The Irish Times

Sharjah reclaims Morgiana Hurdle crown at Punchestown

Patrick Mullins’ loyalty is rewarded as 2018 winner streaks clear of Echoes in Rain

Sun Nov 14 2021 - 15:19

All eyes on Willie Mullins’s entries as spectators return to Punchestown

Echoes In Rain seen as number one hope for trainer in Sunday’s Morgiana Hurdle

Wed Nov 10 2021 - 06:00

Saldier gives Patrick Mullins Galway Hurdle hat-trick

The father-son team were also on the mark with M C Muldoon in the novice hurdle

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 20:54

Stratum gets another chance to show his potential in Day 5 feature

Quick jumping conditions in Handicap Hurdle may suit high class performer on the flat

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 16:15

Dermot Weld wears Galway crown again for a day as Coltor lands the big prize

Veteran trainer wins the Connacht Hotel Handicap for an eighth time at Ballybrit

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 21:46

Willie Mullins looking to continue his Galway Festival domination

Trainer has made nine declarations for the opening day of Flat racing at Ballybrit

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 06:00

Authorities urged to ‘cop on’ and let racehorse owners return to tracks

‘Owners have been patient long enough. They need to let them back,’ says Ger Lyons

Tue May 25 2021 - 01:00

Clan Des Obeaux completes daring raid to take Punchestown Gold Cup

Paul Nicholls’s gamble in supplementing two-time King George winner pays off

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 21:11

Townend aiming to land an early blow with Chacun Pour Soi

Champion has first-dibs on powerful Willie Mullins team as he bids to hold off Blackmore’s jockeys’ title bid

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 06:00

Paul Townend wins Punchestown fitness battle

Irish rider now a heavy favourite for champion jockey ahead of Rachael Blackmore

Sun Apr 25 2021 - 14:40

Potential for 19 Irish raiders in Aintree Grand National

Patrick Mullins, riding Burrows Saint, has chance to claim rare father-and-son triumph

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00

Champion jockey Paul Townend ruled out Irish Grand National ride with foot injury

Bargain buy Skyace helps Jody McGarvey enjoy dream day at Fairyhouse

Sun Apr 04 2021 - 20:45

Irish jockey returns positive test in pre-Cheltenham screening

Strict protocols in place for festival including ‘Irish Zone’ for visitors

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 16:48

Patrick Mullins ‘mulling’ professional move as Cheltenham nears

BHA’s ban on amateurs sees number of Irish riders missing out on the festival

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 01:00

Ireland’s top amateur riders await clarity on Cheltenham fate

British amateurs have not been able to compete since last month because of Covid-19 restrictions

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 15:20

Cheltenham looks unlikely for Faugheen and Douvan

13-year-old Faugheen hasn’t been entered for the Ryanair Chase or Gold Cup in March

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 11:26

Min completes John Durkan hat-trick as Willie Mullins dominates race

Heavy fog at Punchestown adds to challenge before card is abandoned after big race

Sun Dec 06 2020 - 14:45

Masses missing as Galway races begin without the din

Top handler Willie Mullins out to be leading light at Ballybrit for a fifth straight year

Mon Jul 27 2020 - 06:00

Epatante delivers champion performance at Cheltenham

Epatante helps owner JP McManus celebrate his birthday in style

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 17:03

Rachael Blackmore has Grade One ammunition for Dublin Racing Festival

Honeysuckle among eight weekend top-flight rides for pioneering jockey at Leopardstown

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 18:00