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Significant increase in Irish Grand National prize fund

Significant increase in Irish Grand National prize fund

Fairyhouse’s Easter Monday feature now to be worth €500,000

Tue Aug 16 2016 - 20:00
Irish Grand National prize money increase to bolster race’s prestige

Irish Grand National prize money increase to bolster race’s prestige

Willie Mullins: ‘This might bring back the real class horses’

Tue Aug 16 2016 - 13:32
Aidan O’Brien’s Highland Reel  set to bid for  Juddmonte glory

Aidan O’Brien’s Highland Reel set to bid for Juddmonte glory

Top trainer aiming to land a sixth success in the prestigious race at the Ebor festival

Tue Aug 16 2016 - 01:00
Pat Smullen set for some top quality rides at York’s Ebor festival

Pat Smullen set for some top quality rides at York’s Ebor festival

Irish jockey also in action at Tipperary on Tuesday

Mon Aug 15 2016 - 19:31
'I don’t know one person looking forward to the Olympics'

'I don’t know one person looking forward to the Olympics'

An awful lot of people will spend an awful lot of the next fortnight pretending it isn’t bullshit

Mon Aug 01 2016 - 11:00
O’Brien’s record to be bolstered by Caravaggio

O’Brien’s record to be bolstered by Caravaggio

Caravaggio is unbeaten in his three starts and his Coventry form has been boosted since

Mon Aug 01 2016 - 08:06
Donnacha O’Brien can steer Stipulate to  final day glory in Galway

Donnacha O’Brien can steer Stipulate to final day glory in Galway

Yorkshire trainer Brian Ellison bidding for a third win in a row in the Ahonoora Handicap

Sat Jul 30 2016 - 10:29
Tony Martin can send bookies to Heartbreak City

Tony Martin can send bookies to Heartbreak City

Golden Spear looks another good prospect at Galway for controversial trainer

Fri Jul 29 2016 - 10:09
Ruby Walsh guides Clondaw Warrior to Galway Hurdle win

Ruby Walsh guides Clondaw Warrior to Galway Hurdle win

Champion jockey’s inspired ride helps him fill the remaining gap in a glorious career CV

Thu Jul 28 2016 - 19:52
Galway Races: Pyromaniac can remain centre stage in feature

Galway Races: Pyromaniac can remain centre stage in feature

Tony Martin runner takes controversial path to festival feature after High Court ruling

Thu Jul 28 2016 - 05:00
Donagh Meyler guides Lord Scoundrel to Galway Plate win

Donagh Meyler guides Lord Scoundrel to Galway Plate win

Young 20-year-old jockey aims to follow up in Galway Hurdle on Quick Jack

Wed Jul 27 2016 - 21:05
Horse racing industry mourn death of JT McNamara

Horse racing industry mourn death of JT McNamara

Former top amateur jockey suffered catastrophic injuries at Chelthenham in 2013

Wed Jul 27 2016 - 01:02
Galway Festival: If Riches doesn’t fire, Carberry can pounce on Killer Crow

Galway Festival: If Riches doesn’t fire, Carberry can pounce on Killer Crow

Gigginstown have eight runners in the Plate, including the favourite Road to Riches

Wed Jul 27 2016 - 01:01
Galway Festival: Creggs Pipes moves to another level with fourth successive win

Galway Festival: Creggs Pipes moves to another level with fourth successive win

Improving filly turns competitive handicap into ruthless procession at Ballybrit

Tue Jul 26 2016 - 21:18
Former leading amateur jockey JT McNamara dies aged 41

Former leading amateur jockey JT McNamara dies aged 41

The Limerick jockey was paralysed from the neck down after Cheltenham fall in 2013

Tue Jul 26 2016 - 09:03
Hasanour and the importance of the draw at Galway

Hasanour and the importance of the draw at Galway

Winning over seven furlongs from a high-number stall is seen as a tall order

Tue Jul 26 2016 - 01:00
Swamp Fox defies draw to take Monday’s feature at Galway

Swamp Fox defies draw to take Monday’s feature at Galway

Tony Martin’s Pyromaniac an 8-1 shot for Galway Hurdle after being given green light

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 20:42
Tony Martin’s Pyromaniac open to run on Thursday

Tony Martin’s Pyromaniac open to run on Thursday

A stay on the imposition of 42 day ban has been imposed pending the judicial review

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 13:55
England’s problem is a lack of wit on the pitch

England’s problem is a lack of wit on the pitch

Sam Allardyce will be faced with the same stark reality as his various predecessors

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 10:03
Dermot Weld willing to give up Galway Races crown

Dermot Weld willing to give up Galway Races crown

‘Leading Trainer’ award not top of the agenda for ‘King of Ballybrit’

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 01:00
Punters’ fingers crossed for Chadic and Robbie McNamara

Punters’ fingers crossed for Chadic and Robbie McNamara

Former top jockey has high hopes of training the winner of Day One feature in Galway

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 01:00
Tony Martin willing to bring Pyromaniac case to High Court

Tony Martin willing to bring Pyromaniac case to High Court

Application for a judicial review of 42-day suspension to be filed on Monday

Sun Jul 24 2016 - 17:44
Precocious jockey Jack Kennedy destined for the very top

Precocious jockey Jack Kennedy destined for the very top

Shrewd judges agree the young Kerry man can conquer the world of National Hunt

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 07:00
Tony Martin legal action could  allow Pyromaniac run in Galway

Tony Martin legal action could allow Pyromaniac run in Galway

Trainer may seek judicial review of Turf Club committee ruling banning horse for 42 days

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 01:00
O’Brien bids to spoil  party    for queen in King George VI Stakes

O’Brien bids to spoil party for queen in King George VI Stakes

Ballydoyle Group One winner Highland Reel renews rivalry with royal runner Dartmouth

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 01:00
Road to Riches well backed to regain Galway Plate

Road to Riches well backed to regain Galway Plate

With Shanpallas and Cernunnos taken out the Noel Meade-trained becomes favourite

Fri Jul 22 2016 - 23:00
Pyromaniac may still run at Galway with legal action imminent

Pyromaniac may still run at Galway with legal action imminent

Tony Martin and Newtown Anner Stud may take action after Turf Club issued 42 day ban

Fri Jul 22 2016 - 16:10
Tony Martin wins appeal but is still fined and Pyromaniac is still banned

Tony Martin wins appeal but is still fined and Pyromaniac is still banned

Referrals Committee bite the trainer over Pyromaniac's teeth

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 18:42
Noel Meade  hopeful  Road To Riches can repeat  Galway Plate success

Noel Meade hopeful Road To Riches can repeat Galway Plate success

Meath trainer believes top chaser has fully recovered form “horrendous” fall in April’s Punchestown Gold Cup

Tue Jul 19 2016 - 01:03
Highland Reel to renew rivalry with Dartmouth at Ascot

Highland Reel to renew rivalry with Dartmouth at Ascot

Aidan O’Brien’s runner is second favourite for King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Mon Jul 18 2016 - 16:30
Sport’s top 10 bleedin’ obvious: No one gives a stuff about golf at the Olympics

Sport’s top 10 bleedin’ obvious: No one gives a stuff about golf at the Olympics

You’ve got to be a bit of a weirdo to play senior intercounty GAA and MMA isn't a sport

Mon Jul 18 2016 - 06:30
Gordon Lord Byron rolls back the clock at the Curragh

Gordon Lord Byron rolls back the clock at the Curragh

Eight-year-old delivers a vintage performance to score for Tom Hogan at 16-1

Sun Jul 17 2016 - 18:27
Heffernan back in saddle in Ballinrobe after Irish Oaks win

Heffernan back in saddle in Ballinrobe after Irish Oaks win

Victory on Seventh Heaven was seventh classic for O’Brien’s number two jockey

Sun Jul 17 2016 - 16:19
Bolger Can Surprise Oaks With Turret Rocks

Bolger Can Surprise Oaks With Turret Rocks

Overwhelming favourite Even Song leads four-strong challenge from Ballydoyle

Sat Jul 16 2016 - 01:00
Tony Martin’s appeal against fine and ban to be heard next week

Tony Martin’s appeal against fine and ban to be heard next week

Galway Plate hopeful King Leon tops weights in handicap chase at Tipperary tomorrow

Fri Jul 15 2016 - 20:55
Pat Smullen back on board  Sole Power at the Curragh

Pat Smullen back on board Sole Power at the Curragh

Ger Lyons saddles first Frankel runner In Ireland – Lightening Fast

Fri Jul 15 2016 - 18:27
British raiders looking to beat favourite Even Song to Irish Oaks

British raiders looking to beat favourite Even Song to Irish Oaks

Aidan O’Brien’s star odds-on for Curragh classic with Ajman Princess supplemented

Tue Jul 12 2016 - 14:51
John Oxx looks to continue winning ways with most attention on Affinisea

John Oxx looks to continue winning ways with most attention on Affinisea

Sea The Stars sired all four of trainer’s runners at Killarney and Dundalk

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 19:20
Time for golf to change course and  embrace family values

Time for golf to change course and embrace family values

Most indicators of game’s overall global health appear to be in decline

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 06:30
Substitute Even Song on track for Oaks glory at the Curragh

Substitute Even Song on track for Oaks glory at the Curragh

2-5 favourite shows strength in depth of Aidan O’Brien’s filly team

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 18:37
Aidan O’Brien’s Air Force Blue under pressure to redeem reputation

Aidan O’Brien’s Air Force Blue under pressure to redeem reputation

Trainer hoping two-year-old colt can return to Group One winning form at Newmarket

Sat Jul 09 2016 - 01:02
Kieren Fallon’s retirement puts spotlight on mental health

Kieren Fallon’s retirement puts spotlight on mental health

Champion jockey had been suffering from ‘profound depression’ for several years

Tue Jul 05 2016 - 01:00
American sports are a godsend for lovers of ‘nothing happening’

American sports are a godsend for lovers of ‘nothing happening’

NFL is basically a big game of Battleship – it’s easy to see why coaches love it

Mon Jul 04 2016 - 06:30
Aidan O’Brien aiming for success in Eclipse Stakes with The Gurkha

Aidan O’Brien aiming for success in Eclipse Stakes with The Gurkha

Time Test team hoping Pat Smullen can deliver more glory

Fri Jul 01 2016 - 20:00
Beacon Rock stands out for big race in New York

Beacon Rock stands out for big race in New York

Aidan O’Briens three-year-old the ante-post favourite for the Belmont Derby

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 01:00
Harzand and Minding tied neck and neck

Harzand and Minding tied neck and neck

Handicap ratings show there is nothing between Ireland’s pair of dual-classic winners

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 01:00
Pat Smullen set to pilot Time Test in Coral Eclipse

Pat Smullen set to pilot Time Test in Coral Eclipse

Ireland’s champion jockey to bid for more Grade One glory in the Sandown feature

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 19:00
Tipping Point: Sentimentalists hoping  time and logic yield to Roger Federer

Tipping Point: Sentimentalists hoping time and logic yield to Roger Federer

Veteran champion returns to happy hunting ground in search of an eight Wimbledon title

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 06:30
Derby success cements Pat Smullen’s reputation as a top-flight jockey

Derby success cements Pat Smullen’s reputation as a top-flight jockey

Irish rider is now confirmed as a go-to choice on the international stage

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 01:00
Dip in Derby attendance blamed on Euro 2016

Dip in Derby attendance blamed on Euro 2016

Official attendance of 18,244 at the Curragh over 7,000 down on last year

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 01:00
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