The Irish Times

Willie Mullins looking to bridge 10-year gap with Galway Plate success

Paul Townend has decided to ride last year’s runner-up Royal Rendezvous

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 06:00

Poetic Flare odds-on to land Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood

Withdrawal of Palace Pier sees Jim Bolger’s Classic star slashed in the betting

Wed Jul 21 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

Blue Point and Masar make it a major Royal Ascot day for Godolphin

Jim Bolger saddles South American import in Wokingham Handicap

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 06:00

Jim Bolger’s Verbal Dexterity on course for Dewhurst Stakes

English colt Expert Eye odds on for top juvenile event at Newmarket

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 18:15

Superpowers align for Dewhurst face-off

Coolmore and Godolphin renew rivalry in a ’mouthwatering’ Newmarket highlight

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00

Buick gets Ballydoyle call for Sanita Anita mission

Retained Gosden rider engaged by O’Brien to pilot Wilshire Boulevard in Juvenile Turf

Wed Oct 30 2013 - 01:00

Dawn Approach leads Irish team into Champions Day

Ruler has history to battle as well as Cirrus Des Aigles

Sat Oct 19 2013 - 01:00

Gordon Lord Byron earns a shot at Dawn Approach

Johnny Murtagh will again guide the horse in Saturday’s QEII

Wed Oct 16 2013 - 01:08

Aidan O’Brien wheels out big guns in quest for fifth British trainers’ title

Ireland’s perennial champion trainer is currently just over €350,000 behind Richard Hannon

Tue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00

Aidan O’Brien declares four for Champion Stakes

Cirrus Des Aigles heads 15 entries for Saturday’s race at Ascot

Mon Oct 14 2013 - 13:38

Tapestry bids to follow in family footsteps

Kiyoshi favourite for big prize

Wed Aug 28 2013 - 11:09

Toronado brings the quality to Juddmonte feature

Bolger aiming for another vintage York success with Trading Leather

Wed Aug 21 2013 - 01:00

Freddie Head on cloud nine as Moonlight proves to strong in France

Dawn Approach swamped by the blistering turn of foot of the winner

Mon Aug 12 2013 - 01:00

Bolger bullish on Dawn chances in ‘Duel on the Downs’ with Toronado

O’Brien hopes Declaration plays spoilsport

Wed Jul 31 2013 - 01:00

Godolphin set to supplement recent purchase Libertarian for Irish Derby

Epsom hero Ruler Of The World favourite to do double

Mon Jun 24 2013 - 01:09

Jim Bolger’s Dawn Approach crowned king in St James’s Palace thriller

Ireland reign supreme on opening day of Royal Ascot with four winners, including the three Group Ones

Wed Jun 19 2013 - 00:09

Toronado may be a better option in St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot

Animal Kingdom set to get the ball rolling in Queen Anne Stakes

Tue Jun 18 2013 - 01:00

Royal Ascot appeal extends to jumpers

Dawn Approach favourite to bounce back

Mon Jun 17 2013 - 01:21

O’Brien hoping Magician can conjure Ascot win

Trainer has also declared Mars and George Vancouver for the St James’s Palace Stakes on Tuesday

Sun Jun 16 2013 - 15:09

Magician may not make Royal Ascot

Stubbs heads two year old team

Fri Jun 14 2013 - 20:47

Ruler Of The World “below average” Derby winner but favourite for Curragh

Dawn Approach still highest rated after Epsom setback

Tue Jun 04 2013 - 01:00

Ruler Of The World gives Tipperary trainer Aidan O’Brien a fourth Investec Derby

Favourite Dawn Approach fails to settle for Kevin Manning and fades badly in the home straight

Mon Jun 03 2013 - 17:07

Richard Hughes continues his Classic roll on Ralph Beckett’s 20/1 second string, Talent

Frankie Dettori fails to trouble the judge on his three rides back after a six-month ban

Sat Jun 01 2013 - 01:03

Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning go for Derby double with Loch Garman

Frankie Dettori teams up with First Cornerstone

Sat Jun 01 2013 - 01:00

Dawn Approach has the class and temperament to land Derby

Science says colt will not stay but legendary trainer Jim Bolger’s hunch is he will

Sat Jun 01 2013 - 00:00

Aidan O’Brien-trained Magician to miss Epsom Derby

Colmoore indicate in tweet Irish 2,000 Guineas winner not part of their plans

Wed May 29 2013 - 22:30

Dortmund blonde the centre of Vinny’s attention

A whirlwind day as Vinny and daughter get to Champions League final

Wed May 29 2013 - 05:00

Irish colts dominate build-up to 234th Epsom Derby

Jim Bolger and Aidan O’Brien seem to hold the aces for the world’s most famous Classic

Tue May 28 2013 - 02:00

Bolger eyes Guineas success with Trading Leather

Manning renews partnership with colt

Sat May 25 2013 - 01:00

Trainer Jim Bolger now turns his attention to securing elusive Irish 2,000 Guineas

Johnny Murtagh bids for glory with two colts, Fort Knox and the sopplemented Ask Dad

Tue May 21 2013 - 01:00

Declaration Of War looks to have the right credentials in Lockinge Stakes

Aidan O’Brien’s last win in Newbury’s Group one was 10 years ago

Tue May 14 2013 - 02:00

O’Brien will be double-handed in tomorrow’s French 2,000 Guineas

Battle Of Marengo puts his Epsom Derby credentials on the line at Leopardstown

Fri May 10 2013 - 23:05

Magician impresses Coolmore camp with Chester win

Ryan Moore’s mount proves class with four length win over Contributer at Chester

Fri May 10 2013 - 20:08