Horse Racing

Jack Kennedy back riding out with hopes of Aintree return
Jack Kennedy back riding out with hopes of Aintree return
Tuesday
4 Apr 2023
Donn McClean: White Birch's Ballysax shock points to exciting prospects
Donn McClean: White Birch's Ballysax shock points to exciting prospects
Thursday
30 Mar 2023
Bumper double takes Willie Mullins over 200 Irish winners for the season
Bumper double takes Willie Mullins over 200 Irish winners for the season
Wednesday
29 Mar 2023
'You’re never sure until you start, but it is exciting' - Aidan O'Brien set for season ahead
'You’re never sure until you start, but it is exciting' - Aidan O'Brien set for season ahead
Friday
24 Mar 2023
Cheltenham Gold Cup winning jockey Bryan Cooper announces retirement
Cheltenham Gold Cup winning jockey Bryan Cooper announces retirement
Thursday
23 Mar 2023
'You're thinking, 'This is where Michael Collins was interned. I felt I could hear the echoes'
'You're thinking, 'This is where Michael Collins was interned. I felt I could hear the echoes'
Monday
20 Mar 2023
Donn McClean: Reflections from an extraordinary week at Cheltenham
Donn McClean: Reflections from an extraordinary week at Cheltenham
Sunday
19 Mar 2023
'To be there was amazing, just to feel the outpouring of goodwill towards them'
'To be there was amazing, just to feel the outpouring of goodwill towards them'
Friday
17 Mar 2023
Johnny Ward: A Cheltenham as good as we've had for years, racing at its best
Johnny Ward: A Cheltenham as good as we've had for years, racing at its best
First Cheltenham winner for Cork jockey as trainer Murphy returns to success
First Cheltenham winner for Cork jockey as trainer Murphy returns to success
Mullins and Townend win Cheltenham Gold Cup with Galopin Des Champs
Mullins and Townend win Cheltenham Gold Cup with Galopin Des Champs
Lossiemouth Triumphs in Cheltenham opener amidst Willie Mullins 1-2-3-4
Lossiemouth Triumphs in Cheltenham opener amidst Willie Mullins 1-2-3-4
Thursday
16 Mar 2023
Johnny Ward: These are the days we live for – win, lose or just being alive to bear witness
Johnny Ward: These are the days we live for – win, lose or just being alive to bear witness
JP McManus-owned Sire Du Berlais is a Festival hero once again
JP McManus-owned Sire Du Berlais is a Festival hero once again
Blackmore and de Bromhead celebrate Ryanair Chase win with Envoi Allen
Blackmore and de Bromhead celebrate Ryanair Chase win with Envoi Allen
Stage Star strikes for Nicholls, disappointment for Elliott's Mighty Potter
Stage Star strikes for Nicholls, disappointment for Elliott's Mighty Potter
Davy Russell: ‘I have about as much respect for Michael O’Leary’s opinion as he has for my opinion’
Davy Russell: ‘I have about as much respect for Michael O’Leary’s opinion as he has for my opinion’
'Fairytale stuff': 85-year-old Waterford trainer and teenage jockey celebrate at Cheltenham
'Fairytale stuff': 85-year-old Waterford trainer and teenage jockey celebrate at Cheltenham
Wednesday
15 Mar 2023
Energumene and Delta Work defend Cheltenham titles
Energumene and Delta Work defend Cheltenham titles
The Real Whacker lands thrilling victory for Limerick trainer at Cheltenham
The Real Whacker lands thrilling victory for Limerick trainer at Cheltenham
One-two-three for Willie Mullins as Impaire Et Passe blows away Ballymore rivals
One-two-three for Willie Mullins as Impaire Et Passe blows away Ballymore rivals
Tuesday
14 Mar 2023
Johnny Ward: Emotional win for de Bromhead family the standout Cheltenham tale
Johnny Ward: Emotional win for de Bromhead family the standout Cheltenham tale
Fairytale Cheltenham win for Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore with Honeysuckle
Fairytale Cheltenham win for Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore with Honeysuckle
Constitution Hill simply magnificent in Champion Hurdle cruise at Cheltenham
Constitution Hill simply magnificent in Champion Hurdle cruise at Cheltenham
Famous victory for Irish duo in Cheltenham opener, El Fabiolo takes the Arkle
Famous victory for Irish duo in Cheltenham opener, El Fabiolo takes the Arkle
Monday
13 Mar 2023
Cheltenham Festival: How many Irish-trained horses will win this year?
Cheltenham Festival: How many Irish-trained horses will win this year?
Blackmore hopes Honeysuckle can have 'one more big day' at Cheltenham
Blackmore hopes Honeysuckle can have 'one more big day' at Cheltenham
Sunday
12 Mar 2023
'Everyone thinks I'm mad' - 66 year-old rides winner at Limerick after two knee replacements
'Everyone thinks I'm mad' - 66 year-old rides winner at Limerick after two knee replacements
Saturday
11 Mar 2023
Navan card called off, Cavan-Leitrim refixed
Navan card called off, Cavan-Leitrim refixed
Tuesday
7 Mar 2023
5 Cheltenham favourites – rock solid or vulnerable?
5 Cheltenham favourites – rock solid or vulnerable?
Friday
3 Mar 2023
Jack Kennedy runs out of time to be fit for Cheltenham Festival
Jack Kennedy runs out of time to be fit for Cheltenham Festival
Wednesday
1 Mar 2023
Patrick Mullins facing tough Champion Bumper choice at Cheltenham
Patrick Mullins facing tough Champion Bumper choice at Cheltenham
Gold Cup and Stayers' Hurdle stars - The Gordon Elliott horses to watch at Cheltenham
Gold Cup and Stayers' Hurdle stars - The Gordon Elliott horses to watch at Cheltenham
Monday
27 Feb 2023
Gordon Elliott expects to know this week if Jack Kennedy will be fit for Cheltenham
Gordon Elliott expects to know this week if Jack Kennedy will be fit for Cheltenham
Friday
24 Feb 2023
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Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
Tuesday
21 Feb 2023
Shiskin rediscovers old verve to remind us how well the top trainers know their horses
Shiskin rediscovers old verve to remind us how well the top trainers know their horses
Minella Times - Rachael Blackmore's Grand National winner - retires following injury setback
Minella Times - Rachael Blackmore's Grand National winner - retires following injury setback
Wednesday
15 Feb 2023
Flooring Porter making good progress towards Stayers’ Hurdle defence
Flooring Porter making good progress towards Stayers’ Hurdle defence
Tuesday
14 Feb 2023
Not all plain sailing but Mullins machine looks powerful as Cheltenham looms
Not all plain sailing but Mullins machine looks powerful as Cheltenham looms
Oisin Murphy returns to action following 14-month ban for alcohol and Covid breaches
Oisin Murphy returns to action following 14-month ban for alcohol and Covid breaches