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Gougers, biters and f**king cheats - but thank God it’s not soccer

Gougers, biters and f**king cheats - but thank God it’s not soccer

Rugby’s old cultural assumptions are fading fast in reality of professional sport

Sun Feb 07 2016 - 18:52
Big guns absent as Carlingford Lough claims Irish Gold Cup double

Big guns absent as Carlingford Lough claims Irish Gold Cup double

John Kiely-trained star capitalises after Valseur Lido’s final fence blunder

Sun Feb 07 2016 - 16:00
Carlingford Lough retains Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown

Carlingford Lough retains Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown

Valseur Lido falls dramatically at the last to deny Willie Mullins Grade One clean-sweep

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 16:35
Road to Riches can justify favouritism in Irish Gold Cup

Road to Riches can justify favouritism in Irish Gold Cup

Gigginstown team to further strengthen their hand for Cheltenham blue riband

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 01:00
Jamie Codd steps in for Nina Carberry to ride On The Fringe

Jamie Codd steps in for Nina Carberry to ride On The Fringe

Enda Bolger-trained champion has impressive record in Irish Gold Cup

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 01:00
Road to Riches hotly fancied to claim Irish Gold Cup

Road to Riches hotly fancied to claim Irish Gold Cup

Noel Meade’s star odds-on to secure big prize at Leopardstown for Michael O’Leary’s team

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 01:00
First Lieutenant may have last word  in battle for Gold Cup

First Lieutenant may have last word in battle for Gold Cup

Still game, 11-year-old has what it takes to be up with the best in Leopardstown

Tue Feb 02 2016 - 01:00
‘Girl Power’  could thwart  Ivanovich Gorbatov’s Spring plans

‘Girl Power’ could thwart Ivanovich Gorbatov’s Spring plans

Trio of fillies may present a challenge to odds-on shot at Leopardstown on Saturday

Tue Feb 02 2016 - 01:00
Another angst-racked winter is over as we look to Cheltenham

Another angst-racked winter is over as we look to Cheltenham

Question of lack of competition comes in as best horses confined to certain owners

Mon Feb 01 2016 - 08:07
Road to Riches fancied as Don Poli said to be ‘doubtful’ for Gold Cup

Road to Riches fancied as Don Poli said to be ‘doubtful’ for Gold Cup

Saturday’s Leopardstown feature could be a timely reminder of 2013-2014 success for Gigginstown Stud

Mon Feb 01 2016 - 01:00
Mullins eyes Japan trip for Felix Yonger after Punchestown win

Mullins eyes Japan trip for Felix Yonger after Punchestown win

Sunday hat-trick follows on from trainer’s unexpected Doncaster blank

Mon Feb 01 2016 - 01:00
Report calls for lifetime bans for doped horses

Report calls for lifetime bans for doped horses

Anti-Doping Task Force report expected to be released by Horse Racing Ireland on Monday

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00
Djakadam can lay down marker for raider Mullins

Djakadam can lay down marker for raider Mullins

Gold Cup favourite runs in BetBright Trial Chase at Cheltenham

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00
Willie Mullins’s dominance affecting ante-post markets

Willie Mullins’s dominance affecting ante-post markets

Punters reluctant to take on champion trainer’s 11 Cheltenham Festival favourites

Wed Jan 27 2016 - 13:04
Faugheen puts in a display for the ages at Leopardstown

Faugheen puts in a display for the ages at Leopardstown

Douvan also impresses as Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh seal big-race double

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 12:16
Colm Murphy stable gets  two new high profile inmates

Colm Murphy stable gets two new high profile inmates

Potts-owned pair Sizing Granite and Mick Thonic move to trainer’s Wexford yard

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 01:00
By the numbers: Flat racing streaks ahead in popularity stakes

By the numbers: Flat racing streaks ahead in popularity stakes

HRI voices concern as National Hunt horse ownership goes into a decline

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 01:00
Tipping Point: Charisma not always trustworthy in world of sport

Tipping Point: Charisma not always trustworthy in world of sport

José Mourinho is example of how far narcissism packaged as magnetism can get you

Mon Jan 25 2016 - 08:00
Faugheen races home in  style at Leopardstown

Faugheen races home in style at Leopardstown

Career-best performance rated superior to previous unbeaten runs by Hurricane Fly

Mon Jan 25 2016 - 01:17
Un De Sceaux’s Cheltenham credentials come under spotlight at Ascot

Un De Sceaux’s Cheltenham credentials come under spotlight at Ascot

Turf Club welcomes amendments made by Simon Coveney to Horse Racing Ireland Bill

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 14:31
Faugheen to succeed ‘The Fly’ in Champion Hurdle

Faugheen to succeed ‘The Fly’ in Champion Hurdle

Douvan faces Grade One formality at Leopardstown en route to Cheltenham’s Arkle

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 01:04
Ruby Walsh expected to partner Faugheen in Irish Champion hurdle

Ruby Walsh expected to partner Faugheen in Irish Champion hurdle

Two more of Willie Mullins’ top trio Nichols Canyon and Artic Fire also in the frame

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 01:58
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
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
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
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
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
€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
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
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