Sizing Europe likely to skip clash with Sprinter Sacre at AscotHenry De Bromhead’s veteran star among a short list of entries for the two-mile contestMon Jan 12 2015 - 08:06
Willie Mullins using Punchestown outing to sharpen Douvan for CheltenhamTrainer’s exciting new novice tops the betting for the Supreme at festival in MarchWed Jan 07 2015 - 01:01
Gilgamboa on course to line up in Grade One Irish Arkle at LeopardstownEnda Bolger’s charge to face a top class field including Willie Mullins’ pair Un De Sceaux and VautourWed Jan 07 2015 - 01:00
Classy Hurricane Fly pips old foe Jezki at LeopardstownWillie Mullins’s superstar extends unbeaten Leopardstown record to nineTue Dec 30 2014 - 11:46
Don Poli wins the Topaz Novice Chase at Leopardstown to boost Mullins’s holiday haulWin was a fourth Grade 1 in four days for Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown StudMon Dec 29 2014 - 23:00
Road To Riches becomes new Irish Gold Cup big hopeBrave Lexus Chase win caps memorable day three hat-trick for Ryanair’s Michael O’LearyMon Dec 29 2014 - 07:28
Leopardstown preview: Mala Beach can tough it out in Novice ChaseTrainer Gordon Elliott seeking fourth Grade One victory of the seasonMon Dec 29 2014 - 07:25
Ched Evans’ squalid story pitches vital questions about sport’s status in societyLegally he can be hired but in reality no club is likely to risk public criticism by doing soMon Dec 29 2014 - 06:00
Hurricane set to fly on at LeopardsownLegendary hurler’s eagerly-anticipated clash with Jezki can light up final day of festivalMon Dec 29 2014 - 01:00
Martello Tower can stand tall in LimerickMags Mullins can be the family pick in family-fest Grade threeMon Dec 29 2014 - 01:00
Leopardstown officials monitoring weather situationTemperatures are anticipated to plummet to minus three overnightSat Dec 27 2014 - 19:48
Uxizandre heads up cross-channel raid on LeopardstownOwner JP McManus has further Grade 1 intent with At Fishers CrossSat Dec 27 2014 - 07:53
The Paparrazi Kid heads a Mullins trio in Saturday’s big chaseMeanwhile, Sunday’s card throws up an intriguing four-runner featureSat Dec 27 2014 - 01:00
Leopardstown: Owega Star can gallop to bookies’ rescue and spoil party for FoxrockBarry Connell wants winner at local track but it may not be this timeSat Dec 27 2014 - 01:00
Leopardstown preview: Bobs Worth can stamp class to retain Lexus crownCheltenham hero hasn’t appeared since Gold Cup but always runs best freshSat Dec 27 2014 - 01:00
Vautour expected to light up Leopardstown on St Stephen’s DayWillie Mullins’ charge a white-hot favourite to deliver in Racing Post Novice ChaseWed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
On the Fringe seeking the spotlight at Down Royal on FridayEnda Bolger charge aiming for a successful follow up but concedes weight all-roundWed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
Bumper crowds expected at Irish tracks for quality Christmas race cardsLeopardstown, Limerick and Down Royal get ready for racing’s busiest dayWed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
All eyes on Gilgamboa in Limerick’s Friday feature raceThe McManus-owned six-year-old, already at 14-1 for the Arkle at Cheltenham, looks strong but Adriana Des Mottes cannot be discountedWed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
Brian O’Connor: Let’s hope election candidates have more to offer than mere profileToo often, sporting achievement has become a shortcut to political mediocrityMon Dec 22 2014 - 06:00
High Chaparral put down at the age of 15Coolmore Stud’s highly successful stallion was euthanised at Fethard Equine HospitalMon Dec 22 2014 - 01:01
Vics Canvass to compete at homeTrainer Dermot McLoughlin to stay local with his star stayer in the Paddy Power ChaseMon Dec 22 2014 - 01:00
Turf Club welcomes HRI funding for enhanced drug testing facilitiesHRI’s 2015 budget includes provision of €7.1 million for integrity services, which includes capital provision for new lab equipmentMon Dec 22 2014 - 01:00
Dermot Weld’s Silver Concorde ready for jumps take-off at LeopardstownCheltenham winner to lead trainer’s team of promising novices at Christmas festivalMon Dec 22 2014 - 00:01
Irish racecourse fund of €100m announcedAll eligible to apply but focus likely to be on Leopardstown and the CurraghSat Dec 20 2014 - 12:28
Uxizandre ready to bid for Grade One glory at LeopardstownAlan King’s smart chaser will mount a challenge for Paddy Power Dial-a-Bet ChaseSat Dec 20 2014 - 01:00
Strength, resolve, talent and independence keep Joanna Morgan ahead of the fieldAt a time when female jockeys encountered sexism, Joanna Morgan bucked the consensusSat Dec 20 2014 - 01:00
Popular veteran Sizing Europe may be Leopardstown-boundPaddy Power Dial-a-bet Chase at festival a possible target for Henry de Bromhead’s starWed Dec 17 2014 - 01:00
Russell and Enright back on track for Christmas fixturesTurf Club Appeals Committee reduces suspensions from five days to twoWed Dec 17 2014 - 01:00
St Stephen’s Day engagements still to be decided for first stringsVautour’s solo at Leopardstown may turn into a duet with GilgamboaTue Dec 16 2014 - 01:00
Bayan and Shadow Catcher primed for Ladbroke Hurdle bidGordon Elliott’s pair to lead strong Irish challenge for Saturday’s Ascot featureTue Dec 16 2014 - 01:00
Shutthefrontdoor likely to be on boat for the Lexus ChaseStrong cross-channel contingent expected at Leopardstown Christmas meetingTue Dec 16 2014 - 01:00
Jamie Spencer’s U-turn a bonus for everyoneEnigmatic jockey’s decision to carry on is just another page in the fairy taleMon Dec 15 2014 - 06:00
No More Heroes lands another big race pot for trainer Gordon ElliottSuccess in the Grade Two Navan Novice Hurdle makes it win 57 this year for Co Meath-based trainerMon Dec 15 2014 - 01:00
Sole Power ends year on low note after struggling in Hong Kong sprintEddie Lynam-trained gelding could finish only ninth to AerovelocityMon Dec 15 2014 - 01:00
Davy Condon ready to return to action in Navan following injury layoffNavan Novice Hurdle looks a natural step up for classy bumper winner ShaneshillSat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00
Sporting Advent Calendar #11: Lord Windermere wins Cheltenham Gold CupWylie’s decision not to appeal result saved the BHA from having rules held up to a light which reason would surely have scorched with mockeryWed Dec 10 2014 - 22:26
Shane Foley may extend runaway lead at DundalkJessica Harrington team in good form and Elusive Laurence is the one to watchWed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00
Leopardstown racecourse to get €14 million refurbishment for 2015Stands to get facelift while permission will be sought for relocation of some facilitiesWed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00
Sole Power is Horse Racing Ireland’s Horse of the YearMinister hopes numbers employed in racing will return to 20,000 highTue Dec 09 2014 - 01:00
Tipping point: Doping is getting increasingly hard to ignoreRussian and racing allegations are showing the fallacy of the ‘no positive tests’ defenceMon Dec 08 2014 - 06:00
Don Cossack set for special task after Punchestown winRyanair Chase the Cheltenham target for transformed characterMon Dec 08 2014 - 01:00
Eddie Lynam’s Sole Power in good shape for Hong Kong raidGordon Lord Byron and Parish Hall make up Irish representation at prestigious eventMon Dec 08 2014 - 01:00
Twinlight can shine again for Paul TownendVroum Vroum Mag and Samanntom also expected to register wins at CorkSat Dec 06 2014 - 01:00
HRI and Turf Club establish drug testing taskforceBody to ensure drug testing within racing and breeding industries is of the highest standardSat Dec 06 2014 - 01:00
Boston Bob can claim glory in John Durkan Chase at PunchestownWillie Mullins’ charge can see off Don Cossack and Lord Windermere in Grade One featureSat Dec 06 2014 - 01:00
Harrington makes rare Huntingdon foray with Rock On The MoorJezki installed even money favourite for Ryanair HurdleWed Dec 03 2014 - 01:00
Black Hercules in line for early test over three miles at CorkHilly Way Chase likely to see last two winners of race Twinlight and Days HotelWed Dec 03 2014 - 01:00
Lord Windermere begins the long road back to CheltenhamTrainer Jim Culloty aims Gold Cup winner at Durkan Memorial ChaseTue Dec 02 2014 - 21:44
Turf Club call in arbitrator over drug-testing laboratoryRelations with Horse Racing Ireland strained over issue of funding for Limerick facilityTue Dec 02 2014 - 01:02
