The Irish Times

Klassical Dream proves a Grade One spoilsport at Punchestown

Robbie Power denied a fairytale result on the day he announced his retirement

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 20:27

Another historic milestone for Blackmore as A Plus Tard romps home

The star jockey becomes the first woman in the 203-year history of the race to win the Gold Cup

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 22:00

Cheltenham: Paul Townend shows great resolve as Allaho defends Ryanair Chase title

Jockey had earlier been thrown from Galopin Des Champs at final fence with victory in sight

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 14:25

TV View: Special pair save the day as Irish rally on Day One at Cheltenham

Honeysuckle and Blackmore unite for glory in feature to boost visiting throngs on trying opening day

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 18:50

Ireland’s jockeys face ‘big cultural change’ as racecourse saunas shut down

IHRB say evidence on dehydration before racing no longer supports practice

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 16:12

Davy Russell: ‘I had my chance to retire and I didn’t take it’

Two years after that horrifying injury the Cork jockey is still refusing to pack it all in

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 09:00

Willie Mullins admits Cheltenham expectations leave ‘a certain dread in your stomach’

The most successful trainer in festival history with 78 winners says nerves hit in build-up

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 16:14

Complaints that Paddy Power ad is ‘offensive and sexist to men’ are rejected by ASAI

Standards authority does not uphold objections to advertisement starring Peter Crouch

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 19:19

Rafa turns into the weekend’s two-legged version of Paisley Park

TV View: It was all a bit magnificent – good luck to 2022 trying to top that final

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 06:00

Rachael Blackmore - breezing over racing’s hurdles with quiet determination

Jockey picked up unstoppable, unparalled momentum during a peerless golden year

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 16:00

Irish Jockeys Association call for arbitration processes to be set up to resolve disputes

Ruby Walsh rejects suggestions of a ‘rancid’ culture in the weigh-room

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 16:17

Jockey indemnity presents issue for rider liability amid Freddy Tylicki case

Rider is seeking damages from a competing jockey after dangerous fall

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 08:25

IHRB still waiting on results of samples taken from raided yard

Calls increasing for results of all tests on horses in the yard to be made public

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 15:44

Joanne O’Riordan: Opportunity is key for Ireland’s sportswomen

Given a chance, the likes of Rachael Blackmore show the heights that can be achieved

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 08:57

TV View: It takes two to tango, but watch out for the hairy goats

Seán Kelly lost for words as Tour de France starts with a bang

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 16:48

Rachael Blackmore: ‘Am I happy? It’s unbelievable. But I want more’

The Grand-National-winning jockey on an incredible year

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Controversial Kildare quarry plan approved by An Bord Pleanála

Plan to extract 3m tonnes of sand gravel received more than 200 objections

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 15:41

Kemboy could cap another big day out for Willie Mullins at Punchestown

Decision to supplement Clan Des Obeaux into Ladbrokes Gold Cup is telling

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 06:00

TV View: RTÉ doubters have a proper mare as Colreevy gets one over on the boys

Monkfish and Envoi Allen put in their place after mare’s chances were written off

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 21:15

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

Cloth Cap expected to peak for Aintree Grand National bid

Jonjo O’Neill-trained horse the 4-1 shot to take Tiger Roll’s title on Saturday

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 15:39

TV View: ‘Is there anything I can ask you that I haven’t already’

Blackmore becomes a fixture in studio while Furlong breaks out his victory dance

Sun Mar 21 2021 - 20:03

Rachael Blackmore caps stellar Cheltenham Festival with top jockey title

Irish jockey enjoyed six wins including historic Champion Hurdle win on Honeysuckle

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 16:52

Rachael Blackmore seeks to make further history in Gold Cup

First woman to win Champion Hurdle could also become first woman to claim Gold Cup

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 01:00

James Du Berlais takes role of ‘dark horse’ in intriguing Champion Hurdle storyline

The Willie Mullins-trained horse will race for the first time outside of France at Cheltenham

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 06:00

Cheltenham: Line-up of favourites leave bookies dreading big day one payout

Honeysuckle and Willie Mullins pair Appreciate It and Concertista seen as hard to beat

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00

Forbidding Fruit – Frank McNally on two great but lesser-known Irish exports: St Piran and the Cockagee apple

An Irishman’s Diary

Thu Mar 04 2021 - 19:30

Davy Russell still has his sights set on Cheltenham

Jockey back riding on the gallops after almost four months out with serious neck injury

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 15:18

Kemboy gives Willie Mullins an 11th Irish Gold Cup success

The champion trainer won nine of the 15 races up for grabs during the weekend

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 18:52

False start fiasco at Naas has some bookmakers refunding bets

Ruby Walsh said the field shouldn’t have been let go and described it as ‘shambolic’

Sun Jan 31 2021 - 18:22

Gordon Elliott slams ‘barbaric’ standard of stewards enquiries in Ireland

Trainer saw Jack Kennedy and Folcano denied in Navan on Friday after an enquiry

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 17:30

Tipping Point: Racing people need to stand up for their sport

Viking Hoard case is equivalent of someone tinkering with brakes of a racecar

Mon Jan 25 2021 - 07:00

Chatham Street Lad lands big Cheltenham win for Mick Winters

Cork trainer’s eight-year-old impresses to land big prize at 16-1

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 15:18

Barry Geraghty: What the queen taught me about horse racing

The recently retired jockey on the wise words that helped him through a fabulous career

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 06:00