Defy Logic makes it a special day for Nolan at LeopardstownChampagne Fever hits second-last hard to hand initiative to Paul Nolan runnerThu Dec 26 2013 - 20:45
Champagne to flow as Mullins looks to dominateUp to 30,000 expected to attend three meetings around the country on St Stephen’s DayTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Felix Yonger’s class should tell in Grade Two feature at LimerickPaul Townend also lined up for a possible double on board SmashingTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Analifet may have most to fear from stablemate Noble InnWillie Mullins could be in line for a four-timer at Leopardstown on St Stephen’s DayTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Gordon Elliott set for busy day at home and abroadPaudi The Punter set to go close at Down RoyalTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Impossible to divorce sentiment from sport despite duplicityThousands on this island will tune into Arsenal v Chelsea tonight and worry about the resultMon Dec 23 2013 - 06:00
Hurricane Fly on target for €100,000 Ryanair renewalDefending champion boasts 100% strike rate from six startsMon Dec 23 2013 - 01:00
Willie Mullins shows his strength in depth this weekendValseur Lido should kick off a Gigginstown double with Don Poli at NavanSat Dec 21 2013 - 01:00
O’Byrne takes over as Senior Steward of the Turf ClubO’Byrne’s previous position as deputy steward has been filled by Meta Osborne, a qualified vetSat Dec 21 2013 - 01:00
First Lieutenant set for another crack at Leopardstown highlightTrainer Mouse Morris optimistic of a happier outcomeSat Dec 21 2013 - 01:00
Henry De Bromhead hopeful a step up in trip will suit Sizing RioRuby Walsh is eagerly-anticipating teaming up with Hurricane Fly over ChristmasWed Dec 18 2013 - 01:00
Leopardstown Christmas Festival numbers expected to hold upThe €1.1 million four-day festival kicks off on St Stephen’s Day with seven Grade One racesWed Dec 18 2013 - 01:00
Co Antrim trainer Stuart Crawford appeals decision of Navan stewardsRobbie Moran also appeals four-day whip ban picked up at DownpatrickWed Dec 18 2013 - 01:00
Sir Des Champs on course for Lexus Chase bid at LeopardstownThe Christmas festival feature is a rare gap in Willie Mullins big-race CVTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Horse Racing Ireland announce five per cent increase to prize-money in 2014News accompanied by confirmation of reduced administrative costs and greater emphasis on promoting racehorse ownershipTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Senior handicapper Noel O’Brien warns against kneejerk reactionSeven Grade One races run over jumps so far this season in Ireland have attracted just 37 runners in totalTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Darts, like Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, hit the bullseye when it comes to self-regardMon Dec 16 2013 - 12:00
Goonyella’s Christmas target is Welsh Grand NationalTrainer Jim Dreaper became first Irish-based trainer to win Welsh marathon five years ago with Notre PereSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Briar Hill fancied to land Sunday’s Navan Novice HurdleJust four turn out for the Grade One feature but it still looks an above-average contestSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Willie Mullins may hit 100-winner mark at Fairyhouse todayThree more winners this weekend will give Mullins fastest ever century in Irish National Hunt seasonSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Mixed reaction to Dundalk’s floodlit all-weather jumps course planObstacles will be on the straights with a polytrack all-weather surface on the bendsWed Dec 11 2013 - 01:00
Noel Meade hopeful more to come from Apache StrongholdStar novice one of seven left in Sunday’s Navan Novice HurdleWed Dec 11 2013 - 01:00
Hurricane Fly is crowned Horse of the Year againMinister Simon Coveney stresses the need for efficiency between HRI and the Turf Club during awards ceremonyTue Dec 10 2013 - 01:00
Durkan stroll for Avrika Ligeonniere as Sir Des Champs hits the deckFollowing his heavy at Punchestown Davy Russell stood down for rest of the dayMon Dec 09 2013 - 01:00
Ruby Walsh has enviable book of rides at NavanGrade Two winner Felix Yonger joins exciting novice Faugheen and French imports Vautour and UrticaireSat Dec 07 2013 - 01:00
Sole Power and Slade Power hope to break European mould in SprintEddie Lynam’s pair part of a five-strong Irish team taking part in Hong Kong International meetingSat Dec 07 2013 - 01:00
Sir Des Champs looks the answer to a tricky John Durkan Memorial ChaseToo many question marks over last year’s winner FlemenstarSat Dec 07 2013 - 01:00
Wayne Lordan hopes to crack Vase on Galileo Rock in Hong KongFour races at the world-renowned Sha Tin track are worth a colossal €6 million-plusWed Dec 04 2013 - 01:00
Flemenstar to meet Sir Des Champs in Durkan ChaseJim Dreaper’s Goonyella installed as favourite for Paddy Power Chase at ChristmasWed Dec 04 2013 - 01:00
Willie Mullins gearing up for Christmas with the usual strong handThe champion trainer has plentyof options for Leopardstown festivalTue Dec 03 2013 - 01:00
O’Leary’s blink allows racing to maintain appearancesBoth sides, it seems, have stepped back from the brink of a fightMon Dec 02 2013 - 06:00
Jezki has the Hurricane in his sightsJessica Harrington’s star takes the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at FairyhouseMon Dec 02 2013 - 01:00
Michael O’Leary withdraws Turf Club appealRyanair boss had threatened High Court proceedings over penaltySun Dec 01 2013 - 17:42
Lord Windermere poised to end a long wait for Ireland in Hennessy Gold Cup at NewburyTrainer Jim Culloty also hoping for a success with Vaxalco at FairyhouseSat Nov 30 2013 - 01:00
Jezki has gilt-edge chance to graduate to forefront of Cheltenham pictureGilt Shadow arriving very much under radarSat Nov 30 2013 - 01:00
Bookies expect Jezki to advertise his Champion Hurdle claims at FairyhouseMichael O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud team add to their options by supplementing Dedigout into the Hatton’s GraceWed Nov 27 2013 - 01:00
Gigginstown Stud appeal provisionally scheduled for next MondayHigh profile owner Michael O’Leary threatens to take Turf Club to High Court if appeal isn’t successfulTue Nov 26 2013 - 01:00
Another childish sporting illusion goes up in smoke. Thanks ‘Wiki’For those of a certain vintage, the name Johnny Rep continues to reverberate with an impossible glamourMon Nov 25 2013 - 06:00
Paul Carberry guides Apache Stronghold home at NavanTop jockey secures the fourth win of his latest comeback from injuryMon Nov 25 2013 - 01:00
Simenon flies Irish flag in €4.1m Japan CupHugely-exciting Annie Power puts her unbeaten record on the line at AscotSat Nov 23 2013 - 01:01
Veteran Muirhead to relish quick ground in Troytown Chase at NavanAidan O’Brien, Tony McCoy and JP McManus team up in Monksfield Novice Hurdle with CarriganogSat Nov 23 2013 - 01:00
Aidan O’Brien has old familiar territory in his sightsWillie Mullins on track for Japan Cup bid with Simenon, as Ballydoyle master heads for NavanWed Nov 20 2013 - 01:00
Tofino Bay in ‘good shape’ for Ladbrokes Troytown ChaseDessie Hughes-trained star got better of Like Your Style in a close finish to big handicap in 2012Tue Nov 19 2013 - 01:00
Willie Mullins looking to bridge 30-year gap with Simenon in Japan CupBriar Hill makes his much-anticipated jumping debut in opening Wexford maiden hurdleTue Nov 19 2013 - 01:00
Delusional role-model routine just another breathless wheezeOnce athletes leave the playing field, they are no different to anyone else. Setting them up to be something they are not invites disappointmentMon Nov 11 2013 - 06:00
Flemenstar delivers treble for MartinTop-class eight-year-old lands Grade Two victory for relieved trainer on stable debutMon Nov 11 2013 - 01:00
Champion jockey adds winning brace to stunning recordTony McCoy: I’m very privileged to have the job I have now’Sun Nov 10 2013 - 18:15
