The Irish Times

Churchill review: Winston at his most shambolic

Brian Cox does excellent work in the title role – unfortunately, often against the script

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 12:30

Queen Elizabeth misses another church service due to heavy cold

The 90-year-old monarch missed Christmas Day service for the first time in decades

Sun Jan 1 2017 - 12:37

Tom Taaffe back in stride for Paddy Power Chase

Win for Rogue Trader or People’s Park could cement Gold Cup victor’s return to form

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 07:30

Willie Mullins lands 63/1 St Stephen’s Day ‘six-timer’

Thistlecrack odds on for Cheltenham Gold Cup after King George rout at Kempton

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 19:45

Valseur Lido on track for Leopardstown’s Lexus Chase

Gigginstown’s number one is set to skip Kempton’s King George VI Chase

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 01:00

Shergar’s jockey Walter Swinburn dies aged 55

Swinburn won Epsom Derby three times and The Arc once

Mon Dec 12 2016 - 19:40

Bryan Cooper faces Durkan choice between Sub Lieutenant and Outlander

Willie Mullins’s Djakadam set to defend his Grade One crown at Punchestown

Wed Dec 7 2016 - 10:47

Willie Mullins says Douvan ready to tackle two-mile route

Un De Sceaux remains in contention for Sandown’s Betfair Tingle Creek Chase

Tue Nov 29 2016 - 01:00

Sunderland, ‘the city that crashed the pound’, defiant after Brexit

Few in the Brexit bellwether city have regrets – but enthusiasm for Leave has wavered

Wed Jul 13 2016 - 13:44

Queen Elizabeth: From princess to UK’s longest reigning monarch

A look at the queen’s life from a horse-mad child to her 90th birthday

Thu Apr 21 2016 - 01:00

Mixed signals on Indian bid to recover Kohinoor diamond

Solicitor general surprises many by saying India should forgo claim for jewel from UK

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 20:35

Colin Tizzard confident Cue Card will deliver at Aintree

Dorset trainer believes his charge can return to winning ways in Betfred Bowl

Wed Apr 6 2016 - 17:53

2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long run is retired

Two-time King George winner finishes fifth in a hunter chase at Carlisle on Sunday

Mon Mar 21 2016 - 10:41

Noel Meade: Road to Riches a ‘stupid price’ for Irish Gold Cup

Trainer believes stable star is entitled to be favourite for Leopardstown weekend feature

Fri Feb 5 2016 - 12:46

Race ready: Gordon Elliott mob-handed for Christmas meetings

Don Cossack primed for King George VI glory at Kempton as yard eyes festive success

Thu Dec 24 2015 - 13:27

Vautour and Don Cossack backed to make King George Irish affair

Kempton preview: Faugheen expected to return to winning ways in Christmas Hurdle

Thu Dec 24 2015 - 01:00

Roddy L’Estrange: Helpless Vinny cries tears of frustration

Burly busman scared as his beloved Angie undergoes major surgery

Wed Dec 2 2015 - 07:45

Gordon Elliott’s winning ways the result of ambition and talent

The Meath trainer has become a very worthy rival of undisputed king Willie Mullins

Wed Dec 2 2015 - 01:00

Golden Horn added to Prix del’Arc de Triomphe line-up

Derby winner supplemented by owner Anthony Oppenheimer at a cost of €120,000

Thu Oct 1 2015 - 19:04

Golden Horn a class above at Sandown as he makes it five unbeaten

Colt pulls clear of The Grey Gatsby as Aiden O’Brien’s Cougar Mountain never threatens

Sat Jul 4 2015 - 17:19

All-time great Kauto Star has been put down

Dual Gold Cup winner suffered injuries to his pelvis and neck in a fall at paddock

Tue Jun 30 2015 - 10:43

Ruby Walsh spoilt for choice on St Stephen’s Day

Champagne Fever and Faugheen bound for Kempton while Vautour on target to run at Leopardstown

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 19:20

Classic winners Magician and Trading Leather to lead Irish bid for King George glory

Aidan O’Brien bidding for a fourth success in Britain’s most prestigious open-age flat race

Tue Jul 22 2014 - 01:00

Taghrooda on course for Classic double in Darley Irish Oaks

Trainer John Gosden indicates filly will attempt to follow up on Epsom Oaks success

Tue Jul 8 2014 - 01:00

First Lieutenant set for another crack at Leopardstown highlight

Trainer Mouse Morris optimistic of a happier outcome

Sat Dec 21 2013 - 01:00

Career -ending injury to St Nicholas Abbey makes Cirrus Des Aigles clear favourite for Ascot

Weather forecast even suits new marker leader for King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Wed Jul 24 2013 - 08:59

St Nicholas Abbey suffers career-ending injury

Vets hope to be able to save Ballydoyle star for a career at stud

Tue Jul 23 2013 - 10:00

St Nicholas Abbey to bypass Royal Ascot

Aidan O’Brien has targeted the King George for three time Coronation Cup hero

Fri Jun 7 2013 - 15:34

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