The Irish Times

Ever-hopeful Japanese still determined to crack the Arc code

Racing-obsessed nation try and finally claim Europe’s greatest all-aged race

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 11:00

Jockey Fran Berry forced to retire due to injury

38-year-old suffered spinal injuries in a fall at Wolverhampton on January 29th

Mon Apr 01 2019 - 11:38

Frank Berry the vital but invisible hand guiding McManus racing empire

Racing manager is man of few words but the reputation he has earned speak volumes

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 06:00

Queen Blossom primed for Salsabil Stakes at Navan

Patrick Prendergast hoping star filly can follow in glorious path of previous winners

Wed Apr 13 2016 - 00:15

Sruthan claims Lincolnshire as Flat season starts at the Curragh

Aussie Valentine gave trainer Paul Deegan one-two in big race

Sun Mar 20 2016 - 18:11

Colm O’Donoghue to ride for Jessica Harrington this season

Classic-winning flat jockey will share role along with Ballydoyle commitments

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 18:44

Breeders’ Cup hopes rest with Gleneagles

Classic remains elusive to Irish champion trainer as he sends out his 14th contender

Mon Oct 26 2015 - 01:00

Legatissimo on course for Breeders Cup appearance

Triple Group One winner favourite for the $2 million Filly & Mare Turf in Kentucky

Wed Oct 21 2015 - 01:00

Martin on the march with a treble hand to play in Saturday’s Cesarewitch

Trainer hoping to improve Irish record in the Newmarket race

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00

Bocca Baciata bounces back in style in Curragh Group Three

Softer ground helps Jessica Harrington charge in four-length rout of Easter and Brooch

Sun Aug 30 2015 - 19:07

Fit For The Job can add to JP McManus’s strike-rate

Prospect’s 89 mark looks attractive and his adaptability ground-wise is another plus

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 01:28

Galway report: Hint Of A Tint bounces back

David Wachman-trained filly belies sliding handicap rating to claim Topaz Mile

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 01:09

Minalisa primed to defend her crown at Naas

English sprinter can complete another successful raid in the Yeomanstown Stud Stakes

Wed Jul 22 2015 - 01:00

Dettori and Gosden hoping Star can sparkle in Chantilly

Star of Seville to make quick reappearance after interference ended Epsom hopes

Sat Jun 13 2015 - 01:00

Future looking bright for Bocca Baciata

Jessica Harrington’s filly takes the feature race at Navan

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 19:05

Gordon Lord Byron set to take chance in Prix de la Foret

Pattern performer and previous winner to make third appearance in Group One renewal

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 01:00

Baraweez leads home British clean sweep at Galway

Colm O’Donoghue defies wide draw to bring home 4 to 1 join favourite

Sun Aug 03 2014 - 22:54

Power swoops late for Group glory

Brilliant sprinter takes King’s Stand for second year in succession

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 01:06

Tony Martin bids for Betfred Ebor glory with dual-purpose performer Ted Veale

Fran Berry teams up with the horse who has already scooped a major cross-channel National Hunt prize over flights in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham last March

Sat Aug 24 2013 - 01:00

Jim Bolger’s Dawn Approach crowned king in St James’s Palace thriller

Ireland reign supreme on opening day of Royal Ascot with four winners, including the three Group Ones

Wed Jun 19 2013 - 00:09

Bolger eyes Guineas success with Trading Leather

Manning renews partnership with colt

Sat May 25 2013 - 01:00