The Irish Times

Delta Work poised to embellish Elliott’s record and complete his redemption

Meath-based trainer has a record-equalling fourth Grand National in his sights

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 01:00

Delta Work to lead Gordon Elliott’s bid for Grand National glory

Trainer also runs highly-fancied Escaria Ten and last year’s fifth Farclas as he bids to join select group of four-time winners

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 17:13

Delta Work tipped to go from spoilsport to Aintree hero at Grand National

Horse provoked remarkable scenes at Cheltenham when booed after beating Tiger Roll

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00

Rachael Blackmore winning Gold Cup was result that ‘everybody wanted for racing’

Her win at Cheltenham is another glorious chapter for Irish jockey

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 17:53

Extended two miles just the sort of stamina test Fil Dor needs

Eric Bloodaxe an attractive each-way prospect in the Albert Bartlett

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Cheltenham: Porter floored on the double as Flooring Porter wins again

Horse bought for €6,000 romps home to the St Patrick’s Day delight of his supporters

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 19:20

‘Horse of a lifetime’ Tiger Roll caught at the winning post

Owner Michael O’Leary’s Delta Work takes renewal in bitter-sweet ending for Tiger Roll

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 19:41

Ryanair refugee price hike claims are ‘completely false’, says O’Leary

Airline chief executive says ‘there are loads of cheap flights’ from Poland

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 17:32

Favourite Sir Gerhard to face eight rivals in Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle

Bravemansgame and Ahoy Senor to renew their rivalry in the Novices’ Chase

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 17:45

Cheltenham 2022: The festival’s top Irish contenders

A race-by-race guide to the runners seeking to maintain Irish dominance at the festival

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 10:00

Russell eases back to domestic action ahead of Cheltenham festival

Cork jockey to partner Galvin in Gold Cup while fit-again Power will be on board reigning champion Minella Indo

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 16:49

Connections of Conflated undecided over Cheltenham target

Late decision will be made on whether Irish Gold Cup winner targets Ryanair Chase of the Gold Cup

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 18:37

Enda Bolger says Prengarde ‘on song for it’ ahead of Cheltenham Cross-Country

Trainer not concerned after French specialist failed to impress in hurdles race in Naas

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 16:19

Tiger Roll pulled out of Grand National again over long-running handicap dispute

Michael O’Leary claims and rating given to runner is behind the decision

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 17:29

Fakir D’oudairies bids to end long barren run for Irish runners in Ascot Cup

Joseph O’Brien-trained star the sole Irish challenger for final Grade One before Cheltenham

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 15:59

Death Duty bounces back to record first victory in four years

Elliott-trained veteran thrives in testing conditions to land Grand National Trial

Sun Feb 13 2022 - 18:20

Clock counts down to Shishkin v Energumene at Ascot

Top two-mile chasers from Henderson and Mullins yards set for Grade One head to head

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 15:39

Protektorat wins at Aintree and enters Cheltenham Gold Cup picture

Gordon Elliott rules out retirement for Tiger Roll after horse is pulled up in race

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 15:39

Tiger Roll set for seasonal bow at Cheltenham on Sunday

Michael O’Leary voices more frustration over star’s weight from the British handicapper

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 16:15

Gordon Elliott sends out four in pursuit of Kerry National success

Trainer’s hopefuls split between wealthy owners JP McManus and Michael O’Leary

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 17:04

Gordon Elliott makes Punchestown entries as suspension expires

Six-month ban after picture of trainer sitting on dead horse circulated ended on Thursday

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 13:27

Tiger Roll ready for a brand new adventure at Aintree

Two-times Grand National winner takes on Thursday’s Betway Bowl

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 16:07

Cloth Cap expected to peak for Aintree Grand National bid

Jonjo O’Neill-trained horse the 4-1 shot to take Tiger Roll’s title on Saturday

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 15:39

Tiger Roll to run at Aintree instead of Irish Grand National

Latest Exhibition will now carry top weight in Easter Monday’s feature at Fairyhouse

Fri Apr 02 2021 - 12:00

Tiger Roll heads list of 60 possible starters for Irish Grand National

Dual Grand National hero’s connections may still opt for option of Aintree’s Betway Bowl

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 20:32

Irish Grand National to have maximum field of 30 runners at Fairyhouse

Special protocols will be in place to avoid congestion in the parade ring on Easter Monday

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 15:52

McGonagle ‘warned off’ for taking Elliott photograph

Cullentra House head man receives two-month ban for dead horse photo

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 14:46

Cheltenham: Is Tiger Roll primed to deliver a mighty last stand?

Four-time Festival winner has plenty to prove again with no National bid in 2021

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00

Cheltenham Festival 2021: Race times, TV details, best bets and more

There might be smaller fields and no crowds but the sport remains pure in the Cotswolds

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 14:00

McConalogue ‘appalled’ at photo of trainer Gordon Elliott on dead horse

Hackett says photo was ‘very concerning and disturbing error of judgment’

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 21:17

Gordon Elliott profile: Irish racing’s great ‘blow-in’ faces his toughest test yet

Irish trainer’s public reputation has suffered damage that could potentially be irreversible

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 16:38

Tiger Roll given 7lb rise for potential Grand National hat-trick bid

Elliott says it would be ‘disappointing’ if owners don’t run star off 166 mark at Aintree

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 12:22

Tiger Roll pulled up on return to Cheltenham

Robbie Power says 10-year-old ‘was in no sort of rhythm’ in Cross Country Chase

Fri Nov 13 2020 - 15:53

Tiger Roll falls a little flat at Navan

Dual Grand National walks out of the stalls before finishing sixth

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 08:22