The Irish Times

Aidan O’Brien targets Haydock Sprint Cup with Lope Y Fernandez

Gordon Lord Byron in 2013 is the only Irish victory in the race in almost half a century

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 15:58

Michael O’Leary hoping to Disko dance with joy at Leopardstown

Ryanair boss eyes €150,000 Christmas Chase for fourth year in a row

Thu Dec 21 2017 - 16:10

Capri secures 12th Irish Derby success for Aidan O’Brien

John Magnier defends decision to keep the premier home Classic at the Curragh

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 19:53

Solo Power hoping to defy time when he goes in Sprint Cup

Trainer Eddie Lynam believes stepping up from five furlongs may pay dividends

Sat Sept 03 2016 - 01:00

Irish weekend racing hopes straddle Atlantic

Wayne Lordan and Aidan O’Brien in the running for lucrative wins in US and France

Fri Oct 02 2015 - 22:00

Ireland’s sprint stars travel with expectations

Gordon Lord Byron’s team hopeful he can repeat 2013 success in Sprint Cup

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 01:00

Ballydoyle lands Debutante Stakes at the Curragh

Galileo filly starts as 11-8 favourite and pulls clear to win from stablemate Most Beautiful

Sat Aug 22 2015 - 17:11

Ground conditions should favour Brooch’s bid in the Kilboy Stakes

Gordon Lord Byron primed for strong showing in the Minstrel Stakes

Sat Jul 18 2015 - 01:00

Ascot preview: Mustajeeb can seal deal

Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen can end week on high in Diamond Jubilee Stakes

Sat Jun 20 2015 - 01:00

Tight track to suit O’Brien’s Adelaide in Melbourne

Stakes are high for first Ballydoyle runner in Australia since 2008 Melbourne Cup

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 10:36

Dermot Weld aiming for Group 1 success at Longchamp

Curragh trainer will be represented in next week’s Breeders’ Cup Mile by Mustajeeb

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 21:01

Free Eagle’s unknown potential sets the pulses racing

Dermot Weld to make a late decision on prospect’s participation in Champion Stakes

Sat Oct 18 2014 - 01:00

Gordon Lord Byron set to take chance in Prix de la Foret

Pattern performer and previous winner to make third appearance in Group One renewal

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 01:00

Weld hoping for cut ahead of Champions Weekend

Trainer reveals intention to have ‘very few’ runners if ground at tracks good to firm

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 20:45

Chicquita set to make debut for O’Brien at Champions Weekend

Aidan O’Brien confirms Due Diligence out ofthe running for Haydock Sprint Cup

Mon Sept 01 2014 - 01:00

Durkan stroll for Avrika Ligeonniere as Sir Des Champs hits the deck

Following his heavy at Punchestown Davy Russell stood down for rest of the day

Mon Dec 09 2013 - 01:00

Sole Power and Slade Power hope to break European mould in Sprint

Eddie Lynam’s pair part of a five-strong Irish team taking part in Hong Kong International meeting

Sat Dec 07 2013 - 01:00

Terrific Treve makes it a one-horse show in Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Earlier Maarek provided little-known Co Tipperary trainer Barry Lalor with a Group One success in the Prix de l’Abbaye

Mon Oct 07 2013 - 01:00

Leading Light pleases trainer Aidan O’Brien in his bid to join exclusive role of honour

Jim Bolger’s Trading Leather is a 33/1 for Sunday’s Group One race in Paris

Tue Oct 01 2013 - 01:00