The Irish Times

Cheltenham: Sharjah could shine in less than stellar Champion Hurdle renewal

Galway Hurdle victory could point to stamina required to handle Cheltenham hill

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 06:00

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

Gordon Elliott confirms Samcro will stay over hurdles

‘I’ve never had a Champion Hurdle horse before, and Gigginstown have yet to win it’

Mon Oct 29 2018 - 11:17

Sporting Predictions: Playing the annual guessing game

Players and pundits consult their crystal balls for the big calls of the sporting year ahead

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 08:00

Black Hercules primed for glory at Navan on Sunday

The favourite for the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham will show his credentials

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 01:00

Beating the odds to make their mark in man’s world

Katie Walsh, Hayley O’Connor and Jessica Harrington are united by their love of horse racing

Sat Mar 07 2015 - 04:00

Hard road proves too taxing for Hardy fan Vinny

Thoughts of his new fitness regime disappear as he raises a toast to National Hunt hero Dessie

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 06:00

Hurricane in fine fettle, reports Ruby Walsh

Hurricane Fly going for a third Champion Hurdle on opening day of Cheltenham Festival

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 17:25

Our Conor warms up for Cheltenham after racing at Leopardstown

Dessie Hughes charge giving all the right signals ahead of a return to the festival

Sat Mar 01 2014 - 07:53

Last Instalment emerges sound after Hennessy Gold Cup heroics

Trainer Philip Fenton says Gold Cup looks obvious target but refuses to rule out Ryanair

Tue Feb 11 2014 - 01:00

Bookmakers confident Hurricane Fly can see off young pretenders again in BHP Irish Champion Hurdle

Jezki and Our Conor have another crack at the reigning champion at Leopardstown

Mon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00

Hurricane Fly to prove doubters wrong in Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

Mullins set to open festival account with hopes high for repeat of 2011 success

Tue Mar 12 2013 - 06:03