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Tipping Point: Dangers of head trauma haunts more than just sport of boxing

Tipping Point: Dangers of head trauma haunts more than just sport of boxing

Boxer Nick Blackwell’s plight has re-opened debate about brain damage in sport

Mon Apr 04 2016 - 06:31
Zhukova to fore as ground makes Found look ordinary

Zhukova to fore as ground makes Found look ordinary

Breeders’ Cup heroine can only come in third behind Nightime’s daughter

Sun Apr 03 2016 - 21:23
Ryan Moore flies in  for trio of rides for Aidan O’Brien at the Curragh

Ryan Moore flies in for trio of rides for Aidan O’Brien at the Curragh

Attention focussed on debut performance of US Army Ranger

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 17:55
Foxrock favoured by  freshness for Navan grade two race

Foxrock favoured by freshness for Navan grade two race

Cheltenham exertions may hamper Road to Riches and Smashing

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 17:26
Vautour among strong Willie Mullins team bound for Aintree

Vautour among strong Willie Mullins team bound for Aintree

Ireland’s top trainer keen to add the British trainers’ championship to his proud record

Wed Mar 30 2016 - 00:30
Top Gamble can deliver Grade Two success for Richard Johnson

Top Gamble can deliver Grade Two success for Richard Johnson

Britain’s champion jockey-elect planning a Fairyhouse raid in Normans Grove Chase

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 05:00
Rogue Angel takes the Grand National for Mouse Morris

Rogue Angel takes the Grand National for Mouse Morris

Ger Fox rode the Gigginstown House Stud horse to the win at Fairyhouse

Mon Mar 28 2016 - 17:39
Jack Kennedy out to make it sweet '16' in Grand National

Jack Kennedy out to make it sweet '16' in Grand National

Teenage Kerry jockey’s claim could prove significant on historic day at Fairyhouse

Mon Mar 28 2016 - 15:35
Fairyhouse round-up: Barry Geraghty doubles up

Fairyhouse round-up: Barry Geraghty doubles up

The local jockey came home as the winner on Sutton Place and Slowmotion

Mon Mar 28 2016 - 15:31
Golfers can big themselves up all they want – they ain’t fooling me

Golfers can big themselves up all they want – they ain’t fooling me

Obsession with doing weights overlooks the fact that golf is a mental game

Mon Mar 28 2016 - 06:34
Barry Geraghty completes Group One double at Fairyhouse

Barry Geraghty completes Group One double at Fairyhouse

Trainers Kerry Lee and Gavin Cromwell secure Easter Sunday Group One wins

Sun Mar 27 2016 - 22:38
Final field of 29 for the  Irish Grand National

Final field of 29 for the Irish Grand National

Locally trained Venitien De Mai leads the big race betting, followed by siblings Mala Beach and Bonny Kate

Sat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00
Cross-channel raiders poised for Easter Sunday strike at Fairyhouse

Cross-channel raiders poised for Easter Sunday strike at Fairyhouse

Role-reversal on the cards after Ireland’s record-equalling Cheltenham tally

Sat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00
Globetrotter Reel Power  fired up for Sheema Classic in Dubai

Globetrotter Reel Power fired up for Sheema Classic in Dubai

World Cup fixture is racing’s richest day, with eight races worth $30 million

Fri Mar 25 2016 - 18:43
Tipping Point:  Nigel Pearson’s isolation speaks volumes about modern soccer

Tipping Point: Nigel Pearson’s isolation speaks volumes about modern soccer

Leicester City’s title charge is miracle but man who laid foundations can’t even get job

Mon Mar 21 2016 - 13:05
Air Force Blue flies in Curragh workout

Air Force Blue flies in Curragh workout

Sruthan earns local trainer a second victory in €100,000 handicap highlight

Sun Mar 20 2016 - 21:15
Willie Mullins on track to bring home British trainers’ title

Willie Mullins on track to bring home British trainers’ title

A hugely successful Cheltenham could see the Irish trainer end a 62-year run

Sun Mar 20 2016 - 21:14
Colm O’Donoghue to ride for Jessica Harrington this season

Colm O’Donoghue to ride for Jessica Harrington this season

Classic-winning flat jockey will share role along with Ballydoyle commitments

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 18:44
Dermot Weld’s Ashraf to compete for lucrative  Lincolnshire prize

Dermot Weld’s Ashraf to compete for lucrative Lincolnshire prize

Trainer brings maiden winner back to a mile to try to exploit a handicap mark of 97

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 02:30
Bryan Cooper’s call spot on as Don Cossack claims Gold Cup glory

Bryan Cooper’s call spot on as Don Cossack claims Gold Cup glory

Gordon Elliott-trained star delivers in superb style for Gigginstown and Michael O’Leary

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 20:15
Irish joy as Don Cossack  lands Cheltenham   Gold Cup

Irish joy as Don Cossack lands Cheltenham Gold Cup

Jockey Bryan Cooper and trainer Gordon Elliott claim first title with favourite

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 19:37
Kieren Fallon to return to racing at the Curragh

Kieren Fallon to return to racing at the Curragh

The 50-year-old six times former British champion jockey will be in action on Sunday

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 11:50
De Bromhead won’t mind Pendleton hoopla  if Aupcharlie wins

De Bromhead won’t mind Pendleton hoopla if Aupcharlie wins

Racing authorities’ unbridled enthusiam for publicity stunt a real puzzler

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 06:00
Don Poli can rise to Cheltenham’s Gold Cup challenge

Don Poli can rise to Cheltenham’s Gold Cup challenge

Davy Russell’s relaxed horsemanship may go long way towards ending Willie Mullins wait

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 05:00
‘Cue Card has everything it takes to win Gold Cup’

‘Cue Card has everything it takes to win Gold Cup’

Paddy Brennan ready to give his all on board the horse that ‘saved his career’

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 05:00
English left with green eyes as Ruby Walsh leads rout

English left with green eyes as Ruby Walsh leads rout

Long-time World Hurdle favourite Thistlecrack the sole winner for home team

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 21:30
Brilliant Thistlecrack being primed for 2017 Gold Cup

Brilliant Thistlecrack being primed for 2017 Gold Cup

Tom Scudamore admits to waiting his whole life to find a horse with such talent

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 21:29
Morris confident Alpha Des Obeaux  can stay the course

Morris confident Alpha Des Obeaux can stay the course

Tipperary-based trainer aims to win World Hurdle 26 years after riding Trapper John to victory

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 09:11
Thistlecrack looks the real deal in Ryanair World Hurdle

Thistlecrack looks the real deal in Ryanair World Hurdle

Trainer Colin Tizzard’s charge is the season’s outstanding staying hurdler

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 01:00
Plenty to like about Al Ferof’s chance in Ryanair Chase

Plenty to like about Al Ferof’s chance in Ryanair Chase

Cheltenham: The trip and ground is an ideal fit for Dan Skelton’s attractively-priced charge

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 00:05
Colms Dream goes back to hurdles after four wins in chases

Colms Dream goes back to hurdles after four wins in chases

Karl Thornton’s star performer should make a winning return at Down Royal

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 23:00
Yorkhill’s showing gets Willie Mullins thinking  for future

Yorkhill’s showing gets Willie Mullins thinking for future

Improving ground conditions comes into play and leaves Yanworth short in Neptune

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 20:26
Sprinter Sacre completes the fairytale Cheltenham comeback

Sprinter Sacre completes the fairytale Cheltenham comeback

Two years of injury and heart-problems put to bed in famous day two Cheltenham win

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 19:27
Gold Cup could be on the horizon for Annie Power

Gold Cup could be on the horizon for Annie Power

Willie Mullins floats possibility of Champion Hurdle winner attempting to emulate Dawn run

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 08:32
Un De Sceaux destined for Queen Mother success, say connections

Un De Sceaux destined for Queen Mother success, say connections

Horse and his all-or-nothing owner Eddie O’Connell ‘a perfect fit’

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 05:00
Cheltenham: More Of That can edge No More Heroes in RSA

Cheltenham: More Of That can edge No More Heroes in RSA

Josies Orders capable of delivering in Cross Country Chase for top owner JP McManus

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 05:00
French fancy Un De Sceaux can end Mullins’ wait

French fancy Un De Sceaux can end Mullins’ wait

Rivals – including Sprinter Sacre – looks to have their best days behind them

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 05:00
Tributes paid to Jacqueline O’Brien (89)

Tributes paid to Jacqueline O’Brien (89)

Widow of legendary trainer Vincent O’Brien passes away in Dublin

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 19:52
The sky is the limit for Douvan

The sky is the limit for Douvan

Willie Mullins ponders next step for possibly the best horse he’s trained

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 19:03
Champion Hurdle preview: Identity Thief can put name in lights

Champion Hurdle preview: Identity Thief can put name in lights

Henry de Bromhead’s horse is on up with extent of his potential still unknown

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 05:31
Cheltenham 2016: Douvan the singular act in Mullins’s greatest team

Cheltenham 2016: Douvan the singular act in Mullins’s greatest team

Not even hotly anticipated Champion Hurdle can eclipse gelding’s appearance on day one

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 05:00
Henry de Bromhead: Still sizing up the field

Henry de Bromhead: Still sizing up the field

Waterford trainer has five runners going to post on the opening day of the festival

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 19:23
Cheltenham Countdown: Bryan Cooper on chasing success with nowhere to hide

Cheltenham Countdown: Bryan Cooper on chasing success with nowhere to hide

Gigginstown Stud’s number one jockey is spoiled for choice when it comes to talented rides, but make a mistake and the racing public are unforgiving

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00
Cheltenham countdown: Bookies braced for first day shakedown

Cheltenham countdown: Bookies braced for first day shakedown

Annie Power’s slip up saved them last year but now they face a new accumulator threat

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00
Cork preview: McNamara looking for win as trainer

Cork preview: McNamara looking for win as trainer

Val de Ferbet looks capable of defeating former stable companion Tennis Cap

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00
Cheltenham 2016: Mullins clan immersed in the business of racing

Cheltenham 2016: Mullins clan immersed in the business of racing

The foundations for the continuance of a racing dynasty are as strong as ever

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 11:23
Fifty years on the great Arkle’s feat still resonates

Fifty years on the great Arkle’s feat still resonates

Tom Dreaper’s famous charge completed a three-in-a-row of Gold Cup successes

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 02:00
Pat Smullen to launch another bid for Cheltenham glory

Pat Smullen to launch another bid for Cheltenham glory

Irish champion flat jockey will partner First Figaro in Weatherbys Champion Bumper

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 03:00
Bryan Cooper playing Gold cards close to his chest

Bryan Cooper playing Gold cards close to his chest

Gigginstown’s retained rider 7/1 to be top jockey at Cheltenham

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 18:46

Roi Des Francs a live contender to end Mullins’ Irish National wait

Punchestown prize pot to top €2.6m as €100,000 boost announced

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 17:00
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