The Irish Times

Deja vu as Minello Indo faces off familiar foes for Gold Cup glory

Rachael Blackmore has Gold Cup score to settle as she rides De Bromhead’s A Plus Tard

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 17:29

Russell eases back to domestic action ahead of Cheltenham festival

Cork jockey to partner Galvin in Gold Cup while fit-again Power will be on board reigning champion Minella Indo

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 16:49

Top jockey Davy Russell to miss Cheltenham Festival

Multiple winner not fit after fall in Munster National at Limerick aboard Doctor Duffy

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 19:09

Cheltenham: Davy Russell looking to put last year’s blip behind him from the get-go

Abacadabras could get Cork jockey off to flying start on Tuesday

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 06:00

Davy Russell shows no signs of stopping as golden run continues

Irish jockey claimed his first Grand National after a difficult few months off the track

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 21:24

Raz De Maree heads the veteran squad in Aintree Grand National

Three Irish contenders to become oldest winner of Aintree highlight in 95 years

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00

Willie Mullins has four chances to break Gold Cup ‘hoodoo’

Champion trainer has finished runner-up on six occasions – but he’s not dwelling on it

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00

Gigginstown’s Apple’s Jade leads stable’s Punchestown hopes

Progressive five-year-old set to swerve champion hurdle, says Gigginstown chief

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:45

Dinaria can earn Cheltenham ticket at Fairyhouse

McManus favourite to beat O’Leary to first leading owner award at Cheltenham Festival

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 17:39

2014 Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up On His Own retired

Willie Mullins’ 13-year-old’s career ended by injury after reappearance at Thurles

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 10:28

People’s Park can halt Elliott’s handicap streak at Fairyhouse

Willie Mullins aiming to land Saturday feature at Punchestown with Crack Mome

Sat Jan 14 2017 - 01:20

It Came To Pass can strike egalitarian blow in Paddy Power

Douvan should enjoy lucrative lap of honour on day two of Leopardstown festival

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 07:00

Champagne Fever makes winning return at Thurles

Dual Festival winner and Ruby Walsh hold off Lord Windermere in thrilling finish

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 14:31

Champagne Fever to make return at Thurles on Thursday

2014 Cheltenham Gold cup hero Lord Windermere also coming back from long absence

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 10:12

Naas meeting on Sunday set to proceed

Racecourse manager Tom Ryan says drainage investment is already paying dividends

Thu Mar 03 2016 - 16:56

2015 winner Many Clouds among 126 Grand National entries

Willie Mullins has seven entries including Cheltenham Gold Cup hope Don Poli

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 12:32

Robbie McNamara remains keen to start up training career

‘I’m going to get out of hospital, get a house sorted and aim for middle of next year’

Sat Aug 01 2015 - 13:39

Many Clouds shows class is now key in Grand National

Oliver Sherwood’s afterthought entry succeeds despite heavy handicap

Mon Apr 13 2015 - 10:07

Robbie McNamara’s fall underlines immense mental strength of jockeys

Dangers inherent in national hunt racing make jump jockeys a special breed

Mon Apr 13 2015 - 05:45

Robbie McNamara to miss Grand National

Irish jockey injured at Wexford and will miss Lord Windermere ride

Fri Apr 10 2015 - 21:56

Culloty hoping to enter the Aintree Grand National record books

Cork-based trainer has Lord Windermere and Spring Heeled in contention on Saturday

Tue Apr 07 2015 - 20:09

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

Leopardstown challenge for Lord Windermere

Cheltenham Gold Cup champion hoping to land Hennessy at Leopardstown on Sunday

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 01:00

Dermot Weld’s Silver Concorde ready for jumps take-off at Leopardstown

Cheltenham winner to lead trainer’s team of promising novices at Christmas festival

Mon Dec 22 2014 - 00:01

Sporting Advent Calendar #11: Lord Windermere wins Cheltenham Gold Cup

Wylie’s decision not to appeal result saved the BHA from having rules held up to a light which reason would surely have scorched with mockery

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 22:26

Don Cossack stays unbeaten at Punchestown

Favourite Boston Bob second in the John Durkan Memorial Chase, Lord Windermere third

Sun Dec 07 2014 - 16:04

Boston Bob can claim glory in John Durkan Chase at Punchestown

Willie Mullins’ charge can see off Don Cossack and Lord Windermere in Grade One feature

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 01:00

Lord Windermere begins the long road back to Cheltenham

Trainer Jim Culloty aims Gold Cup winner at Durkan Memorial Chase

Tue Dec 02 2014 - 21:44

Jessica Harrington yard gears up for Leopardstown festival

With seven Grade One races and €1.2 million in prizemoney, 55,000 punters are expected

Tue Dec 02 2014 - 01:00

Willie Mullins prospecting for gold at Punchestown

Ruby Walsh has opted to partner Boston Bob in tomorrow’s Gold Cup at Co Kildare track

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 19:11

Mullins reroutes Un De Sceaux to French Grade Two

Champion trainer bypasses Punchestown Festival in favour of rematch with Gemix

Sat Apr 26 2014 - 08:00

Long Run has the class to cope with Grand National challenge

Our Father started favourite for the Hennessy and could go well at a big price

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 07:32

Lord Windermere to sit out remainder of season

Jim Culloty happy for his Gold Cup winner to rest up ahead of Cheltenham defence

Thu Mar 20 2014 - 19:04

Mullins signals Punchestown date for Gold Cup runner-up On His Own

Champion trainer and owner decide against appealing Lord Windermere decision

Mon Mar 17 2014 - 01:00