The Irish Times

Eric Bloodaxe to further embellish his credentials in Limerick feature

Gigginstown entry was an impressive winner of his maiden at Naas and looks primed for three miles test

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 06:00

Aidan O’Brien’s Amhran Na Bhfiann set for Killarney run on Tuesday

Epsom Derby third has upcoming entries in Coronation Cup and Ascot Gold Cup

Tue May 11 2021 - 06:00

Home By The Lee could be the answer in Irish Grand National

Latest Exhibition looks to have a serious job on his hands to defy top weight on Monday

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00

First-rate second-string makes Séamus Heffernan racing’s Mr Dependable

Jockey going for a fourth Irish Derby win and this time with the top pick of Aidan’s O’Brien’s horses

Sat Jun 27 2020 - 06:00

The greater good is no longer great or good for many

As the lockdown drags on people’s unity is beginning to crack and the fissures threaten to become chasms

Fri May 15 2020 - 20:00

State papers: Iranian ambassador tried to bargain over release of kidnapped Brian Keenan

Attempt to upgrade diplomatic representation in Tehran in exchange for help in securing release ‘cynical and disquieting’

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 02:32

No prosecutions over abandoned thoroughbred horses

The animals were left in a forest after being removed from a yard owned by Arthur Moore’s son

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 05:00

Tommy Carberry: 'A genius who got the best out of everything'

Racing world remembers Carberry as ‘marvellous horseman and a great jockey’

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 23:00

Francis Bacon’s childhood home in Co Kildare guides €2.75m

Once lived in by the famous artist, Straffan Lodge has also been home to the Guinnesses

Thu May 11 2017 - 07:37

Tipping Point: Cheltenham win would be fitting reward for Roger Loughran

Jockey who showed class under pressure over a decade ago one of racing’s good guys

Mon Mar 13 2017 - 09:29

Barry Connell hoping for an impressive display from Golantilla

Seven year old could be bound for Cheltenham if victorious at Leopardstown

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00

Paul Townend drawing support to be Cheltenham’s leading jockey

Willie Mullins’ number two jockey could benefit from strength of visiting squad

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 21:00

Mullins keeps open option of taking on Sprinter Sacre with Twinlight

Nicky Henderson’s team have some concerns about possible heavy ground at Ascot

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 01:00

Gilgamboa on course to line up in Grade One Irish Arkle at Leopardstown

Enda Bolger’s charge to face a top class field including Willie Mullins’ pair Un De Sceaux and Vautour

Wed Jan 07 2015 - 01:00

Bayan and Shadow Catcher primed for Ladbroke Hurdle bid

Gordon Elliott’s pair to lead strong Irish challenge for Saturday’s Ascot feature

Tue Dec 16 2014 - 01:00

Aminabad to thwart Dermot Weld’s big-race bumper bid at Punchestown

Cheltenham bumper winner Silver Concorde likely to get wings clipped by the Willie Mullins-trained gelding

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 01:00

Mullins alters trip for Vautour and Faugheen

Surprise move unlikely to shake punters’ belief in champion trainer’s festival savvy

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00

Cantlow heads Grand National field

Field of 30 will go to post at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday

Fri Apr 18 2014 - 12:20

Mount Colah puts in a high-class performance for Banbridge trainer Jerry Cosgrave

“Two mile is his optimum trip. His dam is a half-sister to Newmill and he pulls hard”

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00

Jockey David Casey to bring off big double with Sea Light and Talbot Road

In some ways the most interesting of the JP McManus four runners in the Boylesports Hurdle is Reizovic

Sat Jan 25 2014 - 01:00

Briar Hill an impressive winner at Navan

Willie Mullins now targetting Slaney Hurdle at Naas in January

Sun Dec 15 2013 - 16:35

Jones Engineering chairman dies at 89

Cork-born Chris Jones led company for more than six decades

Mon Jun 03 2013 - 01:00