Trends followers look off the mark when it comes to subsequent fortunes of Gold Cup winnersBending statistics to fit a fashionable theory doesn’t stack up when it comes to the Cheltenham Gold CupFri Dec 01 2023 - 06:00
Impaire Et Passe bids to establish Champion Hurdle credentials in Hatton’s Grace No weather problems anticipated for triple-Grade One ‘Winter Festival’ programme at FairyhouseWed Nov 29 2023 - 06:00
Mahler Mission among favourites to secure rare Irish victory in Newbury highlight Constitution Hill set to make seasonal debut in Fighting Fifth at NewcastleTue Nov 28 2023 - 06:00
Independent report into financial matters of grave concern may not be delivered until New Year Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board to appear before Oireachtas Agriculture Committee on WednesdayMon Nov 27 2023 - 18:21
Gordon Elliott hot streak continues with 10 weekend winners ‘Altercation’ between trainer Thomond O’Mara and clerk of course at Cork to be investigatedSun Nov 26 2023 - 19:11
Fastorslow stakes his position at forefront of fluid Gold Cup picture with Durkan successMartin Brassil’s star breaches Willie Mullins ‘wall’ in Punchestown Grade OneSun Nov 26 2023 - 18:48
Punchestown’s Winter Festival shapes as Grade One Willie Mullins showTop handler to saddle Galopin Des Champs in six-runner field in bid to repeat 2022 Durkan successSat Nov 25 2023 - 06:00
Flooring Porter returns to racing right-handed at Punchestown on SaturdayFormer dual-stayers hurdle champion back at Kildare track for first time in more than 2½ yearsSat Nov 25 2023 - 06:00
Focus on Cheltenham turns too much of the season into ‘Phoney War’National hunt programme allows connections of top horses take uncompetitive route to Cheltenham festival in MarchFri Nov 24 2023 - 06:00
Gordon Elliott defends saddling record 14 runners in Navan’s Troytown Trainer says it would have been “embarrassing” if only eight or nine runners had lined up in big handicapMon Nov 20 2023 - 19:00
Gordon Elliott faces uphill battle in trainers’ championship despite purple patch Marine Nationale’s chasing debut could be delayed to Christmas due to testing ground conditionsSun Nov 12 2023 - 15:37
Corbetts Cross has chance to start repaying on JP McManus investment Sheehy targeting success with first Wincanton runner Captain ConbyFri Nov 10 2023 - 19:00
Elliott returns to happy hunting ground with high hopes for Gerri Colombe Gordon Elliott hoping stable star Gerri Colombe can embellish his Gold Cup credentials in rescheduled €150,000 Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down RoyalFri Nov 10 2023 - 19:00
Charges against trainer Denis Hogan and two others formally droppedReferrals panel rules that it can’t adjudicate in Yuften case in the absence of any evidence from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory BoardFri Nov 10 2023 - 19:00
Pace of change has to increase at IHRB if public scepticism is to ease Regulator’s failure to present evidence in marathon Denis Hogan referral case appears dispiritingly slipshodFri Nov 10 2023 - 06:00
Gerri Colombe set to top small but select field for Down Royal’s rescheduled Grade One feature Same half-dozen entries as last week left in the €150,000 Ladbrokes Champion ChaseTue Nov 07 2023 - 16:19
Good outcome for Melbourne Cup with no fatality in race for third year in a row Irish favourite Vauban only 14th behind Mark Zahra ridden winner Without A FightTue Nov 07 2023 - 16:12
Willie Mullins hopes Vauban can finally fulfill his Melbourne Cup dream Absurde also lines up for Mullins in $8 million highlight while Okita Soushi represents Joseph O’BrienMon Nov 06 2023 - 06:00
Falcon Eight lands Curragh feature as 2023 Irish flat season officially ends Curragh boss reports 19 per cent increase in overall attendances at HQ in 2023Sun Nov 05 2023 - 17:55
Auguste Rodin puts perfect seal on another Breeders’ Cup success for Aidan O’BrienIrishman brings his Breeders’ Cup career haul to 18 winnersSun Nov 05 2023 - 17:54
Derby hero Auguste Rodin aiming to bring career to a winning end at Breeders’ Cup Aidan O’Brien’s horse set to be retired to stud following the $4m Turf at Santa Anita in CaliforniaSat Nov 04 2023 - 06:00
Unclear if referrals panel will still convene after IHRB drop Yuften case Trainer Denis Hogan describes regulator’s statement on long-running investigation as ‘self serving’Fri Nov 03 2023 - 16:46
Brian O’Connor: US racing is still struggling in a reputational quagmireFor over a century, the Melbourne Cup, perhaps Australia’s most coveted sporting prize and the race that famously stops a nation, was a domestic affairFri Nov 03 2023 - 06:00
IHRB will not offer evidence on controversial Yuften race at Dundalk in March 2020Referrals hearing was anticipated into race involving pair of Denis Hogan-trained runnersThu Nov 02 2023 - 18:49
Testing ground conditions could turn Down Royal feature into Gordon Elliott solo show Henry De Bromhead is only other trainer with entries for €150,000 Ladbrokes Champion ChaseWed Nov 01 2023 - 06:00
Dylan Browne McMonagle has chance to shine on Breeders’ Cup stageDylan Browne McMonagle teams up with Lumiere Rock in $2 million Filly & Mare TurfWed Nov 01 2023 - 06:00
Racing braced for impact of Storm Ciaran ahead of Grade One action at Down Royal on SaturdayHopes rise the Curragh racecourse an pass 7.00 morning inspection on TuesdayMon Oct 30 2023 - 16:18
Auguste Rodin tops Irish team gearing up for Breeders’ Cup in CaliforniaWorld’s highest rated horse Equinox impresses once again by breaking track record in TokyoSun Oct 29 2023 - 15:20
Victoria Road will try to mark Aidan O’Brien’s return to Australia with Cox Plate gloryDoncaster has to pass 7.30 morning inspection ahead of Diego Velazquez lining up in FuturitySat Oct 28 2023 - 06:00
Flooring Porter begins career over fences at CheltenhamGrand National winner Corach Rambler returns to action at Kelso as National Hunt season goes up a gearSat Oct 28 2023 - 06:00
Prolific point-to-point winner Helen McDonogh dies aged 82Mother of former champion jockey Declan McDonogh an influential figure in enabling women ride in races in 1972Fri Oct 27 2023 - 19:39
Attitude softening in Government about proposed gambling advertising banRacing broadcasters have threatened to quit Irish market if they do not get exemption from banFri Oct 27 2023 - 19:22
Jump racing to come under pressure because with thrills come spills Not possible to ensure jump racing is risk-free, but sport continuing to make safety improvementsFri Oct 27 2023 - 06:00
Willie Mullins not weeping at having no more National Hunt worlds to conquer this winterChampion jumps trainer says victory in upcoming Melbourne Cup would rank with any in his glittering careerWed Oct 25 2023 - 17:59
Showman Frankie Dettori delivers again on Ascot stage with Champions Day double Los Angeles lands Group One prize at Saint-Cloud for Aidan O’Brien and Christophe SoumillonSun Oct 22 2023 - 15:00
Ground conditions once again dominate build-up to British Champions Day at AscotPaddington leads Aidan O’Brien attack as Coolmore chases Gosden team for British trainers’ championshipFri Oct 20 2023 - 19:00
Gordon Elliott mob-handed with eight runners in Sunday’s Munster National at Limerick Regally-bred Illinois part of Aidan O’Brien team in action in both Group One prizes at Saint-Cloud on SundayFri Oct 20 2023 - 16:42
Timing of Frankie Dettori’s ‘retirement’ U-turn strikes an unfortunate bum noteRumour mill had long signalled that Frankie Dettori would reverse his retirement plans and instead continue riding into 2024Fri Oct 20 2023 - 06:00
Joseph O’Brien doubles up as he pursues a ‘Spring Slam’ in Caulfield CupJoseph O'Brien's Valiant Prince and Okita Soushi in the mix for $5 million Australian highlightWed Oct 18 2023 - 06:00
IHRB awaiting independent report before commenting on apparent financial discrepancy A number of charity funds administered by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board come under scrutinyTue Oct 17 2023 - 19:36
Ascot’s Champions Day countdown once again set to be dominated by weather outlookDermot Weld wants ‘no extremes’ for star filly Tahiyra ahead of Queen Elizabeth II StakesMon Oct 16 2023 - 16:00
McConnell hoping Seddon can continue run of Irish success in American Grand National Noble Yeats will not be seen until new year when he will again be targeted at Aintree Grand NationalMon Oct 16 2023 - 06:00
Anticipation that City Of Troy might live up to billing will help shorten winter for many Unbeaten Dewhurst winner City of Troy is just 10-1 to become first Triple Crown winner since NijinskyMon Oct 16 2023 - 06:00
City Of Troy puts massive reputation on line in Newmarket’s Dewhurst StakesWillie Mullins chasing record-equaling fourth success in CesarewitchSat Oct 14 2023 - 06:00
Joseph O’Brien’s Buckaroo bids to add to trainer’s big race record in Australia Sounds Of Heaven in Grade One Keeneland action for Jessica Harrington and Shane FoleySat Oct 14 2023 - 06:00
Funeral of former racing journalist Cliff Noone will take place on MondayFormer Irish Field writer and Turf Club press officer passed away aged 70Fri Oct 13 2023 - 17:07
Flemensface affair displays folly of leaving buyers in the dark about failed drug testsCase of horse bought after adverse substance found underlines need for information gap to be filledFri Oct 13 2023 - 06:00
Willie Mullins warns of impact on racing from gambling advertising banChampion trainer says he is intrigued by how advertising on National Lottery can continue under proposed new legislationSun Oct 08 2023 - 15:35
City Of Troy to target record-equalling eighth Dewhurst win for Aidan O’Brien Paddington being aimed at QEII clash with Dermot Weld’s star filly TahiyraSun Oct 08 2023 - 14:53
Warning of ‘substantial’ job losses if racing coverage is hit by ban on gambling advertisingTrainers’ association boss describes current impasse as ‘very concerning’Sat Oct 07 2023 - 06:00
