The Irish Times

Bryan Cooper back in business and determined to grasp his second chance

Mature jockey has experienced highs and lows of racing and now has fresh perspective

Fri Dec 24 2021 - 06:00

Henry De Bromhead riding crest of a wave after annus mirabilis

Waterford trainer still pinching himself after rewriting racing’s history books

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Henry de Bromhead happy to bring it all home for Christmas

The Waterford trainer has steadily made his way to the very top of the racing game

Thu Dec 24 2020 - 06:00

Robbie Power hails Supasundae as 10-year-old is retired

Jessica Harrington’s star won three Grade Ones and the Coral Cup at Cheltenham

Mon Dec 07 2020 - 12:49

Colin Tizzard announces the death of Finian’s Oscar

Talented six-year-old chaser died of organ failure after being treated for colic

Tue Jul 10 2018 - 14:29

Harrington: Power will stick with Gold Cup hero Sizing John

Noel Fehily takes over for the ‘spare’ ride on Our Duke in Cheltenham feature

Wed Feb 28 2018 - 05:00

Robbie Power set to be first jockey for Alan Potts’s Cheltenham runners

Bryan Cooper signed a contract as retained jockey before the owner’s death last November

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 21:28

Sizing John favourite to retain Gold Cup after impressive comeback

‘Horse of the Year’ sees off Djakadam to claim Durkan Chase in impressive style

Sun Dec 10 2017 - 17:15

Sizing John imperious on Punchestown return

Cheltenham Gold Cup hero too good for Djakadam as he takes John Durkan Chase

Sun Dec 10 2017 - 15:54

Bryan Cooper in hospital after fall at Ascot

Leading Irish rider was partnering the Colin Tizzard-trained 5-4 favourite Sizing Tennessee

Fri Nov 24 2017 - 16:27

Sizing John on course to try and pull off another unique hat-trick

Jessica Harrington is hopeful her Gold Cup hero can successfully return to action

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 18:41

Jessica Harrington leads tributes to owner Alan Potts

Leading British National Hunt owner dies aged 80

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 18:24

Bryan Cooper lands plum job of riding for owner Alan Potts in Britain

Former Gigginstown jockey will begin with Tizzard-trained duo at Ludlow on Wednesday

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 17:57

Fox Norton beats Un De Sceaux to Champion Chase at Punchestown

Favourite beaten by Fox Norton, trained by Colin Tizzard, ridden by Robbie Power

Tue Apr 25 2017 - 17:58

Fox Norton leads British challenge on day one at Punchestown

Number of UK runners travelling to Kildare venue expected to be down this year

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 16:06

Sub Lieutenant can give Michael O’Leary pre-National boost

In-form Robbie Power teams up with Fox Norton in the JLT Melling Chase

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 22:05

De Bromhead unsurprised by Sizing John’s Cheltenham glory

Trainer says he is taking ‘a lot of positives’ from horse he trained until last summer

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 01:00

Gold Cup victory crowns historic day for Irish at Cheltenham

Jessica Harrington becomes third woman ever to train winner of coveted title

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 20:07

Sizing John emerges from Douvan shadow to bask in Cheltenham’s golden glow

Jessica Harrington’s horse wins Gold Cup to cap most successful ever Festival for Ireland

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 18:40

Sizing John completes dream Gold Cup debut for Jessica Harrington

Irish horse is first to complete Irish and Cheltenham double since Imperial Call in 1996

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 16:40

Special Tiara takes Queen Mother as Douvan’s crown slips

Willie Mullins confirmed that his horse was found to be lame behind following race

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 09:19

Cheltenham: High five for Gordon Elliott as Jamie Codd lands double

Irish trainer increases his lead with Cause of Causes also landing Cross-Country

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 18:37

Cheltenham 2017: Mid-morning punt on favourites can pay dividends

Tony Keenan says firms love being standout top price on headline horse in feature races

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 10:45

Mullins aims to get in Cheltenham mood with Sandown victory

Amateur David Dunsdon to guide Redhotfillypeppers to victory in listed bumper

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 19:30

Jessica Harrington confirms Sizing John to run in Cheltenham Gold Cup

Available at 12-1 for next month’s race after impressive Leopardstown victory

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 14:47

Harrington to see how Sizing John shapes up at Leopardstown

Ruby Walsh confirms Willie Mullins’s leading juveniles Meri Devie and Bapaume will go head-to-head on Sunday

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 20:23

Why O’Leary and Mullins may work together again

Gigginstown House Stud, driven by results on the horse track, is willing to switch trainers

Sat Oct 01 2016 - 09:00

Willie Mullins to make call on headgear for Don Poli

Road To Riches and Valseur Lido could be diverted from Gold Cup to the Ryanair

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 03:25

Colm Murphy stable gets two new high profile inmates

Potts-owned pair Sizing Granite and Mick Thonic move to trainer’s Wexford yard

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 01:00

Jonathan Burke plans for more of same at Leopardstown

Rising star hoping to repeat success he enjoyed on St Stephen’s Day last year

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 01:03

Shanahan’s Turn seals Johnny Burke’s love affair with Galway

Jockey thrilled to lead home Henry De Bromhead’s charge in Galway Plate

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 21:06

De Bromhead well armed in bid for Cheltenham champion bumper hat-trick

Supasundae has the class to deliver Waterford trainer’s third success

Tue Mar 03 2015 - 01:00

Burke to ride Sizing Europe in PWC Champion Chase

Wed Sept 24 2014 - 01:00

Flaxen Flare and Plinth to renew rivalry at Galway

Flaxen Flare may relish famous hill here more than Ballydoyle contender

Wed Sept 10 2014 - 01:00