The Irish Times

Aidan O’Brien hoping Love is all he needs to claim a record seventh Juddmonte

St Mark’s Basilica ruled out of Wednesday’s feature at York with leg injury

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 06:00

Dream Of Dreams comes good in Diamond Jubilee at Ascot

Trainer Michael Stoute delighted as he records his 82nd success at the fixture

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 17:44

Sonaiyla flies the flag for Ireland and Paddy Twomey at Royal Ascot

Ryan Moore to partner Stratum for Willie Mullins in the Queen Alexandria Stakes

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00

Irish contingent look well set as a more familiar Royal Ascot gets ready to roll

Aidan O’Brien’s numerical strength this week is another signal of normality returning

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 16:05

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

Ontario the latest Dee day contender for Aidan O’Brien

Trainer looking to win Derby trial for seventh time in the last nine runnings

Thu May 06 2021 - 06:00

Aidan O’Brien hoping Magical can make seven the magic number in Juddmonte

Trainer looking for another York victory to break deadlock with Michael Stoute

Mon Aug 17 2020 - 15:36

Vaughan targeting Sweet success with Ultra Violet

Trainer hoping for a ‘big run’ from filly in Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 18:30

Sheikh Mohammed’s representative sorry to see Curragh chief executive go

Osborne still optimistic about the future of beleaguered €81m facility

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 01:02

Pretty Pollyanna to drop back in trip for July Cup

Kevin Ryan-trained Brando will try to make it third time lucky after being second and third in last two runnings

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 19:01

Aidan O’Brien’s Hermosa bids to join elite Coronation Stakes club

Ascot's stiff six furlongs could prove ideal for Ten Sovereigns in the Commonwealth Cup

Fri Jun 21 2019 - 06:34

Frankie Dettori rolls back the years with stunning four-timer at Royal Ascot

Bookmakers escape huge payout as Italian jockey’s run ends after Gold cup success

Thu Jun 20 2019 - 18:53

Frankie Dettori shows he’s still the man with 75-1 Royal Ascot double

Crystal Ocean holds off Magical as Oisin Murphy enjoys Queen’s Vase redemption

Wed Jun 19 2019 - 18:17

O’Brien clan set to be central figures again in Royal Ascot drama

Aidan favourite to retain top trainer crown, while sons hoping to break new ground

Mon Jun 17 2019 - 06:00

Kevin Prendergast gives Madhmoon Irish Derby green light

Rachael Blackmore returns to action at Downpatrick after month-long recovery

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 06:00

Mustashry enjoys career high with Lockinge Stakes success at Newbury

Trainer Michael Stoute secures a record eighth win in the one-mile Group One race

Sat May 18 2019 - 16:31

O’Brien’s Breeders’ Cup Classic wait goes on as Mendelssohn finishes fifth

Accelerate takes Classic while Enable secures historic win by beating Magical in the Turf

Sat Nov 03 2018 - 22:30

Cracksman to wear blinkers for Champions Stakes bid

Gosden’s colt bidding to win race for second successive year in his final racecourse start

Thu Oct 18 2018 - 18:00

US Navy Flag tries to break new ground by scaling ‘Everest’ challenge

O’Brien’s July Cup winner bids for world’s most valuable turf race worth $13 million

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 06:00

Leopardstown ground ‘not to blame’ for career-ending injuries

Trainers not pointing fingers over leg problems to Saxon Warrior and Alpha Centauri

Tue Sept 18 2018 - 20:23

O’Brien and Harrington refuse to blame Leopardstown ground for injuries

Saxon Warrior and Alpha Centauri suffered career-ending injuries at Leopardstown

Tue Sept 18 2018 - 15:28

O’Brien unsure whether Order of St George will make Irish Leger

Trainer says if favourite doesn’t run in Irish St Leger he’ll be bound for stud next year

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 18:03

HRI boss says it is “premature” to speculate on cost of any parade ring changes at Curragh

Impressive debut winner Ten Sovereigns entered for Saturday’s Round Tower Stakes

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 01:00

Roaring Lion is pride of Juddmonte with impressive victory

Oisín Murphy rides thre-year-old grey colt to fine finish at York ahead of Poet’s Word

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 07:24

O’Briens set for York duel in pursuit of Juddmont glory

Irish Derby winner Latrobe and English 2,000 Guineas victor Saxon Warrior to take chance in feature

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 19:13

Stakeholders decide flat racing will continue at Ballinrobe

Last week’s abandonment at the Mayo track categorised as ‘an isolated incident’

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 19:30

Harrington’s Torcedor looks to end Stradivarius’s string of wins

Aidan O’Brien’s Idaho also tackles Goodwood Cup on opening day

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 06:00

Poet’s Word gives Michal Stoute a thrilling sixth King George

Stablemate Crystal Ocean edged out at Ascot as Aidan O’Brien’s pair are well beaten

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 16:30

Kew Gardens attempting to become 13th Irish trained King George winner

William Buick on board Crystal Ocean as Stoute chases record

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 15:52

Aidan O’Brien to focus on Ascot after frustrating classic weekend at the Curragh

Racing: Ryan Moore pulls a rabbit out of the hat on Magical in Kilboy Estate Stakes

Sun Jul 22 2018 - 19:54

Magic Wand can give O’Brien record-equalling sixth Irish Oaks

Champion trainer has 40th Curragh classic success in sights on Saturday afternoon

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 18:34

Magic Wand heads powerful Ballydoyle team in Saturday’s Irish Oaks

Aidan O’Brien aims to maintain successful run in Curragh classics

Tue Jul 17 2018 - 06:00

Merchant Navy win caps great Royal Ascot for O’Brien and Moore

Jockey secures Diamond Jubilee Stakes on final day of the meeting

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 19:24

Stoute becomes most successful Royal Ascot trainer with latest triumphs

Poet’s Word And Expert Eye take trainer to 77 winners after been tied with the late Henry Cecil on 75

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 19:51