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Betting on racing and a dystopian race to the bottom
Betting on racing and a dystopian race to the bottom
Nicky Henderson reveals scare with Cheltenham Champion Hurdle favourite Epatante
Nicky Henderson reveals scare with Cheltenham Champion Hurdle favourite Epatante
Wednesday
26 Feb 2020
Expert view: How you should view these 5 Cheltenham favourites
Expert view: How you should view these 5 Cheltenham favourites
Tuesday
25 Feb 2020
No need yet for Cheltenham backup plan, but racing puts coronavirus steering group in place
No need yet for Cheltenham backup plan, but racing puts coronavirus steering group in place
Monday
24 Feb 2020
'I'd often look to the heavens and say, 'Give us a dig out here Dad if you can' - Clare hurling to Cheltenham hopes
'I'd often look to the heavens and say, 'Give us a dig out here Dad if you can' - Clare hurling to Cheltenham hopes
Sunday
23 Feb 2020
Ted Walsh's Any Second Now stakes Grand National claim with win in Naas
Ted Walsh's Any Second Now stakes Grand National claim with win in Naas
Kildare's double Grand National-winning jockey Leighton Aspell retires at 43
Kildare's double Grand National-winning jockey Leighton Aspell retires at 43
Saturday
22 Feb 2020
Malarky keeps up winning run for Tizzard and O’Neill
Malarky keeps up winning run for Tizzard and O’Neill
Friday
21 Feb 2020
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Cheltenham blow for Gordon Elliott as Glenloe is ruled out
Cheltenham blow for Gordon Elliott as Glenloe is ruled out
Another bad break for 'tough bugger' Jack Kennedy won't dim desire to get back in the saddle
Another bad break for 'tough bugger' Jack Kennedy won't dim desire to get back in the saddle
Thursday
20 Feb 2020
Magic Cheltenham memories as Power gets set this year with contenders for Harrington and Tizzard
Magic Cheltenham memories as Power gets set this year with contenders for Harrington and Tizzard
Wednesday
19 Feb 2020
The disarming genius Mullins, chats about Faugheen over pints and the change from Ruby to Townend
The disarming genius Mullins, chats about Faugheen over pints and the change from Ruby to Townend
2018 winner ruled out of the Cheltenham Gold Cup due to injury
2018 winner ruled out of the Cheltenham Gold Cup due to injury
De Bromhead in no rush to commit to Honeysuckle target
De Bromhead in no rush to commit to Honeysuckle target
Tuesday
18 Feb 2020
Faith in Samcro, phonecalls from The Boss, and why 'forgotten horse' Delta Work is made for the Gold Cup
Faith in Samcro, phonecalls from The Boss, and why 'forgotten horse' Delta Work is made for the Gold Cup
Sunday
16 Feb 2020
Tiger Roll delights Gordon Elliott on Navan return while Cracking Smart first
Tiger Roll delights Gordon Elliott on Navan return while Cracking Smart first
Saturday
15 Feb 2020
Cyrname’s safe return is ‘biggest winner of the day’ for Nicholls after heavy fall
Cyrname’s safe return is ‘biggest winner of the day’ for Nicholls after heavy fall
Friday
14 Feb 2020
Let the Tiger roar: History likely to weigh heavy on racing's most perplexing success story
Let the Tiger roar: History likely to weigh heavy on racing's most perplexing success story
Wednesday
12 Feb 2020
Donn McClean: 2020 Grand National wouldn't be the same without Tiger Roll
Donn McClean: 2020 Grand National wouldn't be the same without Tiger Roll
Tuesday
11 Feb 2020
Tiger Roll '50-50' to attempt historic Grand National treble as handicap weights announced
Tiger Roll '50-50' to attempt historic Grand National treble as handicap weights announced
Racing cancelled at Punchestown after heavy snowfall
Racing cancelled at Punchestown after heavy snowfall
Sunday
9 Feb 2020
Sunday's sporting fixtures falling victim to Storm Ciara
Sunday's sporting fixtures falling victim to Storm Ciara
Saturday
8 Feb 2020
Altior tunes up for Champion Chase hat-trick bid with Newbury win
Altior tunes up for Champion Chase hat-trick bid with Newbury win
Friday
7 Feb 2020
Mullins forced to rule out three star runners ahead of Cheltenham
Mullins forced to rule out three star runners ahead of Cheltenham
Weight and see: Michael O'Leary hoping handicapper gives Tiger Roll a fair shot at history
Weight and see: Michael O'Leary hoping handicapper gives Tiger Roll a fair shot at history
Wednesday
5 Feb 2020
Donn McClean: Delta Work a serious prospect for Cheltenham Gold Cup despite losing Jack Kennedy
Donn McClean: Delta Work a serious prospect for Cheltenham Gold Cup despite losing Jack Kennedy
Monday
3 Feb 2020
Kennedy will miss Cheltenham due to leg injury in race after winning Irish Gold Cup
Kennedy will miss Cheltenham due to leg injury in race after winning Irish Gold Cup
Sunday
2 Feb 2020
'Freak' Faugheen sparks tears of joy on magical day at Leopardstown
'Freak' Faugheen sparks tears of joy on magical day at Leopardstown
Faugheen steals the show at Leopardstown while Delta Work lands Gold Cup success for Elliott
Faugheen steals the show at Leopardstown while Delta Work lands Gold Cup success for Elliott
Consequences of Cantona's kung-fu kick, Kobe Bryant's greatness and more of the week's best sportswriting
Consequences of Cantona's kung-fu kick, Kobe Bryant's greatness and more of the week's best sportswriting
Saturday
1 Feb 2020
Johnny Ward: Sunshine, gales and Honeysuckle's reign on day one of the Dublin Racing Festival
Johnny Ward: Sunshine, gales and Honeysuckle's reign on day one of the Dublin Racing Festival
A 'magic' day - Blackmore celebrates again as Honeysuckle takes Irish Champion Hurdle
A 'magic' day - Blackmore celebrates again as Honeysuckle takes Irish Champion Hurdle
Notebook wins brilliant renewal of the Arkle at Leopardstown and joy for Chacun Pour Soi
Notebook wins brilliant renewal of the Arkle at Leopardstown and joy for Chacun Pour Soi
Donn McClean: So many questions ahead of fascinating weekend at Dublin Racing Festival
Donn McClean: So many questions ahead of fascinating weekend at Dublin Racing Festival
'I was a chronic, homeless, alcoholic - I'd be turning up at the races drunk'
'I was a chronic, homeless, alcoholic - I'd be turning up at the races drunk'
Wednesday
29 Jan 2020
Champion Tiger Roll headlines Grand National entries with 45 Irish-trained runners involved
Champion Tiger Roll headlines Grand National entries with 45 Irish-trained runners involved
Sunday
26 Jan 2020
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
Stormy Ireland completes season hat-trick with victory at Naas
Stormy Ireland completes season hat-trick with victory at Naas
Saturday
25 Jan 2020
Santini boosts Gold Cup claims and Paisley Park wins again at Cheltenham
Santini boosts Gold Cup claims and Paisley Park wins again at Cheltenham