Jockeys shocked and appalled at Viking Hoard caseIrish Jockeys Association say no regard whatsoever shown for either horse or riderMon Jan 25 2021 - 17:00
Down Royal facing inspection ahead of Tuesday’s fixtureParts of the Chase track were unfit for racing on Monday afternoon due to frostMon Jan 25 2021 - 16:31
Charles Byrnes can saddle runners ahead of appeal against six month banIt is not a requirement of the licensing committee to have CCTV in stable-yardsSun Jan 24 2021 - 17:00
Kavanagh says betting aspect of the Viking Hoard case is ‘troubling’HRI to engage with Betfair and regulators over anonymous betting through ‘white label’ companiesFri Jan 22 2021 - 18:09
Bleak forecast hangs over hopes of racing at Navan and ThurlesSaturday’s Navan card subject to an 8am inspection due to threat of overnight frostFri Jan 22 2021 - 15:51
Charles Byrnes plans to appeal six-month suspension of his licenceTrainer’s licence withdrawn after runner ‘nobbled’ with a sedative at Tramore in 2018Tue Jan 19 2021 - 16:23
French Light can provide landmark winner for Keri BrionNovice hurdler would be a first American-trained winner over jumps in IrelandTue Jan 19 2021 - 06:00
Waiting Patiently to drop back in trip at AscotRuth Jefferson-trained star supplemented for Clarence House as Politologue heads entriesTue Jan 19 2021 - 06:00
Envoi Allen continues relentless march at PunchestownDual Cheltenham winner made it 11 consecutive wins with ease over two and a half milesSun Jan 17 2021 - 13:30
Brian O'Connor: Argument for playing on still stands – even if optics are poorIt is fair to ask whether or not elite sport should continue as the pandemic ragesSat Jan 16 2021 - 06:00
VAT fears eased as Willie Mullins’ Grangee enters UK without chargeMare could become first Irish horse to race in Brexit Britain at Market Rasen on SaturdayFri Jan 15 2021 - 19:02
Unbeaten Envoi Allen faces stiffest chase test yet at PunchestownAsterion Forlonge looks the main danger to Gordon Elliott’s prodigious seven-year-oldFri Jan 15 2021 - 11:49
Point-to-point season suspended as part of Government coronavirus restrictionsDepartment of Agriculture clarify that sport is not included in category of professional and elite sportsWed Jan 13 2021 - 16:24
Bob Olinger tops market for first Grade One of the year at NaasGavin Cromwell’s Gabynako looks a good value bet in rearranged raceWed Jan 13 2021 - 06:00
Punchestown may be used as coronavirus vaccination centreThe Co Kildare racecourse is currently a testing venue for the Covid-19 virusTue Jan 12 2021 - 16:55
Colm O’Donoghue signals end to jockey careerClassic-winning rider was cleared of assault on ex-girlfriend on MondayTue Jan 12 2021 - 16:51
Dreal Deal a non-runner as Fairyhouse is given green lightTuesday’s meeting passes inspection but McNally’s prolific winner has been withdrawnMon Jan 11 2021 - 20:33
IHRB will provide doctors and ambulances if needed by HSETwo doctors and two ambulances required at each meeting for racing to take placeSun Jan 10 2021 - 14:20
Brian O’Connor: Racing’s glaring failure on doping a huge own goalIn 2021 we’re still awaiting implementation of an industry-wide policy on doping controlSat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00
Kavanagh optimistic that Irish horses will travel in usual strength to CheltenhamHRI boss remains positive despite escalating Covid-19 crisis and increased travel restrictionsSat Jan 09 2021 - 01:02
Naas card will be run next Wednesday if track fails Saturday inspectionGrade One Lawlor’s of Naas Novice Hurdle the highlight of Sunday’s cardFri Jan 08 2021 - 15:23
Al Boum Photo set for traditional Tramore warm-up on New Year’s DayWillie Mullins will target a third straight Cheltenham Gold Cup success in MarchTue Dec 29 2020 - 16:56
Christmas festival continues at Limerick with rare six-race programmeHistory nearly made as US-trained Baltimore Bucko finishes third on his Irish debutTue Dec 29 2020 - 15:00
Sharjah charges past big names to complete Matheson Hurdle hat-trick‘He’s like Santa – he rocks up here every year and always seems to deliver’Tue Dec 29 2020 - 14:37
Saint Roi and Abacadabras clash again in Matheson HurdleLeopardstown Day 4: Monkfish’s second start over fences eagerly anticipatedTue Dec 29 2020 - 05:00
A Plus Tard pips Kemboy on the line to take Savills Chase at LeopardstownEarlier, Flooring Porter held off big hitters to come home in the Christmas HurdleMon Dec 28 2020 - 14:01
Minella Indo can lay down Gold Cup marker at LeopardstownHenry De Bromhead’s hopeful is already being lined up at 8-1 for blue riband in MarchMon Dec 28 2020 - 06:15
Ronald Pump looks to take on the big guns in Christmas HurdleMatthew Smith-trained horse cost €1,000 and will look to win €100,000 raceMon Dec 28 2020 - 05:00
Sport better placed after 2020 – the Year of Speaking OutFrom Marcus Rashford to LeBron James, there is a welcome ‘new normal’ in sportMon Dec 28 2020 - 05:00
Castlebawn West tops off a stellar day for Townend and MullinsPair earlier completed a Grade 1 double thanks to Chacun Pour Soi and Appreciate ItSun Dec 27 2020 - 13:49
Sunday’s card at Limerick re-fixed for Wednesday18mm fell overnight during Storm Bella which caused the fixture to be postponedSun Dec 27 2020 - 10:01
Lone raider Lock’s Corner could steal Paddy Power ChaseJP McManus is looking for his ninth win in Sunday’s feature at LeopardstownSun Dec 27 2020 - 06:00
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
