Curragh Gold Cup in danger of losing its top-flight statusTattersalls Gold Cup has struggled in recent years to meet Group One ratings criteriaWed May 20 2015 - 01:03
Found leads powerful Aidan O’Brien team in to Tattersalls Irish 1,000 GuineasJessica Harrington’s Bocca Baciata looks a frontline contender for classic victory at the CurraghTue May 19 2015 - 16:28
Aidan O’Brien maiden winner Giovanni Canaletto out to earn Derby ticketTombelaine set to run for Weld-Smullen team in Saturday’s 2,000 GuineasTue May 19 2015 - 01:00
Lynam’s star sprinter Sole Power in line for first Curragh start since 2011Meath trainer wants eight-year-old to get race under his belt ahead of Royal AscotTue May 19 2015 - 01:00
Formula One’s machine-versus-man debate only ever has one winnerSport is about motor and has more in common with horse racing than anything elseMon May 18 2015 - 05:45
Gleneagles ready to soar for O’BrienColt is prohibitive 1/3 to chalk up trainer’s 10th Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas winMon May 18 2015 - 01:00
When In Doubt has pedigree to go well in RoscommonStep up in trip can prove crucial for Qatar Racing’s fillyMon May 18 2015 - 01:00
Forgotten Rules expected to maintain his unbeaten recordDermot Weld colt Zawraq looks like being major Derby player in three weeksSun May 17 2015 - 12:44
Mullins hopes are with On His Own in ParisMullins has second attempt at winning Grand Steeple-Chase de ParisSat May 16 2015 - 01:00
Trainer Ger Lynch has licence taken away for three monthsTurf Club investigation established he had falsified vaccination paperworkSat May 16 2015 - 01:00
Adrian Heskin handed six-day ban under the Turf Club’s ‘non-trier’ rulesPenalty comes over five months after riding Foxrock at PunchestownFri May 15 2015 - 18:32
Blinkers can help Zannda throw down Oaks markerDermot Weld owned three-year-old filly can book her place at EpsomWed May 13 2015 - 11:32
Leopardstown racecourse gets €2 million funding boostHorse Racing Ireland has approved grants worth €3 million in totalWed May 13 2015 - 11:32
Willie Mullins considering On His Own for French Gold CupCheltenham Gold Cuo runner-up and entry for Paris eventTue May 12 2015 - 01:00
Epsom Derby: Lacklustre build-up leaves the betting wide openAidan O’Brien’s contender Highland Reel fails to impress in French 2,000 GuineasMon May 11 2015 - 09:39
If Not For You to strike in Killarney McSweeney chaseSeventh Sign could take advantage of weight concession from WarneMon May 11 2015 - 09:38
Sport just a political football for regimes in need of a makeoverAzerbaijan hosting major international sporting events despite human rights abusesMon May 11 2015 - 04:00
Turf Club defends its handling of Ted Walsh Foxrock caseTrainer cleared of any wrongdoing in relation to race at PunchestownSat May 09 2015 - 01:00
Highland Reel well placed to give O’Brien fourth French successVictory at Longchamp could propel colt to the top of the Epsom Derby bettingSat May 09 2015 - 01:00
Ted Walsh cleared of any wrongdoing in Foxrock caseA Turf Club statement added that that the committee ‘was satisfied on the evidence’Thu May 07 2015 - 11:43
Aidan O’Brien targets busy five days ahead of fresh tilt at DerbyJohn F Kennedy will attempt to retrieve his reputation at Leopardstown on SundayWed May 06 2015 - 01:09
Dermot Weld’s Zafayan to bid for Chester CupTony Martin’s Quick Jack and Monica Dowdall-Blake’s Shu Lewis also in the runningWed May 06 2015 - 01:00
Found loses the edge at Curragh as Iveagh Gardens growsAfter disappointing result, trainer Aidan O’Brien looking ahead to Derby warm-ups at Chester and LingfieldMon May 04 2015 - 20:14
Michael Hussey gets 14-day banMy Painter jockey reprimanded for breach of ‘non-trier’ rulesMon May 04 2015 - 19:00
Ryan Moore bolsters connection with Coolmore after Guineas doubleJockey returns to Curragh after brilliant weekend in NewmarketMon May 04 2015 - 01:12
Ryan Moore partners Ballydoyle number one Gleneagles in 2,000 GuineasJockey questions introduction of cutaway rail for first Classic of seasonSat May 02 2015 - 13:18
Faugheen romps home at Punchestown by eight lengthsThe Willie Mullins-trained horse is a well-oiled machine with huge potentialSat May 02 2015 - 13:17
Punchestown Festival: Willie Mullins closes in on €4m for seasonTrainer will claim ninth title and looks set for another Grade 1 victory with Annie PowerSat May 02 2015 - 13:17
Faugheen’s lack of acclaim is no reflection on a rare talentWillie Mullins has all but scoffed at the idea of the horse being superior to VautourFri May 01 2015 - 14:57
Nichols Canyon likely to keep ball rolling for Closutton teamAnother bumper day can take Willie Mullins past €3.5M mark in prizemoney for record-breaking seasonFri May 01 2015 - 09:23
Punchestown: Sunshine and stamina test show Jezki at his bestFormer Champion hurdler outstays great rival Hurricane Fly in World HurdleFri May 01 2015 - 09:20
Talents of Hurricane Fly can extend to three-mile markLength of feature should not prove a problem for ‘The Fly’Thu Apr 30 2015 - 11:35
Un De Sceaux can take advantage of rare Ryanair giveawayBrilliant Arkle Chase winner remains unbeaten when clearing the obstaclesThu Apr 30 2015 - 01:00
Paul Carberry fills Gold Cup blank with Don CossackBryan Cooper takes the wrong pick of Gigginstown Stud team as veteran rider comes to foreWed Apr 29 2015 - 21:26
Must be a Mullins is the first day key to finding winners at PunchestownChampion trainer, younger brother and nephew all make it to the winners’ enclosureWed Apr 29 2015 - 10:07
Willie Mullins excited by Douvan’s great potentialUnbeaten star records another impressive Grade One triumph at PunchestownWed Apr 29 2015 - 10:06
Punchestown Festival: Willie Mullins set for show of strengthChampion trainer has nine starters on first day card worth over €500,000 with Cheltenham heroes Don Poli and Douvan odds-on to secure more Grade One successTue Apr 28 2015 - 10:03
Jezki the focus of attention for Harrington after fine is rescindedHigh Tail It had been penalised under ’non trier’ rules by Tipperary stewardsTue Apr 28 2015 - 10:03
Punchestown: Russell return may be key to Mallowney successOld rival Twinlight among trio of horses from all-conquering Willie Mullins teamTue Apr 28 2015 - 01:00
Flight Risk completes Curragh hat-trick for BolgerNovice’s 50-1 victory in Group 3 feature is further proof of Bolger’s magic touchMon Apr 20 2015 - 09:15
Ted Walsh awaiting Turf Club judgment into Foxrock caseMr Justice Tony Hunt chairs marathon hearing featuring almost nine hours of legal argumentMon Apr 20 2015 - 09:15
It’s the Gaelic players’ prerogative to change their circumstances‘Choice brings responsibility but also freedom, with the most important one in the GAA being the option to opt out’Mon Apr 20 2015 - 05:45
Ted Walsh faces Turf Club committee over Foxrock’s Punchestown rideFormer minister for justice Michael McDowell to represent trainer at meetingSat Apr 18 2015 - 01:23
Sruthan can show worth again in Big Bad Bob Gladness StakesJoseph O’Brien teams up with father for four rides at the CurraghSat Apr 18 2015 - 01:00
Gallant Oscar could provide rare Irish win at Scottish Grand NationalTony Martin’s antepost favourite would be the first raiding victor in 147 yearsSat Apr 18 2015 - 01:00
Faugheen on course to maintaining unbeaten record at PunchestownMullins has also left Hurricane Fly, Annie Power and Arctic Fire in World Series HurdleWed Apr 15 2015 - 01:08
Chopin can hit the right notes for Sheikh Fahad Al ThaniLeopardstown meet will see three runners carrying the Qatari coloursWed Apr 15 2015 - 01:00
Tapestry can get four-year-old campaign off to a Listed race start at the CurraghTop amateur jockey Colman Sweeney has confirmed his retirement from race ridingTue Apr 14 2015 - 16:18
Punchestown Festival crowds expected to top 110,000 and set new course recordWillie Mullins’s string waiting in the wings to chase trainer’s 2013 tally of 13 victoriesTue Apr 14 2015 - 01:00
