Michael O’Leary triple-handed for Sunday feature at LimerickFarouk d’Alene could come out on top for the Ryanair bossSun Dec 27 2020 - 05:00
Unwanted Christmas present for Gordon Elliott who tests positive for coronavirusWillie Mullins enjoys Grade 1 double at both Leopardstown and LimerickSat Dec 26 2020 - 17:09
Versatile Felix Desjy poised to mount major bid for opening Leopardstown highlightElliott’s runner can extend unbeaten record over fences in Racing Post Novice ChaseThu Dec 24 2020 - 06:00
Townsend putting all his eggs in Asterion Forlonge basket at LimerickIf Faugheen Novice Chase comes down to a slog, Pencilfulloflead could have the answerThu Dec 24 2020 - 06:00
Henry de Bromhead happy to bring it all home for ChristmasThe Waterford trainer has steadily made his way to the very top of the racing gameThu Dec 24 2020 - 06:00
Bookies open on St Stephen’s Day but trade still expected to be hitIBA survey earlier this year found turnover in betting shops down by over 50 per centWed Dec 23 2020 - 17:14
Racing action confined to the home straight after travel ban announced‘Once in a generation occurrence’ will be in place until the new yearTue Dec 22 2020 - 15:27
Travel plans up in the air as Irish trainers weigh up their Christmas optionsLeopardstown could benefit if horses are not allowed travel to EnglandMon Dec 21 2020 - 17:08
Weather not a going concern for LeopardstownLimerick’s Christmas festival looks set to take place on testing conditions, with the going officially ‘heavy’Mon Dec 21 2020 - 16:40
What now for rugby as dementia risks become clearer?With more knowledge on dangers, will parents and children opt not to take a gamble?Mon Dec 21 2020 - 05:00
Racing regulator defends drug-testing regime after criticismIHRB released a statement on Sunday detailing how many horses are testedSun Dec 20 2020 - 16:12
Potential crowd ban until late 2021 a grim outlook for racecoursesNo paying customers for nine months has put some major tracks under pressureSun Dec 20 2020 - 14:04
Tipperary all-weather track will be delayed past 2022HRI announce increase in prizemoney and minimum levels in 2021 budgetFri Dec 18 2020 - 15:55
Racing officials defend decision to skip fences due to low sunChampion trainer Willie Mullins described Naas meeting last Monday as farcicalFri Dec 18 2020 - 15:40
Leopardstown to water steeplechase track ahead of Christmas festivalLeopardstown chief says weather outlook ahead of four-day festival looks to be okayWed Dec 16 2020 - 06:00
Willie Mullins eyes Tramore hat-trick with Al Boum PhotoDual-Cheltenham Gold Cup hero named Horse Racing Ireland’s 2020 Horse of YearWed Dec 16 2020 - 06:00
Owners must be allowed return to races, says O’LearyGigginstown spokesman is worried levels of owner-interest could begin to fallTue Dec 15 2020 - 16:35
Sir Gerhard set to further enhance his champion bumper credentials at NavanFriday’s contest could see the cream of Ireland’s bumper talent line upTue Dec 15 2020 - 06:00
Connections ponder plans for Chatham Street Lad after Cheltenham routTrainer Winters not ruling out a bid for Ryanair Chase at annual festivalTue Dec 15 2020 - 06:00
Jim Bolger’s incendiary statements should shake racing to its foundationsOne of the greatest trainers ever believes drug cheats are getting away with itMon Dec 14 2020 - 06:00
Denis Hogan returns to riding action at Ayr on MondayTrainer had announced his retirement after Galway festivalMon Dec 14 2020 - 06:00
Impressive Mogul wins Hong Kong Vase at Sha TinChampion trainer Aidan O’Brien’s star mare Magical was third in the Hong Kong CupSun Dec 13 2020 - 12:54
Chatham Street Lad bids for big handicap success at CheltenhamSuccess at national hunt HQ would be a first for popular Cork trainer Michael WintersSat Dec 12 2020 - 06:30
Magical targets eighth Group One in Sunday’s Hong Kong CupTrainer Aidan O’Brien looking to end turbulent campaign on a high at Sha TinSat Dec 12 2020 - 06:15
Winters primed for Cheltenham success with Chatham Street LadCork trainer bids to saddle first Irish-trained winner of Caspian Caviar Gold Cup in 15 yearsWed Dec 09 2020 - 06:00
Ryan Moore still number one at CoolmoreAidan O’Brien confirms English jockey will retain his position next yearTue Dec 08 2020 - 20:05
Romanised giving all the right signals ahead of career finale in Hong KongKen Condon’s staff flown out on private jet due to Covid ahead of Romanised’s arrivalTue Dec 08 2020 - 01:00
Brexit bound to disrupt transport of horses to and from Britain“We are looking to see if we can continue the facilitative movement of horses which was there beforehand but that depends on a trade deal”Mon Dec 07 2020 - 16:26
Imperious Envoi Allen cruises to victory in Drinmore Novice ChaseTrio of opponents fail to worry odds-on favourite who makes all under Jack KennedySun Nov 29 2020 - 19:34
Sweet performance from Honeysuckle lands Hatton Grace HurdleFirst start since defeat of Benie Des Dieux in Cheltenham’s Mares Hurdle at March festivalSun Nov 29 2020 - 17:13
Ireland’s racecourses getting ready for when ‘white flag is raised’ on spectatorsFairyhouse boss: no one is working with a specific date but preparations reflect optimismSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00
Unbeaten pair set to defend their spotless records at FairyhouseExcitement in the Winter Festival air as Envoi Allen and Honeysuckle among runnersSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00
Oisín Murphy handed three-month ban after testing positive for cocaineIrish jockey tells hearing positive was due to ‘environmental contamination’ having had sex with user of the drugFri Nov 27 2020 - 17:20
Envoi Allen the star attraction at FairyhouseGordon Elliott’s exciting novice set to stretch unbeaten record in Grade 1 on SundayWed Nov 25 2020 - 07:45
Irish racing hopes ‘game-changer’ vaccines will accelerate return of spectatorsA relaxation of current Level 5 restrictions to Level 3 would have little impact on racingTue Nov 24 2020 - 17:00
Davy Russell on neck injury: ‘it was a very close one and I dodged a bullet’Jockey fractured and dislocated vertebrae in a fall at the Munster National in LimerickMon Nov 23 2020 - 17:00
Aidan Coleman steps in for the ride on returning EpatanteChampion Hurdle winner is odds-on to make a successful return to action at NewcastleMon Nov 23 2020 - 17:00
Elliott targets Bar One Drinmore Novice Chase success with Envoi AllenTrainer hit 100 winners for sixth consecutive season at Naas on SaturdayMon Nov 23 2020 - 06:00
HRI chief Kavanagh defends pace of change to anti-doping regulations‘I would much prefer to get that right than get it done quickly’Fri Nov 20 2020 - 18:03
Minella Indo to continue Cheltenham preparations with Navan outing on SundayRachael Blackmore’s mount as low as 8-1 to win Gold Cup next MarchFri Nov 20 2020 - 17:11
Willie Mullins apologises for ‘complete oversight’ after staff breach Covid protocolsTrainer gets fortnight ban and €2,500 fine over incidents at Punchestown on SaturdayThu Nov 19 2020 - 20:13
Racing faces ‘potentially very big problem’ over BrexitBritish racing authorities’ advice on movement of horses ‘not ideal’, says HRI chiefWed Nov 18 2020 - 05:00
Minella Indo set for Navan as Cheltenham prep continuesPresenting Percy set for his second run of the season at Thurles on ThursdayTue Nov 17 2020 - 16:08
Romanised set for Hong Kong despite Dundalk disappointmentKen Condon suggests dual-Group 1 winner will end racing career at Sha TinTue Nov 17 2020 - 15:53
Breeders’ Cup winner Tarnawa to stay in training, says WeldIrish handler signals plan to prepare stable star for autumn campaign around Prix de l’ArcMon Nov 16 2020 - 16:28
Odds stacked against festive lift for on-course bookmakersSector pinning hopes for return to business on future coronavirus vaccine programmeMon Nov 16 2020 - 16:15
Willie Mullins’s Morgiana Hurdle run ended by AbacadabrasFavourite Saint Roi endures nightmare run as Put The Kettle On scores at CheltenhamSun Nov 15 2020 - 16:46
Romanised warms up in Dundalk for potential career finale in Hong KongThe Irish 2,000 Guineas hero from 2018 lines up on the all-weather track in a €17,000 contest against seven opponentsSun Nov 15 2020 - 14:41
Willie Mullins aiming for 10th-straight Morgiana Hurdle winSaint Roi is an odds-on favourite to land Punchestown Grande One on SundaySat Nov 14 2020 - 06:00
Busy schedule for Robbie Power at the home of jump racingGold Cup winning Irish jockey has nine rides at Cheltenham this weekendFri Nov 13 2020 - 18:20
