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Rebel Fitz to run in first handicap over fences

Rebel Fitz to run in first handicap over fences

Mick Winters keen to see the former Galway Hurdle hero race in Guinness Kerry National

Wed Sept 09 2015 - 01:00
Eye on the weather during run-in to Champions Weekend

Eye on the weather during run-in to Champions Weekend

Prizemoney has increased to €4m over two days containing five Group 1 races

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 11:17
Free Eagle certain to take his chance in Irish Champion Stakes

Free Eagle certain to take his chance in Irish Champion Stakes

Weld runner will compete regardless of ground conditions at Leopardstown

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 01:00
Pat Smullen’s Forgotten Rules could be St Leger surprise

Pat Smullen’s Forgotten Rules could be St Leger surprise

Unbeaten Tanaza could also prove fruitful for Connor King in the Moyglare Stud Stakes

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s sprint stars travel with expectations

Ireland’s sprint stars travel with expectations

Gordon Lord Byron’s team hopeful he can repeat 2013 success in Sprint Cup

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 01:00
Wachman keeping options open for classic winner Legatissimo

Wachman keeping options open for classic winner Legatissimo

The 1,000 Guineas winner bound for ‘Champions Weekend’ at Leopardstown

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 01:00
John Oxx pinning Champions Weekend hopes on Sea Moon

John Oxx pinning Champions Weekend hopes on Sea Moon

Curragh trainer opts for headgear for Auld Brig at Gowran

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 01:00
Bumper crowd expected for Leopardstown Champion Stakes

Bumper crowd expected for Leopardstown Champion Stakes

Champion Stakes being touted as race of year – as long as the weather holds up

Tue Sept 01 2015 - 01:11
Gordon Lord Byron wants more Sprint Cup glory at Haydock

Gordon Lord Byron wants more Sprint Cup glory at Haydock

Tom Hogan’s international stalwart will look to repeat 2013 success

Tue Sept 01 2015 - 01:00
Dual-Champion Hurdle winner Hurricane Fly is retired

Dual-Champion Hurdle winner Hurricane Fly is retired

Willie Mullins labelled the eleven year old son of Montjeu a ‘horse of a generation’

Mon Aug 31 2015 - 14:06
Bocca Baciata bounces back in style in Curragh Group Three

Bocca Baciata bounces back in style in Curragh Group Three

Softer ground helps Jessica Harrington charge in four-length rout of Easter and Brooch

Sun Aug 30 2015 - 19:07
Dermot Weld may give Brooch chance to get back to winning ways

Dermot Weld may give Brooch chance to get back to winning ways

David Wachman’s runner Hint Of A Tint has a big handicap double in her sights

Wed Aug 26 2015 - 01:00
Recorder could give a royal nod to the Curragh

Recorder could give a royal nod to the Curragh

Queen Elizabeth II’s star two-year-old may line out in the National Stakes at €4m Champions Weekend

Tue Aug 25 2015 - 19:30
Irish Champion Stakes shaping up to be Europe’s race of the year

Irish Champion Stakes shaping up to be Europe’s race of the year

Leopardstown faces a tough challenge to provide perfect going for all contenders

Tue Aug 25 2015 - 01:00
Champions Weekend: Curragh update

Champions Weekend: Curragh update

Sanus Per Aquam to be aimed at the National Stakes, says Bolger

Tue Aug 25 2015 - 01:00
Sebastian Coe will require courage to clean up athletics

Sebastian Coe will require courage to clean up athletics

New IAAF chief may be planning reform but some of his statements suggest otherwise

Mon Aug 24 2015 - 05:45
Soft Curragh going proves no problem for Herald The Dawn

Soft Curragh going proves no problem for Herald The Dawn

Aidan O’Brien hoping to run Gleneagles on ‘Champions Weekend’ at Leopardstown

Mon Aug 24 2015 - 01:00
Fields of Athenry bids for Ebor glory for Aidan O’Brien

Fields of Athenry bids for Ebor glory for Aidan O’Brien

Colt can confirm his potential as a prime St Leger candidate with lucrative York victory

Sat Aug 22 2015 - 11:20
Shogun can show destiny in Futurity

Shogun can show destiny in Futurity

Aiden O’Brien should make it three on the trot at the Curragh

Sat Aug 22 2015 - 01:00
Conditions could see Gleneagles pass Juddmonte International

Conditions could see Gleneagles pass Juddmonte International

Heavy rain threatens to rule out Guineas winner of heavyweight clash with Golden Horn

Wed Aug 19 2015 - 01:00
Greater global harmonisation of interference rules unlikely in near future

Greater global harmonisation of interference rules unlikely in near future

Horse Racing Ireland’s chief executive Brian Kavanagh points to a fundamental difference of philosophy between different jurisdictions

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 01:06
David Wachman gears up for a big week

David Wachman gears up for a big week

David Wachman trained Most Beautiful could break Aidan O’Brien stranglehold

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 08:42
Peter O’Sullevan loved a bet, but most of all he loved the horses

Peter O’Sullevan loved a bet, but most of all he loved the horses

The former commentator’s campaigns against misuse of the whip were heartfelt and consistent

Mon Aug 03 2015 - 20:37
Wayne Lordon and Legatissimo reunited for Goodwood Group One test

Wayne Lordon and Legatissimo reunited for Goodwood Group One test

Qatar Nassau Stakes the target for 1,000 Guineas winner

Sat Aug 01 2015 - 01:00
Dermot Weld has rivals for leading trainer title in Galway

Dermot Weld has rivals for leading trainer title in Galway

Increasing competition headed by Willie Mullins puts ‘King of Ballybrit’ under pressure

Sat Aug 01 2015 - 01:00
Martin duo to spearhead spirited defence of Guinness Handicap at Galway

Martin duo to spearhead spirited defence of Guinness Handicap at Galway

Newtown Anner Stud send three to post in attempt to retain fifth day feature

Fri Jul 31 2015 - 01:00
Quick Jack ensures successive Galway Hurdles for Tony Martin

Quick Jack ensures successive Galway Hurdles for Tony Martin

Outcome a sweet one for jockey Denis O’Regan who won Plate on Ansar a decade ago

Thu Jul 30 2015 - 21:36
The Game Changer can help Elliott land Galway Hurdle

The Game Changer can help Elliott land Galway Hurdle

Co Meath based trainer has endured frustrations in the race over the last few years

Thu Jul 30 2015 - 01:21
Listed Corrib Stakes bid ideal for Queen Nefertiti

Listed Corrib Stakes bid ideal for Queen Nefertiti

David Wachman-Wayne Lordan team can strike again at Galway

Thu Jul 30 2015 - 01:00
Shanahan’s Turn seals Johnny Burke’s love  affair with Galway

Shanahan’s Turn seals Johnny Burke’s love affair with Galway

Jockey thrilled to lead home Henry De Bromhead’s charge in Galway Plate

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 21:06
Galway Festival: Shanpallas primed to land Plate

Galway Festival: Shanpallas primed to land Plate

JP McManus’s number one jockey keen to add elusive pot to his imposing big-race CV

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 01:16
Galway Festival: Bookies braced for four-midable Weld challenge

Galway Festival: Bookies braced for four-midable Weld challenge

Stuccodor, Time To Inspire, Shahzeena and New Agenda all likely to start as favourites

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 01:11
Galway report: Hint Of A Tint bounces back

Galway report: Hint Of A Tint bounces back

David Wachman-trained filly belies sliding handicap rating to claim Topaz Mile

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 01:09
Stay De Night can rise early at the  Galway Races

Stay De Night can rise early at the Galway Races

The Dermot Weld-trained horse can successfully continue a long racing tradition

Tue Jul 28 2015 - 14:46
Late switch proves lucky as Kate Harrington guides Modem to win

Late switch proves lucky as Kate Harrington guides Modem to win

Jockey’s mother, trainer Jessica, savours big victory in opening day highlight at Galway

Mon Jul 27 2015 - 23:58
Gaelic football continues to lose its lustre

Gaelic football continues to lose its lustre

Brutish will not to lose knocking stuffing out of entertainment

Mon Jul 27 2015 - 09:42
Whiteout can wipe out  frustration for Patrick Mullins

Whiteout can wipe out frustration for Patrick Mullins

Coveted prize at the Galway Races has eluded Ireland’s record-breaking amateur jockey

Mon Jul 27 2015 - 01:00
Galway Festival: Victory not a given for ‘King of Ballybrit’

Galway Festival: Victory not a given for ‘King of Ballybrit’

This year sees a strong challenge to Dermot Weld’s traditional dominance

Mon Jul 27 2015 - 01:00
Galway track officials gets bypass assurances

Galway track officials gets bypass assurances

Manager describes situation regarding stable area as ‘very unsatisfactory’

Sat Jul 25 2015 - 01:00
Minalisa primed to defend her crown at Naas

Minalisa primed to defend her crown at Naas

English sprinter can complete another successful raid in the Yeomanstown Stud Stakes

Wed Jul 22 2015 - 01:00
Dermot Weld putting finishing touches to his Galway Festival team

Dermot Weld putting finishing touches to his Galway Festival team

‘King of Ballybrit’ expects the numerical strength of his challenge to be reduced this year

Wed Jul 22 2015 - 01:00
Tony Martin targets Galway Hurdle with Thomas Edison and Quick Jack

Tony Martin targets Galway Hurdle with Thomas Edison and Quick Jack

Shrewd trainer’s Galway fortunes have improved dramatically in recent years

Tue Jul 21 2015 - 01:05
Pat Smullen targets King George before gearing up for Galway

Pat Smullen targets King George before gearing up for Galway

Snow Sky has been supplemented into the King George & Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Tue Jul 21 2015 - 01:00
Gambling industry’s bright PR  obscures dark truth of addiction

Gambling industry’s bright PR obscures dark truth of addiction

Government cannot sidestep the consequence of this multibillion euro business

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 07:46
Home of Brave puts icing on cake for trainer Hugo Palmer

Home of Brave puts icing on cake for trainer Hugo Palmer

English trainer celebrates Group Three success day after winning Irish Oaks

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 01:02
Wedding Vow lands Kilboy Stakes for Aidan O’Brien

Wedding Vow lands Kilboy Stakes for Aidan O’Brien

Son Joseph ensures top trainer has now won all but one of Ireland’s 66 Group races

Sun Jul 19 2015 - 18:10
Together Forever ready for smash and grab at Curragh

Together Forever ready for smash and grab at Curragh

Coolmore have three options in Darley Irish Oaks but unfancied filly may be one to watch

Sat Jul 18 2015 - 01:02
Ground conditions should favour Brooch’s bid in the Kilboy  Stakes

Ground conditions should favour Brooch’s bid in the Kilboy Stakes

Gordon Lord Byron primed for strong showing in the Minstrel Stakes

Sat Jul 18 2015 - 01:00
Turf Club investigating Mikey O’Connor’s claim he was  denied injury allowance

Turf Club investigating Mikey O’Connor’s claim he was denied injury allowance

Mikey O’Connor said he was unfairly refused payment from the Qualified Riders Accident Fund

Fri Jul 17 2015 - 20:59
Aidan O’Brien has ammunition ready for Irish Oaks assault

Aidan O’Brien has ammunition ready for Irish Oaks assault

Trainer has seven entries to choose from, including Epsom Oaks heroine Qualify

Wed Jul 15 2015 - 01:00
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