Tributes paid to Jacqueline O’Brien (89)Widow of legendary trainer Vincent O’Brien passes away in DublinTue Mar 15 2016 - 19:52
The sky is the limit for DouvanWillie Mullins ponders next step for possibly the best horse he’s trainedTue Mar 15 2016 - 19:03
Champion Hurdle preview: Identity Thief can put name in lightsHenry de Bromhead’s horse is on up with extent of his potential still unknownTue Mar 15 2016 - 05:31
Cheltenham 2016: Douvan the singular act in Mullins’s greatest teamNot even hotly anticipated Champion Hurdle can eclipse gelding’s appearance on day oneTue Mar 15 2016 - 05:00
Henry de Bromhead: Still sizing up the fieldWaterford trainer has five runners going to post on the opening day of the festivalMon Mar 14 2016 - 19:23
Cheltenham Countdown: Bryan Cooper on chasing success with nowhere to hideGigginstown Stud’s number one jockey is spoiled for choice when it comes to talented rides, but make a mistake and the racing public are unforgivingMon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00
Cheltenham countdown: Bookies braced for first day shakedownAnnie Power’s slip up saved them last year but now they face a new accumulator threatMon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00
Cork preview: McNamara looking for win as trainerVal de Ferbet looks capable of defeating former stable companion Tennis CapMon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00
Cheltenham 2016: Mullins clan immersed in the business of racingThe foundations for the continuance of a racing dynasty are as strong as everSat Mar 12 2016 - 11:23
Fifty years on the great Arkle’s feat still resonatesTom Dreaper’s famous charge completed a three-in-a-row of Gold Cup successesSat Mar 12 2016 - 02:00
Pat Smullen to launch another bid for Cheltenham gloryIrish champion flat jockey will partner First Figaro in Weatherbys Champion BumperTue Mar 08 2016 - 03:00
Bryan Cooper playing Gold cards close to his chestGigginstown’s retained rider 7/1 to be top jockey at CheltenhamMon Mar 07 2016 - 18:46
Roi Des Francs a live contender to end Mullins’ Irish National waitPunchestown prize pot to top €2.6m as €100,000 boost announcedMon Mar 07 2016 - 17:00
Tipping Point: Bookmakers only want your business when you’re a loserUnlike in Australia, firms here are not legally obliged to take bets from successful puntersMon Mar 07 2016 - 08:46
Goonyella looks to be peaking at right time for Jim DreaperIn his first start over fences he came up six lengths short but the signs are encouragingSun Mar 06 2016 - 19:19
David Mullins continues progress with big double at NaasThe young jockey was on board Sub Lieutenant for his 36th win of the seasonSun Mar 06 2016 - 19:16
Walsh says Curragh workout will underpin Gold Cup decisionCooper hoping to narrow gap at top of jockeys table this weekendFri Mar 04 2016 - 21:00
Straight-talking Gordon Elliott still a man in a hurryWillie Mullins team seen as the biggest threat to Don Cossack’s Gold Cup hopesWed Mar 02 2016 - 09:38
From the horse’s mouth: Willie Mullins on Cheltenham hopesThe trainer, who is hoping to do better than last year, is bringing 60 horses the festivalTue Mar 01 2016 - 12:42
Willie Mullins warns National Hunt racing could ‘disappear’Champion trainer worried about the future of jump racingMon Feb 29 2016 - 18:12
Vautour and Don Poli schooled in Leopardstown workoutHenry De Bromhead looking ahead to Aintree with novice Alisier D’IrlandeMon Feb 29 2016 - 09:14
Eddie Jones may have inadvertently hit nail on head in concussion debateMany parents must look at the modern game and shudderMon Feb 29 2016 - 07:45
Mullins and Elliott run 14 at weekend but eyes are on CheltenhamElliott will gave Don Cossack and No More Heroes a spin before going to festivalSat Feb 27 2016 - 01:00
Aspen Colorado likely to follow up his successAspen Colorado is as low as 10-1 for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at CheltenhamSat Feb 27 2016 - 01:00
Turf Club to review court evidence in Adrian McGuinness caseDublin trainer was fined €2,500 for possession of animal remedies without authorisationWed Feb 24 2016 - 01:13
Willie Mullins to make call on headgear for Don PoliRoad To Riches and Valseur Lido could be diverted from Gold Cup to the RyanairTue Feb 23 2016 - 03:25
Victoria Pendleton saddle saga makes racing look desperateTipping Point: Cheltenham Festival should not need celebrity gimmicks to market itselfMon Feb 22 2016 - 05:00
Burke reckons Supasundae is his best festival chanceJockey Jonathan Burke will return from injury in time to try for first Cheltenham successMon Feb 22 2016 - 01:00
Ball d’Arc shows Elliott string in rude health ahead of CheltenhamTrainer hoping for dry spell ahead of Don’s Gold Cup bidMon Feb 22 2016 - 01:00
Curran hoping veteran Flemenstar can shine again in Betfair ChaseMullins introduces intriguing French pair at FairyhouseSat Feb 20 2016 - 23:00
Simply Ned and Brian Harding get second chance at victorySunday Naas card represents last chance to earn tickets for CheltenhamSat Feb 20 2016 - 01:01
Annie Power can enjoy Cheltenham warm-upFavourite for the OLBG Mares Hurdle brings star quality to Punchestown meetingWed Feb 17 2016 - 01:00
Many Clouds primed to reign again in Grand NationalLast year’s Aintree winner the clear favourite though he will carry top weight of 11.10Wed Feb 17 2016 - 01:00
Flemenstar to bid for Grade One glory in Ascot ChaseAnthony Curan-trained star the sole Irish representative in Ascot featureTue Feb 16 2016 - 01:00
De Bromhead retains high hopes for Identity ThiefWaterford trainer reckons his charge can rival Mullins’ trio in the Champion HurdleMon Feb 15 2016 - 18:30
Sporting politics likely to ensure Russians will roll up in RioIAAF task force may recommend ban but Seb Coe’s instinct will be towards compromiseMon Feb 15 2016 - 05:00
Scripts torn up as second-strings orchestrate winsIt’s a guessing game as Mullins plays his Cheltenham cards close to his chestMon Feb 15 2016 - 01:00
Annie Power likely to return to limelight at PunchestownDanny Mullins facing race to be fit for Cheltenham after injuring kneeMon Feb 15 2016 - 01:00
Sempre Medici looks primed for glory at GowranRuby Walsh remains at home while Barry Geraghty rides Blazer in Betfair HurdleSat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00
Black Hercules poised to show Cheltenham credentials at NavanWillie Mullins’ Closutton team looking for a convincing performance on SundaySat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00
Turf Club keen to promote out of competition testing on horsesHorse Racing Ireland has approved funding of over €1.8m for anti-doping measuresWed Feb 10 2016 - 01:15
Black Hercules primed for glory at Navan on SundayThe favourite for the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham will show his credentialsWed Feb 10 2016 - 01:00
Vautour still must pass crucial stamina test Gold Cup representsEvidence suggests he could be more a speed horse than a stayer says handicapper Noel O’BrienMon Feb 08 2016 - 19:00
Gougers, biters and f**king cheats - but thank God it’s not soccerRugby’s old cultural assumptions are fading fast in reality of professional sportSun Feb 07 2016 - 18:52
Big guns absent as Carlingford Lough claims Irish Gold Cup doubleJohn Kiely-trained star capitalises after Valseur Lido’s final fence blunderSun Feb 07 2016 - 16:00
Carlingford Lough retains Irish Gold Cup at LeopardstownValseur Lido falls dramatically at the last to deny Willie Mullins Grade One clean-sweepSat Feb 06 2016 - 16:35
Road to Riches can justify favouritism in Irish Gold CupGigginstown team to further strengthen their hand for Cheltenham blue ribandSat Feb 06 2016 - 01:00
Jamie Codd steps in for Nina Carberry to ride On The FringeEnda Bolger-trained champion has impressive record in Irish Gold CupSat Feb 06 2016 - 01:00
Road to Riches hotly fancied to claim Irish Gold CupNoel Meade’s star odds-on to secure big prize at Leopardstown for Michael O’Leary’s teamWed Feb 03 2016 - 01:00
‘Girl Power’ could thwart Ivanovich Gorbatov’s Spring plansTrio of fillies may present a challenge to odds-on shot at Leopardstown on SaturdayTue Feb 02 2016 - 01:00
