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Difficult to  oppose Heartbreak City in Leopardstown feature

Difficult to oppose Heartbreak City in Leopardstown feature

Tony Martin’s Melbourne Cup runner-up a ‘good thing’ once he handles eight hurdles

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 01:00
Donagh Meyler to pilot  Heartbreak City in Leopardstown feature

Donagh Meyler to pilot Heartbreak City in Leopardstown feature

JP McManus-owned Grade One stars Jezki and Carlingford Lough bound for Navan

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 01:00
Turf Club’s  new ‘running and riding’ rules causing concern

Turf Club’s new ‘running and riding’ rules causing concern

Trainers’ CEO Michael Grassick worried ‘best possible position’ regulation is ‘vague’”

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 01:00
Tom Mullins aims to upset Heartbreak City  at Leopardstown

Tom Mullins aims to upset Heartbreak City at Leopardstown

That’s A Wrap going for four-in-row, while Un De Sceaux odds-on to defend Ascot Crown

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 01:01
Sharon Dunphy disqualified for two years in Like A Diamond case

Sharon Dunphy disqualified for two years in Like A Diamond case

The trainer and two others were behind the backing of horse from 50-1 in to 9-4 in 2013

Mon Jan 16 2017 - 13:31
Turf Club expects rise in inquiries after ‘non-trier’   rules take effect

Turf Club expects rise in inquiries after ‘non-trier’ rules take effect

First meeting under new running and riding rules will take place at Dundalk on Friday

Mon Jan 16 2017 - 01:00
Mullins hopeful Faugheen will run in Irish Champion Hurdle

Mullins hopeful Faugheen will run in Irish Champion Hurdle

Trainer says horse definitely on course for Cheltenham, for which it remains favourite

Sun Jan 15 2017 - 19:37
Jack Kennedy notches two winners in  Bryan Cooper’s absence

Jack Kennedy notches two winners in Bryan Cooper’s absence

Elliot-trained Ball D’Arc lands Fairyhouse feature and will be aimed at Grand Annul

Sun Jan 15 2017 - 18:40
People’s Park can halt Elliott’s handicap streak at Fairyhouse

People’s Park can halt Elliott’s handicap streak at Fairyhouse

Willie Mullins aiming to land Saturday feature at Punchestown with Crack Mome

Sat Jan 14 2017 - 01:20
Betting levy could fully finance racing by 2020, predicts ruling body

Betting levy could fully finance racing by 2020, predicts ruling body

HRI to push for higher taxes as gap closes between what exchequer pays and receives

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 17:37
Turf Club unveil changes to running and riding rules

Turf Club unveil changes to running and riding rules

Irish Jockeys Association wants ‘non-trier’ cases automatically referred to HQ

Wed Jan 11 2017 - 18:12
Turf Club cracks down on potential ‘non-triers’

Turf Club cracks down on potential ‘non-triers’

A significant overhaul of running and riding rules means jockeys must be “seen” to try

Wed Jan 11 2017 - 10:59
Jezki in line to return – in a ‘winners of one’ at Navan

Jezki in line to return – in a ‘winners of one’ at Navan

Jessica Harrington believes she has pinpointed perfect opportunity for top hurdler

Wed Jan 11 2017 - 01:00
Punchestown ‘cautiously optimistic’ about beating Arctic weather

Punchestown ‘cautiously optimistic’ about beating Arctic weather

Willie Mullins has five runners in Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle including Cilaos Emery

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 19:07
On The Fringe to return at Leopardstown under Jamie Codd

On The Fringe to return at Leopardstown under Jamie Codd

Star chaser who was called ‘people’s horse’ by Nina Carberry in pursuit of ‘triple hat-trick’

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 01:00
Irish Gold Cup next up for Zabana after Lexus failure

Irish Gold Cup next up for Zabana after Lexus failure

Thistlecrack a firmer Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite after Coneygree’s defection

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 01:00
Pyromaniac ‘non-trier’ case resolved with no penalties to horse or trainer

Pyromaniac ‘non-trier’ case resolved with no penalties to horse or trainer

Outcome of dispute a blow to appeals body, with Turf Club in line to pay legal bills

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 09:00
Gordon Elliott coming up on inside to eye Willie Mullins’s crown

Gordon Elliott coming up on inside to eye Willie Mullins’s crown

Death Duty’s victory in Naas novice hurdle narrows gap with Ireland’s top trainer

Sun Jan 08 2017 - 16:54
Mullins-Elliott battle set to continue into new year

Mullins-Elliott battle set to continue into new year

Mullins hope Aldechi Inois faces two Elliott runners in the Listed Chase at Tramore

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 22:48
Ruby Walsh seeks to maintain momentum at Punchestown

Ruby Walsh seeks to maintain momentum at Punchestown

Champion jockey will be on board Childrens List, Sure Reef and newcomer Brontide

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 19:00
Gordon Elliott seeks to end big year with final flourish at Newbury

Gordon Elliott seeks to end big year with final flourish at Newbury

Baltazar d’Allier tests Grade One waters in Betfred Challow Novices Hurdle

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 18:27
Michael O’Leary gets one back on Willie Mullins in Ryanair Hurdle

Michael O’Leary gets one back on Willie Mullins in Ryanair Hurdle

Bryan Cooper steered Petit Mouchoir home ahead of odds-on favourite Nichols Canyon

Thu Dec 29 2016 - 17:05
Jessica Harrington keeps up the fight with Our Duke success

Jessica Harrington keeps up the fight with Our Duke success

Willie Mullins’ tally reached 21 when first Battleford and then Let’s Dance came home

Thu Dec 29 2016 - 16:58
Nichols Canyon poised to defend his Ryanair Hurdle crown

Nichols Canyon poised to defend his Ryanair Hurdle crown

Locally based owner Barry Connell bids for success in novice chase with Martello Tower

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 22:30
Rathnure Rebel to follow in illustrious footsteps at Limerick

Rathnure Rebel to follow in illustrious footsteps at Limerick

Patrick Mullins fancied to notch bumper victory for Pat Fahy on Castlegrace Paddy

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 21:30
Gavin Cromwell is back for another big Christmas target

Gavin Cromwell is back for another big Christmas target

Jer’s Girl tries to reverse Morgiana form with Nichols Canyon at Leopardstown festival

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 21:12
Plenty of options for Vroum Vroum Mag after Grade One win

Plenty of options for Vroum Vroum Mag after Grade One win

Mullins saddles Leopardstown four-timer to bring holiday haul to 17 winners

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 18:50
Michael O'Leary plays down split with Willie Mullins after Lexus 1-2

Michael O'Leary plays down split with Willie Mullins after Lexus 1-2

Teenager Jack Kennedy claims first Grade One win as Djakadam finishes third

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 18:06
Djakadam can confirm Gold Cup credentials in Lexus

Djakadam can confirm Gold Cup credentials in Lexus

Vroum Vroum Mag can bring Willie Mullins more festive cheer in Christmas Hurdle

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 11:07
Zabana fully primed for Lexus Chase challenge

Zabana fully primed for Lexus Chase challenge

Victory in the Grade One contest could see Andy Lynch targeting a Gold Cup bid

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 22:30
Noble Endeavor lands Paddy Power Chase for Gordon Elliott

Noble Endeavor lands Paddy Power Chase for Gordon Elliott

Major gamble pays dividends in the most valuable race of the holiday period

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 19:40
Cap d’Aubois poised to strike for Mullins at Limerick

Cap d’Aubois poised to strike for Mullins at Limerick

Daryl Jacob travels from Britain to pilot the Gordon Elliott runner Missy Tata

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 19:30
Douvan headlines Leopardstown five-timer for Willie Mullins

Douvan headlines Leopardstown five-timer for Willie Mullins

Champion trainer records a total of six winners in Ireland for second successive day

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 17:30
Liz Doyle has winning Limerick formula with Sea Scorpion

Liz Doyle has winning Limerick formula with Sea Scorpion

Fair chance for A Decent Excuse; Duke Cass likely to score in day-two festival finale

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 08:00
Tom Taaffe back in  stride for  Paddy Power Chase

Tom Taaffe back in stride for Paddy Power Chase

Win for Rogue Trader or People’s Park could cement Gold Cup victor’s return to form

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 07:30
It Came To Pass can strike egalitarian blow in Paddy Power

It Came To Pass can strike egalitarian blow in Paddy Power

Douvan should enjoy lucrative lap of honour on day two of Leopardstown festival

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 07:00
Willie Mullins lands 63/1 St Stephen’s Day ‘six-timer’

Willie Mullins lands 63/1 St Stephen’s Day ‘six-timer’

Thistlecrack odds on for Cheltenham Gold Cup after King George rout at Kempton

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 19:45
Min’s Leopardstown triumph points to greater days ahead

Min’s Leopardstown triumph points to greater days ahead

Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh enjoy 12-1 St Stephen’s Day treble at Leopardstown

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 16:38
Leopardstown: Identity Thief can win St Stephen’s Day battle for Michael O’Leary

Leopardstown: Identity Thief can win St Stephen’s Day battle for Michael O’Leary

JP McManus holds major prospects in first three races of Leopardstown festival

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 08:00
Limerick: Paul Townend can make hay at expense of Haymount

Limerick: Paul Townend can make hay at expense of Haymount

Bellshill is hoping to enhance Cheltenham prospects in Shannon Airport Novice Chase

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 07:30
Leopardstown: Big win could be Christmas Dream for Karl Thornton

Leopardstown: Big win could be Christmas Dream for Karl Thornton

Dublin trainer has Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown in Colms Dream’s sights

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 07:00
Grand Jesture to foil Foxrock at Down Royal

Grand Jesture to foil Foxrock at Down Royal

Katie Walsh can score St Stephen’s Day success on Blairs Cove

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 07:00
Harzand delivers the win Weld  wanted most

Harzand delivers the win Weld wanted most

Sports review of 2016: Legendary trainer saddled 4,000th career winner just weeks later but Derby was more than a bit special for Brian O'Connor

Sun Dec 25 2016 - 12:01
100,000 racegoers expected to attend Christmas meetings

100,000 racegoers expected to attend Christmas meetings

Wet weather conditons not likely to interfere with the four-day festival period

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 16:59
Gordon Elliott to release formidable team for Christmas duty

Gordon Elliott to release formidable team for Christmas duty

Season’s leading trainer could have a contender in all 63 races run in Ireland during the festive period

Tue Dec 20 2016 - 23:00
Cue Card and Thistlecrack all set for King George  clash

Cue Card and Thistlecrack all set for King George clash

Road To Riches and Roi Des Francs the only Irish-trained challengers for big prize

Tue Dec 20 2016 - 22:55
Anti-doping fight will be Turf Club’s priority in 2017

Anti-doping fight will be Turf Club’s priority in 2017

25 per cent increase in blood and urine testing planned for second half of the year

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 19:30
Paul Gilligan disqualified from racing for six months

Paul Gilligan disqualified from racing for six months

Co Galway trainer ruled out of all racing activities for six months

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 17:28
Many Clouds  to bid for lucrative Lexus Chase at Leopardstown

Many Clouds to bid for lucrative Lexus Chase at Leopardstown

Oliver Sherwood’s Grand National winner set to take on Irish stars on their home patch

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 17:17
Valseur Lido remains on track for Lexus Chase

Valseur Lido remains on track for Lexus Chase

Death Duty favourite for Albert Bartlett after impressive Navan victory

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 00:59
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