The Irish Times

A Plus Tard sets out on Cheltenham path with Betfair Chase reappearance at Haydock

The Henry de Bromhead-trained horse will try to deny Bristol De Mai a fourth win in the race

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00

Minella Indo heads classy quintet in Down Royal’s Champion Chase

First Grade One chase of new National Hunt season attracts a top line up including King George winner Frodon

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 16:12

Jeff Kidder upsets the odds once more at Punchestown

Noel Meade: ‘Since he came back from Cheltenham, he’s like a film star in the yard’

Sat May 01 2021 - 18:08

Clan Des Obeaux completes daring raid to take Punchestown Gold Cup

Paul Nicholls’s gamble in supplementing two-time King George winner pays off

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 21:11

Kemboy could cap another big day out for Willie Mullins at Punchestown

Decision to supplement Clan Des Obeaux into Ladbrokes Gold Cup is telling

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 06:00

Minella Indo leads field of seven for Gold Cup at Punchestown

Henry de Bromhead’s star bidding to land famous double after Cheltenham success

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 13:13

Blackmore hoping to lead successful Plan of Attack at Sandown

High-flying De Bromhead targeting another big prize on day of England’s ‘jumps finale’

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Potential for 19 Irish raiders in Aintree Grand National

Patrick Mullins, riding Burrows Saint, has chance to claim rare father-and-son triumph

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00

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

Townend in race against time to take Burrows Saint ride for Aintree Grand National

Jockey to undergo further scans this week on foot injury

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 15:52

Home By The Lee could be the answer in Irish Grand National

Latest Exhibition looks to have a serious job on his hands to defy top weight on Monday

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00

Rachael Blackmore seeks to make further history in Gold Cup

First woman to win Champion Hurdle could also become first woman to claim Gold Cup

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 01:00

Chacun Pour Soi can add Champion Chase to Willie Mullins’s CV

Two-mile feature has eluded trainer so far but Wednesday’s favourite looks worthy

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00

Cheltenham: Prodigious Monkfish to get the job done on Wednesday

Bob Olinger leads Ballymore market with Sir Gerhard and Kilcuit to clash in the Bumper

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00

Townend confident Chacun Pour Soi capable of handling Cheltenham challenge

Altior misses out again for Nicky Henderson in Wednesday’s Queen Mother Champion Chase

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 19:51

Irish raiders set to dominate Cheltenham again

Paul Nicholls labels Champion Chase favourite Chacun Pour Soi ‘nearly unbeatable’

Sun Feb 14 2021 - 18:45

Mullins’ Al Boum Photo headlines Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders

Trainer has host of other contenders for showpiece event on March 19th

Wed Jan 06 2021 - 15:02

Politologue secures record 11th Tingle Creek crown for Paul Nicholls

Jockey Harry Skelton enjoys a Grade One double after Allmankind also triumphs

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 15:04

Willie Mullins’ former star mare Laurina is retired

Paul Nicholls confirms Cheltenham winner’s racing days are over after poor run at Ascot

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 12:35

A changing of the seasons as Minella Indo lines up at Wexford

This week will see a number of Gold Cup contenders make their seasonal bows

Sun Oct 25 2020 - 15:40