Ireland must acknowledge and embrace the favourite tagBut for the punter: right now I still wouldn’t put a cent on Ireland at 1-5 to beat ItalyMon Feb 02 2015 - 01:00
Coast clear for Hidden Cyclone to make land at PunchestownCooper can get it right this time on AminabadSat Jan 31 2015 - 12:43
Lyrical Theatre can get the better of Morning Run at FairyhouseGitane Du Berlais graduates to a bid for Grade 1 glory at SandownSat Jan 31 2015 - 12:42
Frost forecast not expected to cause problems for weekend racing at Punchestown and FairyhouseMild winter has mean no accumulation of frosts leading to frozen groundSat Jan 31 2015 - 01:00
Black Hercules may take two-mile option ahead of CheltenhamHidden Cyclone to test Queen Mother credentials in Tied Cottage ChaseWed Jan 28 2015 - 01:00
Road To Riches to lead Michael O’Leary’s bid for Cheltenham Gold CupDon Cossack and a strong novice team among up to 20 runners for GigginstownWed Jan 28 2015 - 01:00
Willie Mullins’s Arkle plans far from finalisedRuby Walsh has no fears Cheltenham occasion will trouble free-wheeling Un De SceauxWed Jan 28 2015 - 01:00
Jezki remains on course to defend Champion Hurdle crownHidden Cyclone could use Punchestown as warm-up for Champion ChaseTue Jan 27 2015 - 01:00
Mullins poised for landmark 10th success in Hennessy Gold CupIf successful the achievement will equal Tom Dreaper’s tally in the Irish Grand NationalTue Jan 27 2015 - 01:00
Tipping point: latest free-to-air review is timely opportunity to change thingsIt’s hard to stomach the platitudes organisations come out with when presenting money-grabs as something more worthyMon Jan 26 2015 - 06:00
Un De Sceaux brilliantly graduates to Grade 1 class at LeopardstownMullins’ charge now hot favourite for Arkle Chase at CheltenhamMon Jan 26 2015 - 01:00
Hurricane Fly secures historic five-in-a-row and eclipses IstabraqUn De Sceaux rockets to success and the top of the Arkle marketMon Jan 26 2015 - 01:00
Ruby Walsh aims to maintain record on AnalifetWillie Mullins sends mare to Doncaster for Grade Two raceSat Jan 24 2015 - 01:00
Historic five-in-a-row beckons for Hurricane Fly in Champion HurdleJezki likely to throw down gauntlet once again to Willie Mullins’ starSat Jan 24 2015 - 01:00
Joanna Morgan calls times on training careerLast runner will be in SwitzerlandWed Jan 21 2015 - 01:00
Hurricane Fly has historic five-in-a-row in his sights at LeopardstownImpressive youngster Fiscal Focus ready for a tilt at the top in Sunday’s Irish Champion HurdleWed Jan 21 2015 - 01:00
Joanna Morgan announces her retirement from trainingPioneer jockey says she was making a ‘meagre living doing the work of two men’Tue Jan 20 2015 - 09:57
Tony McCoy believes better ground will give Jezki chance of upsetting Hurricane FlyUn De Sceaux likely to come up against top performer Clarcam in Arkle clashTue Jan 20 2015 - 01:00
No decision made for Katie T and Cheltenham OLBG HurdleMonksland in contention to start in Grade Two John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at GowranTue Jan 20 2015 - 01:00
Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh could lose its Group 1 status in 2016France’s Prix Royal-Oak also under threatTue Jan 20 2015 - 01:00
Brian O’Connor: Screw impartiality, I want Federer to win the Australian OpenThe Swiss winning an 18th Grand Slam would be the greatest sports story of the yearMon Jan 19 2015 - 15:38
Prendergast’s call on former apprentice pays off as Katie T romps home at LeopardstownFoxrock obliges for local owner and may now be steered towards the HennessyMon Jan 19 2015 - 01:00
Vautour’s Cheltenham ambitions back on track after easy win at LeopardstownBalko impressive in bumper to seal Mullins doubleMon Jan 19 2015 - 01:00
Pairofbrowneyes primed for big bid in lucrative Boylesports HurdleWillie Mullins expecting Vautour to show real worth in Grade Two steeplechase at LeopardstownSat Jan 17 2015 - 01:00
Salsify has Leopardstown comeback target ahead of Cheltenham FestivalStuart Crawford contemplates Haydock raid with Glenquest and Man With VanWed Jan 14 2015 - 06:56
Annie Power looks set to follow Quevega festival route in mare’s hurdleLeopardstown officials not expecting any weather problems for Sunday’s actionWed Jan 14 2015 - 01:00
Tandem is Weld’s hope for big handicap at Leopardstown on SundayJohnny Burke gets the chance to aim for Boylesports successTue Jan 13 2015 - 01:00
Mullins keeps open option of taking on Sprinter Sacre with TwinlightNicky Henderson’s team have some concerns about possible heavy ground at AscotTue Jan 13 2015 - 01:00
Tipping point: Idea that sports stars can be role models is unrealisticTiger Woods’ performance after his ex-wife took a club to his car remains a nadir of cynicismMon Jan 12 2015 - 16:22
Lowry’s Mallowney turns €100,000 Fairyhouse handicap into a routWillie Mullins has new Cheltenham Bumper favourite in Au Quart De TourMon Jan 12 2015 - 10:00
Sizing Europe likely to skip clash with Sprinter Sacre at AscotHenry De Bromhead’s veteran star among a short list of entries for the two-mile contestMon Jan 12 2015 - 08:06
Willie Mullins using Punchestown outing to sharpen Douvan for CheltenhamTrainer’s exciting new novice tops the betting for the Supreme at festival in MarchWed Jan 07 2015 - 01:01
Gilgamboa on course to line up in Grade One Irish Arkle at LeopardstownEnda Bolger’s charge to face a top class field including Willie Mullins’ pair Un De Sceaux and VautourWed Jan 07 2015 - 01:00
Classy Hurricane Fly pips old foe Jezki at LeopardstownWillie Mullins’s superstar extends unbeaten Leopardstown record to nineTue Dec 30 2014 - 11:46
Don Poli wins the Topaz Novice Chase at Leopardstown to boost Mullins’s holiday haulWin was a fourth Grade 1 in four days for Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown StudMon Dec 29 2014 - 23:00
Road To Riches becomes new Irish Gold Cup big hopeBrave Lexus Chase win caps memorable day three hat-trick for Ryanair’s Michael O’LearyMon Dec 29 2014 - 07:28
Leopardstown preview: Mala Beach can tough it out in Novice ChaseTrainer Gordon Elliott seeking fourth Grade One victory of the seasonMon Dec 29 2014 - 07:25
Ched Evans’ squalid story pitches vital questions about sport’s status in societyLegally he can be hired but in reality no club is likely to risk public criticism by doing soMon Dec 29 2014 - 06:00
Martello Tower can stand tall in LimerickMags Mullins can be the family pick in family-fest Grade threeMon Dec 29 2014 - 01:00
Hurricane set to fly on at LeopardsownLegendary hurler’s eagerly-anticipated clash with Jezki can light up final day of festivalMon Dec 29 2014 - 01:00
Leopardstown officials monitoring weather situationTemperatures are anticipated to plummet to minus three overnightSat Dec 27 2014 - 19:48
Uxizandre heads up cross-channel raid on LeopardstownOwner JP McManus has further Grade 1 intent with At Fishers CrossSat Dec 27 2014 - 07:53
The Paparrazi Kid heads a Mullins trio in Saturday’s big chaseMeanwhile, Sunday’s card throws up an intriguing four-runner featureSat Dec 27 2014 - 01:00
Leopardstown: Owega Star can gallop to bookies’ rescue and spoil party for FoxrockBarry Connell wants winner at local track but it may not be this timeSat Dec 27 2014 - 01:00
Leopardstown preview: Bobs Worth can stamp class to retain Lexus crownCheltenham hero hasn’t appeared since Gold Cup but always runs best freshSat Dec 27 2014 - 01:00
Bumper crowds expected at Irish tracks for quality Christmas race cardsLeopardstown, Limerick and Down Royal get ready for racing’s busiest dayWed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
All eyes on Gilgamboa in Limerick’s Friday feature raceThe McManus-owned six-year-old, already at 14-1 for the Arkle at Cheltenham, looks strong but Adriana Des Mottes cannot be discountedWed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
On the Fringe seeking the spotlight at Down Royal on FridayEnda Bolger charge aiming for a successful follow up but concedes weight all-roundWed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
Vautour expected to light up Leopardstown on St Stephen’s DayWillie Mullins’ charge a white-hot favourite to deliver in Racing Post Novice ChaseWed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
Brian O’Connor: Let’s hope election candidates have more to offer than mere profileToo often, sporting achievement has become a shortcut to political mediocrityMon Dec 22 2014 - 06:00
