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Nike’s deal with drug cheat Gatlin: do the public even care?

Nike’s deal with drug cheat Gatlin: do the public even care?

Nike’s decision to sponsor Justin Gatlin shows that ultimately, it’s all about the bottom line

Mon Mar 30 2015 - 11:41
Joseph O’Brien facing a race against time

Joseph O’Brien facing a race against time

Jockey struggling to make the 9st weight to ride Gleneagles in the 2,000 Guineas

Mon Mar 30 2015 - 01:49
Ramone  romps home to shock win over Weld and O’Brien horses

Ramone romps home to shock win over Weld and O’Brien horses

Outsider at 100/1 in Park Express Stakes represents first Group victory for Bill Farrell

Mon Mar 30 2015 - 01:00
Ryan Moore adds lustre to Curragh’s card

Ryan Moore adds lustre to Curragh’s card

Sat Mar 28 2015 - 01:00
Busy Luke Dempsey making a big name for himself

Busy Luke Dempsey making a big name for himself

Young jockey hoping to guide topweight Stuccodor to victory in the Lincolnshire

Sat Mar 28 2015 - 01:00
Weight and history against Stuccodor’s bid to retain Tote Lincolnshire

Weight and history against Stuccodor’s bid to retain Tote Lincolnshire

Last horse to claim back-to-back successes in the Curragh race was Beauford in 1945-46

Wed Mar 25 2015 - 09:14
Ruby Walsh closing in on a tenth jockeys title

Ruby Walsh closing in on a tenth jockeys title

Strong list of festival rides ensures he is likely to overhaul the injured Mark Walsh

Wed Mar 25 2015 - 09:14
Plan for Cause of Causes not yet decided

Plan for Cause of Causes not yet decided

JP McManus’s Cheltenham winner has a choice of Grand Nationals for his next start

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 12:04
Plans afoot to ensure the 150th  Irish Derby will be one to remember

Plans afoot to ensure the 150th Irish Derby will be one to remember

HRI confirm €55m plan to redevelop the Curragh by 2018 remains on schedule

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 01:00
Turf Club reopen  Foxrock case

Turf Club reopen Foxrock case

Racing body officials hope new enquiry on the Ted Walsh-trained horse can be dealt with on April 18th

Mon Mar 23 2015 - 09:07
Richard Hughes to ride Sole Power in Meydan’s Al Quoz Sprint

Richard Hughes to ride Sole Power in Meydan’s Al Quoz Sprint

Eddie Lynam’s star sprinter targets win at fifth attempt at Dubai World Cup

Mon Mar 23 2015 - 09:06
Davy Russell could return on Windsor Park at Punchestown

Davy Russell could return on Windsor Park at Punchestown

Jockey out for about six weeks with broken arm after losing Lord Windermere ride

Mon Mar 23 2015 - 07:33
Rugby will always be about physical contact  – you can’t make it safe

Rugby will always be about physical contact – you can’t make it safe

Taking the ‘physicality’ out of rugby is like taking hurleys off hurlers

Mon Mar 23 2015 - 05:40
Don Cossack set for longer distance at Aintree

Don Cossack set for longer distance at Aintree

Gigginstown Stud team hope their star chaser has better luck than at Cheltenham

Sat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00
Turf Club to reopen Foxrock enquiry after new video emerges

Turf Club to reopen Foxrock enquiry after new video emerges

Trainer Ted Walsh says he will answer any questions arising from race in December

Wed Mar 18 2015 - 18:49
‘Analysis paralysis’ and the cult of turning coaches into Caesars

‘Analysis paralysis’ and the cult of turning coaches into Caesars

Stats and figures are ultimately only as helpful or unhelpful as an individual chooses them to be

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 15:04
Hurricane Fly to be steered at French Champion Hurdle

Hurricane Fly to be steered at French Champion Hurdle

Return to Auteuil in June on the cards for the Grade 1 record-breaking superstar

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 01:00
Willie Mullins writes new book, but not a Cheltenham fairytale

Willie Mullins writes new book, but not a Cheltenham fairytale

Carlow trainer is champion for fourth time but Gold Cup eludes him once again

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:07
Jim Dreaper hoping for Midlands Grand National glory with Goonyella

Jim Dreaper hoping for Midlands Grand National glory with Goonyella

Goonyella looks to be ideal candidate for a four-mile-plus marathon on heavy ground

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Unbeaten novice Coneygree runs top rivals ragged to strike gold

Unbeaten novice Coneygree runs top rivals ragged to strike gold

Despite record-breaking week, Mullins has to settle for second in blue riband for the fifth time

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 19:53
On the Fringe helps Carberry end frustrating festival on a high

On the Fringe helps Carberry end frustrating festival on a high

No fairytale farewell for McCoy as Ned Buntline is fourth in the Grand Annual

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 19:52
Uxizandre ensures McCoy’s final festival proves a successful one

Uxizandre ensures McCoy’s final festival proves a successful one

Champion jockey leads from the front throughout to claim Ryanair Chase on 16-1 chance

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00
Cheltenham: Blood Cotil capable of stealing Real McCoy’s thunder

Cheltenham: Blood Cotil capable of stealing Real McCoy’s thunder

Naming rights not an issue as soft favours Ruby Walsh’s mount ahead of Ned Buntline

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00
Bobs Worth can show that while form is temporary class is permanent

Bobs Worth can show that while form is temporary class is permanent

Softer going could play into the hands of a triple festival winner who can reclaim racing’s blue riband

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00
Vautour’s victory has Willie Mullins thinking ahead

Vautour’s victory has Willie Mullins thinking ahead

Champion trainer already looking to 2016 Gold Cup for JLT Chase winner

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00
John Kiely hoping  Carlingford Lough can hit a real career peak

John Kiely hoping Carlingford Lough can hit a real career peak

Veteran trainer has overseen a steady improvement in his popular Gold Cup hope

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00
‘I simply wanted to get them where Dad wanted them to go – now I can only hope they do him justice’

‘I simply wanted to get them where Dad wanted them to go – now I can only hope they do him justice’

Hughes hoping Lieutenant Colonel and The Tullow Tank can help do her late father proud

Thu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Don Cossack could finally bring Michael O’Leary success in Ryanair Chase

Don Cossack could finally bring Michael O’Leary success in Ryanair Chase

Triple-course winner John’s Spirit may offer the value given his Cheltenham record

Thu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Cheltenham: Abbyssial could be World class at fancy odds

Cheltenham: Abbyssial could be World class at fancy odds

Vautour and Champagne James in with a big shout for the Irish contingent on Day Three

Thu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
O’Leary’s faith in Don Poli’s ability can be vindicated in RSA Chase

O’Leary’s faith in Don Poli’s ability can be vindicated in RSA Chase

Windsor Park could be the answer in opening Neptune Novices Hurdle

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 13:22
Sire de Grugy  to prevail in Queen Mother Champion Chase

Sire de Grugy to prevail in Queen Mother Champion Chase

Three former winners to go to the line in a clash of champions ‘festooned with ifs’

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 07:50
Trainer de Bromhead on his  Cheltenham veteran:  ‘I want him to come home safe, but I want him to perform too’

Trainer de Bromhead on his Cheltenham veteran: ‘I want him to come home safe, but I want him to perform too’

There’s more than sentiment behind Sizing Europe’s fifth tilt at the two-mile crown

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 01:00
Cheltenham: Faugheen to show class in Champion Hurdle

Cheltenham: Faugheen to show class in Champion Hurdle

Ruby Walsh’s decision to switch from proven Hurricane Fly to stable-mate is revealing

Tue Mar 10 2015 - 07:46
Bookmakers hoping four Mullins favourites can’t all prevail

Bookmakers hoping four Mullins favourites can’t all prevail

But it’s difficult to oppose any one of Douvan, Un De Sceaux, Faugheen and Annie Power

Tue Mar 10 2015 - 03:00
Patrick Mullins has racing in his blood and records in his sights

Patrick Mullins has racing in his blood and records in his sights

Enviable book of rides leaves the champion amateur poised for success at Cheltenham this week

Tue Mar 10 2015 - 01:00
Cheltenham 2015: Dos and Don’ts for racing’s greatest festival

Cheltenham 2015: Dos and Don’ts for racing’s greatest festival

Beware of tips, ignore bookmaker claims and other rules to live by at this year’s event

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 11:25
Davy Russell records total of four winners at Naas and Gowran

Davy Russell records total of four winners at Naas and Gowran

Fine Rightly claims Grade Three novice chase in style for trainer Stuart Crawford

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 11:00
Indomitable O’Leary ready to fly higher and higher

Indomitable O’Leary ready to fly higher and higher

One of racing’s best-known faces is set for battle with a top-class team and one specific aim – to win the race he sponsors himself

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 10:42
Barry Geraghty aiming to guide Noble Emperor to  success at Naas

Barry Geraghty aiming to guide Noble Emperor to success at Naas

Tony Martin-trained runner a stand-out prospect in Grade Three novice chase

Sat Mar 07 2015 - 01:00
Sandra Hughes has faith in Lieutenant Colonel

Sandra Hughes has faith in Lieutenant Colonel

Quicker ground at Cheltenham may the Curragh-trained horse

Sat Mar 07 2015 - 01:00
Cheltenham braced for the arrival of  the Willie Mullins battalion

Cheltenham braced for the arrival of the Willie Mullins battalion

No other trainer has ever brought as powerful a team to National Hunt’s top festival

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 01:00
Unbeaten Kitten Rock poised to  mount bid for Champion Hurdle

Unbeaten Kitten Rock poised to mount bid for Champion Hurdle

JP McManus’s ‘second-string’ to line up with holder Jezki for Tuesday’s highlight

Wed Mar 04 2015 - 01:00
Drying ground may suit On The Fringe in Foxhunters  at Cheltenham

Drying ground may suit On The Fringe in Foxhunters at Cheltenham

Ryanair Chase opens up with defection of Cue Card

Wed Mar 04 2015 - 01:00
Pre-Cheltenham nerves won’t hold Geraghty and Cooper back

Pre-Cheltenham nerves won’t hold Geraghty and Cooper back

Duo in search of pre-festival confidence at Downpatrick

Tue Mar 03 2015 - 21:36
De Bromhead well armed in bid for  Cheltenham champion bumper hat-trick

De Bromhead well armed in bid for Cheltenham champion bumper hat-trick

Supasundae has the class to deliver Waterford trainer’s third success

Tue Mar 03 2015 - 01:00
Mayweather v Pacquiao nothing but an overhyped farewell tour

Mayweather v Pacquiao nothing but an overhyped farewell tour

‘Fight of the Century’ pales in comparison with rivalries gone by

Mon Mar 02 2015 - 05:00
Barry Connell hoping for an impressive display from Golantilla

Barry Connell hoping for an impressive display from Golantilla

Seven year old could be bound for Cheltenham if victorious at Leopardstown

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00
Turf Club to pay up to five-figure sums for usable information

Turf Club to pay up to five-figure sums for usable information

Confidential hotlines set up to receive information on doping and other issues

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00
Paul Townend drawing support to  be Cheltenham’s leading jockey

Paul Townend drawing support to be Cheltenham’s leading jockey

Willie Mullins’ number two jockey could benefit from strength of visiting squad

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 21:00
Leopardstown looking forward to boost in attendance from rugby fans

Leopardstown looking forward to boost in attendance from rugby fans

Pre-Cheltenham workout has been moved to avoid clashing with Six Nations match

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 16:42
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