Extreme sports – where self-absorbed masochism gets dressed up as sportIronman devotees have low pain thresholds when it comes to having the mickey taken a littleMon Apr 22 2019 - 07:00
Snugsborough Benny ready to take on the big guns in Irish Grand NationalCusack’s contender is proven on quick going and looks on the right side of the weightsMon Apr 22 2019 - 06:00
Rachael Blackmore rides first Irish Grade One winner before dramatic mishapHoneysuckle wins Irish Stallion Farms Mares Novice Hurdle but Mind’s Eye dumps BlackmoreSun Apr 21 2019 - 17:56
Fairyhouse set for extensive watering ahead of Easter festivalFirst high-profile test of new whip rules at Irish Grand NationalFri Apr 19 2019 - 16:08
Voix Du Reve can take advantage of rare top-flight opportunityRachel Blackmore targets first domestic Grade One success on HoneysuckleFri Apr 19 2019 - 15:55
John Oxx keen to see resurfacing of Dundalk all-weather circuitCurragh trainer’s new recruit Skitter Scatter on course for 1,000 Guineas bid at NewmarketTue Apr 16 2019 - 20:00
Mullins assembles strong team in bid for elusive Irish Grand National winPairofbrowneyes and Isleofhopendreams among the top trainer’s selectionTue Apr 16 2019 - 19:00
Watering likely to be required at Fairyhouse ahead of Easter festivalAny Second Now 8-1 favourite for €500,000 Irish NationalMon Apr 15 2019 - 20:00
Dundalk track chief dismisses welfare concerns about all-weather circuitChief executive confirms resurfacing contract is out to tenderMon Apr 15 2019 - 18:11
Why introducing new whip rules for jockeys was a sensible movePrioritising animal welfare is increasingly seen as key to sport’s long-term wellbeingMon Apr 15 2019 - 06:00
HRI to consider extra turf meetings amid concerns over Dundalk surfaceTrainers say 12-year-old Polytrack is too fast, leading to horses returning stiff and soreSun Apr 14 2019 - 16:04
Magical can cast a spell in a high-quality Naas featureCurtain set to come down on Winx’s extraordinary career in AustraliaSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
Seán Flanagan aims for National glory on Crosshue BoyJockey chases rare Irish success in Ayr after Mall Dini’s injury denied him a shot at AintreeSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
New era beckons for transformed Curragh RacecourseFinal cost is still unknown but Irish racing now boasts a spectacular new showpieceSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
Crosshue Boy the sole Irish hope for Scottish NationalSeán Doyle’s runner well placed to be first to bring home Ayr showpiece title in 150 yearsWed Apr 10 2019 - 01:00
O’Learys insist handicap will decide if Tiger Roll returns to NationalTout Est Permis set to lead Gigginstown’s Irish Grand National team on Easter MondayTue Apr 09 2019 - 18:00
Rory McIlroy can seal greatest success in history of Irish sportEven the most ambivalent can’t deny that a career grand slam would be unparalleledMon Apr 08 2019 - 07:00
O’Leary looks set to end Tiger Roll’s National odysseyBookmakers make champion 10-1 to complete a hat-trick back at AintreeSun Apr 07 2019 - 18:35
Up For Review the first Grand National death since 2012‘You cannot remove all risk from our sport,’ says Aintree spokesperson after the raceSun Apr 07 2019 - 16:46
Michael O’Leary pours cold water on Tiger Roll going for Grand National hat-trickOwner targets possible fifth Cheltenham success as perfect signing off for popular chaserSun Apr 07 2019 - 13:49
Tiger Roll roars home to make it back-to-back Grand National triumphsGordon Elliott and Davy Russell triumph yet again to lead home Irish 1-2-3 at AintreeSat Apr 06 2019 - 18:48
Rathvinden has credentials to make Grand statementWalsh’s in-form pick showed his stamina by winning last year’s four-miler at CheltenhamSat Apr 06 2019 - 06:04
Supasundae gives Harrington perfect boost ahead of NationalMullins’s superstar Faugheen pulled up at Aintree with irregular heartbeatThu Apr 04 2019 - 21:17
Authorities not expecting a surge in whip offences despite new rulesJockeys have been critical of new IHRB rule restricting them to nine strokes per raceTue Apr 02 2019 - 19:30
Elliott in line to have record Aintree Grand National teamTiger Roll hot favourite to emulate legendary Red Rum and win back-to-back racesTue Apr 02 2019 - 07:45
HRI welcome new inspection post at Rosslare portRacing’s ruling body anxiously awaiting Westminster decision on BrexitMon Apr 01 2019 - 18:20
New whip regulations for jockeys to be stressed before upcoming festivalsChief executive defends IHRB’s decision to restrict number of strokes to eightSun Mar 24 2019 - 19:46
Injury to Presenting Percy proves less serious than at first fearedFormer Gold Cup favourite could return to action next seasonSun Mar 24 2019 - 17:00
Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board criticised over new whip limit ruleIntroducing eight-strike limit rule ‘shows lack of enlightened thinking’, says jockeysSat Mar 23 2019 - 06:00
Crownthorpe could come up trumps for trainer Richard Fahey at NaasAidan O’Brien’s one time highly-rated Derby hope Amedeo Modigliani has just his third ever start in the Devoy StakesSat Mar 23 2019 - 06:00
Oxx impressed with progress at the new-look CurraghFirst meeting of the year at the redeveloped racecourse now scheduled for May 6thThu Mar 21 2019 - 06:00
Gold Cup hero Al Boum Photo to return to action at PunchestownMullins confirms Cheltenham winner will line up for Coral Gold CupSun Mar 17 2019 - 16:45
Willie Mullins: Cheltenham penalties were an overreactionTrainer says bans for amateur jockeys were to appease animal welfare groupsSun Mar 17 2019 - 15:22
Focus on horses’ welfare switches to Midlands National at UttoxeterThree Irish-trained hopes will take part in what is seen as one of the most gruelling stamina testsSat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00
Relief and redemption as Willie Mullins finally clicks with Al Boum PhotoTrainer wins Blue Riband for first time as jockey banishes memory of infamous blunderFri Mar 15 2019 - 18:02
Sir Erec injury couldn’t have been predicted, says BHARachael Blackmore lands first Grade One on 50-1 shot Minella Indo in Albert Bartlett Novice HurdleFri Mar 15 2019 - 18:00
Cheltenham Gold Cup: Clan Des Obeaux can spoil Presenting Percy’s fairytaleFavourite has not raced over fences in a year giving Paul Nicholls a shout of fifth successFri Mar 15 2019 - 05:00
Sir Erec and Mark Walsh look like a winning Triumph Hurdle combinationJP McManus’s star juvenile has overcome a stone bruise and could dominate the fieldFri Mar 15 2019 - 01:00
Ted Walsh’s Any Second Now completes JP McManus hat-trickNoel Fehily rides 50-1 winner and announces his imminent retirement after festivalThu Mar 14 2019 - 19:31
Paisley Park and Bryony Frost make for emotional afternoonFrodon is first woman to ride Grade One winner over jumps at Cheltenham festivalThu Mar 14 2019 - 19:09
The media-shy trainer of Presenting Percy has become the storyThe mystery around Galway trainer Pat Kelly has produced tales of near-mystic powers of horsemanshipThu Mar 14 2019 - 18:25
Kilbricken can storm past sentimental stories in Stayers HurdleFaugheen bids to make history by recording a Champion-Stayers doubleThu Mar 14 2019 - 06:00
Aidan Coleman hoping to guide Paisley Park to gloryCork jockey won his first Grade One on the popular Andrew Gemmell-owned starThu Mar 14 2019 - 06:00
Blackmore and Frost to fight out Ryanair ChaseMonalee should be approaching his career peak while Frodon leads English prospectsWed Mar 13 2019 - 19:00
Altior makes it 18-in-a-row to take Champion Chase at CheltenhamNico De Boinville’s mount came under pressure over the last but won out in the endWed Mar 13 2019 - 15:59
Tiger Roll barely breaks sweat in winning Cross CountryKeith Donoghue guides the Grand National winner home to give Gordon Elliott first winWed Mar 13 2019 - 15:03
Irish Jockeys Association say Cheltenham penalties are ‘illogical’Declan Lavery suspended for 10 days over ride on Jerrysback due to welfare rulesWed Mar 13 2019 - 12:39
Cheltenham: Tiger Roll ready to return to happy hunting groundGrand National winner has already secured legendary status among his connectionsWed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00
Altior poised to continue remarkable winning record at CheltenhamReigning two-mile champion odds-on to retain his Champion Chase crownWed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00
Envoi Allen bids to justify big reputation in Champion BumperPredictions of future Gold Cup glory have been made about Elliott’s unbeaten starWed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00
