The Irish Times

Honeysuckle to lead Irish assault on day one of Cheltenham

Henry De Bromhead’s unbeaten mare is odds-on to retain Champion Hurdle crown

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 06:00

All roads lead to Cheltenham for American Mike after Navan stroll

Gordon Elliott-trained four-year-old now 3-1 for Champion Bumper

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 18:47

Gordon Elliott’s horses complete 37,204-1 seven-timer at Navan

‘I can’t believe it. We’re back doing what we love doing’

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 13:26

Tiger Roll set for seasonal bow at Cheltenham on Sunday

Michael O’Leary voices more frustration over star’s weight from the British handicapper

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 16:15

Jack Kennedy facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines

Jockey believed to have broken his arm after Wide Receiver fell at Navan

Sun Nov 07 2021 - 18:20

Mark Enright completes the full house with win on the beach at Laytown

Hell Left Loose’s success means jockey has now ridden a winner at every track in Ireland

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 17:55

Clan Des Obeaux completes daring raid to take Punchestown Gold Cup

Paul Nicholls’s gamble in supplementing two-time King George winner pays off

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 21:11

Townend aiming to land an early blow with Chacun Pour Soi

Champion has first-dibs on powerful Willie Mullins team as he bids to hold off Blackmore’s jockeys’ title bid

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 06:00

Cheltenham: Prodigious Monkfish to get the job done on Wednesday

Bob Olinger leads Ballymore market with Sir Gerhard and Kilcuit to clash in the Bumper

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00

Mullins string in fine fettle as they notch up a Leopardstown treble

Top trainer’s team look in good shape in advance of Cheltenham Festival

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 20:25

Gordon Elliott saddles four winners at Punchestown

Trainer was not in attendance as investigation into photograph continues

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 18:15

Ireland’s top amateur riders await clarity on Cheltenham fate

British amateurs have not been able to compete since last month because of Covid-19 restrictions

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 15:20

Bryony Frost giving a different glimpse of life in the weighing room

Is there a residual chauvinist element at play when it comes to attitudes towards jockey?

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 16:09

Down Royal facing inspection ahead of Tuesday’s fixture

Parts of the Chase track were unfit for racing on Monday afternoon due to frost

Mon Jan 25 2021 - 16:31

Aidan Coleman steps in for the ride on returning Epatante

Champion Hurdle winner is odds-on to make a successful return to action at Newcastle

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 17:00

Masses missing as Galway races begin without the din

Top handler Willie Mullins out to be leading light at Ballybrit for a fifth straight year

Mon Jul 27 2020 - 06:00

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

Down Royal to benefit from Racing TV coverage on St Stephen’s Day

Former Cheltenham winner Black Hercules lines up in a competitive hunters chase

Tue Dec 24 2019 - 01:00

IHRB refuse to comment on reports of another racehorse testing positive for steroids

Druim Samhraidh understood to have tested positive for anabolic steroid after winning at Ballinrobe

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 15:49

Patrick Mullins hoping for lucky 13th ride in amateur derby

Trainer’s son aboard Legal Spin chasing elusive prize in day one feature at Ballybrit

Mon Jul 29 2019 - 07:28

Aintree Grand National: TV details, start time and tips

Tiger Roll the hot favourite to retain crown in the world’s most famous steeplechase

Fri Apr 05 2019 - 08:40

Cheltenham 2019: Day Two at a glance

All you need to know with Altior primed for Champion Chase glory on Wednesday

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 09:30

Envoi Allen bids to justify big reputation in Champion Bumper

Predictions of future Gold Cup glory have been made about Elliott’s unbeaten star

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00

Gordon Elliott targets Coral Welsh National glory with Folsom Blue

Trainer sending Burren Life to Limerick in hope of winning €50,000 Tim Duggan Handicap Chase

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 06:00

Noel Fehily facing up to eight weeks out after Punchestown fall

Leading amateur Jamie Codd out for ‘three to four months’ with a back injury

Sun Apr 29 2018 - 13:31

Saldier can get final day off to a flier for Willie Mullins

Trainer has four runners in pursuit of Cheltenham Gold Cup glory on Friday

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00

Davy Russell on course to reclaim jockeys’ championship

Hardline’s success in the Listed Novice Hurdle the first leg of a Gordon Elliott hat-trick

Sun Feb 11 2018 - 19:17

Sporting long shots: Your best bets for the year ahead

Mbappé, Fleetwood and, eh, Donald Trump tickle Malachy Clerkin’s fancy in 2018

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 07:00

O’Leary team dismiss chances of Grade One ‘Winter Festival’ hat-trick

Gigginstown team deny any ‘falling out’ with champion amateur Jamie Codd

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 00:00

Patrick Mullins secures Punchestown festival hat-trick

Willie Mullins in pole position for trainers’ title victory after son’s superb performance

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 20:51

Sizing John wins Punchestown Gold Cup for the ages

Gordon Elliott strikes back in trainers’ battle with a Grade One double

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 19:58

Labaik’s start is key to Grade One clash with Melon

Anibale Fly can highlight the first day for JP McManus at Punchestown festival

Mon Apr 24 2017 - 23:00

James Nash’s My Manekineko primed for Fairyhouse feature

Rochestown Stakes the next scheduled outing for trainer’s exciting juvenile T For Tango

Tue Apr 18 2017 - 01:00

Gordon Elliott considering Punchestown Champion Hurdle for Labaik

Cheltenham hero will be part of formidable team including Apple’s Jade and Fayonagh

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 11:39