The Irish Times

Ever-hopeful Japanese still determined to crack the Arc code

Racing-obsessed nation try and finally claim Europe’s greatest all-aged race

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 11:00

Tarnawa could be leading player for Weld in Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Weld sees Japanese mare Chrono Genesis as being as big a danger to Tarnawa as any of the European classic winners

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 19:29

Cromwell and Carroll chase Group One glory in France with Quick Suzy

Two-year-old filly blitzed opposition to win a maiden at Royal Ascot

Sat Aug 21 2021 - 06:00

Sporting predictions for 2021: We ask the experts . . .

Some of Ireland’s leadings sportspeople and writers have their say on the year ahead

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 07:00

Moore partners Magic Wand for O’Brien’s assault on $5m Cox Plate

Master of Ballydoyle also saddles all but one of a dozen entries in the Vertem Futurity

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 20:00

IHRB doesn't want whip to be issue at Champions Weekend

Up Helly Aa to make just his fourth career start in the Listowel Stakes

Sun Sept 08 2019 - 21:48

Aidan O’Brien off to a flyer at 'special' new Curragh

Generally favourable reaction to facelift as facility opens in front of 3,650 racegoers

Mon May 06 2019 - 22:20

Lady Kaya on course to give Sheila Lavery a first Group One

Meath trainer runs Breaking Story at Fairyhouse with Robbie Colgan onboard

Sun Sept 23 2018 - 17:27

Magic Wand can give O’Brien record-equalling sixth Irish Oaks

Champion trainer has 40th Curragh classic success in sights on Saturday afternoon

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 18:34

Sea of Class aims to secure landmark classic victory for her sire

Former Irish Leger hero Wicklow Brave lines up in Killarney

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 06:00

Darragh Ó Sé: Kildare need to knuckle down after Mayo high

They won’t be able to call on the same sort of adrenaline rush that helped see off Mayo

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 06:00

McCreery predicts home advantage gives Kildare ‘best chance’ to beat Mayo

‘Newbridge or Nowhere’ one of the biggest GAA controversies to hit the organisation in recent years

Thu Jun 28 2018 - 08:23

Dettori set to partner Knight To Behold in Irish Derby

Italian superstar has won nine Irish classics during his outstanding career

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 19:59

Aidan O’Brien not flagging in pursuit of French success

Willie McCreery hopes Leopardstown ground will be good enough for Mary Tudor

Tue May 08 2018 - 20:20

O’Brien bidding for ninth Newmarket 2,000 Guineas win in 20 years

Top trainer saddles both likely favourites Gustav Klimt and Saxon Warrior

Sat May 05 2018 - 06:00

O’Brien odds on to bridge six year gap in Irish Champion Stakes

Pat Smullen v Colin Keane jockey championship tussle moves to Bellewstown

Tue Aug 29 2017 - 20:00

Aidan O’Brien scores Curragh hat-trick

Japanese trainer Takashi Kodama lands Irish Cambridgeshire with 25-1 outsider

Sun Aug 27 2017 - 18:35

Resurgent Godolphin unlikely to take on Coolmore in Irish Derby

New chief executive Joe Osborne says royal ascot ‘a huge boost to morale’

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 01:00

Cheltenham 2017: Straight from the horses’ mouths

Darragh Ó Sé, Willie Penrose, Jerry Kiernan, Paddy Power and Willie McCreery have their say

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 11:00

Royal Ascot: A Shin Hikari’s plunder of Europe set to continue

Japanese star can beat select field in Prince of Wales’s Stakes

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 21:45

Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore keeping Derby options open

Jockey enjoys first visit to Naas with dominant victory on Peace Envoy

Mon May 30 2016 - 01:01

2016 sporting predictions: We’ll make a good fist of it at the Olympics

Our players and pundits see chances for Rio gold, but aren't so optimistic about Euro 2016

Sat Jan 02 2016 - 08:00

Godolphin merger plan won’t affect their Irish interests

Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed to continue to have horses with three trainers here

Wed Dec 23 2015 - 01:00

Rogue Angel rallies late on to take Kerry National in Listowel

Mouse Morris’s seven-year-old fights back against Urano to take big pot

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 17:53

Willie McCreery keen to see Devonshire shine this season

Trainer is undecided on whether the daughter of Fast Company will race in Matron Stakes

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 18:03

Fit For The Job can add to JP McManus’s strike-rate

Prospect’s 89 mark looks attractive and his adaptability ground-wise is another plus

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 01:28

Found leads powerful Aidan O’Brien team in to Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas

Jessica Harrington’s Bocca Baciata looks a frontline contender for classic victory at the Curragh

Tue May 19 2015 - 16:28

Dermot Weld can cap season and career with victory in Breeders’ Cup

Mustajeeb could be best hope among a quartet of Irish horses at Santa Anita

Sat Nov 01 2014 - 01:00

O’Brien seeking repeat of Breeders’ Cup magic

After Adelaide’s sweet Aussie success, attention now turns to Santa Anita

Mon Oct 27 2014 - 01:00

Dermot Weld aiming for Group 1 success at Longchamp

Curragh trainer will be represented in next week’s Breeders’ Cup Mile by Mustajeeb

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 21:01

Gordon Lord Byron set to take chance in Prix de la Foret

Pattern performer and previous winner to make third appearance in Group One renewal

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 01:00

The Grey Gatsby tears up the script on Australia’s day

Ryan Moore’s brilliant ride lands Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 18:17

French superstar Treve pick of the field

Prix de’l Arc winner the class act in Royal Ascot renewal of Prince of Wales’s Stakes

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00

Ground to be major factor in whether Australia runs in Irish Derby

Indigo Lady thrives on soft surface under Seamus Heffernan

Mon Jun 09 2014 - 01:00