Trainers’ body says doping is not a major problem in Irish horseracingIRTA refutes claims by Jim Bolger, saying international reputation shows sport is cleanMon Jun 14 2021 - 06:00
Steel Bull looking for change of fortune at SandownTrainer Michael O’Callaghan believes fast conditions will suit three-year-old sprinterSat Jun 12 2021 - 06:00
Johnny Murtagh looking to leave his mark on Royal Ascot as a trainerTrainer looking to add to the 48 wins he racked up there as a jockeySat Jun 12 2021 - 06:00
Chacun Pour Soi tops British and Irish jumps ratings for 2020-21Top three steeplechasers and top four hurdlers in latest ratings are Irish-trainedTue Jun 08 2021 - 15:42
Brian Kavanagh to look local as he leaves HRI for Curragh roleHorse Racing Ireland chief executive to take up the same role with Co Kildare trackTue Jun 08 2021 - 15:35
Curragh expect to sell around 500 tickets to spectators for Derby dayA total of 1,000 will attend the race including local frontline workersMon Jun 07 2021 - 17:52
Pyledriver likely to sidestep Royal Ascot and wait for King GeorgeTrainer William Muir wants his bargain-buy colt to be at his best for July raceMon Jun 07 2021 - 17:24
Tipping Point: Elliott and Mahon cases tell us all about the power of the pictureNew IHRB powers vital in maintaining public confidence in racing and breedingMon Jun 07 2021 - 06:00
St Mark’s Basilica earns Aidan O’Brien a first French Derby triumph11-4 favourite completes French 2000 Guineas/Derby double at ChantillySun Jun 06 2021 - 15:49
Owners return to racing at Gowran and Listowel on Bank Holiday MondayTwo owners per runner will be allowed attend meetings as restrictions relaxedSun Jun 06 2021 - 15:03
Adayar springs 16-1 surprise Derby win for jubilant jockey Adam KirbyOne of the weighing room's most popular riders only switched to winner on ThursdaySat Jun 05 2021 - 17:08
St Mark’s Basilica bids to end O’Brien’s long wait for French Derby successEuropean champion two year old an impressive winner of French 2,000 Guineas last monthSat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00
O’Brien banking on Bolshoi Ballet as he bids for ninth success in Epsom DerbyThird Realm might supply the home team with a rare riposte to recent Irish dominanceSat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00
Aidan O’Brien’s Snowfall skates home to take Oaks by record 16 lengthsIrish trainer makes it a record-equalling 40th English Classic at EpsomFri Jun 04 2021 - 17:05
The day Shergar ran away with it and turned Derby into a processionSaturday’s Derby is the 40th anniversary of Shergar’s stunning victory at EpsomFri Jun 04 2021 - 17:00
HRI boss Brian Kavanagh to take over as Curragh chief executive in NovemberKavanagh steps down from HRI in September after 20 years in top jobFri Jun 04 2021 - 15:00
Trainer Stephen Mahon banned for breaches including neglectIHRB inspection found horses ‘catastrophically injured’ and ‘emaciated’Thu Jun 03 2021 - 17:25
Bolshoi Ballet to fly the flag for Aidan O’Brien in Epsom DerbyRyan Moore will take the solitary Ballydoyle ride on Saturday who starts as favouriteThu Jun 03 2021 - 15:23
Irish trainers looking to continue their domination of Epsom DerbyAidan O’Brien and Jim Bolger planning all-out attack on Blue Riband raceMon May 31 2021 - 15:53
Curragh yet to decide how 1,000 tickets will be distributed for Irish DerbyPremier classic at the Curragh included in Government series of trials for fans’ returnMon May 31 2021 - 01:00
Harty father and son team make history with first joint-trainer licence in IrelandEddie Harty believes new move will be a huge boost to industry in the futureSat May 29 2021 - 06:00
Limited number of spectators expected to return for Irish Derby at the CurraghOwners also set to return to racecourses after Government announce easing of lockdownFri May 28 2021 - 19:55
Extension of powers for Irish racing’s regulator signals start of a new eraIHRB personnel now authorised to drug-test thoroughbreds in unlicensed premisesWed May 26 2021 - 06:00
Joseph O’Brien hoping top three-year-olds can bounce back at Royal AscotThunder Moon and Pretty Gorgeous both failed to fire in big Guineas racesTue May 25 2021 - 15:52
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 LyonsTue May 25 2021 - 01:00
Ed Dunlop concedes Irish-trained horses have ‘stranglehold’ on Epsom DerbyTrainer preparing to lead home defence with John Leeper and jockey Adam KirbyTue May 25 2021 - 01:00
Barney Curley, renowned gambler and trainer, dies aged 81Curley came to prominence over Yellow Sam coup in 1975 and went on to train horsesSun May 23 2021 - 20:50
Jim Bolger confident Mac Swiney can follow up in Epsom DerbyIt is nearly 50 years since the Irish 2,000 Guineas - Derby double has been landedSun May 23 2021 - 17:39
Mac Swiney digs in to give Jim Bolger 2,000 Guineas glory8-1 winner edges out stablemate Poetic Flare as Rory Cleary claims a famous victorySat May 22 2021 - 17:10
All-conquering Blackmore sets her sights on top French prizeJockey to team with second-favourite Ajas in €820k Grande Steeple-Chase de ParisSat May 22 2021 - 06:00
Curragh officials remain hopeful that Guineas weekend will go aheadContingencies are being put in place as forecast is for more rain to hit racecourseFri May 21 2021 - 16:26
Joint trainers’ licences could be up and running in Ireland shortlyA few high-profile father-and-son teams in the UK have switched to joint licencesWed May 19 2021 - 06:00
Jessica Harrington’s Lucky Vega favourite for Irish 2,000 GuineasHarrington can become first woman to train winner in Classic on the 100th runningTue May 18 2021 - 15:45
Tributes paid on death of former British champion jockey Joe MercerYorkshireman enjoyed Classic success in Ireland in the Derby and 2,000 GuineasMon May 17 2021 - 17:08
Rachael Blackmore hoping to put cherry on top of season in ParisJockey will ride second-favourite Ajas in Grand Steeple-Chase De Paris at AuteuilMon May 17 2021 - 16:17
Donnacha O’Brien expecting ‘a big run’ from Shale in Irish 1,000 GuineasYoung trainer expecting improvement from former Moyglare winner’s comeback effort at LeopardstownMon May 17 2021 - 01:00
St Mark’s Basilica lands French 2,000 Guineas for Aidan O’Brien9-4 shot produced in style to score under 47-year-old Spanish rider Ioritz MendizabalSun May 16 2021 - 16:40
Irish trainers entertain real hope of Guineas doubles in FrancePoetic Flare and Mother Earth both in action at Longchamp on SundaySat May 15 2021 - 06:00
Lope Y Fernandez aims to make it ‘ninth time lucky’ in bid for first Group One winAidan O’Brien’s colt faces major task against favourite Palace Pier in Lockinge StakesSat May 15 2021 - 01:00
Poetic Flare and Mother Earth looking to complete Guineas doubles in FrancePoetic Flare looking to complete first English-French 2,000 Guineas double in 80 yearsTue May 11 2021 - 15:48
Aidan O’Brien’s Amhran Na Bhfiann set for Killarney run on TuesdayEpsom Derby third has upcoming entries in Coronation Cup and Ascot Gold CupTue May 11 2021 - 06:00
Jessica Harrington fined and given two-week ban after breaking Aintree Covid protocolsTrainer changed travel plans and didn’t stay in ‘Irish bubble’ during Grand National meetingMon May 10 2021 - 17:51
Lope Y Fernandez faces tough task breaking Group One duck in Lockinge StakesAidan O’Brien’s horse faces odds-on favourite Palace Pier at Newbury on SaturdayMon May 10 2021 - 16:21
Irish racing hoping to host pilot events in JulyLimited numbers of spectators could attend the Galway Festival if Government allowSun May 09 2021 - 15:09
Mac Swiney to take chance in Derrinstown Stud Derby TrialJim Bolger’s Epsom contender lines out against seven rivals in Leopardstown renewalFri May 07 2021 - 15:50
Financially bloated Olympic Games have become too big for one cityAt least $15 billion has been spent on Tokyo Games already, most of it public moneyMon May 03 2021 - 05:00
Willie Mullins targets first-ever Paris success after Punchestown dominationChampion trainer likely to opt for Al Boum Photo for Grand Steeple-Chase de ParisMon May 03 2021 - 01:00
Aidan O’Brien completes three-in-a-row as Mother Earth takes 1,000 GuineasFrankie Dettori storms home at Newmarket on Ballydoyle’s second stringSun May 02 2021 - 16:14
Joseph O’Brien brings Thunder Moon to Newmarket with eye on record booksFormer champion jockey looks to continue success as a trainer in Qipco 2,000 GuineasSat May 01 2021 - 01:00
Honeysuckle lands Punchestown Champion Hurdle to complete hat-trickHenry de Bromhead’s star rounds off season to remember under Rachael BlackmoreFri Apr 30 2021 - 20:16
