The Irish Times

Homeless Songs secures a 20th Curragh Classic for Dermot Weld

Daughter of Frankel impresses to hand veteran trainer a fifth Irish 1,000 Guineas win

Sun May 22 2022 - 16:27

Honeysuckle has what it takes to defend her Champion Hurdle crown

It'll be reassuring for Honeysuckle and Blackmore to do what they've always done

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 06:00

Frankie Dettori: ‘When I go to races, I’m like an actor going on stage’

50-year-old jockey on his drugs ban, relationship with Lester Piggott and the Queen

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 05:13

Colin Keane has history in his sights with six mounts at Navan

Jockey goes into the meeting just one shy of Joseph O’Brien’s record of 126 winners in a season

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 16:38

Hunger for success keeps Kevin Manning at the top of toughest game of them all

Having rode his first winner in 1983, Ireland’s senior jockey shows no signs of letting up

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 06:00

Love’s King George ambitions could depend on Ascot weather

Potential deluge could hamper Aidan O’Brien’s star filly in attempt to land another Classic

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

Love bidding to follow in Galileo’s footsteps at Ascot

Aidan O’Brien’s star four-year-old is favourite for Saturday’s King George Stakes

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 16:10

The day Shergar ran away with it and turned Derby into a procession

Saturday’s Derby is the 40th anniversary of Shergar’s stunning victory at Epsom

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 17:00

Irish trainers looking to continue their domination of Epsom Derby

Aidan O’Brien and Jim Bolger planning all-out attack on Blue Riband race

Mon May 31 2021 - 15:53

Clodagh McKenna: ‘Me and Harry have a drink every day. I don’t care. It’s lockdown’

The Irish-born chef on her life with Harry Herbert, future plans and new book of weeknight meals

Fri Nov 06 2020 - 06:10

Worst Sporting Moment: Mighty Nijinsky misses moment of triumph

Nijinsky had swept all before him in 1970 before trip too far to Longchamps

Fri Aug 14 2020 - 06:00

Enable goes for triple win in elite King George field at Ascot

Frankie Dettori will try to equal Lester Piggott’s seven King George victories

Sat Jul 25 2020 - 06:00

Game Changers: Vincent O’Brien, a pioneer who took Irish racing to the world

He was the visionary upon whose giant shoulders today’s industry stands

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 06:00

Aidan O’Brien targets historic eighth Epsom Derby win with strong hand

There is a mouthwatering weekend of Classic action ahead in both England and France

Sat Jul 04 2020 - 06:00

Cheltenham's horsey set unmoved by some poxy little global pandemic

Outside world can only look on aghast as festival continues amid coronavirus crisis

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 17:20

Rugby World Cup: Push comes to shove as endgame approaches

Will World Rugby ever have a better chance of elevating Japan’s status than right now?

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 06:00

Dettori returns to Kerry for four rides at Killarney Festival

Italian jockey set to bid for fifth Irish Oaks on Star Catcher this Saturday

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 17:35

Madhmoon bids to provide Prendergast with fairytale Derby success

Aidan O’Brien with seven in Derby after missing out in Friday's Oaks and Coronation Cup

Fri May 31 2019 - 18:17

Prendergast eyes ‘crowning jewel’ of win for Madhmoon in Derby

Veteran trainer says colt winning the Epsom classic would cap off his 56-year career

Tue May 28 2019 - 17:50

Teenage sensation Jack Kennedy targeting Cheltenham glory

The gifted 19-year-old jockey will partner popular Apple’s Jade in the Champion Hurdle

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 08:00

Sport has been infected by an attention-seeking culture

Tipping Point: Johnny Sexton’s ‘Off The Ball’ deal shows the growing role of self-promotion

Mon Dec 17 2018 - 07:05

Lester Piggott undergoing tests in hospital

Legendary former jockey reported to be ‘in good shape’ by his daughter

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 20:55

James Doyle's virtuoso ride seals Irish Oaks on Sea Of Class

English trainer William Haggas claims first Irish Classic at the Curragh

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 18:53

TV View: Racegoers keep their shirts on as spoils go to Mohammed

Strong police presence ensures racecourse decorum is maintained on Derby Day

Sun Jun 03 2018 - 20:18

Dettori the cream of the crop in Chantilly

Jockeys win on brilliant filly Enable is another feather in Frankie Dettori’s cap

Sun Oct 01 2017 - 17:33

Jessica Harrington lands first Irish Grand National win at 70

Trainer sees 9-2 favourite Our Duke rout Easter Monday opposition at Fairyhouse

Mon Apr 17 2017 - 19:36

Precocious jockey Jack Kennedy destined for the very top

Shrewd judges agree the young Kerry man can conquer the world of National Hunt

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 07:00

Racing virtuoso and Ireland’s most successful jockey

Pat Eddery: March 18th, 1952 - November 10th, 2015

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 01:00

Pat Eddery ‘the man we all aspired to be in the saddle’

Figures from world of racing and beyond pay tribute to 11-time champion jockey

Wed Nov 11 2015 - 01:00

Pat Eddery: Ireland’s finest carved an unforgettable racing legacy

Eddery’s consistency and flashes of instinctive inspiration made him a coveted talent

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 15:52

York well-prepared for Golden Horn-Gleneagles clash

Course clerk William Derby expecting good ground for a spectacular showdown

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00

British broadcasting’s unflappable voice of racing

Peter O’Sullevan: March 3rd, 1918; July 29th, 2015

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 01:00

Taylor sets an exceptional standard as Sportswoman of the Year

Boxer a cut above the rest but awards are a celebration of all our top women athletes

Sat Dec 20 2014 - 14:11

Strength, resolve, talent and independence keep Joanna Morgan ahead of the field

At a time when female jockeys encountered sexism, Joanna Morgan bucked the consensus

Sat Dec 20 2014 - 01:00