Johnny Murtagh eyes Sun Chariot Stakes glory with Champers ElyseesEx-champion jockey-turned-trainer believes ‘remarkable’ filly can triumph at NewmarketSat Oct 03 2020 - 06:00
All eyes on Enable’s attempt at historic Arc hat-trick in race’s 100th runningContaminated feed could jeopardise Aidan O’Brien’s runners at LongchampSat Oct 03 2020 - 06:00
Contaminated feed could jeopardise Irish runners’ participation at Arc meetingAidan O’Brien among Irish trainers that use Gain products at centre of contaminationFri Oct 02 2020 - 20:26
Tony Mullins eyes Group One glory in Paris with Princess ZoeTrip and ground not to trouble talented mare in €180,000 Prix Du Cadran, says handlerTue Sept 29 2020 - 17:48
Colin Keane has Shane Foley in his sights as they head for Cork2017 jockeys champion has narrowed gap at the top and is fancied to reclaim the titleMon Sept 28 2020 - 15:52
Dermot Weld’s Tarnawa won’t be aimed at the ArcEnable leads the antepost market for Sunday’s race with very soft ground expectedMon Sept 28 2020 - 15:47
Horse Racing Ireland insist five-year plan is still relevantStretegic vision for 2020-2024 was unveiled in March weeks before Covid-19 pandemicSun Sept 27 2020 - 15:24
Aidan O’Brien’s Serpentine could be supplemented for the ArcStar filly Love could be joined by Epsom Derby winner at Longchamp next SundaySun Sept 27 2020 - 15:17
Miss Amulet looking to complete rags-to-riches success at NewmarketThe Ken Condon-trained filly lines up in the Juddmonte Cheveley Park StakesSat Sept 26 2020 - 06:00
HRI estimating €7.5m losses in its racecourse division in 2020Overall losses at the 26 courses in Ireland forecast to be €15mFri Sept 25 2020 - 16:14
Eric McNamara hoping Internal Transfer can get the deal done in Kerry NationalTrainer’s son Conor takes the ride for €150k highlight of Listowel festivalWed Sept 23 2020 - 06:00
Digital passport system could ensure horse movements if Brexit deal agreedNo-deal scenario could result in designated border inspectionsTue Sept 22 2020 - 15:45
Doctor Duffy leads the betting for Wednesday’s Kerry NationalKevin Brouder takes ride on Listowel favourite before eight-week ban beginsTue Sept 22 2020 - 06:00
Racehorse owners in Dublin advised not to go racing by HRI83 owners reportedly attended Monday’s meetings at Fairyhouse and ListowelMon Sept 21 2020 - 16:45
Racehorse owners to return to tracks in Ireland on MondayOwners will attend Listowel and Fairyhouse as part of relaxed Covid-19 restrictionsSun Sept 20 2020 - 15:11
Dreal Deal’s Navan win to be investigated as huge gamble landsRonan McNally-trained horse was backed in from 20-1 and won comfortably at 6-4Sun Sept 20 2020 - 15:07
Etneya win at Gowran would prove a fitting tribute to SmullenRace was won by much-mourned jockey in 2014 as he completed his first century of winnersSat Sept 19 2020 - 06:00
Fallow Harvest festival could leave €20m hole in Listowel economyCrowds of 90,000 would normally flood the north Kerry town for the week-long runFri Sept 18 2020 - 16:38
Jockey Pat Smullen dies aged 43 after cancer battleNine-times champion jockey claimed Epsom-Irish Derby double during brilliant careerTue Sept 15 2020 - 22:21
HRI reassured about continuation of racing under Government roadmapRacing’s ruling body will prioritise getting owners back into racecoursesTue Sept 15 2020 - 18:52
Trainers’ association to launch appeal over defamation caseIHRB chief security officer Chris Gordon was awarded €300k and full costs in the caseTue Sept 15 2020 - 17:03
Danny Sheehy is third Irish jockey to test positive for Covid-19The 20-year-old rode in two races at the Curragh on SundayMon Sept 14 2020 - 16:57
Increase in numbers permitted could add to costs for racecoursesHRI chief executive says it’s important if numbers are for spectators or all personnelMon Sept 14 2020 - 16:52
Mogul finally delivers to claim glory in Grand Prix de ParisO’Brien says plenty of options for Mogul including Champion Stakes or Hong KongMon Sept 14 2020 - 01:00
Dermot Weld equals Vincent O’Brien with a ninth win in Irish St LegerSearch For Song delivers at the Curragh as Donnacha O’Brien lands another Group OneSun Sept 13 2020 - 18:31
Mighty Magical turns over Ghaiyyath at LeopardstownAcross the Irish sea Joseph O’Brien saddles Galileo Chrome to St Leger win at DoncasterSat Sept 12 2020 - 17:46
Ghaiyyath set to keep Leopardstown centre stage on Champions WeekendShane Crosse misses chance to ride Galileo Chrome after testing positive for Covid-19Sat Sept 12 2020 - 06:00
No extra Covid-19 testing planned after Crosse's positive resultShane Crosse (18), who was asymptomatic, was stood down from riding at LimerickSat Sept 12 2020 - 01:00
Irish jockey Shane Crosse tests positive for Covid-1918-year-old is the first rider in Ireland to test positive and will miss Champions WeekendFri Sept 11 2020 - 14:11
Aidan O’Brien snaps up Frankie Dettori for St Leger at DoncasterTrainer and jockey have each won the oldest Classic six timesThu Sept 10 2020 - 16:29
Ghaiyyath confirmed for Irish Champions Stakes at LeopardstownThe world’s top-rated racehorse will provide headline act to Irish Champions WeekendThu Sept 10 2020 - 14:54
IHRB investigating breach of coronavirus raceday protocols at GalwayJockey Kevin Brouder admits to acquiring admission wristband for passengerTue Sept 08 2020 - 17:06
Ghaiyyath set to add considerable sparkle to Irish Champions WeekendWorld’s top-rated racehorse is one of 13 entries for Saturday’s Irish Champion Stakes at LeopardstownTue Sept 08 2020 - 15:45
Champions Weekend prizemoney to be third less than last year's, says HRI chiefIrish Champion Stakes value falls 40% to €750,000 due to impact of coronavirus crisisMon Sept 07 2020 - 06:00
Circus Maximus bidding for back-to-back wins in vintage MoulinSaturday morning gallop will decide if Ghaiyyath goes to Irish Champion StakesFri Sept 04 2020 - 15:50
Tiz to lay down the law in Kentucky DerbyIrish rider James Graham will be on outsider Major FedFri Sept 04 2020 - 15:41
Sporting upsets: Arcangues flies the flag for Europe in 1993 Breeders Cup133-1 French shot silences the crowd at Santa Anita after a shock for the ages on the dirtWed Sept 02 2020 - 06:00
Ger Lyons sends Siskin to France for Sunday’s Prix du MoulinVeteran Spanish jockey Ioritz Mendizabal to take the ride as Colin Keane stays homeTue Sept 01 2020 - 16:41
HRI seeking clarity from Government over isolation ahead of Champions WeekendRyan Moore is already in isolation in Ireland ahead of flat racing showpieceTue Sept 01 2020 - 14:39
Aidan O’Brien targets Haydock Sprint Cup with Lope Y FernandezGordon Lord Byron in 2013 is the only Irish victory in the race in almost half a centuryMon Aug 31 2020 - 15:58
Serena Williams has a golden opportunity amidst US Open Covid chaos23 Grand Slams could become 24 as the best of them all cements status into statistical factMon Aug 31 2020 - 06:00
Condon adds Laws Of Indices tolist of Group One hopefulsTwo-year-old prospect made just €8,000 through the sales ring as a yearlingSun Aug 30 2020 - 15:40
Irish Grand National cancelled for 2020Running Ireland’s most valuable steeplechase behind closed doors would not have felt rightFri Aug 28 2020 - 17:07
Ireland’s Festival racetracks stand to lose the most due to Covid-19AIR say smaller courses in a better position to cope when operating behind closed doorsTue Aug 25 2020 - 16:28
No sponsor for Leopardstown’s 2020 Irish Champion StakesQatar’s Qipco pulled their backing in April having sponsored the race for last six yearsTue Aug 25 2020 - 15:59
Irish on-course bookmakers hoping to get back on track by ChristmasLimited number of bookies have been allowed back on British tracks since last weekMon Aug 24 2020 - 17:11
Tour de France 2020: Grand folie or global psychological boost?Tipping Point: Thousands will fill the roads for an event that’s a symbol of FranceMon Aug 24 2020 - 07:00
Chief Little Hawk swoops in to take huge Naas pot to set off Heffernan trebleJockey completed 5,277-1 treble after landing Ballyhane Stakes for Aidan O’BrienSun Aug 23 2020 - 16:55
Measure Of Magic can land huge Naas pot for Johnny MurtaghFilly that cost just €9,500 going for €150,000 first prize in inaugural EBF Ballyhane StakesSat Aug 22 2020 - 06:00
Goffs Orby sale moved to Doncaster due to coronavirus travel restrictionsTattersalls’ September sale also moved to EnglandFri Aug 21 2020 - 19:49
