The Irish Times

Racecourse stewards to be given more responsibility over whip rules

Jockeys found guilty to be handed suspensions on the same day in a bid to speed up the process

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 20:48

IHRB says number of whip rule breaches is ‘unacceptable’

Six jockeys each get six-day bans for use of the whip under controversial new regulations

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 18:17

Irish Jockeys Association warns of rider shortage over whip rule breaches

Over 120 riders have breached new rules since they were introduced in April

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 14:39

Classic winner Hayes says new whip rules not fit for purpose

Fellow senior jockeys Heffernan and Manning also ‘sent on’ over their whip use

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 06:00

O’Brien’s French Derby hoodoo continues as Sottsass claims glory

Epsom hero Anthony Van Dyck 15-8 favourite to give O’Brien 13th Irish Derby win

Sun Jun 02 2019 - 20:30

Abandoned Ballinrobe card forces rethink on rescheduling

On-the-spot rearrangement of races rather than cancelling meetings now under review

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 18:58

Séamus Heffernan in line for Gustav Klimt ride in 2000 Guineas

Ryan Moore will miss Newmarket to ride Mendelssohn in Kentucky Derby

Wed May 02 2018 - 15:06

Aidan O’Brien odds-on to break Group One world record on Saturday

Saxon Warrior favourite to give O’Brien a 26th Group One winner of the season

Fri Oct 27 2017 - 17:45

Capri secures 12th Irish Derby success for Aidan O’Brien

John Magnier defends decision to keep the premier home Classic at the Curragh

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 19:53

Yucatan bids to earn Epsom ticket in Derby Trial

Seamus Heffernan can enjoy a bumper Sunday harvest at Leopardstown

Fri May 05 2017 - 22:00

Aidan O’Brien launches raid on Dubai World Cup

Ryan Moore hopeful of a big run from Highland Reel in Sheema Classic

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 22:30

Trainers concerned over impact of Turf Club’s new ‘non-trier’ rules

IRTA seeks meeting with chief Turf Club vet over issue of evidence

Sat Mar 04 2017 - 06:00

Murtagh rules out appeal against Tobacco Bay penalty

Turf Club’s new ‘running and riding’ regulations found to be breached in Dundalk

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 01:00

Japan Cup could be Highland Reel’s next target

Colt could be set to attempt to break new ground for top trainer Aidan O’Brien

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 22:00

Front-running Highland Reel takes Breeders Cup Turf for Aidan O’Brian

Stablemate and Arc heroine Found is retired after finishing third in defence of her crown

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 10:27

Seamus Heffernan aiming to break Breeders’ Cup duck

Aidan O’Brien’s number two jockey will ride Highland Reel at Santa Anita this weekend

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 01:01

Aidan O’Brien relentless in quest to break record

Trainer’s trip to Paris vital as he homes in on Frankel’s tally of top-flight victories

Sat Oct 29 2016 - 01:02

Aidan O’Brien closing in on a world record tally of Group One wins

Ballydoyle now eyeing targets in Australia and Canada after Churchill’s Dewhurst win

Mon Oct 10 2016 - 01:00

John Oxx should have success with Born To Be at Fairyhouse

Ground conditions expected to be a big factor for the €50,000 Blenheim Stakes

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 01:00

Odds favour Ryan Moore to bounce back on Capri at the Curragh

Aidan O’Brien going for his sixth Juddmonte Beresford Stakes in succession

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 23:30