The Irish Times

Joseph O’Brien’s classic thoughts focused on the Oaks at Epsom

High hopes for Tranquil Lady after success in the Blue Wind Stakes at Naas

Mon May 23 2022 - 19:46

Native Trail completes unique 2,000 Guineas clean sweep for Charlie Appleby

Trainer is first to win English, French and Irish races in one year with different horses

Sat May 21 2022 - 16:48

Power of Appleby and his Godolphin team becoming clear

Trainer will have a clean sweep of Europe’s major 2,000 Guineas prizes in his sights

Sun May 15 2022 - 18:01

Likely Derby contenders rack up for prolific Aidan O’Brien

Irish handler adds Dee Stakes winner Star of India to potential list after Chester success

Thu May 05 2022 - 20:08

Coroebus denies Native Trail as Appleby secures one-two in 2,000 Guineas

Aidan O’Brien’s Derby favourite Luxembourg finishes strongly to take third

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 16:12

Aidan O’Brien hoping to make history with win in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket

Epatante looks to have an ideal Grade 1 opportunity in the Coolmore Mares Hurdle at Punchestown

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 15:52

Angel Bleu secures Group One double at Saint-Cloud

Aidan O’Brien’s Stone Age finishes runner-up in Criterium de Saint-Cloud

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 15:04

Adayar could make quick return to track in Qipco Champion Stakes

Ground conditions at Ascot set to suit Charlie Appleby’s Derby and King George hero

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 15:03

Native Trail a warm order to land Darley Dewhurst Stakes

Cesarewitch ante-post favourite M C Muldoon one of six runners for Willie Mullins

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 17:22

Tarnawa handed stall three as 15 declared for vintage Arc renewal

Dermot Weld’s star is the antepost favourite with Aidan O’Brien’s Snowfall supplemented

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 11:25

Irish racegoers urged to make trip to 100th Arc in October

Negative Covid test or full vaccination required but no limits on capacity for race

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 15:56

Love loses out as Adayar cements superstar status to win King George

Charlie Appleby’s horse becomes first Epsom Derby winner to follow-up since Galileo in 2001

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 16:28

Love has five to conquer in Saturday’s Ascot King George

Martin Meade’s Lone Eagle among those looking to topple Aidan O’Brien’s star

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 11:49

Hurricane Lane storms home to deny Lone Eagle and claim Derby honours

William Buick times run perfectly to claim big prize as English raiders dominate at the Curragh

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 16:16

O’Brien’s High Definition facing strong foreign opposition in Irish Derby

Mojo Star and Godolphin’s Hurricane Lane among 17 entries left in €1m classic

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 01:01

Ontario the latest Dee day contender for Aidan O’Brien

Trainer looking to win Derby trial for seventh time in the last nine runnings

Thu May 06 2021 - 06:00

Master Of The Seas sets sail to secure Craven Stakes at Newmarket

Godolphin dominate race as La Barrosa comes home in second place

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 17:58

Ghaiyyath retired to stand as a stallion at Kildangan Stud

World’s top-rated horse won prestigious Coronation Cup and the Eclipse this season

Mon Oct 19 2020 - 17:28

Ghaiyyath confirmed for Irish Champions Stakes at Leopardstown

The world’s top-rated racehorse will provide headline act to Irish Champions Weekend

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 14:54

Ghaiyyath set to add considerable sparkle to Irish Champions Weekend

World’s top-rated racehorse is one of 13 entries for Saturday’s Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown

Tue Sept 08 2020 - 15:45

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

Quarantine to be lifted for jockeys taking part in Irish Group One races

Change in Government protocols made ahead of Irish Champions Weekend

Thu Sept 03 2020 - 16:50

Aidan O’Brien hoping Magical can make seven the magic number in Juddmonte

Trainer looking for another York victory to break deadlock with Michael Stoute

Mon Aug 17 2020 - 15:36

Enable to have British swansong at Kempton

A third victory at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe remains the objective for the mare

Mon Aug 10 2020 - 14:33

Enable can’t reel in impressive Ghaiyyath at Sandown

Aidan O’Brien’s Japan third as William Buick delivers a fine ride in Coral-Eclipse

Sun Jul 05 2020 - 17:01

Aidan O’Brien favourite for leading trainer at Ascot

Five-day extravaganza radically revamped with six extra races and revised run order

Sun Jun 14 2020 - 17:04

Ghaiyyath blazes a trail to take Coronation Cup at Newmarket

Aidan O’Brien’s Anthony Van Dyck comes home second in Group One contest

Fri Jun 05 2020 - 16:27

Forever In Dreams leads big names for return of racing at Naas

Aidan Fogarty-trained horse among 236 entries for next Monday’s resumption

Wed Jun 03 2020 - 16:21

Iridessa gives Joseph O’Brien landmark win at the Breeders’ Cup

26-year-old the youngest trainer to saddle a Breeders’ Cup winner in Filly & Mare Turf

Sun Nov 03 2019 - 09:59

Stratum lands Cesarewitch at Newmarket for Willie Mullins

25-1 winner comes after another impressive performance from the unbeaten Pinatubo

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 17:02

Pinatubo set to finish unbeaten season on a high

Emphatic National Stakes winner now primed for Darley Dewhurst Stakes

Tue Oct 08 2019 - 01:00

Pinatubo puts in one of the great juvenile performances

Appleby-trained colt cut to 6-4 for the Guineas after thrilling nine-length rout

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 19:58

Vaughan targeting Sweet success with Ultra Violet

Trainer hoping for a ‘big run’ from filly in Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 18:30

Stradivarius to strike the right note in Goodwood Cup

Stradivarius favourite to claim hat-trick in Tuesday’s race

Sun Jul 28 2019 - 15:52