Gutsy Carla Bianca edges home ahead of Pearl of Africa for four in a rowAidan O’Brien’s Ol’ Man River made an impressive winning debut at the CurraghSun Aug 31 2014 - 22:46
Andrea Atzeni hoping for a profitable visit to the CurraghNew Qatari Racing No 1 jockey has four rides including sound claims with two year olds Cappella Sansevero and SacrificialSat Aug 30 2014 - 01:00
Brian Kavanagh positive about addressing Irish Derby issuesHorse Racing Ireland’s chief executive acknowledged need to examine ways to make Irish Derby more competitiveWed Aug 27 2014 - 01:00
Leopardstown target big crowd for ‘Champions Weekend’ dayChief executive Pat Keogh believes concept can ultimately contribute towards a transformation in attendancesTue Aug 26 2014 - 01:00
Ambivalence towards Rory McIlroy proves partition is alive and unwellThe mixed feelings our greatest sporting talent engenders are a rejoinder to patriotic Gaeldom’s difficulty with acknowledging the impact of partitionMon Aug 25 2014 - 06:00
Leading Light impresses on his return to action at the CurraghAscot Gold Cup winner looks in imposing for for forthcoming Irish St Leger at HQMon Aug 25 2014 - 01:00
Maarek to win the battle of the Group One heavyweights in Renaissance StakesJockey Joseph O’Brien can continue a successful week with The Great WarSat Aug 23 2014 - 01:00
Australia set to take on talented field in JuddemonteBallydoyle handler O’Brien concedes colt ‘a good bit heavier than he was in the Derbys’Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00
Weld eyes Listed succcess with BroochIrish handler holds strapping filly in high regard and capable of taking renewalWed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00
Aidan O’Brien 'a little bit worried' about Australia’s fitnessSon Joseph O'Brien feels he can do the 8st 12lb weight in in Juddmonte at YorkTue Aug 19 2014 - 01:00
Brian O’Connor’s Tipping Point: Legislative structures urgently needed to tackle integrity issuesNow’s the time to put in place procedures which allow Sports Governing Bodies to effectively protect sports they are there to governMon Aug 04 2014 - 06:00
Beach Belle to lead Qatari bid for lucrative Pheonix Stakes prizeHome hopes this time at the Curragh could reside most in Eddie Lynam’s brilliant Queen Mary-winning filly Anthem AlexanderMon Aug 04 2014 - 01:00
Pacific Heights looks the pick in Ahonoora Handicap at GalwayTony Martin has emerged as a festival stalwart and his Ted Veale can open chasing account tomorrowSat Aug 02 2014 - 01:00
Irish Derby third Festive Cheer hard to oppose in Galway’s finaleJim Bolger’s Teoirim fancied to land the feature Guinness HandicapFri Aug 01 2014 - 10:55
Thomas Edison the leading light in Galway HurdleOwner JP McManus enjoys long-awaited first success in Galway Hurdle with hot favourite at BallybritThu Jul 31 2014 - 19:24
Road to Riches lands Galway PlateNoel Meade: ‘I’m absolutely thrilled to win it now. It’s something I really wanted to do’Thu Jul 31 2014 - 11:29
Bayan set for bold show in feature raceCo Meath handler Gordon Elliott aiming for third time lucky in €250,000 hurdleThu Jul 31 2014 - 01:00
Vastonea and Gary Halpin go extra mileGalway a happy hunting ground for Kevin Prendergast’s second stringWed Jul 30 2014 - 01:00
Galway condition suiting BalnaslowJonathan Burke looks set to follow in family tradition in PlateWed Jul 30 2014 - 01:00
Baraweez to put home brigade to sword in Galway’s Topaz SprintYorkshire trainer Brian Ellison relies on the local knowledge of Colm O’DonoghueTue Jul 29 2014 - 14:39
Quick Jack gives Tony Martin and Steven Clements consecutive victories in Galway feature4/1 favourite shows a neat burst of pace inside final 150yds to win by three lengthsTue Jul 29 2014 - 09:59
My Titania may miss rest of seasonJohn Oxx’s star filly picked up an injury in Curragh Group TwoTue Jul 29 2014 - 01:00
All eyes turn to Weld ahead of lucrative festivalOver 150,000 set to attend Ballybrit which boasts in excess of €2 million prize moneyMon Jul 28 2014 - 13:34
Punters have shelled out their cash; let the violence beginUFC was once on its knees, now it’s a show worth billionsMon Jul 28 2014 - 06:00
Gambling Girl capable of big run in €70,000 featureSelection a potential top-notcher as novice hurdler and improvement likelyMon Jul 28 2014 - 01:00
Quiet man Mark Walsh doing all his talking in the saddleGalway has been good to the low-profile Clane man in the pastMon Jul 28 2014 - 01:00
Trading Leather ready for tilt at King GeorgeIrish Derby winner joined by stable companion and likely pacemaker Leitir MorSat Jul 26 2014 - 01:00
Pique Sous to miss out on Galway FestivalGalway Hurdle ante-post favourite ruled out for the rest of the seasonSat Jul 26 2014 - 01:00
Irish Derby needs to be more competitive – HRIChanges to racing programme needed to give €1.25M Curragh classic further prestigeWed Jul 23 2014 - 07:40
Townend happy to pick up Pique SousFormer champion jockey looking for repeat Galway Hurdle victory on hot favouriteTue Jul 22 2014 - 17:28
Pique Sous primed for Galway Hurdle bidAscot winner also at the forefront of the betting for York’s Ebor on August 23rdTue Jul 22 2014 - 01:00
Classic winners Magician and Trading Leather to lead Irish bid for King George gloryAidan O’Brien bidding for a fourth success in Britain’s most prestigious open-age flat raceTue Jul 22 2014 - 01:00
Zero tolerance on doping the only sporting solutionMomentum gathering to allowing those suspected of cheating become ‘Famers’Mon Jul 21 2014 - 09:00
Pique Sous 4 to 1 favourite for Galway HurdleTownend looks a significant booking for Silverpockets in BallinrobeSun Jul 20 2014 - 22:51
Ryan Moore drives Mango Diva to victoryJockey picks up a one-day suspension for use of the whip but English raider secures impressive Group Two success at the CurraghSun Jul 20 2014 - 18:45
Kevin Manning can guide Volume to Irish Oaks gloryLuca Cumani’s raider has the ability to see off local challengers in Curragh classicSat Jul 19 2014 - 01:00
Taghrooda justifies favourite tag for OaksAidan O’Brien’s six runners likely to fall short in Curragh eventWed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Mukhadram set to step up to mile-and-a-half for King GeorgeTelescope currently tops betting at 7-4Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Superstar filly Taghrooda odds-on favourite to complete Oaks doubleClassic to be run for second time on Saturday evening with 5.35pm start scheduledTue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
Ballydoyle filly Palace to take chance in Cairn Rouge StakesFastnet Rock filly to be joined by stable-mates Terrific and Beyond BrillianceMon Jul 14 2014 - 01:10
My Titania up in trip for Group Two at HQOxx: ‘Nine furlongs would look an ideal trip . . . so we’ll see how she goes’Mon Jul 14 2014 - 01:00
Taghrooda on course for Classic double in Darley Irish OaksTrainer John Gosden indicates filly will attempt to follow up on Epsom Oaks successTue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00
Slade Power and Sole Power look inseparableEddie Lynam’s star sprinters are on track to clash in Saturday’s July CupTue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00
Seductive finale at Páirc Uí Chaoimh an Irresistible road trip down memory laneDespite having the appeal of a bunker, attending the last provincial final is, well, temptingMon Jul 07 2014 - 06:00
Murtagh targets Falmouth Stakes with star performer Purr AlongIn his debut training season the once standout jockey is eyeing Group gloryMon Jul 07 2014 - 01:00
Naas’ Slaney Hurdle gets Grade One statusNavan Hurdle dropped to Grade Two due to the small size of the fields in the raceSat Jul 05 2014 - 09:00
O’Brien hopeful of big run from Adelaide at BelmontColm O’Donoghue will attempt to enhance his excellent American record on both raiders in New YorkSat Jul 05 2014 - 01:25
Wannabe Better to secure back-to-back Group Three wins at FairyhouseTommy Stack’s filly should thrive on fast ground and seven-furlong tripWed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Dermot Weld targets Belmont Oaks with Flying JibAidan O’Brien-trained Wonderfully will also line up for the Grade One race on ‘Stars & Stripes Day’Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
