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  • Latest news : Real Madrid knocked out of Copa del Rey by third division Alcoyano
  • Latest news : Scott Brown sent off as Celtic’s title hopes suffer further blow
  • Latest news : Paul Pogba’s piece of champion skill keeps Man United right on top of things
  • Latest news : Norwich extend Championship lead to seven points after Bristol City win
  • Latest news : Jockey David Mullins announces retirement at 24
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David Mullins celebrates his Grand National win on  Rule The World at Aintree in April 2016. Photograph:  Michael Steele/Getty Images Jockey David Mullins announces retirement at 24
  • Racing
  • January 20, 2021, 21:45

Mullins claimed Grand National success at Aintree as a 19-year-old

 Charles Byrnes has had his training licence withdrawn for six months. File photograph: Inpho Charles Byrnes plans to appeal six-month suspension of his licence
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 19, 2021, 16:23

Trainer’s licence withdrawn after runner ‘nobbled’ with a sedative at Tramore in 2018

  • 1 comment
Keri Brion with Ger Galligan, who will partner French Light at Clonmel today.  Photograph: The Irish Field French Light can provide landmark winner for Keri Brion
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 19, 2021, 06:00

Novice hurdler would be a first American-trained winner over jumps in Ireland

Waiting Patiently (pink cap) finishes second to Bryony Frost riding Frodon in The Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park Racecourse on December 26, 2020 in Sunbury, England. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Waiting Patiently to drop back in trip at Ascot
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 19, 2021, 06:00

Ruth Jefferson-trained star supplemented for Clarence House as Politologue heads entries

Dreal Deal with owner & trainer Ronan McNally (right) and son Tiernan after winning the Sky Bet Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) at Punchestown. Photo: PA Wire Dreal Deal steps up again at Punchestown despite alarming drift in price
  • Racing
  • January 17, 2021, 16:37

Ronan McNally-trained star went out to 22-1 before winning the Moscow Flyer Hurdle

Jack Kennedy wins on Envoi Allen at Punchestown. Photo: Caroline Norris/Inpho Envoi Allen continues relentless march at Punchestown
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 17, 2021, 15:17

Dual Cheltenham winner made it 11 consecutive wins with ease over two and a half miles

Daly Tiger was victorious at Fairyhouse on Saurday. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Daly Tiger springs a 20-1 surprise at Fairyhouse
  • Racing
  • January 16, 2021, 15:39

Cheltenham hope Chatham Street Lad fades as Noel Mead’s eight-year-old swoops in

 Trainer Willie Mullins has revealed that 19 per cent of Grangee’s value has had to be paid in VAT. Photograph:  Morgan Treacy/Inpho VAT fears eased as Willie Mullins’ Grangee enters UK without charge
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 15, 2021, 19:13

Mare could become first Irish horse to race in Brexit Britain at Market Rasen on Saturday

Envoi Allen will be looking to stay unbeaten at Punchestown on Sunday. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho Unbeaten Envoi Allen faces stiffest chase test yet at Punchestown
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 15, 2021, 11:49

Asterion Forlonge looks the main danger to Gordon Elliott’s prodigious seven-year-old

Minella Indo is entered for the Irish Gold Cup at the Dublin Racing Festival. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho A Plus Tard and Minella Indo set to clash in Irish Gold Cup
  • Racing
  • January 14, 2021, 14:34

No British entries for any of the Grade Ones at next month’s Dublin Racing Festival

Point-to-point season suspended as part of Government coronavirus restrictions
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 13, 2021, 16:24

Department of Agriculture clarify that sport is not included in category of professional and elite sports

Rachael Blackmore onboard Bob Olinger jumps the last on the way to winning to the Lawlor’s Of Naas Novice Hurdle at Naas. Photograph: Caroline Norris/Inpho Bob Olinger continues impressive progression with Grade One win at Naas
  • Racing
  • January 13, 2021, 16:11

Rachael Blackmore secures big win on the Henry de Bromhead-trained horse

Trainer Gavin Cromwell runs Gabynako in Wednesday’s Lawlor’s of Naas Novice Hurdle at the Co Kildare track. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Bob Olinger tops market for first Grade One of the year at Naas
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 13, 2021, 06:00

Gavin Cromwell’s Gabynako looks a good value bet in rearranged race

 Frankel’s owner Khalid Abdullah with trainer Henry Cecil and jockey Tom Queally. Photograph: PA Wire Frankel’s jockey Tom Queally leads tributes to Khalid Abdullah after his death
  • Racing
  • January 12, 2021, 19:43

‘It was the work of years and years of breeding to produce a horse with the excellence of Frankel’

  • 1 comment
Trainer Gordon Elliott was at Fairyhouse for Percy Warner’s win in the feature race. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Percy Warner prevails for Gordon Elliott in Fairyhouse feature
  • Racing
  • January 12, 2021, 19:35

Joseph O’Brien’s Duc D’Allier makes successful return after long absence

‘Obviously testing and vaccination will have to be completely separate operations,’ says Punchestown manager Conor O’Neill. File photograph: ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan Punchestown may be used as coronavirus vaccination centre
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 12, 2021, 16:55

The Co Kildare racecourse is currently a testing venue for the Covid-19 virus

Colm O’Donoghue winning easily aboard Alpha Centauri in the Coronation Stakes during day four of the Royal Ascot 2018. Photograph: Tom Jenkins Colm O’Donoghue signals end to jockey career
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 12, 2021, 16:51

Classic-winning rider was cleared of assault on ex-girlfriend on Monday

Tuesday’s racing at Fairyhouse will go ahead. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Dreal Deal a non-runner as Fairyhouse is given green light
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 11, 2021, 20:33

Tuesday’s meeting passes inspection but McNally’s prolific winner has been withdrawn

Racing at Fairyhouse on Saturday was cancelled. Photo: Morgan Treacy/Inpho IHRB will provide doctors and ambulances if needed by HSE
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 10, 2021, 14:20

Two doctors and two ambulances required at each meeting for racing to take place

An industry-wide policy on doping control was unanimously approved by the board of Horse Racing Ireland in 2018 but it is yet to be implemented. Photograph: Inpho 7:23 Brian O’Connor: Racing’s glaring failure on doping a huge own goal
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 9, 2021, 06:00

In 2021 we’re still awaiting implementation of an industry-wide policy on doping control

  • 1 comment
 Cheltenham Festival: hopes are high that the usual large contingent of Irish runners will be present for the annual national hunt highlight at  Prestbury Park. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho Kavanagh optimistic that Irish horses will travel in usual strength to Cheltenham
  • Racing
  • Brian O'Connor
  • January 9, 2021, 01:02

HRI boss remains positive despite escalating Covid-19 crisis and increased travel restrictions

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