The Irish Times

O’Dwyers celebrate as 300-1 shot Sawbuck wins at Punchestown

Jockey Charlie brings home father Conor’s horse to equal Irish SP record

Tue May 24 2022 - 14:56

Gaillard Du Mesnil heads 51 in Irish Grand National reckoning

The Willie Mullins-trained horse remains the clear 6-1 favourite for Easter Monday race

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 16:55

Great expectations surround Waterville’s first appearance

O’Brien has made no secret of how much he likes the three year old colt

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 18:21

Thedevilscoachman impresses with Boyne Hurdle victory at Navan

Noel Meade’s horse now an 8-1 shot from 16s for the Coral Cup at Cheltenham

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 15:29

Navan programme postponed due to waterlogged course

11mms of overnight rain plus more forecast right up until race time leads to the decision

Sun Feb 20 2022 - 15:06

Noel Meade appeals against ‘non-trier’ Bugs Moran decision

Meade, Moran and rider Sean Flanagan all banned after failure to aim for optimal finish

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 17:19

Gigginstown propose moving Leopardstown chase course as solution to ground issues

Eddie O’Leary suggests Dublin Racing Festival races could be moved to other tracks

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 15:59

Fairytale return for Flanagan as School Boy Hours lands lucrative Christmas box

The 12-1 winner helps McManus claim ninth success in €200,000 Paddy Power Chase

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 17:07

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

Tiger Roll faces tough challenge despite skipping Aintree’s bigger obstacles

Back-to-back Grand National winner in action over Mildmay track on Saturday

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 16:31

Run Wild Fred lands Troytown chase for Gordon Elliott

Seven-year-old delivers bold front-running performance under Davy Russell at Navan

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 17:36

Uncertainty lingers around timeline for details on drugs seized from Kildare

Equine therapist John Warwick admits he broke rules with possession of unlicensed medicines

Sun Nov 14 2021 - 17:11

Jack Kennedy could be back in the saddle by Christmas

Star 22-year-old jockey dislocated his shoulder in a fall at Navan on Sunday

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 17:46

Cheltenham hero Vanillier ready to start his new career over fences

Cromwell’s grey up against Beacon Edge and Grand Paradis in a quality Beginners Chase

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 19:59

Aidan O’Brien looking to end European season on a high in France

Glounthaune and Stone Age lined up for big races at Saint Cloud

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00

Jeff Kidder upsets the odds once more at Punchestown

Noel Meade: ‘Since he came back from Cheltenham, he’s like a film star in the yard’

Sat May 01 2021 - 18:08

Townend in race against time to take Burrows Saint ride for Aintree Grand National

Jockey to undergo further scans this week on foot injury

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 15:52

Tiger Roll heads list of 60 possible starters for Irish Grand National

Dual Grand National hero’s connections may still opt for option of Aintree’s Betway Bowl

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 20:32

Jack Kennedy admits to ‘tough time’ after emotional win on Black Tears

Denise Foster-trained horse one of five Irish winners on opening day of Cheltenham

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 19:15

Daly Tiger springs a 20-1 surprise at Fairyhouse

Cheltenham hope Chatham Street Lad fades as Noel Mead’s eight-year-old swoops in

Sat Jan 16 2021 - 15:39

Dreal Deal a non-runner as Fairyhouse is given green light

Tuesday’s meeting passes inspection but McNally’s prolific winner has been withdrawn

Mon Jan 11 2021 - 20:33

Trainers association to decide whether to appeal defamation ruling

IHRB’s security officer awarded €300,000 in damages in a defamation case on Wednesday

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 18:08

Jack Kennedy sidelined for up to 10 days with collarbone issue

Young jockey broke a collarbone at Punchestown last October

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 16:57

Leopardstown not surprised at low amount of British entries for festival

At present just five horses are entered in the eight Group One races over the weekend

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 18:38

Watering could begin at Leopardstown next week for Dublin Racing Festival

Punchestown spokesman says climate changes have forced a review of options

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 18:17

Latest Exhibition shocks Andy Dufresne at Navan

Bryan Cooper enjoys morale-boosting win as Elliott’s odds-on favourite is turned over

Sun Dec 15 2019 - 15:57

Presenting Percy ‘in good form’ ahead of Punchestown return

Owner Philip Reynolds excited to see last year’s Gold Cup favourite back in action

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 13:15

Altior remains in the mix for the King George at Kempton

Nicky Henderson’s star could still step up to three miles despite ascot Cyrname defeat

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 13:32

Laurina stakes early Arkle claim with debut chase victory

Willie Mullins’s mare impresses under Paul Townend at Gowran Park

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 16:47

Douvan all set for Clonmel comeback after 18-month absence

Two-time Cheltenham winner has tough opposition in Monalee and Tout Est Permis

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 21:00

Arizona primed to give O’Brien a good start to hectic Ascot week

Le Brivido has it all to do to triumph for trainer in opening Queen Anne Stakes

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 01:00

Al Boum Photo to face seven in Punchestown Gold Cup

Cheltenham Gold Cup hero will take on two stablemates in Kemboy and Bellshill

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 14:24

Aidan O’Brien’s Pink Dogwood digs in to score at Navan

Ryan Moore finds enough on Epsom Oaks as fillie wins on her seasonal reappearance

Sun Apr 28 2019 - 16:51

Presenting Percy heads field of 20 for Cheltenham Gold Cup

Presenting Percy is among 10 Irish-trained runners for the blue riband race

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 14:09