The Irish Times

Favourite Sir Gerhard to face eight rivals in Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle

Bravemansgame and Ahoy Senor to renew their rivalry in the Novices’ Chase

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 17:45

‘Anyone that hasn’t got a dream has got nothing’

Cheltenham is no longer a stage for Tony McCoy but he's still immersed in the racing world

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00

Frodon leads raiders’ assault on Irish Gold Cup

Nicholls confirms plans as Leopardstown hope for 20,000 at Dublin Racing Festival

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 01:47

Former jockeys praise JP McManus as owner notches up 4,000th winner

Remarkable tally reached on Saturday with Chantry House win at Cheltenham

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 08:33

Nicholls assembles strong team for Dublin Racing Festival

Frodon and Clan Des Obeaux among the 18 entries for Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown

Thu Jan 13 2022 - 17:35

Champ holds off Thyme Hill to take Long Walk title at Ascot

Jockey Jonjo O’Neill Jnr wins his first Grade One on the JP McManus gelding

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 16:12

Tiger Roll faces tough challenge despite skipping Aintree’s bigger obstacles

Back-to-back Grand National winner in action over Mildmay track on Saturday

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 16:31

Saldier gives Patrick Mullins Galway Hurdle hat-trick

The father-son team were also on the mark with M C Muldoon in the novice hurdle

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 20:54

Anglo-Irish racing rivalry to be brought into focus again at Punchestown

It’s been a fine season for Irish racing, but the sport needs competition on both sides of the sea

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 06:00

Tiger Roll ready for a brand new adventure at Aintree

Two-times Grand National winner takes on Thursday’s Betway Bowl

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 16:07

Cheltenham 2021: Aidan Coleman ready to reel in the big fish

Cork jockey has eyes on some of the biggest prizes including Champion Hurdle

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 05:00

Power keeping faith with Lostintranslation in King George

‘The ground is the key to him and it looks like we’re going to have some nice ground in Kempton’

Wed Dec 23 2020 - 17:45

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

Prendergast praises Hughes as Armagh rider crowned British champion jumps jockey

‘He’s always been very, very dedicated and that gets you a long way in life’

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 16:28

The Belfast Ensemble brings its 3-day Bash to the Lyric Theatre

A retrospective celebration of the extraordinary canon of work in just two years

Wed Jun 19 2019 - 05:00

Bargain-buy Rashaan takes career earnings to nearly €250,000

Jett completes Jessica Harrington double on Irish National Day

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 21:40

Rachael Blackmore rides first Irish Grade One winner before dramatic mishap

Honeysuckle wins Irish Stallion Farms Mares Novice Hurdle but Mind’s Eye dumps Blackmore

Sun Apr 21 2019 - 17:56

Fairyhouse set for extensive watering ahead of Easter festival

First high-profile test of new whip rules at Irish Grand National

Fri Apr 19 2019 - 16:08

Ireland v England rivalry is a nonsense but it’s a good way of tracking the health of Irish racing

Money has changed everything about Irish fortunes at Cheltenham since a winless 1989

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 18:46

Kingdoms for a horse – Frank McNally on Phar Lap and the rules of equine nationalism

An Irishman’s Diary

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 18:10

On Chesil Beach: Saoirse Ronan’s new film not wholly satisfying

Review: Ian McEwan’s own script cannot find a cinematic substitute for his sharp prose

Tue May 22 2018 - 14:59

Minella Rocco declared a non-runner in Grand National

Racing manager says ‘it’s purely ground related, he’s just not as good in soft-heavy’

Fri Apr 13 2018 - 11:06

Katie Walsh targeting Aintree National glory aboard Baie Des Iles

Jonjo O’Neill’s Minella Rocco at the head of the weights following the second forfeit stage

Tue Mar 20 2018 - 22:07

Confirmed: Minella Rocco a non-runner in Cheltenham Gold Cup

Jonjo O’Neill withdrew JP McManus’ eight-year-old due to concerns about ground

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 09:13

Our Duke heads stellar field for Down Royal Champion Chase

Jessica Harrington’s star among 11 entries but Coneygree could head for Wetherby

Tue Oct 31 2017 - 14:43

Magnificent mare Annie Power is retired

Willie Mullins confirms 2016 Champion Hurdle heroine will not return to track

Tue May 16 2017 - 13:33

Willie Mullins closes gap in battle for trainers’ title

English raider Unowhatimeanharry lands Punchestown feature on day three

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 20:50

Foxrock likely to miss Aintree showpiece for Irish Grand National

Ante-post favourite Minella Rocco will not travel to Liverpool after ‘hard race in Gold Cup’

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 17:24

Tony McCoy ‘flattered’ by statue to his honour at Cheltenham

Legendary jockey partnered 31 winners at the famous festival during an epic career

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 21:13

Carlingford Lough has all eyes on Irish Gold Cup

Both McManus and O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud team have three entries each

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 01:00

Bryan Cooper to miss Leopardstown, hopes to return next week

Barry Geraghty faces tough Gold Cup call between Carlingford Lough and Minella Rocco

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 18:34

Turf Club expects rise in inquiries after ‘non-trier’ rules take effect

First meeting under new running and riding rules will take place at Dundalk on Friday

Mon Jan 16 2017 - 01:00

Djakadam can confirm Gold Cup credentials in Lexus

Vroum Vroum Mag can bring Willie Mullins more festive cheer in Christmas Hurdle

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 11:07

Taquin Du Seuil and Aidan Coleman take BetVictor Gold Cup

Jonjo O’Neill gets winner despite favourite More Of That disappointing at Cheltenham

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 15:09