National Hunt foal population still recovering from recessionCombining opportunity with competition for top horses a balancing act, says Jason MorrisWed Nov 04 2015 - 01:00
Arctic Fire could come in from the cold and win at NavanWillie Mullins-trained star chased home Faugheen at both Cheltenham and Punchestown last seasonWed Nov 04 2015 - 01:00
Carlingford Lough ready to make campaign bow at NavanHennessy Gold Cup winner set for first start over hurdles in three yearsTue Nov 03 2015 - 01:09
Found saves European pride as American Pharoah steals showAidan O’Brien team claims Turf while Pharoah completes Triple Crown in styleMon Nov 02 2015 - 01:00
Threats to stewards show Australian racing engaged in serious fightTerry Bailey credited with cracking down on breaches of racing’s rules in recent yearsMon Nov 02 2015 - 01:00
Dettori leads Irish attack on Melbourne with Max DynamiteMullins-trained runner joins Kingfisher and Bondi Beach for Australia’s greatest prizeMon Nov 02 2015 - 01:00
Aidan O’Brien out to break Breeders’ Cup duckGleneagles fails to convince American punters he can beat American PharaohSat Oct 31 2015 - 01:02
Shane Foley aiming to end season on a high in MunichRyan Moore returns from US to steer Criterium International and Idaho at Saint-CloudSat Oct 31 2015 - 01:00
Don Cossack likely to see off competition at Down RoyalMichael O’Leary’s set for a fourth win over five years in the Champion ChaseSat Oct 31 2015 - 01:00
Landmark day for Curragh as €65 million plan outlinedGovernment, Turf Club and private investors join forces to fund the massive projectWed Oct 28 2015 - 23:00
Simon Coveney says HRI Bill to go before Dáil next week“If amendments are sensible and make sense we will accept them. If they don’t, we won’t.”Wed Oct 28 2015 - 22:45
Don Cossack set to lead home challenge in Down Royal featureGigginstown quartet to bid for big prize in Grade One JNwine.com Champion ChaseWed Oct 28 2015 - 01:00
Breeders’ Cup success can confirm American Pharoah’s place at topAidan O’Brien’s Gleneagles rated a 20/1 outsider in some US betting forecastsWed Oct 28 2015 - 01:00
Breeders’ Cup hopes rest with GleneaglesClassic remains elusive to Irish champion trainer as he sends out his 14th contenderMon Oct 26 2015 - 01:00
Down Royal outing in the offing for top-rated Don CossackBut opposition may come from title holder Road To Riches and othersMon Oct 26 2015 - 01:00
Aidan O’Brien declares 21 runners for LeopardstownChampion trainer’s focus on Melbourne but is not neglecting home firesFri Oct 23 2015 - 19:12
Legatissimo on course for Breeders Cup appearanceTriple Group One winner favourite for the $2 million Filly & Mare Turf in KentuckyWed Oct 21 2015 - 01:00
Aidan O’Brien to bid for glory Down Under with Highland ReelRyan Moore hoping to repeat previous successful raid with Adelaide in 2014Tue Oct 20 2015 - 01:01
Another century on the cards for Pat Smullen at GowranZemario the best chance for champion jockey to land a second consecutive 100 of Irish winnersTue Oct 20 2015 - 01:00
Tipping point: Leaders like O’Connell and Ferguson not made at seminarsBusiness world can learn from sport but ‘secret of success’ will always remain elusiveMon Oct 19 2015 - 07:45
Aidan O’Brien bids to maintain hot streak in Racing Post TrophyPort Douglas and Beacon Rock among trainer’s options for Doncaster’s mile highlightSun Oct 18 2015 - 20:47
Turf Club seek meeting over proposed new Horse Racing BillUrgent concerns over funding changes and independence in Government legislationSun Oct 18 2015 - 20:47
Irish hope Found can find a way at AscotO’Brien will be anxious to tackle warm favourite Jack Hobbs in Champion StakesSat Oct 17 2015 - 14:12
Patrick Husbands teams with Devonshire for EP Taylor StakesStrong European challenge among runners at Woodbine including Talmada and NakutiSat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00
Mullins delighted with progress of Melbourne Cup hope, Max DynamiteChampion trainer to launch third bid to win ‘the race that stops a nation’Wed Oct 14 2015 - 01:00
Curragh redevelopment plans revealed later this monthCurrent projections suggest an 18-month build beginning at the end of 2016 seasonTue Oct 13 2015 - 01:18
Time to consign pre-match yawnathons to scrap yardWho honestly listened to build-up to this big sporting weekend expecting illumination?Mon Oct 12 2015 - 08:45
Air Force Blue’s Newmarket win ignites a global campaignChampion trainer has US and Australian majors in his sights in coming weeksMon Oct 12 2015 - 01:00
Martin on the march with a treble hand to play in Saturday’s CesarewitchTrainer hoping to improve Irish record in the Newmarket raceSat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00
Superpowers align for Dewhurst face-offCoolmore and Godolphin renew rivalry in a ’mouthwatering’ Newmarket highlightSat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00
Air Force Blue and Emotionless to clash at NewmarketGodolphin’s Emtionless a marginal favourite for the Dubai Dewhurst Stakes on SaturdayTue Oct 06 2015 - 01:00
No amount of money should make computer gaming a sportIt takes more than just being competitive to constitute calling and funding something as a sportMon Oct 05 2015 - 07:45
Pat Smullen and Covert Love strike gold in Prix de l’OperaSmullen on board Free Eagle was beaten in the Arc by Frankie Dettori riding Golden HornSun Oct 04 2015 - 18:04
Dettori leads Golden Horn to Arc gloryHat-trick seeking Treve can only finish fourth behind Fllintshire and New BaySun Oct 04 2015 - 17:30
New Bay can foil historic treble in Prix de l’Arc de TriompheDual winner Treve bidding to create history by securing a hat-trick of victoriesSat Oct 03 2015 - 01:00
Irish weekend racing hopes straddle AtlanticWayne Lordan and Aidan O’Brien in the running for lucrative wins in US and FranceFri Oct 02 2015 - 22:00
Sovereign Debt can help Fallon return to winning waysLegendary jockey returns to Tipperary looking for first Irish win in four yearsFri Oct 02 2015 - 22:00
Golden Horn to be added to Prix de l’Arc line-upDerby winner will bid to deny Treve an unprecedented treble in Longchamp featureWed Sept 30 2015 - 01:00
Turf Club admits hotline has yielded few productive leads‘People don’t seem to want to be seen to be grassing,’ says chief executive Denis EganTue Sept 29 2015 - 12:15
Juliette Fair the one to beat at FairyhouseDermot Weld-Pat Smullen team can make the most of the Fairyhouse conditions in Blenheim StakesMon Sept 28 2015 - 18:40
Treve targets unique hat-trick in Prix de l’Arc de TriompheAidan O’Brien hopes Found will be first ever Irish-trained filly to win Longchamp raceMon Sept 28 2015 - 01:00
Four-way tussle for Roscommon novice chaseSizing Platinum has the edge on The Game ChangerMon Sept 28 2015 - 01:00
Don’t blame stewards – rulebook encourages reckless racingCulture in these islands ensures best horse keeps the prize – regardless of behaviourMon Sept 28 2015 - 01:00
TV View: TV3’s lack of a shit-stirrer not helping them on gainlineLike a boyband, every Irish sporting TV panel needs the bolshy oneSun Sept 27 2015 - 20:02
Jessica Harrington finds consolation with Bocca BaciataTrainer disappointed that Jezki faces season on sidelines with leg injurySat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00
O’Brien aims to bounce back with win at NewmarketTrainer also targets record-breaking 15th success in Juddmonte stakes at CurraghSat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00
Aidan O’Brien spoilt for choice as he targets record Juddmonte haulBallydoyle trainer has 11 options to choose from ahead of Group Two race at CurraghWed Sept 23 2015 - 01:09
Ballychorus to silence her rivals at BallinrobeMare concedes experience over fences but should extend Adrian Heskin’s winning streakTue Sept 22 2015 - 08:54
Portage carries best hopes of an Irish win in the CambridgeshireBronze Angel will be the one to watch as he bids for an unprecedented hat-trickTue Sept 22 2015 - 01:00
Brian O’Connor: Novak Djokovic not a winner in the popularity stakesWhile he can beat anyone at tennis, the lack of public affection for the Serb is a mysteryMon Sept 21 2015 - 07:45
