Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Racing Correspondent

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column.

Slade Steel tries to change his luck and get off the mark over fences at Navan

Jockey Josh Williamson wins appeal against eight-day ban for careless riding at Leopardstown

Il Etait Temps targeting Clarence House glory as Mullins team starts to stir

Fairyhouse five-timer suggested champion trainer may be hitting top gear

Irish racing cannot remain complacent in the face of serious financial challenges

Stalled Government subsidy and unclear media rights picture could make for frugal outlook

Il Etait Temps on course for more Grade One glory in Ascot’s Clarence House

Last year’s winner Jonbon set to take on Irish rival in weekend feature

Harry Cobden teams up with JP McManus in racing’s new superpower partnership

‘Hollywood Harry’ will be champion owner’s No. 1 rider in Ireland and Britain from start of next season

Naas officials monitoring freezing conditions ahead of first Grade One of 2026

Cork must pass 8am inspection for racing to go ahead on Saturday

Mill Reef’s trainer Ian Balding dies aged 87

Champion jockey Paul Townend due to return to action at Cork

Trainers ought to charge owners realistic fees rather than grumble about prize money

Prize money argument is a red herring when it comes to majority of trainers

Bumper New Year’s Day attendance at Cheltenham outstrips festival crowd

Dan Skelton faces festival poser over impressive Relkeel winner Kabral Du Mathan

Sport 2026 crystal ball: Our team of pundits share their predictions

Who will win the World Cup? Does the Six Nations still matter? Who will claim the All-Ireland? And who is set for a breakthrough year?

Henry de Bromhead hoping for more New Year’s Day success with Heart Wood

Windsor has to pass 8am inspection if it is to stage first race of 2026 in Britain or Ireland

Willie Mullins strikes back as Lossiemouth overcomes Brighterdaysahead in Leopardstown thriller

Gordon Elliott saddles Leopardstown four-timer to end Christmas period with 18 winners

Leopardstown set for potential epic clash between top mares Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead

Prolific Wodhooh has first start in Ireland in over two years at final day of festival

Sam Ewing’s luck continues as Affordale Fury lands star-studded Savills Chase

Teahupoo new favourite for Stayers at Cheltenham after leading home Robcour 1-2 in Christmas Hurdle

Sam Ewing completes treble after springing shock in Leopardstown feature

Jockey lands 12,662-1 treble including 66-1 shot Favori De Champdou winning the Paddy Power Chase

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