Picking Irish team on location over merit is unsustainableIn the era of professional rugby, players realistically have to go and follow the moneyMon Dec 11 2017 - 06:36
Un De Sceaux defies conditions to open campaign in styleFinal two races abandoned at Cork due to deteriorating groundSun Dec 10 2017 - 17:39
Sizing John favourite to retain Gold Cup after impressive comeback‘Horse of the Year’ sees off Djakadam to claim Durkan Chase in impressive styleSun Dec 10 2017 - 17:15
Aidan O’Brien’s Highland Reel bows out in style in Hong KongFive-year-old caps off a stunning career with a seventh Group One victory at Sha TinSun Dec 10 2017 - 13:41
‘Horse of the Year’ Sizing John on track to make Durkan returnO’Brien and Mullins fly the Irish flag in Hong Kong’s International races at Sha TinSat Dec 09 2017 - 15:04
Irish racing on weekend weather watchPunchestown hoping rain rather than snow will facilitate John Durkan Chase meetingSat Dec 09 2017 - 06:00
Sizing John and Djakadam set for Punchestown showdownWillie Mullins says Sandown’s Tingle Creek remains Douvan’s most likely targetTue Dec 05 2017 - 22:28
Horse Racing Ireland attack Government over betting taxOutgoing chairman Joe Keeling says some cabinet members need to adopt ‘some bravery’Tue Dec 05 2017 - 18:47
HRI insists there is ‘statistical justification’ for mares’ allowanceDouvan on course to return to action in Tingle CreekMon Dec 04 2017 - 21:00
Highland Reel on course for perfect career finale in Hong KongWillie Mullins’s Max Dynamite also takes his chance in VaseMon Dec 04 2017 - 16:36
Michael O’Leary makes no allowances for his winner Apple’s JadeDespite Fairyhouse win, owner says mares should get no weight allowance at top levelSun Dec 03 2017 - 16:44
History boys Elliott and O’Leary combine for Grade One hat-trickTop handler and owner strike at Fairyhouse Winter Festival to make it a unique occasionSun Dec 03 2017 - 16:42
Jump racing’s big guns ready to rumble at ‘Winter Festival’Apple’s Jade attempts to be first in a dozen years to retain Hatton’s Grace HurdleSat Dec 02 2017 - 01:00
Trainers subject to Garda vetting under child-protection lawsAll employers have to be checked by vetting bureau if they employ people under age of 18Fri Dec 01 2017 - 19:24
Irish Jockeys Association supports stiffer penalties for drug useTurf Club set to recommend four-year bans on jockeys who transgress in futureFri Dec 01 2017 - 17:19
Three jockeys suspended for testing positive for cocaineGer Fox, Roger Quinlan and Danny Benson suspended by Turf Club Referrals CommitteeThu Nov 30 2017 - 21:58
O’Leary team dismiss chances of Grade One ‘Winter Festival’ hat-trickGigginstown team deny any ‘falling out’ with champion amateur Jamie CoddWed Nov 29 2017 - 00:00
Edward O’Grady has first runner since wife's tragic deathBarry John Foley hopes for pre-appeal boost at Punchestown with Golden FirepowerTue Nov 28 2017 - 17:36
Elliott and O’Leary amassing a strong team for ‘Winter Festival’No British raiders bound for Fairyhouse despite three Grade Ones on prestigious cardMon Nov 27 2017 - 23:00
Samcro is 40-1 for Cheltenham Gold Cup – in 2020Star Novice described as ‘gentle giant’ by his first trainer, Colin BoweMon Nov 27 2017 - 18:30
Irish football fantastists top of the world league for arroganceWorld-class ambition is fine. But the expectations towards Irish football are delusionalMon Nov 27 2017 - 06:30
Samcro adds lustre to his already sky-high reputation at NavanMichael O’Leary’s giant chestnut got a perfect score for style in effortless demolition jobSun Nov 26 2017 - 18:47
Luke Comer ordered to pay €50,000 in fines after repeated offencesRacing’s regulatory body published a list of sanctions in relation to long running issuesFri Nov 24 2017 - 21:24
Anticipation surrounds Acapella Bourgeois’s first start for MullinsGordon Elliott’s Outlander bids for Grade One Glory in Haydock’s Betfair ChaseFri Nov 24 2017 - 17:38
Aidan O’Brien’s Idaho attempts to bridge 34-year Irish gap in Japan CupNo foreign runner has won Japan Cup since Alkaased scored in 2005Fri Nov 24 2017 - 17:09
Mick Winters hopes ‘common sense’ previals in non-trier appealTrainer is appealing after being fined €6,000 for the running of Churchtown Glen in CorkTue Nov 21 2017 - 19:03
Former chief vet is new chairman of racing’s Anti-Doping Task ForceTask force has been reconvened to break deadlock on how to implement drug-testing proceduresTue Nov 21 2017 - 18:07
Sizing John on course to try and pull off another unique hat-trickJessica Harrington is hopeful her Gold Cup hero can successfully return to actionMon Nov 20 2017 - 18:41
Gordon Elliott: ‘I’ve no interest in stopping horses’The trainer successfully appealed a non-trier penalty imposed on him and Jack KennedyMon Nov 20 2017 - 17:39
Gordon Elliot and Jack Kennedy win ‘non-trier’ appealsTrainer and jockey given penalties after Suitor finished third in Down Royal hurdleMon Nov 20 2017 - 11:40
Faugheen set for eagerly-awaited return at PunchestownWillie Mullins’ star set set for first appearance in 22 months in Morgiana HurdleSun Nov 12 2017 - 16:35
Apple’s Jade impresses on return from long layoff at NavanGordon Elliott scores a four-timer including Clarcam who could be set for retirementSun Nov 12 2017 - 14:28
Apple’s Jade and Jer’s Girl clash for a third time at NavanDavy Russell confident he will be cleared to ride at weekend after getting X-ray resultsSat Nov 11 2017 - 06:00
Weld targets Hong Kong Group One raid with EziyraMaarek has 76th career start at Doncaster as cross-channel turf campaign closesFri Nov 10 2017 - 15:35
Dermot Weld warns against limiting international entrantsIreland's Melbourne Cup pioneer acclaims Joseph O’Brien’s ‘wonderful achievement’Tue Nov 07 2017 - 19:38
Joseph O’Brien has rare capacity to make absolute most of itThe son of the world’s most successful trainer has been paying attention in classTue Nov 07 2017 - 09:16
Elliott and Kennedy lodge appeals over ‘non-trier’ penaltiesElliot says unbeaten Samcro will wait for Royal Bond hurdle at FairyhouseMon Nov 06 2017 - 17:58
HRI chief hopes drug-testing protocol will be in place by ChristmasBrian Kavanagh says new task force chairman will not be connected to industryMon Nov 06 2017 - 17:03
New champion jockey Colin Keane reaches 100 winners at NaasNew champion rides double on final day of the flat seasonSun Nov 05 2017 - 18:41
Record six Irish-trained horses tackle Melbourne CupJoseph O’Brien tries to lift the ‘race that stops a nation’ on the first time of askingSun Nov 05 2017 - 18:11
O’Brien again faces major Classic challenge as Churchill tackles dirtBreeders Cup the highlight as Highland Reel in good position to defend turf title at Del MarSat Nov 04 2017 - 06:30
Our Duke returns to action in first Grade One of season at Down RoyalMichael O’Leary chasing five-in-a-row in steeplechase feature with four of eight runnersSat Nov 04 2017 - 05:30
Breeders’ Cup: Aidan O’Brien’s Mendelssohn takes $1m Juvenile TurfIrish trainer increases his record haul of Group One wins to 27 at Del MarFri Nov 03 2017 - 23:27
Aidan O’Brien prepares biggest Breeders Cup team for Del MarMichael O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud aiming for five in a row in Grade One at Down RoyalTue Oct 31 2017 - 15:53
Breeders Cup display may have big impact on Churchill’s stud feeO'Brien-trained Caravaggio and Highland Reel will both stand at Coolmore next yearMon Oct 30 2017 - 19:53
Elliott turns to Joel Rosario for Beckford’s Breeders’ Cup attemptKentucky Derby winning jockey has won five Breeders’ Cup races and Dubai World CupMon Oct 30 2017 - 18:55
There has to be more to Aidan O’Brien’s success than just ‘luck’Rather enigmatic sporting figure has really delivered and is likely to keep doing soMon Oct 30 2017 - 06:30
Aidan O’Brien Group One run stalled by French cancellationSunday’s Saint-Cloud card scrapped due to protest against French racing budget cutsSun Oct 29 2017 - 15:15
Saxon Warrior breaks Group One record for Aidan O’BrienTwo-year-old battles back to take Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster under Ryan MooreSat Oct 28 2017 - 15:41
New Irish horse racing regulatory board to start in 2018Derby winner Pádraig Beggy can land Eyrefield Stakes on Flag Of HonourFri Oct 27 2017 - 19:11
