The Irish Times

Roi Des Francs a live contender to end Mullins’ Irish National wait

Punchestown prize pot to top €2.6m as €100,000 boost announced

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 17:00

Willie Mullins’s Valseur Lido tops weights for Irish Grand National

Trainer has 17 entries for March 28th at Fairyhouse as he looks to end hoodoo in race

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 14:14

Goonyella looks to be peaking at right time for Jim Dreaper

In his first start over fences he came up six lengths short but the signs are encouraging

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 19:19

Many Clouds primed to reign again in Grand National

Last year’s Aintree winner the clear favourite though he will carry top weight of 11.10

Wed Feb 17 2016 - 01:00

Min can follow in footsteps of Douvan and Vautour

Union Dues is in line to make jumping debut in the Beginners Chase at Punchestown

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00

Gallant Oscar could provide rare Irish win at Scottish Grand National

Tony Martin’s antepost favourite would be the first raiding victor in 147 years

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:00

Irish runners aim to bridge 146-year gap in Scottish National

Gallant Oscar among the favourites to record first win for an Irish-trained horse since 1869

Tue Apr 14 2015 - 01:00

Tony McCoy cautious of Cantlow’s hopes for Irish Grand National

Paul Webber’s horse a stone better off from eighth-place finish at Fairyhouse last year

Sun Apr 05 2015 - 12:14

AP McCoy to partner Cantlow in his final Irish Grand National

Champion Jockey will wear the green and gold on Paul Webber trained 10-year-old

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 11:59

Wounded Warrior to carry top weight for Irish Grand National

Connections of Fairyhouse favourite Gallant Oscar are keen on going for Aintree instead

Thu Apr 02 2015 - 10:54

Grand Jesture and Gallant Oscar joint favourites for Irish Grand National

Horses finished second and third to The Druids Nephew at Cheltenham

Wed Mar 18 2015 - 14:32

No More Heroes lays down Cheltenham marker at Navan

Gordon Elliot-trained horse sees of Shaneshill in Grade Two Novice Hurdle

Sun Dec 14 2014 - 17:42

Barry Geraghty claims first Irish National on Shutthefrontdoor

Jonjo O’Neill takes Fairyhouse race for second time with 8 to 1 favourite

Mon Apr 21 2014 - 19:10

Bronze statue of Arkle by Emma McDermott unveiled in Meath

Gentle Irish steeplechaser honoured on the 57th anniversary of his birth

Mon Apr 21 2014 - 01:00

Horse racing fraternity mourns Marguerite Weld and Johnny Harrington

Mourners remember an ‘amazing woman’ and one of ‘nature’s gentlemen’

Tue Apr 15 2014 - 01:00

Irish Grand National: Mullins opts for Away We Go in Fairyhouse marathon

Champion trainer indicates Touch The Eden and Suntiep may also take their chance

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 03:00

Don Cossack heads weights for Irish Grand National

Gordon Elliott also has favourite Cause Of Causes among entries

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 14:21

Tom Gibney hopeful for his veteran Lion Na Bearnai in Aintree Grand National

12-year-old gelding will have the services of Gold Cup-winning rider Davy Russell on Saturday

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 01:00

Hurricane Fly on target for €100,000 Ryanair renewal

Defending champion boasts 100% strike rate from six starts

Mon Dec 23 2013 - 01:00

Willie Mullins shows his strength in depth this weekend

Valseur Lido should kick off a Gigginstown double with Don Poli at Navan

Sat Dec 21 2013 - 01:00