeks

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 16:28
Rhododendron bids to secure French Oaks glory for O’Brien

Rhododendron bids to secure French Oaks glory for O’Brien

Meanwhile, John Oxx targets Munster Oaks with bright prospect Bengala

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 21:20
Top handler Aidan O’Brien 28/1 to break Royal Ascot record

Top handler Aidan O’Brien 28/1 to break Royal Ascot record

Champion trainer requires eight winners or more this year to stretch clear of all rivals

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 16:29
Dermot Weld: Recent number of Irish jumps meetings ‘excessive’

Dermot Weld: Recent number of Irish jumps meetings ‘excessive’

Trainer echoes comments of Ger Lyons who has urged flat racing should get ‘a fair go’

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 13:44
O’Brien’s four big Royal Ascot favourites only 9-1 to win

O’Brien’s four big Royal Ascot favourites only 9-1 to win

Order of St George odds on for Gold Cup after French Star Vazirabad’s defection

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 21:10
Ger Lyons demands flat racing gets ‘a fair go’ in Ireland

Ger Lyons demands flat racing gets ‘a fair go’ in Ireland

Treasuring in Queen Mary Stakes will head Co Meath trainer’s team for Royal Ascot

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 20:09
Willie Mullins targeting another Ascot success

Willie Mullins targeting another Ascot success

Penhill and Whiteout among his five possible starters in Ascot Stakes

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 17:58
O’Brien odds-on favourite for Royal Ascot leading trainer title

O’Brien odds-on favourite for Royal Ascot leading trainer title

Rhododendron still in the frame to mount a challenge for French Oaks glory

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 17:10
And the sporting snake oil salesman award goes to . . . golf

And the sporting snake oil salesman award goes to . . . golf

Modern sport thrives on flogging shortcuts to success, but golf has honed it to a fine art

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 06:30
Derby day will be ‘ultimate challenge’ for Curragh facilities

Derby day will be ‘ultimate challenge’ for Curragh facilities

All eyes on how track caters for 6,000 crowd amid criticism of decision to continue racing

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 20:07
Kevin Prendergast-trained Penny Pepper surprises at Curragh

Kevin Prendergast-trained Penny Pepper surprises at Curragh

Mare in foal to Dragon Pulse recovers from poor start to beat 9-4 favourite Only Mine

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 18:49
Mullins in pursuit of fifth French Champion Hurdle with Shaneshill

Mullins in pursuit of fifth French Champion Hurdle with Shaneshill

Titus makes return to action in Curragh Listed contest

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 05:30
HRI boss says British election result has produced ‘more uncertainty'

HRI boss says British election result has produced ‘more uncertainty'

Maintaining tripartite agreement vital for Irish racing – Brian Kavanagh

Fri Jun 09 2017 - 23:00
No impact on race sponsorship expected from Gulf  crisis

No impact on race sponsorship expected from Gulf crisis

Qatar’s Qipco signed a three-year extension to sponsor Champion Stakes at Leopardstown

Fri Jun 09 2017 - 19:00
Jessica Harrington says saddling Royal Ascot winner is her ‘next ambition’

Jessica Harrington says saddling Royal Ascot winner is her ‘next ambition’

Trainer has exciting two-year-olds in Alpha Centauri and Brother Bear

Tue Jun 06 2017 - 21:51
Wings of Eagles is ‘joint-lowest rated Epsom Derby winner this century’

Wings of Eagles is ‘joint-lowest rated Epsom Derby winner this century’

Colt likely to line up next in the Dubai Duty-Free Irish Derby

Tue Jun 06 2017 - 21:45
Turf Club doctor ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Prendergast recovery

Turf Club doctor ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Prendergast recovery

Rider (19) placed in induced coma after fall from Jack The Snake on Monday

Tue Jun 06 2017 - 21:42
Mullins seeks fifth French Champion Hurdle win with Shaneshill

Mullins seeks fifth French Champion Hurdle win with Shaneshill

Irish trainer to run Wicklow Brave and Clondaw Warrior in New York

Tue Jun 06 2017 - 01:00
There are 1,000 Irish Derby tickets still available

There are 1,000 Irish Derby tickets still available

Cracksman, not Wings Of Eagles, made the early favourite for €1.5 million classic

Mon Jun 05 2017 - 16:52
Tipping Point: Irrelevance is the rock on which the Lions will perish

Tipping Point: Irrelevance is the rock on which the Lions will perish

The game has moved on from this relic of flying the flag in far-flung bits of empire

Mon Jun 05 2017 - 06:00
Ryan Moore likely to partner Wings of Eagles for Derby double attempt

Ryan Moore likely to partner Wings of Eagles for Derby double attempt

Ballydoyle No 1 set to be back on board after Pádraig Beggy’s dream win at Epsom

Sun Jun 04 2017 - 18:10
Wings Of Eagles delivers another Derby for Aidan O’Brien

Wings Of Eagles delivers another Derby for Aidan O’Brien

Jockey Pádraig Beggy leads home shock 40-1 outsider ahead of stablemate

Sat Jun 03 2017 - 17:52
War Decree heads O’Brien’s hopes for a first French Derby

War Decree heads O’Brien’s hopes for a first French Derby

Recoletos and Peslier look to have major hopes of a classic success at Chantilly

Sat Jun 03 2017 - 01:00
Dettori brings O’Brien’s Classic run to halt as Enable wins Oaks

Dettori brings O’Brien’s Classic run to halt as Enable wins Oaks

Highland Reel gives Irish trainer a record eighth Coronation Cup success at Epsom

Fri Jun 02 2017 - 19:14
Cliffs of Moher leads Aidan O’Brien’s six-strong bid for Derby

Cliffs of Moher leads Aidan O’Brien’s six-strong bid for Derby

Young trainer Joseph O’Brien attempts to join an exclusive club with Rekindling

Fri Jun 02 2017 - 17:45
Joseph O’Brien aims to join exclusive Derby club with Rekindling

Joseph O’Brien aims to join exclusive Derby club with Rekindling

Just four men have ridden and trained a Derby winner in the race’s long history

Tue May 30 2017 - 17:25
Pat Smullen snapped up for Khalidi in Epsom Derby

Pat Smullen snapped up for Khalidi in Epsom Derby

Final plans for Ballydoyle team to be finalised with Ryan Moore likely for Cliffs Of Moher

Tue May 30 2017 - 17:11
Turf Club CEO says drug test protocol agreement close

Turf Club CEO says drug test protocol agreement close

Body “optimistic” deal can be reached with Breeders Association in next two weeks

Tue May 30 2017 - 00:17
HRI chief Brian Kavanagh rejects criticism of Curragh facilities

HRI chief Brian Kavanagh rejects criticism of Curragh facilities

Turf Club backs decision to continue racing despite current construction work at venue

Mon May 29 2017 - 20:39
Aidan O’Brien 4-1 to complete Epsom Derby-Oaks  double

Aidan O’Brien 4-1 to complete Epsom Derby-Oaks double

York’s Dante winner Permian and Khalidi added to Derby field

Mon May 29 2017 - 18:11
Winter completes Guineas double-double for Aidan O’Brien

Winter completes Guineas double-double for Aidan O’Brien

O’Brien heads into next week’s Epsom Derby in blistering form after classic clean sweep

Sun May 28 2017 - 18:01
Churchill lined up to stick to O’Brien’s Curragh classic script

Churchill lined up to stick to O’Brien’s Curragh classic script

Ryan Moore teams up for first time with Winter in Sunday’s 1,000 Guineas

Sat May 27 2017 - 06:00
David Wachman delighted  Winter has proven her class

David Wachman delighted Winter has proven her class

Ex-trainer’s old charge favourite to complete a 1,000 Guineas double at the Curragh

Wed May 24 2017 - 20:30
Curragh gears up for first Classic test of its temporary facilities

Curragh gears up for first Classic test of its temporary facilities

Problems identified at season’s first meeting are being addressed

Wed May 24 2017 - 00:00
Strength of O’Brien team deters challengers in  Curragh Group One races

Strength of O’Brien team deters challengers in Curragh Group One races

HRI chief executive says dominance such as Ballydoyle’s is ‘not uncommon’

Tue May 23 2017 - 19:33
Dermot Weld aiming  to  bring Titus back in Silver Stakes

Dermot Weld aiming to bring Titus back in Silver Stakes

Ana O’Brien teams up with Music Box in seven furlong maiden at Gowran on Tuesday

Mon May 22 2017 - 23:09
Aidan O’Brien 4-1 to seal  Group One Curragh clean sweep

Aidan O’Brien 4-1 to seal Group One Curragh clean sweep

Godolphin could be set to take on Churchill with Thunder Snow in Irish 2,000 Guineas

Mon May 22 2017 - 17:53
Alpha Centauri a Royal Ascot candidate for Jessica Harrington

Alpha Centauri a Royal Ascot candidate for Jessica Harrington

Impressive Naas victory suggests trainer could secure maiden success at June festival

Sun May 21 2017 - 19:24
Churchill will try for  2,000 Guineas double at the Curragh

Churchill will try for 2,000 Guineas double at the Curragh

Caravaggio’s return to action makes 5-4 quotes for Commonwealth Cup understandable

Sun May 21 2017 - 19:24
Caravaggio warms up for Royal Ascot with seasonal debut at  Naas

Caravaggio warms up for Royal Ascot with seasonal debut at Naas

Three-year-old likely to be kept to sprints and aimed at Commonwealth Cup

Fri May 19 2017 - 19:24
Mullins primes Shaneshill to deliver latest French success

Mullins primes Shaneshill to deliver latest French success

Ruby Walsh to ride trainer’s choice for €175,000 Grade 2 Prix La Barka at Auteuil

Fri May 19 2017 - 18:34
Jim Bolger bids for another Musidora with Vociferous Marina

Jim Bolger bids for another Musidora with Vociferous Marina

Meanwhile, Aidan O’Brien will run Examplar and Rekindling in Thursday’s Dante Stakes

Tue May 16 2017 - 19:56
Annie Power leaves the stage but there is no let-up for Mullins

Annie Power leaves the stage but there is no let-up for Mullins

Mare will be remembered for coming back to win Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

Tue May 16 2017 - 18:25
Aydoun can continue Dermot Weld’s winning run at Killarney

Aydoun can continue Dermot Weld’s winning run at Killarney

Bolger aiming at fourth Musidora Stakes success with Vociferous Marina

Mon May 15 2017 - 20:04
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