IRFU’s amateurish notions merely quaint in professional eraIf you’re a professional you do the job for moneyMon Dec 30 2013 - 06:00
Tony McCoy steers clear of trouble as he lands Grade One Topaz on Carlingford LoughJohn Kiely-trained seven-year-old upsets 11/8 favourite Morning AssemblyMon Dec 30 2013 - 01:00
Awesome Hurricane Fly shows young pretenders who’s bossTrainer Willie Mullins says there’s more to come following victroy in the Ryanair HurdleMon Dec 30 2013 - 01:00
First Lieutenant to motor home in Lexus Chase at LeopardstownMouse Morris-trained star can repel the challenge of Gold Cup hero Bobs WorthSat Dec 28 2013 - 01:03
Benefficient’s Cheltenham odds slashed after hard-fought victoryConnections of runner-up Hidden Cyclone intend to appeal stewards’ decisionSat Dec 28 2013 - 01:00
Sprinter Sacre pulled up at Kempton with suspected irregular heartbeatTrainer Willie Mullins bounces back with Rockyaboya’s win in the Paddy Power ChaseSat Dec 28 2013 - 01:00
Jezki to lay down a Champion Hurdle marker in the Ryanair HurdleMouth-watering Leopardstown contest also features Hurricane Fly and Our ConorSat Dec 28 2013 - 01:00
Conor O’Dwyer might just have the answer with Competitive EdgeRockyaboya and Ruby Walsh at the bottom of the handicap will attract many puntersFri Dec 27 2013 - 01:00
Defy Logic whips up a storm on opening day at Leopardstown Christmas FestivalTrack officials hoping forecast storm-force winds don’t interfere with today’s actionFri Dec 27 2013 - 01:00
Sizing Europe is the proven performerQuestions marks over Arvika Ligeonniere and The Tullow TankFri Dec 27 2013 - 00:58
Fenton’s ‘gentle giant’ Real Steel preferred to Renneti at LimerickOfficials predict ground conditions may turn heavy but not concerned about windsFri Dec 27 2013 - 00:40
Defy Logic makes it a special day for Nolan at LeopardstownChampagne Fever hits second-last hard to hand initiative to Paul Nolan runnerThu Dec 26 2013 - 20:45
Champagne to flow as Mullins looks to dominateUp to 30,000 expected to attend three meetings around the country on St Stephen’s DayTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Felix Yonger’s class should tell in Grade Two feature at LimerickPaul Townend also lined up for a possible double on board SmashingTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Analifet may have most to fear from stablemate Noble InnWillie Mullins could be in line for a four-timer at Leopardstown on St Stephen’s DayTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Gordon Elliott set for busy day at home and abroadPaudi The Punter set to go close at Down RoyalTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Impossible to divorce sentiment from sport despite duplicityThousands on this island will tune into Arsenal v Chelsea tonight and worry about the resultMon Dec 23 2013 - 06:00
Hurricane Fly on target for €100,000 Ryanair renewalDefending champion boasts 100% strike rate from six startsMon Dec 23 2013 - 01:00
Willie Mullins shows his strength in depth this weekendValseur Lido should kick off a Gigginstown double with Don Poli at NavanSat Dec 21 2013 - 01:00
O’Byrne takes over as Senior Steward of the Turf ClubO’Byrne’s previous position as deputy steward has been filled by Meta Osborne, a qualified vetSat Dec 21 2013 - 01:00
First Lieutenant set for another crack at Leopardstown highlightTrainer Mouse Morris optimistic of a happier outcomeSat Dec 21 2013 - 01:00
Henry De Bromhead hopeful a step up in trip will suit Sizing RioRuby Walsh is eagerly-anticipating teaming up with Hurricane Fly over ChristmasWed Dec 18 2013 - 01:00
Co Antrim trainer Stuart Crawford appeals decision of Navan stewardsRobbie Moran also appeals four-day whip ban picked up at DownpatrickWed Dec 18 2013 - 01:00
Leopardstown Christmas Festival numbers expected to hold upThe €1.1 million four-day festival kicks off on St Stephen’s Day with seven Grade One racesWed Dec 18 2013 - 01:00
Sir Des Champs on course for Lexus Chase bid at LeopardstownThe Christmas festival feature is a rare gap in Willie Mullins big-race CVTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Horse Racing Ireland announce five per cent increase to prize-money in 2014News accompanied by confirmation of reduced administrative costs and greater emphasis on promoting racehorse ownershipTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Senior handicapper Noel O’Brien warns against kneejerk reactionSeven Grade One races run over jumps so far this season in Ireland have attracted just 37 runners in totalTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Darts, like Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, hit the bullseye when it comes to self-regardMon Dec 16 2013 - 12:00
Briar Hill fancied to land Sunday’s Navan Novice HurdleJust four turn out for the Grade One feature but it still looks an above-average contestSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Willie Mullins may hit 100-winner mark at Fairyhouse todayThree more winners this weekend will give Mullins fastest ever century in Irish National Hunt seasonSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Goonyella’s Christmas target is Welsh Grand NationalTrainer Jim Dreaper became first Irish-based trainer to win Welsh marathon five years ago with Notre PereSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Mixed reaction to Dundalk’s floodlit all-weather jumps course planObstacles will be on the straights with a polytrack all-weather surface on the bendsWed Dec 11 2013 - 01:00
Noel Meade hopeful more to come from Apache StrongholdStar novice one of seven left in Sunday’s Navan Novice HurdleWed Dec 11 2013 - 01:00
Hurricane Fly is crowned Horse of the Year againMinister Simon Coveney stresses the need for efficiency between HRI and the Turf Club during awards ceremonyTue Dec 10 2013 - 01:00
Durkan stroll for Avrika Ligeonniere as Sir Des Champs hits the deckFollowing his heavy at Punchestown Davy Russell stood down for rest of the dayMon Dec 09 2013 - 01:00
Sole Power and Slade Power hope to break European mould in SprintEddie Lynam’s pair part of a five-strong Irish team taking part in Hong Kong International meetingSat Dec 07 2013 - 01:00
Sir Des Champs looks the answer to a tricky John Durkan Memorial ChaseToo many question marks over last year’s winner FlemenstarSat Dec 07 2013 - 01:00
Ruby Walsh has enviable book of rides at NavanGrade Two winner Felix Yonger joins exciting novice Faugheen and French imports Vautour and UrticaireSat Dec 07 2013 - 01:00
Flemenstar to meet Sir Des Champs in Durkan ChaseJim Dreaper’s Goonyella installed as favourite for Paddy Power Chase at ChristmasWed Dec 04 2013 - 01:00
Wayne Lordan hopes to crack Vase on Galileo Rock in Hong KongFour races at the world-renowned Sha Tin track are worth a colossal €6 million-plusWed Dec 04 2013 - 01:00
Willie Mullins gearing up for Christmas with the usual strong handThe champion trainer has plentyof options for Leopardstown festivalTue Dec 03 2013 - 01:00
O’Leary’s blink allows racing to maintain appearancesBoth sides, it seems, have stepped back from the brink of a fightMon Dec 02 2013 - 06:00
Jezki has the Hurricane in his sightsJessica Harrington’s star takes the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at FairyhouseMon Dec 02 2013 - 01:00
Michael O’Leary withdraws Turf Club appealRyanair boss had threatened High Court proceedings over penaltySun Dec 01 2013 - 17:42
Jezki has gilt-edge chance to graduate to forefront of Cheltenham pictureGilt Shadow arriving very much under radarSat Nov 30 2013 - 01:00
Lord Windermere poised to end a long wait for Ireland in Hennessy Gold Cup at NewburyTrainer Jim Culloty also hoping for a success with Vaxalco at FairyhouseSat Nov 30 2013 - 01:00
Bookies expect Jezki to advertise his Champion Hurdle claims at FairyhouseMichael O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud team add to their options by supplementing Dedigout into the Hatton’s GraceWed Nov 27 2013 - 01:00
Gigginstown Stud appeal provisionally scheduled for next MondayHigh profile owner Michael O’Leary threatens to take Turf Club to High Court if appeal isn’t successfulTue Nov 26 2013 - 01:00
Another childish sporting illusion goes up in smoke. Thanks ‘Wiki’For those of a certain vintage, the name Johnny Rep continues to reverberate with an impossible glamourMon Nov 25 2013 - 06:00
