The Irish Times

Native Trail set to regain winning form at Irish 2,000 Guineas

After losing unbeaten record to stablemate, English raider is odds-on favourite

Wed May 18 2022 - 06:00

Doyle joins elite group as Cachet triumphs in 1,000 Guineas

Sixteen-to-1 outsider helps jockey complete famous double after 2,000 Guineas win on Coroebus

Sun May 01 2022 - 21:58

Mix of proven Group 1 winners and potential top-flight stars line up at Navan

Search For A Song has her first start since finishing fourth in Prix Royal Oak in October

Sat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00

Delta Work tipped to go from spoilsport to Aintree hero at Grand National

Horse provoked remarkable scenes at Cheltenham when booed after beating Tiger Roll

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00

Extended two miles just the sort of stamina test Fil Dor needs

Eric Bloodaxe an attractive each-way prospect in the Albert Bartlett

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Stayers Hurdle: The most reliable option is having his first start in the race

Cheltenham: Sceptics might be persuaded to believe none of the 10 runners can win

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 18:30

Cheltenham: Constitution Hill confirms star status in spectacular fashion

Henderson’s novice sets course record as home trainers land first blows on opening day

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 19:44

Primary schools report face mask compliance rates of 90-100%

Focus will be on ‘encouragement rather than enforcement’, says principals’ group head

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 19:08

Ireland face crucial Finland clash; Rassie Erasmus’ punishment must fit the crime

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Tue Oct 26 2021 - 07:45

Rachael Blackmore returns almost 100 days after ankle injury

32-year-old back in action on Henry De Bromhead’s Balko Des Flos in Galway

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 20:00

Ger Lyons hoping Sacred Bridge can prove bank holiday banker at Naas

€150k first prize sees 24 runners line up in the Ballyhane Stakes

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00

Pyledriver likely to sidestep Royal Ascot and wait for King George

Trainer William Muir wants his bargain-buy colt to be at his best for July race

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 17:24

Princess Zoe set to return to action at Cork on Saturday

Tony Mullins’s mare has a series of ambitious targets in the upcoming flat season

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 16:13

Cheltenham: Line-up of favourites leave bookies dreading big day one payout

Honeysuckle and Willie Mullins pair Appreciate It and Concertista seen as hard to beat

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00

Gordon Elliott has ‘no complaints’ following one-year ban

Regulator suspends half of one-year ban over photograph of trainer sitting on dead horse

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00

Circus Maximus bidding for back-to-back wins in vintage Moulin

Saturday morning gallop will decide if Ghaiyyath goes to Irish Champion Stakes

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 15:50

Ghaiyyath shows he is one of world’s best as he dominates Juddmonte International

Aidan O’Brien’s Magical finishes runner-up in a Group One for sixth time in her career

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 17:57

Enable goes for triple win in elite King George field at Ascot

Frankie Dettori will try to equal Lester Piggott’s seven King George victories

Sat Jul 25 2020 - 06:00

Serpentine stays on from the front to steal Epsom Derby for Aidan O’Brien

Trainer lands record eighth win in Classic as Emmet McNamara catches them sleeping

Sat Jul 04 2020 - 17:24

Gutsy Santiago gives Aidan O’Brien a 14th Irish Derby win

Favourite digs in to deny Tiger Moth with Ballydoyle accounting for first four home

Sat Jun 27 2020 - 20:28

Financial cost to racing could be ‘very painful’ if public ban is extended

All fixtures closed to public until at least March 29th on back of Government advice

Sat Mar 14 2020 - 06:00

Cheltenham: Benie Des Dieux can make up for final-fence fall in mouthwatering Mares

All-Irish battle with Honeysuckle could provide highlight of the opening day

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 06:00

Flanagan makes a quick return to action a month after breaking his jaw

JP McManus runner Castle Oliver bids for four in a row in Naas feature

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 01:04

Eddie O’Leary believes Cheltenham behind closed doors is better than a delay

Industry hoping coronavirus doesn’t prevent National Hunt Festival going ahead

Fri Mar 06 2020 - 17:04

HRI wants racing funding increased to €98 million by 2024

Racing’s ruling body reveals new five-year strategic plan

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 18:36

Irish trainers favourites to beat home side to Prestbury Cup at Cheltenham

No decision on which festival race De Bromhead’s Honeysuckle will take her chance

Mon Mar 02 2020 - 18:38

Coronavirus: Racing behind closed doors not ruled out by HRI

Three fixtures in France will have admittance restricted to racing professionals

Sun Mar 01 2020 - 19:00

Elliott set to work Cheltenham big guns after racing at Leopardstown

Making the most of the opportunity just over a week out from Cheltenham

Sun Mar 01 2020 - 16:27

‘Business as normal’ for racing amid coronavirus concerns

Decisions on cancellation of meetings will be led by governments, says HRI chief executive

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 17:27

City Island to return to hurdles and take on Paisley Park in stayers’

McManus team wait on likely Festival ground conditions before Fakir D’oudairies decision

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 20:50

O’Leary calls for Cheltenham Champion Bumper to be restricted to amateur jockeys

Gigginstown spokesman indicates Darling Daughter will line up in festival contest

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 18:00

David Mullins returns to action four months after spinal fracture

Grand National winning jockey has a total of three weekend rides at Fairyhouse and Naas

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 16:15

Willie Mullins manoeuvring his Cheltenham forces into position

Festival’s most successful trainer confirms Al Boum Photo on track for Gold Cup

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 19:30

Willie Mullins prefers to ‘keep it simple’ and run Benie in Mares Hurdle

Laurina set to return to action over flights at Punchestown on Wednesday

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 06:00