The Irish Times

Sporting upsets: Arcangues flies the flag for Europe in 1993 Breeders Cup

133-1 French shot silences the crowd at Santa Anita after a shock for the ages on the dirt

Wed Sept 02 2020 - 06:00

Condon adds Laws Of Indices tolist of Group One hopefuls

Two-year-old prospect made just €8,000 through the sales ring as a yearling

Sun Aug 30 2020 - 15:40

Worst Sporting Moment: Mighty Nijinsky misses moment of triumph

Nijinsky had swept all before him in 1970 before trip too far to Longchamps

Fri Aug 14 2020 - 06:00

Crowds ruled out at Irish Champions Weekend and Listowel festival

September fixtures to be staged behind closed doors due to Covid-19 uncertainty

Thu Jul 23 2020 - 06:00

Game Changers: Vincent O’Brien, a pioneer who took Irish racing to the world

He was the visionary upon whose giant shoulders today’s industry stands

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 06:00

Aidan O’Brien targets historic eighth Epsom Derby win with strong hand

There is a mouthwatering weekend of Classic action ahead in both England and France

Sat Jul 04 2020 - 06:00

Feis Ceoil the biggest loss to Irish classical calendar

Coronavirus ravages cultural schedule but online musical archives will reward raiding

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 05:00

The sporting decade that was: Harzand earns place in history for team of true champions

‘I had won 22 classics but not an Epsom Derby. It had to be done. It was important to me.’

Thu Dec 26 2019 - 12:00

Joseph O’Brien looks to Melbourne Cup after Iridessa success

Aidan O’Brien and son Joseph have seven of the 24 runners in field on Tuesday morning

Sun Nov 03 2019 - 14:47

Opium armchair, porcelain pipe: bygone-era drug paraphernalia at Adam’s

Ritual objects of tea taking and opium smoking on show in Asian Art sale

Sat Nov 02 2019 - 00:00

O’Brien’s Ballydoyle team looks main Arc threat to Dettori and Enable

Enable odds on for unprecedented Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe hat-trick

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 18:23

Pinatubo rated best two year old in a quarter of a century

Official ratings gives prestige boost to Champions Weekend

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 01:00

Ger Lyons’ Siskin set for Mums Tipple clash at Newmarket

Irish star heads for the Middle Park over six after missing Curragh clash with Pinatubo

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 15:52

Racing chief backs appeal of Champions Weekend

Brian Kavanagh realistic but happy with crowds at Curragh HQ track on Sunday

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 17:23

Pinatubo puts in one of the great juvenile performances

Appleby-trained colt cut to 6-4 for the Guineas after thrilling nine-length rout

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 19:58

Magical tops the betting for Leopardstown’s Irish Champion Stakes

Aidan O’Brien prepares to tackle Champions Weekend with strength in depth

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 18:10

Harrington hoping for happier Group One result in Moyglare Stud Stakes

Albigna more likely to carry the Niarchos family colours in juvenile fillies highlight than Alpine Star

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 18:03

Racing cert at former jockey's Kildare riverside home for €3m

Castlesize House in Sallins is the home of former champion jockey LIam Ward and sits on 37 acres

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 12:00

Lyons tempted by National Stakes for Siskin’s next start

In form trainer on course for most successful season after Mustajeer lands Ebor at York

Sun Aug 25 2019 - 16:01

Ten Sovereigns could provide O’Brien with fifth July Cup victory

Speak In Colours another Irish contender at Newmarket while Wisdom Mind goes to Pontefract

Tue Jul 09 2019 - 06:00