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Air Force Blue confirmed as Europe’s champion two year old

Air Force Blue confirmed as Europe’s champion two year old

Triple-Group 1 winner one of three Aidan O’Brien horses in top-ten juvenile rankings

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 21:27
Douvan expected to extend winning streak at Leopardstown

Douvan expected to extend winning streak at Leopardstown

Willie Mullins’ star an odds on favourite to secure a third consecutive win over fences

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 09:27
Willie Mullins hopes Faugheen can emulate Hurricane Fly

Willie Mullins hopes Faugheen can emulate Hurricane Fly

Nichols Canyon and Arctic Fire only real competition for Irish Champion Hurdle

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00
Louis Van Gaal coverage brings major heat but illumination is meagre

Louis Van Gaal coverage brings major heat but illumination is meagre

Manchester United manager’s problems have been blown out of proportion by media

Mon Jan 18 2016 - 07:45
Victorious ‘Vic’ pulls off remarkable recovery

Victorious ‘Vic’ pulls off remarkable recovery

Ruby Walsh sticks like glue as Killultagh Vic stumbles on landing over the last

Mon Jan 18 2016 - 03:02
Eloquent response from Henry Higgins in Coral.ie Hurdle at Leopardstown

Eloquent response from Henry Higgins in Coral.ie Hurdle at Leopardstown

Trainer now weighing up a sentimental victory in County Hurdle over Coral bonus

Mon Jan 18 2016 - 01:00
Youthful Kennedy has eye on the main prize  at Leopardstown

Youthful Kennedy has eye on the main prize at Leopardstown

Big race success with Desoto County would be high profile boost for 16-year-old jockey

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00
Tuesday rematch plans if frost stops today’s Naas card

Tuesday rematch plans if frost stops today’s Naas card

Pont Alexandre set to continue spectacular return to form

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00
Kalkir favourite for Coral.ie Hurdle despite ten-month absence

Kalkir favourite for Coral.ie Hurdle despite ten-month absence

Willie Mullins’ charge a 7-1 shot for prestigious €100,000 contest at Leopardstown

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00
Don Cossack gets back down to business in Thurles

Don Cossack gets back down to business in Thurles

Ladbrokes Kinloch Brae Chase could serve as a confidence boost after fall in King George

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00
€50,000 donation leads to call for Irish jockey charities to merge

€50,000 donation leads to call for Irish jockey charities to merge

Ruby Walsh in favour of amalgamation after substantial contribution from Moyglare Stud owner

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00
Flemenstar set to return to  Punchestown for Tied Cottage Chase

Flemenstar set to return to Punchestown for Tied Cottage Chase

Tony Curran’s star could face another potential clash with Un De Sceaux

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00
Tipping Point: Things you should hear in '16 but probably won’t

Tipping Point: Things you should hear in '16 but probably won’t

What Sebastian Coe, Joe Schmidt, Aidan O’Brien et al should be saying this year

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 08:49
Irish Gold Cup to go ahead at Leopardstown without sponsor

Irish Gold Cup to go ahead at Leopardstown without sponsor

Officials confident of finding a long-term backer for the prestigious chase in 2017

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 07:21

Fairyhouse report: New anti-doping unit announced

Turf Club to submit budget to HRI; Nearly Nama’d wins first big handicap of 2016

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 01:00
Min can follow in footsteps of Douvan and Vautour

Min can follow in footsteps of Douvan and Vautour

Union Dues is in line to make jumping debut in the Beginners Chase at Punchestown

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Mozoltov  can make up for lost time at Fairyhouse

Mozoltov can make up for lost time at Fairyhouse

Leading jockeys could end up dashing to Fairyhouse if Tramore fails inspection

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Punchestown officials hoping New Year’s Eve card survives weather

Punchestown officials hoping New Year’s Eve card survives weather

Ruby Walsh to partner Willie Mullins-trained Myska at Taunton today

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 01:00
Glory for Mullins and Walsh as Nichols Canyon triumphs

Glory for Mullins and Walsh as Nichols Canyon triumphs

Ryanair Hurdle runner-up Identity Thief catapulted firmly into Champion Hurdle picture

Tue Dec 29 2015 - 22:11
Surprise wins raise suspense ahead of Ryanair Hurdle

Surprise wins raise suspense ahead of Ryanair Hurdle

Nichols Canyon is the only horse ever to beat the reigning Champion Hurdler

Tue Dec 29 2015 - 11:15
Gordon Elliott banking on No More Heroes for holiday solace

Gordon Elliott banking on No More Heroes for holiday solace

Gigginstown Stud horse already has top-flight verdict over rival Monksland

Tue Dec 29 2015 - 01:00
Don Poli not interested in being pretty  during Lexus win

Don Poli not interested in being pretty during Lexus win

Cheltenham Gold Cup picture muddied further as Mullins admits horse is ‘lazy’

Mon Dec 28 2015 - 23:51
Flemenstar reels back the years to show star is far from fading

Flemenstar reels back the years to show star is far from fading

Andrew Lynch’s mount takes advantage after Un De Sceaux crashes out

Mon Dec 28 2015 - 01:53
Weight of expectation shouldn’t  phase Don Poli at Leopardstown

Weight of expectation shouldn’t phase Don Poli at Leopardstown

Gold Cup contender has the potential to live up to billing in €150,000 chase

Mon Dec 28 2015 - 01:42
Alpha Des Obeaux may stretch Arctic Fire too far at Leopardstown

Alpha Des Obeaux may stretch Arctic Fire too far at Leopardstown

Ruby Walsh’s mount has quality but distance and soft ground may count against him

Mon Dec 28 2015 - 01:42
Limerick preview: David Mullins waiting on the weather

Limerick preview: David Mullins waiting on the weather

Teenage jockey has high hopes on Bamako if rains holds off

Mon Dec 28 2015 - 01:42
Eddie Harty pins hopes on State of Origin to complete holiday clean sweep

Eddie Harty pins hopes on State of Origin to complete holiday clean sweep

Minella Foru maintained Curragh trainer’s 100 per cent record in Paddy Power Chase

Mon Dec 28 2015 - 01:41
Good day for bookmakers as Flemenstar enjoys romantic return  to Leopardstown

Good day for bookmakers as Flemenstar enjoys romantic return to Leopardstown

Bumper 17,431 crowd enjoys day two of Christmas festival meeting

Sun Dec 27 2015 - 21:51
Leopardstown day two: Gilgamboa can break usual big handicap rules

Leopardstown day two: Gilgamboa can break usual big handicap rules

Limerick’s St Stephens Day card transferred to Sunday - should it pass inspection

Sat Dec 26 2015 - 19:07
Douvan is imperious at Leopardstown

Douvan is imperious at Leopardstown

Willie Mullins’ five-year-old never looked like failing in Racing Post Novice Chase

Sat Dec 26 2015 - 15:29
Leopardstown heavy after Christmas rains

Leopardstown heavy after Christmas rains

Limerick will have to pass a Sunday morning inspection

Sat Dec 26 2015 - 13:28
A better class of Cromwell  at Leopardstown Christmas Festival

A better class of Cromwell at Leopardstown Christmas Festival

Unlike his infamous namesake, Navan- based trainer Gavin Cromwell is a positive force

Sat Dec 26 2015 - 08:00
Race ready: Gordon Elliott mob-handed for Christmas meetings

Race ready: Gordon Elliott mob-handed for Christmas meetings

Don Cossack primed for King George VI glory at Kempton as yard eyes festive success

Thu Dec 24 2015 - 13:27
Douvan can justify reputation on day one at Leopardstown

Douvan can justify reputation on day one at Leopardstown

Willie Mullins’s horse the headline act in race that gathers best two-mile novice talent

Thu Dec 24 2015 - 01:03
Free Expression can break duck over fences at Limerick

Free Expression can break duck over fences at Limerick

JP McManus-owned horse renews rivalry with Outlander after Punchestown clash

Thu Dec 24 2015 - 01:01
Vautour and Don Cossack backed to make King George Irish affair

Vautour and Don Cossack backed to make King George Irish affair

Kempton preview: Faugheen expected to return to winning ways in Christmas Hurdle

Thu Dec 24 2015 - 01:00
Drugs Task Force report to be issued in New Year, says HRI

Drugs Task Force report to be issued in New Year, says HRI

The long-awaited industry-wide Task Force was announced at the end of 2014

Wed Dec 23 2015 - 12:36
Willie Mullins aiming to end  his Lexus Chase hoodoo

Willie Mullins aiming to end his Lexus Chase hoodoo

Sir Des Champs and Don Poli to fly the flag for top trainer in day three festival highlight

Wed Dec 23 2015 - 01:00
Godolphin merger plan won’t affect their Irish interests

Godolphin merger plan won’t affect their Irish interests

Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed to continue to have horses with three trainers here

Wed Dec 23 2015 - 01:00
Talented Ttebbob  set to take on Douvan at  Leopardstown

Talented Ttebbob set to take on Douvan at Leopardstown

Grade One Racing Post Novice Chase a highlight of the St Stephen’s Day action

Tue Dec 22 2015 - 01:00
Clonmel Chase course to be monitored due to threat of  rain

Clonmel Chase course to be monitored due to threat of rain

Bryan Cooper hoping to kickstart successful holiday campaign with French import Bello Conti

Tue Dec 22 2015 - 01:00
Tipping Point: What we believe but cannot prove about  sport

Tipping Point: What we believe but cannot prove about sport

Mixed martial arts might be on-trend right now but nothing dates faster than trendy

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 07:45
Jonathan Burke plans for more of same at Leopardstown

Jonathan Burke plans for more of same at Leopardstown

Rising star hoping to repeat success he enjoyed on St Stephen’s Day last year

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 01:03
Mullins hoping Clonmel meeting can proceed as planned

Mullins hoping Clonmel meeting can proceed as planned

Champion trainer wants to ‘clear the decks’ before hectic festive campaign begins

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 01:00
Bid to lure Coneygree to Leopardstown for Lexus Chase

Bid to lure Coneygree to Leopardstown for Lexus Chase

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner could cross the Irish sea instead of lining up in King George

Wed Dec 16 2015 - 08:28
King George VI Chase first festive option for Don Cossack

King George VI Chase first festive option for Don Cossack

Highest-rated steeplechaser could be bound for a clash with Vautour

Tue Dec 15 2015 - 01:00
Felix Yonger defends Hilly Way title at Navan

Felix Yonger defends Hilly Way title at Navan

Jockey Ruby Walsh also scores on Black Hercules

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 20:05
Shantou Ed and Bobbie’s Diamond  have suspensions lifted

Shantou Ed and Bobbie’s Diamond have suspensions lifted

Special Tiara’s connections will not appeal Tingle Creek result

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 19:33
Sporting Advent Calendar #14: Golden Horn wins Irish champion stakes

Sporting Advent Calendar #14: Golden Horn wins Irish champion stakes

Frankie Dettori survived a stewards enquiry to win race for sixth time ahead of Free Eagle

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 12:00
GAA players becoming more aware of their power

GAA players becoming more aware of their power

County boards can now no longer presume to tell elite playes what they must do

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 07:00
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