The Irish Times

Colin Keane takes his place on world stage with Breeders’ Cup success

Ireland’s champion jockey was more than assured in guiding Tarnawa home at Keeneland

Sun Nov 08 2020 - 15:48

Champers Elysees to skip Breeders’ Cup with Royal Ascot next year’s target

Trainer Johnny Murtagh lets Group One winning filly out to the paddock

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 16:03

Princess Zoe out to cap fairytale summer in Prix Royal-Oak

Aidan and Joseph O’Brien looking for success in Melbourne’s $5m Cox Plate

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 15:29

Johnny Murtagh to train for the Aga Khan in Ireland

Pair had a high profile split in 2012 when Murtagh was a jockey for the owner

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 16:40

Brian O’Connor: John Oxx’s rare skill was never getting in the way of talent

Former champion trainer John Oxx to call time on training career after 41 years

Mon Oct 12 2020 - 20:10

Colin Keane hoping to profit from O’Brien rides in battle for champion jockey title

2017 champion looking to extend his lead over Shane Foley at Cork on Tuesday

Mon Oct 12 2020 - 16:20

Jockey Pat Smullen dies aged 43 after cancer battle

Nine-times champion jockey claimed Epsom-Irish Derby double during brilliant career

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 22:21

Mogul finally delivers to claim glory in Grand Prix de Paris

O’Brien says plenty of options for Mogul including Champion Stakes or Hong Kong

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 01:00

Heads scratched as noise from the Curragh roof resurfaces

‘Whirring’ sound emanating from roof of stand could be heard across Derby weekend

Sun Jun 28 2020 - 14:56

Classic opportunity for racing to sell itself as the cameras roll

Friday evening’s 2,000 Guineas will be broadcast live on RTÉ2 and ITV4

Fri Jun 12 2020 - 06:00

Trainer Halford eyes up Guineas glory with Sinawann and Ridenza

Hamariyna set to reappear in the Ridgewood Pearl Stakes on Irish 1,000 Guineas day

Mon May 25 2020 - 19:01

Death of former Irish showjumper Col Billy Ringrose

Former CO of the Army Equitation School competed in two Olympic Games

Thu Apr 30 2020 - 21:24

Aga Khan among victims of audacious French ‘scam of the century’

Paris court hears details of elaborate sting that netted €77.5m for alleged fraudsters

Fri Feb 07 2020 - 13:58

Horse racing figures highlight threat from proposed Kildare quarry

Ruby Walsh and Aga Khan among 200 locals opposing plans by Kilsaran concrete firm

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 19:13

Take a punt on former Buck Whaley Curragh home for €1.85m

All the formal rooms you need for entertaining and a stud farm right next door

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 00:00

Keeping Irish horse racing on track in spite of Brexit hurdle

Interview: Brian Kavanagh, chief executive, Horse Racing Ireland

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 05:00

How fraudster who wore silicone mask of French minister stole millions

Franco-Israeli fraudster Gilbert Chikli to go on trial for elaborate hustle of wealthy

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 21:45

Bruce Springsteen at 70: 13 surprising facts about ‘The Boss’

How did he get his nickname? How long did his longest gig last? What was his dad's job?

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 17:01

Jockeys give cautiously positive report on controversial Dundalk surface

Addition of 50 tonnes of fibre over the summer have improved the track

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 22:34

Magical enjoys the limelight at Leopardstown

Magical leads home 1-2-3 for Aidan O’Brien in Ireland’s highest rated race

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 19:51