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.

IHRB scraps positions formerly held by top security and investigation officials

Sir Gino has long recovery ahead of him as Lossiemouth is made new favourite for Champion Hurdle

Will Gilligan response add to perceptions of light touch at IHRB? No comment

Jockey told regulatory officials he had no comment to make on JP McManus-owned runner at Fairyhouse

Gavin Cromwell back to winning form as Now Is The Hour lands thrilling Thyestes

Eoin Staples-ridden winner completes timely Gowran hat-trick for Meath trainer

Rebecca Curtis readying Haiti Couleurs for Irish Gold Cup bid at Dublin Racing Festival

Welsh trainer keen to take on the best of the Irish at Leopardstown before tilt at Cheltenham Gold Cup

HRI defends prizemoney policy despite independent report conclusions

Indecon report points to ‘element of deadweight’ in prize money allocation from Horse & Greyhound Fund

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

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