Saxon Warrior provokes triple crown excitement even before DerbyO’Brien predicts ‘an awful lot of improvement to come’ from Guineas heroMon May 14 2018 - 17:47
Gustav Klimt and US Navy Flag in Irish Guineas contentionWillie Mullins can make it two from two on flat in KillarneyMon May 14 2018 - 17:21
Gordon Elliott to return to normal service next week‘We’ll be rearing to go again in the middle of the week, probably at Punchestown’Sat May 12 2018 - 11:26
O’Brien looking for more Epsom Derby back-up to Saxon WarriorRyan Moore will travel to Paris but Derby considerations are to the foreSat May 12 2018 - 07:00
Curragh chief insists crowd restriction ‘not an issue’ in 2018Building at €72m racecourse redevelopment on schedule to finish around ChristmasWed May 09 2018 - 00:00
Aidan O’Brien not flagging in pursuit of French successWillie McCreery hopes Leopardstown ground will be good enough for Mary TudorTue May 08 2018 - 20:20
Saxon Warrior the one to beat as Epsom Derby trials beginAidan O’Brien declares three as he bids to extend Chester Vase streak to six-in-a-rowTue May 08 2018 - 05:00
Billesdon Brook could be aimed at Irish 1,000 GuineasHannon’s 66-1 heroine would be fourth horse to complete Newmarket-Curragh doubleTue May 08 2018 - 05:00
Patient Levey’s dream comes true with 1,000 Guineas triumphJockey who spent nine years at Ballydoyle delivers 66-1 winner Billesdon BrookMon May 07 2018 - 01:01
O’Brien bidding for ninth Newmarket 2,000 Guineas win in 20 yearsTop trainer saddles both likely favourites Gustav Klimt and Saxon WarriorSat May 05 2018 - 06:00
O’Brien pursues historic Kentucky Derby success with MendelssohnGood start from stall 14 could be crucial to big Irish hope in LousvilleSat May 05 2018 - 05:05
Torcedor tries to put Dubai flop behind him in Sagaro StakesO’Brien sends two-year-old The Irish Rover to AscotWed May 02 2018 - 06:00
Weld says Mendelssohn has ‘wonderful chance’ to win Kentucky DerbyAidan O’Brien’s Irish hope draws stall 14 for Saturday night’s ‘Run for the Roses’Tue May 01 2018 - 17:30
Mendelssohn has statistical mountain to overcome in Kentucky DerbyAidan O’Brien rated 14-1 to pull off historic classic hat-trick in the United StatesTue May 01 2018 - 01:00
Mullins eyeing French Gold Cup bid for luckless DjakadamTrainer may target France’s richest jumps prize with dual Cheltenham runner-upMon Apr 30 2018 - 23:15
Soccer managers have become completely irrelevantTipping Point: Arsene Wenger’s departure underlines increasingly obvious trendMon Apr 30 2018 - 06:30
Punchestown unlikely to move to a Sunday finish anytime soonOrganisers will look at ‘pros and minuses’ of moving dates as record 35,958 attend final dayMon Apr 30 2018 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien in pursuit of an unprecedented Classic hat-trickIreland’s champion trainer can make history in American racing’s most famous prize, the Kentucky DerbySun Apr 29 2018 - 20:37
Apple’s Jade aims to bounce back to form against Benie Des DieuxWillie Mullins-Gordon Elliott rivalry set to dominate final day at PunchestownSat Apr 28 2018 - 06:00
Shock as Katie Walsh announces winning ride will be her lastJockey retiring after thrilling win on Willie Mullins-trained Antey at PunchestownFri Apr 27 2018 - 22:29
On a day of drama, Supasundae’s win is cruelly overlookedJessica Harrington’s 7-1 winner interrupted ongoing Willie Mullins-Gordon Elliott sagaFri Apr 27 2018 - 21:42
Special Tiara faces big task against two-mile champion Altior at SandownDaryl Jacob rides De Bromhead star for the first timeFri Apr 27 2018 - 15:47
Samcro aiming to justify hype against his seniors at PunchestownWillie Mullins ready to take on Elliott superstar with five runners including MelonFri Apr 27 2018 - 06:22
Faugheen bursts out of ‘last chance saloon’ with epic victoryFootpad puts in another faultless jumping display in Ryanair Novice ChaseThu Apr 26 2018 - 20:44
Mullins throws magnificent seven at Grade One feature at PunchestownFootpad heavy favourite to complete unbeaten novice chase season in Ryanair ChaseThu Apr 26 2018 - 06:05
Mullins hot favourite for trainers’ title after spectacular 9,802-1 six-timerPaul Townend bounces back from horror show to ride hat-trick at PunchestownWed Apr 25 2018 - 20:19
Paul Townend says he heard ‘a shout’ on the way to last fenceIHRB will examine level of detail released in future stewards’ inquiry reportsWed Apr 25 2018 - 11:39
Derek O’Connor’s splendid horsemanship belies amateur statusTop point-to-point rider aiming to beat professionals aboard Edwulf and land Gold CupWed Apr 25 2018 - 06:45
Road To Respect can oblige in Punchestown Gold CupNext Destination better than bare form and primed to put Cheltenham run behind himWed Apr 25 2018 - 06:00
Paul Townend banned after bizarre Punchestown incidentJockey suddenly veers off at final fence on Al Boum Photo during novice chase at FestivalTue Apr 24 2018 - 21:43
Gleeson has memorable Punchestown success with Just Wait And SeePatrick Mullins completes opening day double on Kalum RiverTue Apr 24 2018 - 20:55
Douvan leads the first day attack for Mullins at PunchestownChampion trainer’s former star in good shape to claim the festival’s first major potTue Apr 24 2018 - 06:00
De Bromhead eager to muscle in on Mullins/Elliott showMonalee can get Tramore-based trainer off to a good start at PunchestownTue Apr 24 2018 - 05:30
Increased regulation of ubiquitous gambling industry long overdueA gambling commission apparatus with independent teeth would be good for everyoneMon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00
National clean sweep most visible evidence yet of Irish racing’s golden ageIrish-trained horses set a new record after taking first four places in Aintree featureSun Apr 15 2018 - 18:30
Saint Are emerges unscathed from his Grand National fallHis recovery means all the horses in Saturday’s big race at Aintree were unharmedSun Apr 15 2018 - 17:29
Seeyouatmidnight might get there before the rest in Grand NationalKatie Walsh aims to create history by becoming first female winner on Baie Des IlesSat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien’s Classic preparations kick into gearGustav Klimt appears to be stable first string in Guineas TrialSat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00
O’Leary looking for pre-Grand National boost from Petit MouchoirBloomfield could be best suited by conditions in Cork featureSat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00
Blackmore expecting the unexpected ahead of Grand National debutJockey is not thinking about what it would mean to become first woman to win raceThu Apr 12 2018 - 06:00
Success Days set to try and halt Winx’s winning streak in SydneyAidan O’Brien’s first two year old runners of 2018 in action at DundalkTue Apr 10 2018 - 17:50
Total Recall’s Gold Cup fall not a factor as National beckonsWillie Mullins says son David will ride Pleasant Company in Grand NationalTue Apr 10 2018 - 17:29
Willie Mullins preparing star-studded team for Punchestown festivalThe classic hopeful Alghabrah returns to action at Dundalk on TuesdayTue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00
Raz De Maree heads the veteran squad in Aintree Grand NationalThree Irish contenders to become oldest winner of Aintree highlight in 95 yearsTue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00
Davy Russell to team up with Tiger Roll for Grand NationalMichael O’Leary questions level of support for Cheltenham winner ahead of Aintree festivalMon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
Tipping Point: There’s no way to make hitting an animal look attractiveIt is time for racing to reassess the use of the whip - rather than simply look to educateMon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
Navan proves exception to ‘logistical nightmare’ caused to racing by weatherSon Of Rest can appreciate drop back to minimum trip in Cork stakesSat Apr 07 2018 - 06:00
Tiger Roll among up to five Gigginstown entries for Grand NationalGenie In Abottle found dead in his box on FridayFri Apr 06 2018 - 22:35
Mullins has it all to do to retain trainers’ championshipChampion now €555,000 behind Elliott and an 11-4 outsider to hold on to the titleTue Apr 03 2018 - 20:40
Top-rated Mendelssohn installed as favourite for Kentucky DerbyHowever Ireland’s senior handicapper believes O’Brien’s charge still faces uphill taskTue Apr 03 2018 - 19:29
