The Irish Times

Native Trail completes unique 2,000 Guineas clean sweep for Charlie Appleby

Trainer is first to win English, French and Irish races in one year with different horses

Sat May 21 2022 - 16:48

Power of Appleby and his Godolphin team becoming clear

Trainer will have a clean sweep of Europe’s major 2,000 Guineas prizes in his sights

Sun May 15 2022 - 18:01

Toy will try to live up to her Classic pedigree in Paris

The Poule D’Essai des Pouliches – the French 1,000 Guineas – is ‘off’ at 2.15pm on Sunday

Sat May 14 2022 - 05:00

Coroebus denies Native Trail as Appleby secures one-two in 2,000 Guineas

Aidan O’Brien’s Derby favourite Luxembourg finishes strongly to take third

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 16:12

Champion jockey Oisín Murphy to answer BHA charges

Killarney-born rider to respond on breach of Covid-19 protocols and positive alochol tests

Wed Feb 16 2022 - 16:06

End of season climax to showcase the best racing has to offer

British Champions Day: Much of last decade has seen focus on Ascot’s ground conditions

Sat Oct 16 2021 - 06:00

Oisín Murphy misses Newmarket rides after failed breathalyser test

‘I’m sorry to all the people I’ve let down today. I take full responsibility. I will be riding tomorrow’

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 16:10

Love loses out as Adayar cements superstar status to win King George

Charlie Appleby’s horse becomes first Epsom Derby winner to follow-up since Galileo in 2001

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 16:28

Love’s King George ambitions could depend on Ascot weather

Potential deluge could hamper Aidan O’Brien’s star filly in attempt to land another Classic

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

Hurricane Lane storms home to deny Lone Eagle and claim Derby honours

William Buick times run perfectly to claim big prize as English raiders dominate at the Curragh

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 16:16

Irish Derby marks racegoers’ return to tracks for first time since pandemic

Aidan O’Brien eyes 15th victory as Ryan Moore rides favourite High Definition

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Ed Dunlop concedes Irish-trained horses have ‘stranglehold’ on Epsom Derby

Trainer preparing to lead home defence with John Leeper and jockey Adam Kirby

Tue May 25 2021 - 01:00

Poetic Flare lands Newmarket 2000 Guineas for Jim Bolger

Kevin Manning steers home 16-winner as Aidan O’Brien’s trio fail to make the frame

Sat May 01 2021 - 17:20

Master Of The Seas sets sail to secure Craven Stakes at Newmarket

Godolphin dominate race as La Barrosa comes home in second place

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 17:58

Aidan O’Brien fined €4,500 following mix-up between horses at Newmarket

Trainer was quick to apologise after incident came to light last October

Thu Jan 21 2021 - 17:34

Aidan O’Brien faces large fine after case of mistaken identity at Newmarket

Embarrassment for Ballydoyle as wrong horse officially place third in fillies Group 1

Fri Oct 09 2020 - 20:45

Mighty Magical turns over Ghaiyyath at Leopardstown

Across the Irish sea Joseph O’Brien saddles Galileo Chrome to St Leger win at Doncaster

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 17:46

Ghaiyyath confirmed for Irish Champions Stakes at Leopardstown

The world’s top-rated racehorse will provide headline act to Irish Champions Weekend

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 14:54

Ghaiyyath set to add considerable sparkle to Irish Champions Weekend

World’s top-rated racehorse is one of 13 entries for Saturday’s Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown

Tue Sept 08 2020 - 15:45

Circus Maximus bidding for back-to-back wins in vintage Moulin

Saturday morning gallop will decide if Ghaiyyath goes to Irish Champion Stakes

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 15:50

Quarantine to be lifted for jockeys taking part in Irish Group One races

Change in Government protocols made ahead of Irish Champions Weekend

Thu Sept 03 2020 - 16:50

Ghaiyyath shows he is one of world’s best as he dominates Juddmonte International

Aidan O’Brien’s Magical finishes runner-up in a Group One for sixth time in her career

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 17:57

Enable can’t reel in impressive Ghaiyyath at Sandown

Aidan O’Brien’s Japan third as William Buick delivers a fine ride in Coral-Eclipse

Sun Jul 05 2020 - 17:01

Six to go forward for Aidan O’Brien in Saturday’s Epsom Derby

Moore on Mogul and Heffernan on Russian Emperor as English King heads the betting

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 15:15

Irish trainers weigh up options ahead of bonanza weekend of Classic action

Four Classics will be held in 24 hours between Epsom and Chantilly

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 17:06

Tom Hogan pays tribute after sudden death of Gordon Lord Byron

Aidan O’Brien witnesses the highs and lows of racing at Leopardstown as Year Of The Tiger put down

Tue Jun 09 2020 - 16:50

Ghaiyyath blazes a trail to take Coronation Cup at Newmarket

Aidan O’Brien’s Anthony Van Dyck comes home second in Group One contest

Fri Jun 05 2020 - 16:27

No joy for Jessica Harrington at her first Breeders’ Cup

Sharing takes the Juvenile Fillies as European horses fail to make a mark on turf

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 22:40

Stratum lands Cesarewitch at Newmarket for Willie Mullins

25-1 winner comes after another impressive performance from the unbeaten Pinatubo

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 17:02

Pinatubo puts in one of the great juvenile performances

Appleby-trained colt cut to 6-4 for the Guineas after thrilling nine-length rout

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 19:58

Europeans come up short at Breeders Cup

First day not one to remember for Aidan O’Brien and European raiders

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 21:47

Impressive Iridessa gives Joseph O’Brien a maiden UK Group One

14-1 shot beats Aidan O’Brien’s Hermosa at Newmarket as Limato resurgence continues

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 16:30

Wild Illusion takes Nassau Stakes as Aidan O’Brien’s Rhododendron struggles

Goodwood: Trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by William Buick, the 4-1 shot stepped up

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 16:33

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