The Irish Times

Above The Curve cut for English Oaks after impressive Leopardstown win

Joseph O’Brien: ‘We think a lot of her . . . she obviously has an amazing pedigree’

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 16:37

O’Brien’s Mogul hoping to retain his crown in the Hong Kong Vase

1,000 Guineas heroine Mother Earth takes on local superstar Golden Sixty in the mile at Sha Tin

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 17:16

Davy Russell and Envoi Allen to be reunited at Down Royal

42-year-old regains ride on DeBromhead’s star as he returns to action on Saturday

Tue Oct 26 2021 - 16:15

Luxembourg a warm order to deliver Futurity success for O’Brien

Unbeaten colt hot favourite to give Ballydoyle handler record-equalling 10th success in renewal

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 16:00

Hunger for success keeps Kevin Manning at the top of toughest game of them all

Having rode his first winner in 1983, Ireland’s senior jockey shows no signs of letting up

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 06:00

Alcohol Free beats the boys to take Sussex Stakes at Goodwood

Oisin Murphy times it to perfection to reel in Jim Bolger’s favourite Poetic Flare

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 16:24

O’Brien banking on Bolshoi Ballet as he bids for ninth success in Epsom Derby

Third Realm might supply the home team with a rare riposte to recent Irish dominance

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00

Jim Bolger confident Mac Swiney can follow up in Epsom Derby

It is nearly 50 years since the Irish 2,000 Guineas - Derby double has been landed

Sun May 23 2021 - 17:39

Mac Swiney digs in to give Jim Bolger 2,000 Guineas glory

8-1 winner edges out stablemate Poetic Flare as Rory Cleary claims a famous victory

Sat May 22 2021 - 17:10

Irish trainers entertain real hope of Guineas doubles in France

Poetic Flare and Mother Earth both in action at Longchamp on Sunday

Sat May 15 2021 - 06:00

Mac Swiney to take chance in Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial

Jim Bolger’s Epsom contender lines out against seven rivals in Leopardstown renewal

Fri May 07 2021 - 15:50

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

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

Jim Bolger enjoys a fine day on both sides of the Irish Sea

Mac Swiney lands Group One at Doncaster before Flying Visit scores at Leopardstown

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 19:07

Horse named after Terence MacSwiney wins big race in England

Jim Bolger owned MacSwiney victorious a day before centenary of former Lord Mayor of Cork’s death

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 16:43

Class tells for Lady Wannabe with success at Listowel

Fozzy Stack’s filly a 14-1 winner under jockey Chris Hayes in Kerry

Tue Sept 22 2020 - 18:37

Saltonstall repeats the dose in thrilling Galway finish

Trainer Ado McGuinness enjoys back-to-back success in Tuesday’s feature race

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 20:53

Lemista lands big race for Ger Lyons as Flat season opens at Naas

Jim Bolger’s Poetic Flare impresses with win in opener

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 18:32

Racecourse stewards to be given more responsibility over whip rules

Jockeys found guilty to be handed suspensions on the same day in a bid to speed up the process

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 20:48

IHRB doesn't want whip to be issue at Champions Weekend

Up Helly Aa to make just his fourth career start in the Listowel Stakes

Sun Sept 08 2019 - 21:48

IHRB says number of whip rule breaches is ‘unacceptable’

Six jockeys each get six-day bans for use of the whip under controversial new regulations

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 18:17

Irish Jockeys Association warns of rider shortage over whip rule breaches

Over 120 riders have breached new rules since they were introduced in April

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 14:39

Iridessa bounces back in style to take Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh

Joseph O’Brien-trained filly claims second Group One of her career

Fri Jun 28 2019 - 18:27

Twilight Payment finally cashes in with Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes success

Hayley Turner scores with Arthurian Fame on Leopardstown debut

Fri May 17 2019 - 21:13

Stakeholders decide flat racing will continue at Ballinrobe

Last week’s abandonment at the Mayo track categorised as ‘an isolated incident’

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 19:30

Serious concerns about future of flat racing at Ballinrobe

Monday’s card was abandoned at the Mayo track due to condition of the course

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 20:17

Limini’s class could prove telling in Guinness Handicap

Cheltenham festival winner one of four Mullins runners in €100,000 feature

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 06:00

James Doyle's virtuoso ride seals Irish Oaks on Sea Of Class

English trainer William Haggas claims first Irish Classic at the Curragh

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 18:53

Breeders Cup display may have big impact on Churchill’s stud fee

O'Brien-trained Caravaggio and Highland Reel will both stand at Coolmore next year

Mon Oct 30 2017 - 19:53

Moore and Mullins combine for Lagostovegas in Cesarewitch

Six Irish hopefuls line up for tilt at marathon prize

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 19:00

Lisa O’Neill secures back-to-back Kerry National wins

Potters Point obliges at 8-1 as trainer Gordon Elliott claims Listowel feature

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 17:29

Number of mixed racing cards for 2018 season cut to 19

HRI announce 363 meetings will be held in Ireland next year - an all-time record

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 13:29

Flight Risk claims second Group Three success in Ballycorus Stakes

Halford to run three at Royal Ascot with Irishcorrespondent heading his team

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 20:52

Douglas Macarthur takes Derrinstown Derby trial

Aidan O’Brien saddles the first three home with 7-1 outsider taking it at Leopardstown

Sun May 07 2017 - 16:54