Jockey Danny Gilligan free to race over festive period after ‘non-trier’ ban liftedAppeal panel accepted new evidence from Gordon Elliott’s vetSat Dec 06 2025 - 06:00
What now for Constitution Hill? One of horse racing’s finest faces a tough decisionJump racing’s biggest star has fallen three times in his last four racesFri Dec 05 2025 - 06:00
Banbridge on track to have another crack at Cork’s Hilly Way ChaseJoseph O’Brien’s star as low as 8-1 to repeat his 2024 King George success at Kempton over Christmas Tue Dec 02 2025 - 15:07
Ryan Moore makes long-awaited comeback ahead of Hong Kong International actionAidan and Joseph O’Brien each set to be doubly represented in next week’s lucrative Sha Tin meetingTue Dec 02 2025 - 06:00
Timely opportunity for Il Etait Temps to put stamp on two-mile division in Tingle CreekMajborough on target to make his return to action in Cork’s Hilly Way Chase on SundayMon Dec 01 2025 - 16:32
Jockey Jack Kennedy settles ‘Winter Festival’ score with outstanding four-timerGordon Elliott-trained four-timer topped by Hatton’s Grace hero Teahupoo, who becomes fifth horse to win race three times Sun Nov 30 2025 - 16:24
In-form Elliott in prime position to continue ‘Winter Festival’ dominanceTeahupoo bidding to become fifth horse to complete Hatton’s Grace Hurdle hat-trickSat Nov 29 2025 - 06:00
Acid test for Constitution Hill in ultra-competitive Fighting Fifth Hurdle Willie Mullins aiming to break his duck in Grade One Newcastle highlight Fri Nov 28 2025 - 16:32
Dundalk is a long way from Tipperary but €34m is a lot for convenience Ireland’s second all-weather circuit due to open in 2027 at Horse Racing Ireland’s Tipperary track Fri Nov 28 2025 - 06:00
Gordon Elliott still putting it up to Willie Mullins and looking forward to Brighterdaysahead ‘Lads talk about Vincent O’Brien and Tom Dreaper; they’re not in the same league as this man’ Mon Nov 24 2025 - 17:58
Anzadam set to face the best of British on his Grade One debut in Fighting Fifth Constitution Hill on course to try and repeat his spectacular 2022 success in Newcastle highlightMon Nov 24 2025 - 17:36
Gaelic Warrior edges out Fact To File in superb Durkan Chase finish Willie Mullins lands €150,000 Grade One highlight for an 11th time after breathtaking race to the lineSun Nov 23 2025 - 16:51
Feet Of A Dancer secures valuable black type success for in-form trainer Paul Nolan Trainer Martin Brassil out of luck with Fastorslow in big race but still completes Punchestown double Sun Nov 23 2025 - 16:17
Lossiemouth the headline act in Punchestown’s Morgiana HurdleMullins’s mare a winner first time up in each of her four seasons of action to dateSat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
Mark Walsh and Fact To File bid to defend John Durkan titleGold Cup hero Inothewayurthinkin returns to action in Punchestown feature crammed with talentSat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
Greater transparency needed to boost confidence in racing’s attendance figuresCounting Willie Mullins or Jack Kennedy as part of the crowd does not convince the public Fri Nov 21 2025 - 06:00
Anzadam set for Grade One premiere in Morgiana Hurdle Gold Cup hero Inothewayurthinkin on course to return in Sunday’s John Durkan Chase Wed Nov 19 2025 - 06:00
Navan counting commercial cost of having to postpone Festival card to Monday Arkle favourite Kopek Des Bordes sparkles on first start over fences in Beginners’ Chase Mon Nov 17 2025 - 18:56
Joseph O’Brien’s Galen set to fly Irish flag in $1m Bahrain Trophy on Friday Irish Champion Stakes third Royal Champion represents Karl Burke in 10-furlong feature Mon Nov 10 2025 - 06:00
Gavin Cromwell goes to Carlisle before targeting Cheltenham later this weekPaul Nicholls hopes Il Ridoto can become first back-to-back Paddy Power winner in more than 30 yearsMon Nov 10 2025 - 06:00
Spillane’s Tower returns over hurdles ahead of potentially pivotal season over fences Maurice Regan-owned Convergent gets a shot at top-flight glory in Europe’s final Group One of 2025Sat Nov 08 2025 - 06:00
Darragh O’Keeffe odds on to be champion jockey as he continues to set scorching paceSea The Stars Ireland’s most expensive sire with career high €300,000 fee for 2026Fri Nov 07 2025 - 19:00
Proven stamina could mean other National Hunt horses can make impression on flat Ex-hurdler Ethical Diamond indicates extent and potential of raw talent competing over jumps Fri Nov 07 2025 - 06:00
Brighterdaysahead may debut over fences at Gowran on Saturday Gigginstown Stud-owned star is one of 10 entries left in Mares Beginners Chase after Tuesday’s acceptance stageWed Nov 05 2025 - 06:00
Joseph O’Brien settles for second as Jamie Melham leads Half Yours to Melbourne Cup gloryJP McManus-owned Goodie Two Shoes bested by local talentTue Nov 04 2025 - 15:52
Action to return over Grand National fences with Gordon Elliott’s Riann among potential Irish runnersIrish jockeys Oisin Murphy and Sean Levey receive hefty bans for whip useTue Nov 04 2025 - 06:00
Cheltenham winner Air Of Entitlement returns to action at FairyhouseCross-Country Chase at Cheltenham later this month rescheduled due to ground conditions Tue Nov 04 2025 - 06:00
Absurde bids to complete stunning international double for Willie Mullins in Melbourne Cup Champion jumps trainer on a roll after his first Breeders’ Cup runner Ethical Diamond wins the $5 million Turf Mon Nov 03 2025 - 06:00
Willie Mullins supplies Breeders’ Cup shock as Ethical Diamond secures a first win and $5m prizeNewly-crowned Irish champion jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle enjoys his debut Breeders’ Cup win at Del MarSat Nov 01 2025 - 23:36
Codes collide for rare clash of Aidan O’Brien and Willie Mullins in Breeders’ Cup featureChristophe Soumillon has been busy shrinking his frame for ride on Turf favourite Minnie Hauk Sat Nov 01 2025 - 06:00
Melbourne Cup: Pre-race veterinary checks could impact Irish hopes of successAbsurde and Goodie Two Shoes facing critical re-examinations to see if they can runFri Oct 31 2025 - 17:43
Trainer Charles O’Brien wins appeal against fine under ‘non-trier’ rulesGavin Brouder-ridden horse finished fifth at PunchestownFri Oct 31 2025 - 16:28
Ireland’s new champion jockey has three shots at a first Breeders’ Cup victory Frankie Dettori hoping for perfect Breeders’ Cup swansong at Del Mar after announcing retirement plans Fri Oct 31 2025 - 06:00
Racing’s own Ryder Cup can escape the worst flag-waving excesses of golfPeace could yet break out between Europe and the US at 42nd Breeders’ CupFri Oct 31 2025 - 06:00
Charles and Philip Byrnes to face IHRB hearing over Redwood Queen unseating at WexfordPhilip Byrnes was unshipped from the horse at the final flight when looking to have the race won back in MayThu Oct 30 2025 - 16:43
Jockey Christophe Soumillon aiming to bridge 20-year gap at Breeders’ Cup in Del MarBelgian rider faces meagre diet in effort to make weight for Minnie Hauk in $5 million Turf contestMon Oct 27 2025 - 15:32
Aidan O’Brien hits 25 Group One victories for season after weekend hat-trickPuerto Rico and Pierre Bonnard triumph at Saint-Cloud, with trainer now focusing on Breeders’ CupMon Oct 27 2025 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien pursues valuable Group One juvenile prizes in Doncaster and ParisIrish trainer saddles three of the five runners in search for 12th Futurity victorySat Oct 25 2025 - 06:00
Joseph O’Brien gears up for busy international schedule with Galway runners Irish 2,000 Guineas hero Field Of Gold will race as as four-year-old in 2026Sat Oct 25 2025 - 06:00
State still holding up racing’s finances after nearly 25 years of funding Envious eyes cast to US and Donald Trump’s tax write-off stimulus for thoroughbred purchasesFri Oct 24 2025 - 06:00
Browne McMonagle replaced by Mark Zahra on Melbourne Cup favourite Al RiffaAustralian jockey has twice won the lucrative highlight at FlemingtonMon Oct 20 2025 - 19:00
Futurity outcome may be crucial to Aidan O’Brien’s pursuit of new Group One recordIrish trainer will also target Saint Cloud’s triple Group One card next Sunday Sun Oct 19 2025 - 15:47
Even the blight of more pacemakers can’t deflect from outstanding Champion Stakes clash Delacroix vs Ombudsman could crown Champions Day grudge match between O’Brien and GosdenSat Oct 18 2025 - 06:00
Willie Mullins believes Absurde may be ‘better suited’ to Caulfield Cup challenge Trio of Irish hopefuls tackle challenge of $250k American Grand National on Saturday Fri Oct 17 2025 - 16:11
Champion Stakes can live up to billing by supplying season defining performance Delacroix, Ombudsman and Calandagan supply potentially epic tripartite clash at AscotFri Oct 17 2025 - 06:00
Willie Mullins aiming for landmark Caulfield Cup success with AbsurdeLocal rider Ben Allen booked to ride Irish hope in Aus$5 million handicap highlight on Saturday Tue Oct 14 2025 - 16:18
Champion Stakes remains plan for Delacroix despite also getting QEII entry Aidan O’Brien supplements Stay True into Group One Long Distance Cup Mon Oct 13 2025 - 19:00
Champion Stakes plan for Delacroix sets up potential championship decider Three of the world’s top 12 horses are set to meet in the Champions Day featureMon Oct 13 2025 - 06:00
History made as Stumptown becomes first Irish-trained winner of storied Czech raceGavin Cromwell praised jockey Keith Donoghue for ‘super ride’ in 135th renewal of the Velka PardubickaSun Oct 12 2025 - 17:27
Gstaad leads Aidan O’Brien’s attempt at record ninth Dewhurst Stakes success Colin Keane and Dylan Browne McMonagle continue title battle at Naas over weekend Fri Oct 10 2025 - 19:00
