High Definition bids to make up for lost time in Irish Derby
Aidan O’Brien pulled favourite from Epsom Derby but now he aims to land at the Curragh
Curragh expect to sell around 500 tickets to spectators for Derby day
A total of 1,000 will attend the race including local frontline workers
HRI boss Brian Kavanagh to take over as Curragh chief executive in November
Kavanagh steps down from HRI in September after 20 years in top job
Curragh yet to decide how 1,000 tickets will be distributed for Irish Derby
Premier classic at the Curragh included in Government series of trials for fans’ return
Curragh officials remain hopeful that Guineas weekend will go ahead
Contingencies are being put in place as forecast is for more rain to hit racecourse
Tributes paid on death of former British champion jockey Joe Mercer
Yorkshireman enjoyed Classic success in Ireland in the Derby and 2,000 Guineas
Racing regulator happy with screening protocols despite high-profile breaches
Case involving Aidan and Donnacha O’Brien at Curragh an ‘unfortunate’ incident says IHRB
Heads scratched as noise from the Curragh roof resurfaces
‘Whirring’ sound emanating from roof of stand could be heard across Derby weekend
Titanic boss Husbands gets job of steering Leopardstown’s future
Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott target Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury
Curragh could employ free admission strategy again in 2020
Track officials delighted with ‘community day’ attendance
Keeping Irish horse racing on track in spite of Brexit hurdle
Interview: Brian Kavanagh, chief executive, Horse Racing Ireland
Curragh boss pledges HQ will bring ‘A-Game’ to Champions Weekend
Irish runners Romanised and Circus Maximus fly the flag in Sunday’s Prix du Moulin
Leopardstown bring race times forward to avoid clash with All-Ireland replay
€1.25m Irish Champion Stakes will now start over two hours earlier at 4.15pm
Curragh changes designed to facilitate public for Phoenix Stakes meeting
Unbeaten Ger Lyons-trained star Siskin a notable contender in this year’s renewal
Curragh’s new chief emphasises need for local backing
Future success hinges on venue being ‘racecourse of the community’, says Pat Keogh
Keogh expected to take over the reins at the Curragh
Leopardstown chief executive to take on head of racing operations at €81m facility
Gigginstown urge Leopardstown to consider watering track
Stud plans to enter almost 70 horses as Apple’s Jade bids for Champion Hurdle glory
New Down Royal management hope track passes morning inspection
Leopardstown boss unconcerned about snow forecast ahead of big weekend festival
Leopardstown to push online sales to students and pensioners
Track authorities confident clash with rugby international won’t affect Dublin Racing Festival
Leopardstown Christmas Festival sees high demand and drama on opening day
‘Unprecedented’ crowds enjoy unseasonal weather as Ellie Mac makes Grade One debut
Leopardstown authorities apologise for ‘unacceptable’ St Stephen’s Day delays
Mark Walsh rides Le Richebourg to success for McManus and Joseph O’Brien
Walsh bound for Limerick on St Stephen’s Day for first time in 22 years
Up to 60,000 people expected to attend Leopardstown over four days
Study of Man set to cross the Roaring Lion at Irish Champion Stakes
Leopardstown confirms free entry for students at first leg of Irish Champions Weekend
Ruby Walsh returns to action with a winner at Thurles
Champion jockey has one ride, on board Karalee, at Leopardstown on Friday
Edwulf returns to form in Irish Gold Cup fairy-tale win
Willie Mullins crowned leading trainer at new festival with seven winners
Respect’s Road to Irish Gold Cup depends on ground conditions
O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud odds-on to be top owner at Dublin Racing Festival
Ideal going expected for start of Leopardstown Christmas festival
Irish trio tackle big ascot handicap
O’Brien 8-1 for Grade One clean sweep over Champions Weekend
Trainer has favourite for five top-flight contests following Expert Eye’s defection
O’Brien odds on to bridge six year gap in Irish Champion Stakes
Pat Smullen v Colin Keane jockey championship tussle moves to Bellewstown
No impact on race sponsorship expected from Gulf crisis
Qatar’s Qipco signed a three-year extension to sponsor Champion Stakes at Leopardstown
Leopardstown can't come to Champions Weekend’s rescue
Redevelopment work means Curragh must impose 6,000 attendance cap in 2017/2018
Familiar face Petit Mouchoir a big obstacle for Faugheen
Return of one of Willie Mulins's star horses makes for intriguing Irish Champion Hurdle
Willie Mullins-Ruby Walsh partnership is the gift that keeps on giving
Leopardstown punters smiling as champion trainer conquers the winner’s enclosure
100,000 racegoers expected to attend Christmas meetings
Wet weather conditons not likely to interfere with the four-day festival period
‘I was being an eejit, but after going to Jim Bolger’s yard, I woke up’
Like other teenagers from Moyross in Limerick, Darragh O’Keeffe is benefiting from a work experience scheme involving Glebe House stud farm and Leopardstown racecourse
Almanzor makes it year of the French in Irish Champions Stakes
Trainer Jean Claude Rouget’s colt wins ‘battle of the sexes’ against filly Found
New Bay may add extra spice to Champion Stakes
Leopardstown’s authorities hopeful of an even stronger French connection for ‘Champions Weekend’
Grey Gatsby may get ideal ground conditions for Champions Stakes
Saturday week’s race at Leopardstown is set to be run on “good to firm” ground
Irish Gold Cup to go ahead at Leopardstown without sponsor
Officials confident of finding a long-term backer for the prestigious chase in 2017
Race ready: Gordon Elliott mob-handed for Christmas meetings
Don Cossack primed for King George VI glory at Kempton as yard eyes festive success
Talented Ttebbob set to take on Douvan at Leopardstown
Grade One Racing Post Novice Chase a highlight of the St Stephen’s Day action
€4.7m grant approved for Leopardstown redevelopment
New betting and entertainment areas to be part of work done over 2016 and 2017
Irish racing official plays down drama with sponsor of €1.1m race
Sheikh Fahad Al Thani describes decision to move race as ‘very unfortunate’
Leopardstown looking forward to boost in attendance from rugby fans
Pre-Cheltenham workout has been moved to avoid clashing with Six Nations match
Fixture at Down Royal cancelled due to frost
Turf Club announced the cancellation this morning later rescheduling for following Wednesday
Leopardstown challenge for Lord Windermere
Cheltenham Gold Cup champion hoping to land Hennessy at Leopardstown on Sunday
Frost and snow put Irish racing fixtures ‘in the lap of the gods’
Down Royal tomorrow uncertain, Clonmel partly frozen, but Leopardstown ‘not unduly concerned’
Annie Power looks set to follow Quevega festival route in mare’s hurdle
Leopardstown officials not expecting any weather problems for Sunday’s action
Leopardstown officials monitoring weather situation
Temperatures are anticipated to plummet to minus three overnight
Bumper crowds expected at Irish tracks for quality Christmas race cards
Leopardstown, Limerick and Down Royal get ready for racing’s busiest day
Leopardstown racecourse to get €14 million refurbishment for 2015
Stands to get facelift while permission will be sought for relocation of some facilities
Hopes high for Group One Champions Weekend
Organisers on weather watch for inaugural event of pattern racing worth €3.7m
Australia will run at Leopardstown
The presence of Aidan O’Brien’s dual Derby winner will be a highlight of the inaugural Irish champions’ weekend
Leopardstown target big crowd for ‘Champions Weekend’ day
Chief executive Pat Keogh believes concept can ultimately contribute towards a transformation in attendances
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