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“Irish Champions Weekend” has €3.73 million up for grabs in September

“Irish Champions Weekend” has €3.73 million up for grabs in September

Curragh and Leopardstown will host a feast of Group One races

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 01:00
Mouse Morris in a quandary over First Lieutenant’s Cheltenham Festival target

Mouse Morris in a quandary over First Lieutenant’s Cheltenham Festival target

Co Tipperary-based trainer not sure whether to aim for Gold Cup or Ryanair Chase

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 01:00
As good as it gets in the white-hot intensity of rugby

As good as it gets in the white-hot intensity of rugby

True icons such as O’Driscoll don’t get the chance to park their cultural significance

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 11:03
BHA will make decision this week on Philip Fenton’s runners at Cheltenham Festival

BHA will make decision this week on Philip Fenton’s runners at Cheltenham Festival

They include Last Instalment, third favourite for the Gold Cup

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00
Mount Colah puts in a high-class performance for Banbridge trainer Jerry Cosgrave

Mount Colah puts in a high-class performance for Banbridge trainer Jerry Cosgrave

“Two mile is his optimum trip. His dam is a half-sister to Newmill and he pulls hard”

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00
Willie Mullins confirms Annie Power a runner in the stayers’ hurdle

Willie Mullins confirms Annie Power a runner in the stayers’ hurdle

Dessie Hughes happy with Our Conor’s post-race gallop, saying: “He travelled well and had loads left”

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00
Our Conor warms up for Cheltenham after racing at Leopardstown

Our Conor warms up for Cheltenham after racing at Leopardstown

Dessie Hughes charge giving all the right signals ahead of a return to the festival

Sat Mar 01 2014 - 07:53
Turf Club confident of ‘authorised’ status

Turf Club confident of ‘authorised’ status

Major shake-up of drug-testing regime to include more rigorous policing powers

Sat Mar 01 2014 - 01:00
The Turf Club revamps drug testing systems

The Turf Club revamps drug testing systems

New measures will include for the first time the ability to test horses that are out-of-training

Fri Feb 28 2014 - 13:34
Johnny Murtagh calls time on illustrious riding career

Johnny Murtagh calls time on illustrious riding career

Jockey won the Epsom Derby three times and Irish Derby at the Curagh four times

Wed Feb 26 2014 - 01:00
Dermot Weld says neither Vigil nor Silver  Concorde certain starters for festival bumper

Dermot Weld says neither Vigil nor Silver Concorde certain starters for festival bumper

Legendary Curragh trainer reveals Vigil has had a few little problems since winning at Leopardstown

Wed Feb 26 2014 - 01:00
Uncertainty over Fenton horses to go right to the wire

Uncertainty over Fenton horses to go right to the wire

British Horseracing Authority test results not likely to be known until next week

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 01:00
Ryanair still favourite for Benefficient

Ryanair still favourite for Benefficient

Europe heads to Champion again

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 01:00
Geraghty to step in for Jezki ride in Champion Hurdle

Geraghty to step in for Jezki ride in Champion Hurdle

Harrington waits on ground for Steps

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 01:00
Drug-testing regime for crucial bloodstock industry not at the races

Drug-testing regime for crucial bloodstock industry not at the races

Once a horse is ‘out of training’ the Turf Club has no authority over an unlicensed stable

Mon Feb 24 2014 - 01:00
O’Leary to invite BHA to test Gold Cup hope

O’Leary to invite BHA to test Gold Cup hope

Last Instalment on target to run in festival’s blue-ribbon renewal, says Gigginstown boss

Mon Feb 24 2014 - 01:00
O’Brien hoping Plinth can take him back to Cheltenham festival

O’Brien hoping Plinth can take him back to Cheltenham festival

On His Own to successfully follow up Thyestes victory at Fairyhouse

Sat Feb 22 2014 - 01:00
Golantilla capable of landing bumper

Golantilla capable of landing bumper

Barry Connell’s €375,000 purchase returns after year off for festival trial

Sat Feb 22 2014 - 01:00
Gigginstown Stud stands by Fenton

Gigginstown Stud stands by Fenton

Michael O’Leary’s horse-training yard expresses support for Tipperary-based trainer

Fri Feb 21 2014 - 01:00
BHA may act after Philip Fenton court case details

BHA may act after Philip Fenton court case details

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary backs Last Instalment trainer

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 06:38
Alderwood returns to Nass in an effort to book his ticket for Cheltenham  hat-trick bid

Alderwood returns to Nass in an effort to book his ticket for Cheltenham hat-trick bid

Tom Mullins-trained star is a general 16/1 shot for Queen Mother Champion Chase and also holds a Ryanair entry

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00
Pat Hughes facing charges of  possessing drugs

Pat Hughes facing charges of possessing drugs

Hughes has been charged with possession of unauthorised drugs, including a 20ml bottle of Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid.

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 00:38
Leading trainer  charged with possession of anabolic steroids

Leading trainer charged with possession of anabolic steroids

Philip Fenton to appear before Tipperary court over banned animal medications

Tue Feb 18 2014 - 01:00
Flash the card at macho critique of GAA move to tackle cynicism

Flash the card at macho critique of GAA move to tackle cynicism

It is hard to argue against a system that at least tries to sideline the hatchet men

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 09:00
Turf Club paying ‘close attention’  to Carrick-on-Suir case

Turf Club paying ‘close attention’ to Carrick-on-Suir case

Case is being taken by the Department of Agriculture following an inspection of a leading trainer’s stables

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Foxrock set for Cheltenham after Grade Two success

Foxrock set for Cheltenham after Grade Two success

Former bumper champion Dunguib back in winner’s enclosure to seal festival chance

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Bog Warrior can make successful return in testing conditions at Gowran Park

Bog Warrior can make successful return in testing conditions at Gowran Park

Un De Sceaux should have little bother in extending unbeaten record

Sat Feb 15 2014 - 01:00
Dunguib looks another fairytale in the making for trainer Philip Fenton

Dunguib looks another fairytale in the making for trainer Philip Fenton

Heavy ground was never a problem for the former triple Grade One winner

Sat Feb 15 2014 - 01:00
Very Wood can thrive on trip at Clonmel

Very Wood can thrive on trip at Clonmel

Champagne Fever still in Flyingbolt mix at Navan

Wed Feb 12 2014 - 01:00
On His Own set for third tilt at  blue-ribbon event

On His Own set for third tilt at blue-ribbon event

Veteran Tidal Bay awarded top weight of 11st 10lbs but trainer happy with rating

Wed Feb 12 2014 - 01:00
Last Instalment emerges sound after Hennessy Gold Cup heroics

Last Instalment emerges sound after Hennessy Gold Cup heroics

Trainer Philip Fenton says Gold Cup looks obvious target but refuses to rule out Ryanair

Tue Feb 11 2014 - 01:00
Guitar Pete puts in a sparkling display at Leopardstown

Guitar Pete puts in a sparkling display at Leopardstown

Dessie Hughes’s hurdler gets a general 10/1 quote for next month’s Triumph Hurdle

Mon Feb 10 2014 - 01:00
Costly quest for next Frankel the ultimate speculative punt

Costly quest for next Frankel the ultimate speculative punt

Stallion’s services cost €150,000 and are likely to generate €18m per season

Mon Feb 10 2014 - 01:00
Last Instalment makes his comeback complete with victory in Hennessy Gold Cup

Last Instalment makes his comeback complete with victory in Hennessy Gold Cup

Philip Fenton-trained gelding gallops on strongly to score by eight and a half lengths from Tidal Bay

Mon Feb 10 2014 - 01:00
Mullins targets Newbury mission to land Betfair Hurdle

Mullins targets Newbury mission to land Betfair Hurdle

Prolific Tarla returns to action at Naas in Opera Hat Chase

Sat Feb 08 2014 - 01:00
Old firm eye Grade One success with Tidal Bay

Old firm eye Grade One success with Tidal Bay

Select field to contest feature race but testing conditions likely to favour Nicholls’ veteran

Sat Feb 08 2014 - 01:00
John Cullen primed to deliver on Katnap

John Cullen primed to deliver on Katnap

Ex-French runner can improve on a decent recent display at Thurles

Wed Feb 05 2014 - 01:01
O’Leary grips top of Hennessy market

O’Leary grips top of Hennessy market

Ruby Walsh teams up with old boss Nicholls for Tidal Bay Hennessy ride

Wed Feb 05 2014 - 01:00
Salsify in race against Cheltenham clock

Salsify in race against Cheltenham clock

Mullins aims Smashing at Newbury

Wed Feb 05 2014 - 01:00
Fenton gives Instalment Leopardstown green-light

Fenton gives Instalment Leopardstown green-light

Mullins readies Hennessy meeting team

Tue Feb 04 2014 - 01:00
Dramatic increase in testing of horses ’in-training’

Dramatic increase in testing of horses ’in-training’

A total of 283 tests were carried out on horses in-training compared to 70 in 2012

Tue Feb 04 2014 - 01:00
Sochi athletes could use platform to strike blow against demagogue

Sochi athletes could use platform to strike blow against demagogue

Western governments have cocked symbolic snoots at Vladimir Putin’s laws against freedom of speech and impact of anti-gay legislation

Mon Feb 03 2014 - 06:00
Nicholls ponders another Tidal Bay Gold Cup raid

Nicholls ponders another Tidal Bay Gold Cup raid

13-year-old star set to return to course and distance of 2012 Lexus success

Mon Feb 03 2014 - 01:00
Arvika Ligeonniere looks set to keep Punchestown run going

Arvika Ligeonniere looks set to keep Punchestown run going

Willie Mullins charge has run four times around the Co Kildare track and won the lot

Sat Feb 01 2014 - 01:00
Competitive Edge can kick-start memorable weekend for Conor O’Dwyer

Competitive Edge can kick-start memorable weekend for Conor O’Dwyer

O’Dwyer’s Folsom Blue in Grand National Trial at Punchestown

Sat Feb 01 2014 - 01:00
Trainer Tony Martin will decide if Bog Warrior runs in Tied Cottage Chase after workout tomorrow

Trainer Tony Martin will decide if Bog Warrior runs in Tied Cottage Chase after workout tomorrow

Gigginstown Stud star has endured an injury-interrupted career since memorably landing Drinmore Chase

Wed Jan 29 2014 - 01:00
Mullins taking it east with Un de Sceaux

Mullins taking it east with Un de Sceaux

Wed Jan 29 2014 - 01:00
Solwhit set to return next season

Solwhit set to return next season

Trainer’s focus now on Trifolium in the Arkle

Tue Jan 28 2014 - 01:00
Jim Culloty hopes Lord Windermere can bounce back in Hennessy Gold Cup

Jim Culloty hopes Lord Windermere can bounce back in Hennessy Gold Cup

Leopardstown race could see almost all of Ireland’s Gold Cup contenders take their chance

Tue Jan 28 2014 - 01:00
Make way for the rugby referee – a ringmaster with an impossible job

Make way for the rugby referee – a ringmaster with an impossible job

Despite acres of rulebook, so much will always come down to one man’s hunch

Mon Jan 27 2014 - 06:00
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