Chopin can hit the right notes for Sheikh Fahad Al ThaniLeopardstown meet will see three runners carrying the Qatari coloursWed Apr 15 2015 - 01:00
Tapestry can get four-year-old campaign off to a Listed race start at the CurraghTop amateur jockey Colman Sweeney has confirmed his retirement from race ridingTue Apr 14 2015 - 16:18
Punchestown Festival crowds expected to top 110,000 and set new course recordWillie Mullins’s string waiting in the wings to chase trainer’s 2013 tally of 13 victoriesTue Apr 14 2015 - 01:00
Irish runners aim to bridge 146-year gap in Scottish NationalGallant Oscar among the favourites to record first win for an Irish-trained horse since 1869Tue Apr 14 2015 - 01:00
Many Clouds shows class is now key in Grand NationalOliver Sherwood’s afterthought entry succeeds despite heavy handicapMon Apr 13 2015 - 10:07
Robbie McNamara’s fall underlines immense mental strength of jockeysDangers inherent in national hunt racing make jump jockeys a special breedMon Apr 13 2015 - 05:45
Classic contenders surface as Weld hot streak fuels Leopardstown four-timerTrainer’s seven-in-a row halted in Ballysax Stakes, but not by lacklustre John F KennedyMon Apr 13 2015 - 01:00
Robbie McNamara in good spirits following Wexford fall26-year-old jockey needed spinal surgery after coming off BursledonSun Apr 12 2015 - 15:04
Saint Are a value threat to a Grand send-off for Tony McCoyLegendary jockey looking for a fairytale career finale on Shutthefrontdoor at AintreeSat Apr 11 2015 - 01:00
Ryan Moore jets in to take over as Ballydoyle’s number oneEnglishman will pilot John F Kennedy for Aidan O’Brien in Leopardstown’s Derby trialSat Apr 11 2015 - 01:00
Robbie McNamara to miss Grand NationalIrish jockey injured at Wexford and will miss Lord Windermere rideFri Apr 10 2015 - 21:56
Jockey Robbie McNamara injured in Wexford fallTwenty-six-year-old undergoing tests in hospitalFri Apr 10 2015 - 21:45
Epsom Derby favourite John F Kennedy in line for Leopardstown startSon of Galileo confirmed as Ballysax contender by trainer Aidan O’BrienWed Apr 08 2015 - 01:00
Culloty hoping to enter the Aintree Grand National record booksCork-based trainer has Lord Windermere and Spring Heeled in contention on SaturdayTue Apr 07 2015 - 20:09
Tipping Point: Compulsory swimming in schools would benefit whole countrySwimming is different. Even those who despise sport can recognise its valueTue Apr 07 2015 - 05:45
Katie Walsh a force of nature as Thunder blows rivals awayHugely popular winner for trainer Sandra Hughes and jockey WalshMon Apr 06 2015 - 20:20
Tony McCoy seeks first leg of perfect farewell in Irish Grand NationalChampion jockey rides Cantlow, which can transform lacklustre season with victoryMon Apr 06 2015 - 08:19
Tony McCoy delights in driving Gilgamboa to victory for Enda BolgerChampion jockey produces a trademark finish in Grade One Ryanair Gold CupMon Apr 06 2015 - 01:00
Joseph O’Brien looks to put Curragh weight struggle behind himFormer champion jockey has ride over jumps as well as two on flat this weekendSat Apr 04 2015 - 01:11
Gitane Du Berlais could spoil the McCoy party at FairyhouseWillie Mullins’s mare is favourite for Ryanair Gold Cup where McCoy rides GilgamboaSat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00
Fairyhouse Ryanair Gold Cup organisers hoping to attract VatourWillie Mullins-trained novice already favourite for next year’s Cheltenham Gold CupWed Apr 01 2015 - 01:01
Ryan Moore trip sparks Ballydoyle speculationFormer British champion jockey to ride Aidan O’Brien’s classic entry War EnvoyWed Apr 01 2015 - 00:44
Tony McCoy expected at Fairyhouse as many others miss outBarry Geraghty, Davy Russell, Bryan Cooper and Mark Walsh are all unavailableTue Mar 31 2015 - 01:00
Irish Grand National to put reserve system in placeUp to three reserves could be included should horses pull out by Sunday deadlineTue Mar 31 2015 - 01:00
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 lineMon Mar 30 2015 - 11:41
Joseph O’Brien facing a race against timeJockey struggling to make the 9st weight to ride Gleneagles in the 2,000 GuineasMon Mar 30 2015 - 01:49
Ramone romps home to shock win over Weld and O’Brien horsesOutsider at 100/1 in Park Express Stakes represents first Group victory for Bill FarrellMon Mar 30 2015 - 01:00
Busy Luke Dempsey making a big name for himselfYoung jockey hoping to guide topweight Stuccodor to victory in the LincolnshireSat Mar 28 2015 - 01:00
Weight and history against Stuccodor’s bid to retain Tote LincolnshireLast horse to claim back-to-back successes in the Curragh race was Beauford in 1945-46Wed Mar 25 2015 - 09:14
Ruby Walsh closing in on a tenth jockeys titleStrong list of festival rides ensures he is likely to overhaul the injured Mark WalshWed Mar 25 2015 - 09:14
Plan for Cause of Causes not yet decidedJP McManus’s Cheltenham winner has a choice of Grand Nationals for his next startTue Mar 24 2015 - 12:04
Plans afoot to ensure the 150th Irish Derby will be one to rememberHRI confirm €55m plan to redevelop the Curragh by 2018 remains on scheduleTue Mar 24 2015 - 01:00
Turf Club reopen Foxrock caseRacing body officials hope new enquiry on the Ted Walsh-trained horse can be dealt with on April 18thMon Mar 23 2015 - 09:07
Richard Hughes to ride Sole Power in Meydan’s Al Quoz SprintEddie Lynam’s star sprinter targets win at fifth attempt at Dubai World CupMon Mar 23 2015 - 09:06
Davy Russell could return on Windsor Park at PunchestownJockey out for about six weeks with broken arm after losing Lord Windermere rideMon Mar 23 2015 - 07:33
Rugby will always be about physical contact – you can’t make it safeTaking the ‘physicality’ out of rugby is like taking hurleys off hurlersMon Mar 23 2015 - 05:40
Don Cossack set for longer distance at AintreeGigginstown Stud team hope their star chaser has better luck than at CheltenhamSat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00
Turf Club to reopen Foxrock enquiry after new video emergesTrainer Ted Walsh says he will answer any questions arising from race in DecemberWed Mar 18 2015 - 18:49
‘Analysis paralysis’ and the cult of turning coaches into CaesarsStats and figures are ultimately only as helpful or unhelpful as an individual chooses them to beMon Mar 16 2015 - 15:04
Hurricane Fly to be steered at French Champion HurdleReturn to Auteuil in June on the cards for the Grade 1 record-breaking superstarMon Mar 16 2015 - 01:00
Willie Mullins writes new book, but not a Cheltenham fairytaleCarlow trainer is champion for fourth time but Gold Cup eludes him once againSat Mar 14 2015 - 01:07
Jim Dreaper hoping for Midlands Grand National glory with GoonyellaGoonyella looks to be ideal candidate for a four-mile-plus marathon on heavy groundSat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Unbeaten novice Coneygree runs top rivals ragged to strike goldDespite record-breaking week, Mullins has to settle for second in blue riband for the fifth timeFri Mar 13 2015 - 19:53
On the Fringe helps Carberry end frustrating festival on a highNo fairytale farewell for McCoy as Ned Buntline is fourth in the Grand AnnualFri Mar 13 2015 - 19:52
Uxizandre ensures McCoy’s final festival proves a successful oneChampion jockey leads from the front throughout to claim Ryanair Chase on 16-1 chanceFri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00
Cheltenham: Blood Cotil capable of stealing Real McCoy’s thunderNaming rights not an issue as soft favours Ruby Walsh’s mount ahead of Ned BuntlineFri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00
John Kiely hoping Carlingford Lough can hit a real career peakVeteran trainer has overseen a steady improvement in his popular Gold Cup hopeFri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00
Bobs Worth can show that while form is temporary class is permanentSofter going could play into the hands of a triple festival winner who can reclaim racing’s blue ribandFri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00
