The Irish Times

Potential for 19 Irish raiders in Aintree Grand National

Patrick Mullins, riding Burrows Saint, has chance to claim rare father-and-son triumph

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00

Lockdown has grounded Seán Flanagan in more ways than one

Noel Meade’s stable jockey says he was extremely cautious while at Cheltenham

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 07:49

Joseph O’Brien gives Curragh vote of confidence ahead of ‘Champions Weekend’

Richmond Stakes third Royal Dornoch bids to break duck at Gowran

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 06:07

Pat Smullen ruled out of riding in his charity race

Tony McCoy, Ruby Walsh, Charlie Swan, Johnny Murtagh will all be in action

Thu Aug 22 2019 - 13:42

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

Polo provides opportunity for Irish racehorse trainers

Siobhán Herbst creates equine firm to supply alternative to dear Argentine bloodstock

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 05:36

Lorenzo the Magnificent lures RDS crowd away from main event

Flamboyant Frenchman commands 12 horses in mesmerising display

Fri Aug 11 2017 - 20:19

An outstanding horseman who influenced racing over decades

Obituary: Tommy Carberry; born September 15th, 1941 - died July 12th, 2017

Sat Jul 15 2017 - 06:54

Tommy Carberry: 'A genius who got the best out of everything'

Racing world remembers Carberry as ‘marvellous horseman and a great jockey’

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 23:00

Liam O’Meara wins at Cavan Equestrian Centre

Joseph Murphy won fourth leg of Connolly’s Red Mills Superleague at Kilguilkey House

Mon May 15 2017 - 14:01

Sean Flanagan guides Ice Cold Soul to shock Coral Hurdle win

Melbourne Cup runner-up Heartbreak City fails to fire on his return over hurdles

Sun Jan 22 2017 - 17:41

Paul Carberry announces retirement from racing

“My leg’s not strong enough. I feel gutted,” said the Grand National-winning rider

Tue Aug 09 2016 - 14:16

Douvan expected to extend winning streak at Leopardstown

Willie Mullins’ star an odds on favourite to secure a third consecutive win over fences

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 09:27

Rural campaigners aim to unseat three Cabinet Ministers

Alex White, Alan Kelly, Charlie Flanagan targeted by group over wind farm stance

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 01:01

Baraweez defends Ahonoora handicap title in Galway

British raiders dominate feature event on final day at Ballybrit

Sun Aug 02 2015 - 17:32

Barry Geraghty hoping to make debut for JP McManus this weekend

New retained jockey to leading owner recovering from a kidney stone operation

Thu Jul 02 2015 - 01:00

Paul Carberry fills Gold Cup blank with Don Cossack

Bryan Cooper takes the wrong pick of Gigginstown Stud team as veteran rider comes to fore

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 21:26

Don Cossack claims Punchestown Gold Cup to cap brilliant campaign

Killultagh Vic completes Cheltenham-Punchestown double for Willie Mullins

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 19:05

Punchestown: Russell return may be key to Mallowney success

Old rival Twinlight among trio of horses from all-conquering Willie Mullins team

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 01:00

Jockey Davy Condon forced to retire with spinal injury

30-year-old came off Portrait King at the third last in the Grand National

Thu Apr 23 2015 - 14:02

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

Saint Are a value threat to a Grand send-off for Tony McCoy

Legendary jockey looking for a fairytale career finale on Shutthefrontdoor at Aintree

Sat Apr 11 2015 - 01:00

Tony McCoy fails to strike in final Irish rides

Jockey unplaced in two races as Fairyhouse crowds salute great sportsman

Tue Apr 07 2015 - 20:12

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

Katie Walsh a force of nature as Thunder blows rivals away

Hugely popular winner for trainer Sandra Hughes and jockey Walsh

Mon Apr 06 2015 - 20:20

Katie Walsh takes Irish Grand National on Thunder And Roses

Walsh becomes third female jockey to win as Gigginstown horses dominate big race at Fairyhouse

Mon Apr 06 2015 - 18:33

Vautour’s victory has Willie Mullins thinking ahead

Champion trainer already looking to 2016 Gold Cup for JLT Chase winner

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00

Apache Stronghold proves worth going on for at Leopardstown

Perfect timing as Paul Carberry helps ‘big hope’ home in exciting Flogas Novice Chase

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 01:00

Paul Carberry looks to Apache Stronghold for birthday present

Veteran jockey’s best Grade One bet at Leopardstown is the Flogas Novice Chase

Sat Feb 07 2015 - 01:00

Road To Riches makes all for Down Royal win

Winner of Galway Plate and Paul Carberry were positive from the off in Champion Chase

Sat Nov 01 2014 - 16:47

Martin and Mullins eye Cesarewitch double

Bryan Cooper returns in €200,000 Munster National after recovery from broken leg

Sat Oct 11 2014 - 01:00

Jim Culloty hoping Spring Heeled can end season on a high

Now that winning drought is over the options are there to keep trainer on his roll

Wed Apr 23 2014 - 01:00

Irish jockeys in the wars at Aintree Festival

Mikey Fogarty, Paul Carberry and Seán Quinlan hospitalised after falls

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 17:53

Gigginstown four-timer among six Irish winners on the last day

Week ends with 12 Irish winners after six from seven on Friday at Cheltenham

Sat Mar 15 2014 - 01:00