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Gordon Elliott seeks Aintree glory with Empire Of Dirt

Gordon Elliott seeks Aintree glory with Empire Of Dirt

Trainer will hope horse can bounce back from Cheltenham defeat at Aintree

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 01:00
Nina Carberry and Katie Walsh have changed Grand National perceptions forever

Nina Carberry and Katie Walsh have changed Grand National perceptions forever

Talent and courage blind to gender but Aintree win would resonate far beyond racing

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 13:04
Best Irish hopes for Aintree rest with dominant trainers

Best Irish hopes for Aintree rest with dominant trainers

The Grand National racing festival in Liverpool kicks off on Thursday

Tue Apr 04 2017 - 01:00

Aidan O’Brien to appeal ‘non-trier’ penalties over Music Box

Trainer fined €2,000 after horse finished behind stable companion Asking at Dundalk

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 19:19
Turf Club’s controversial ‘non-trier’ rules face crucial test

Turf Club’s controversial ‘non-trier’ rules face crucial test

Jockeys Andrew Lynch and Barry John Foley to appeal Gowran suspensions

Sun Mar 26 2017 - 19:42
Ger Lyons hits ground running as he starts flat season with double

Ger Lyons hits ground running as he starts flat season with double

Meath trainer rejects notion smaller operators have easier pickings on flat

Sun Mar 26 2017 - 18:33
Aidan O’Brien launches  raid on Dubai World Cup

Aidan O’Brien launches raid on Dubai World Cup

Ryan Moore hopeful of a big run from Highland Reel in Sheema Classic

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 22:30
Gordon Elliott plans National raid with Cause Of Causes and Ucello Conti

Gordon Elliott plans National raid with Cause Of Causes and Ucello Conti

Meath trainer still playing down chances of denying Mullins 10 championships in row

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 01:02
Aidan O’Brien gets 2017 campaign under way in Dubai

Aidan O’Brien gets 2017 campaign under way in Dubai

Highland Reel is second favourite to Postponed for Sheema Classic

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 18:42
Mullins points to impact of  programme book   for number of quality horses in Ireland

Mullins points to impact of programme book for number of quality horses in Ireland

British racing continues to licks its wounds after losing out 19-9 to the Irish in Cheltenham’s ‘BetBright Cup’

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 01:17
De Bromhead unsurprised by Sizing John’s Cheltenham glory

De Bromhead unsurprised by Sizing John’s Cheltenham glory

Trainer says he is taking ‘a lot of positives’ from horse he trained until last summer

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 01:00
Gold Cup victory crowns historic day for Irish  at Cheltenham

Gold Cup victory crowns historic day for Irish at Cheltenham

Jessica Harrington becomes third woman ever to train winner of coveted title

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 20:07
Big guns of Irish racing help secure Cheltenham ‘Greenwash’

Big guns of Irish racing help secure Cheltenham ‘Greenwash’

A total of 19 wins from 28 races shows strength at the top end of the sport in Ireland

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 19:05
Sizing John emerges from Douvan shadow to bask in Cheltenham’s golden glow

Sizing John emerges from Douvan shadow to bask in Cheltenham’s golden glow

Jessica Harrington’s horse wins Gold Cup to cap most successful ever Festival for Ireland

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 18:40
Sizing John completes dream Gold Cup debut for Jessica Harrington

Sizing John completes dream Gold Cup debut for Jessica Harrington

Irish horse is first to complete Irish and Cheltenham double since Imperial Call in 1996

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 16:40
Djakadam can make it third time lucky in Gold Cup

Djakadam can make it third time lucky in Gold Cup

Willie Mullins can back up remarkable Thursday haul by finally scoring the ultimate prize

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 06:02
Rich Ricci’s ‘keep buying and trying’ motto hardens at Cheltenham

Rich Ricci’s ‘keep buying and trying’ motto hardens at Cheltenham

Colourful American owner reckons Djakadam offers his best chance to win Gold Cup

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 06:00
On The Fringe to make it day to remember for JP McManus

On The Fringe to make it day to remember for JP McManus

Katie Walsh will do her best to douse the sentiment on board Wonderful Charm

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 01:03
Great day to be Irish at Cheltenham

Great day to be Irish at Cheltenham

Resurgent Willie Mullins-Ruby Walsh team bounces back to form with 179-1 four-timer

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 01:00
Domesday scenario avoided as Queen saves face for home team

Domesday scenario avoided as Queen saves face for home team

Irish-trained horses won the first six races before Kim Muir win for queen’s horse

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 19:16
Cheltenham: Mullins empire strikes back with stunning  four-timer

Cheltenham: Mullins empire strikes back with stunning four-timer

Ruby Walsh becomes first jockey to win four races on one day at festival

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 18:36
Special Tiara takes Queen Mother as Douvan’s crown slips

Special Tiara takes Queen Mother as Douvan’s crown slips

Willie Mullins confirmed that his horse was found to be lame behind following race

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 09:19
Frank Berry the vital but invisible hand guiding McManus racing empire

Frank Berry the vital but invisible hand guiding McManus racing empire

Racing manager is man of few words but the reputation he has earned speak volumes

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 06:00
Bryan Cooper hoping to get Ryanair call right on Empire Of Dirt

Bryan Cooper hoping to get Ryanair call right on Empire Of Dirt

Ruby Walsh can get his first winner of the week on Yorkhill in the opening JLT

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 01:08
Unowhatimeanharry looks to have the Stayers’ power

Unowhatimeanharry looks to have the Stayers’ power

JP McManus-owned horse has the stamina to win Cheltenham Sun Bets Stayers’ Hurdle

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 01:00
Cheltenham: High five for Gordon Elliott as Jamie Codd lands double

Cheltenham: High five for Gordon Elliott as Jamie Codd lands double

Irish trainer increases his lead with Cause of Causes also landing Cross-Country

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 18:37
Douvan, Gail Carlisle and the moulding of a superstar

Douvan, Gail Carlisle and the moulding of a superstar

Ex-work rider won’t be the last to be blown away by horse, but she will always be the first

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 07:15
O’Leary has a lot riding on Tombstone after spat with handicapper

O’Leary has a lot riding on Tombstone after spat with handicapper

Alpha Des Obeaux looks to have quality to land relatively ordinary RSA renewal

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 06:00
Champion Chase merely another step for dominant Douvan

Champion Chase merely another step for dominant Douvan

Bigger picture sees Mullins superstar following in odds-on footsteps of Flyingbolt

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 22:24
Buveur D’Air caps another Champion day for JP McManus

Buveur D’Air caps another Champion day for JP McManus

Nicky Henderson hails team effort as Noel Fehily ensures Champion Hurdle success

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 18:43
Bookies have the best of Champion Tuesday

Bookies have the best of Champion Tuesday

Arkle winner Altior (1-4) was only successful favourite on opening day at Cheltenham

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 18:41
Gordon Elliott strikes major blow on opening day at Cheltenham

Gordon Elliott strikes major blow on opening day at Cheltenham

Lands 1,988-1 hat-trick, Willie Mullins has no first day winner for first time since 2008

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 18:27
Willie Mullins to justify punters’ Cheltenham trust again

Willie Mullins to justify punters’ Cheltenham trust again

Ireland’s champion trainer can rally from turbulent season back off track at home

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 07:00
Scene set for big odds shock in uncertain Champion Hurdle

Scene set for big odds shock in uncertain Champion Hurdle

Irish Leger hero Wicklow Brave is huge price for Cheltenham festival feature

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 01:00
Forty years since Champion Hurdle rated finest ever run

Forty years since Champion Hurdle rated finest ever run

Tommy Kinane still thinks Monksfield should have won battle with Night Nurse in 1977 epic

Mon Mar 13 2017 - 18:30
Lynch falls foul of non-trier rules on second day back in saddle

Lynch falls foul of non-trier rules on second day back in saddle

Cheltenham-winning jockey’s return from injury blighted by suspension after chase

Sun Mar 12 2017 - 19:02
Cheltenham: Clash of Limini and Vroum Vroum Mag eagerly awaited

Cheltenham: Clash of Limini and Vroum Vroum Mag eagerly awaited

Move to skip Champion Hurdle with Vroum Vroum Mag sees Ricci lose hat-trick chance

Sun Mar 12 2017 - 18:58
Gordon Elliott:  Irish racing’s great ‘blow-in’ is  set to raise Cheltenham storm

Gordon Elliott: Irish racing’s great ‘blow-in’ is set to raise Cheltenham storm

Meath-based trainer’s meteoric rise from humble beginnings continues

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 10:15
David Mullins: a jockey with the racing world at his feet

David Mullins: a jockey with the racing world at his feet

Grand National winner now aiming to record his first win at the Cheltenham Festival

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 07:30
Mullins aims to get in Cheltenham mood with Sandown victory

Mullins aims to get in Cheltenham mood with Sandown victory

Amateur David Dunsdon to guide Redhotfillypeppers to victory in listed bumper

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 19:30
Controversial Naas race can fall to Michael O’Leary and Gangster

Controversial Naas race can fall to Michael O’Leary and Gangster

Entry situation for Naas has renewed focus on dominance of select group of powerful owners

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 17:33
Mullins delays call on adding Limini to Champion Hurdle mix

Mullins delays call on adding Limini to Champion Hurdle mix

Champion trainer indicates Vroum Vroum Mag will defend her OLBG Hurdle title

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 05:00
Bumper 24-strong cross-channel entry for Irish Grand National

Bumper 24-strong cross-channel entry for Irish Grand National

Gordon Elliott has 28 entries for the Easter Monday highlight worth €500,000

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 01:00
Mark Walsh lands some choice Cheltenham rides

Mark Walsh lands some choice Cheltenham rides

Co Killdare jockey to ride Yanworth in the Champion Hurdle for JP McManus

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 17:19
On The Fringe enjoying Foxhunters preparation

On The Fringe enjoying Foxhunters preparation

Trainer Enda Bolger aiming for sixth cross-country success

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 16:58
Rugby is simply much more than a game for Wales

Rugby is simply much more than a game for Wales

Rugby continues to pervade all classes there more there in any of the other six nations

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 06:30
Mixed results for Mullins horses in post-race schooling session

Mixed results for Mullins horses in post-race schooling session

Jody McGarvery performs remarkable recovery to win on Great Field

Sun Mar 05 2017 - 19:29
Aga Khan’s agent said Curragh should close for building work

Aga Khan’s agent said Curragh should close for building work

Bloodstock manager ‘happy to discuss’ Derby switch to Leopardstown in 2018

Sun Mar 05 2017 - 18:50
Trainers concerned over impact of Turf Club’s new ‘non-trier’ rules

Trainers concerned over impact of Turf Club’s new ‘non-trier’ rules

IRTA seeks meeting with chief Turf Club vet over issue of evidence

Sat Mar 04 2017 - 06:00
Moving  Derby  to Leopardstown in 2018 should be option, says Oxx

Moving Derby to Leopardstown in 2018 should be option, says Oxx

Trainer says it is a shame Derby and ‘Champions Weekend’ will run on ‘building site’

Sat Mar 04 2017 - 01:00
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