Horse Racing

Five at 25: Long-shots that might keep you from entering a Cheltenham world of pain
Five at 25: Long-shots that might keep you from entering a Cheltenham world of pain
Thursday
23 Jan 2020
Unstoppable Benie skates to 21-length win in Galmoy Hurdle
Unstoppable Benie skates to 21-length win in Galmoy Hurdle
Wednesday
22 Jan 2020
Honeysuckle growing stronger with De Bromhead set to dominate Dublin festival
Honeysuckle growing stronger with De Bromhead set to dominate Dublin festival
Sunday
19 Jan 2020
Footpad flounders as Real Steel lands feature at Thurles
Footpad flounders as Real Steel lands feature at Thurles
Saturday
18 Jan 2020
Defi Du Seuil sees off Un De Sceaux with stunning finish at Ascot
Defi Du Seuil sees off Un De Sceaux with stunning finish at Ascot
Friday
17 Jan 2020
Get your crayons out and you can win Six Nations tickets in our colouring book competition
Get your crayons out and you can win Six Nations tickets in our colouring book competition
Johnny Ward: Latest Exhibition's Cheltenham chance is a story to be savoured
Johnny Ward: Latest Exhibition's Cheltenham chance is a story to be savoured
Thursday
16 Jan 2020
Young Limerick jockey McNamara enjoying hot streak
Young Limerick jockey McNamara enjoying hot streak
Monday
13 Jan 2020
Irish Gold Cup winner returns as Grade 1 Leopardstown entries confirmed
Irish Gold Cup winner returns as Grade 1 Leopardstown entries confirmed
Today's racing at Punchestown cancelled due to 'safety concerns' amid storm
Today's racing at Punchestown cancelled due to 'safety concerns' amid storm
Sunday
12 Jan 2020
Elliott's Andy Dufresne back to winning ways at Punchestown
Elliott's Andy Dufresne back to winning ways at Punchestown
Friday
10 Jan 2020
Johnny Ward: Mullins has the hunger and the hand to continue championship dominance
Johnny Ward: Mullins has the hunger and the hand to continue championship dominance
Thursday
9 Jan 2020
Envoi Allen: will horse racing's rising star go for the Champion Hurdle?
Envoi Allen: will horse racing's rising star go for the Champion Hurdle?
Wednesday
8 Jan 2020
3 recent Gold Cup winners amongst 31 entries for this year's Cheltenham prize
3 recent Gold Cup winners amongst 31 entries for this year's Cheltenham prize
Elliott: Tiger Roll 'is in great nick' and 'will definitely make' Cheltenham
Elliott: Tiger Roll 'is in great nick' and 'will definitely make' Cheltenham
Sunday
5 Jan 2020
Brilliant Envoi Allen wins feature at Naas for Russell and Elliott
Brilliant Envoi Allen wins feature at Naas for Russell and Elliott
Friday
3 Jan 2020
Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz
Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz
Johnny Ward: Cheltenham should be careful what it wishes for with five-day debate
Johnny Ward: Cheltenham should be careful what it wishes for with five-day debate
Thursday
2 Jan 2020
If it ain't broke: Al Boum Photo setting out Gold Cup stall
If it ain't broke: Al Boum Photo setting out Gold Cup stall
Wednesday
1 Jan 2020
Champ crashes out with Dipper Novices' Chase at his mercy
Champ crashes out with Dipper Novices' Chase at his mercy
Gold Cup champ Al Boum Photo impresses on winning return at Tramore
Gold Cup champ Al Boum Photo impresses on winning return at Tramore
Tuesday
31 Dec 2019
2017 Gold Cup hero Sizing John falls on his long-awaited return at Punchestown
2017 Gold Cup hero Sizing John falls on his long-awaited return at Punchestown
Open thread: What are you most looking forward to in the 2020 sporting year?
Open thread: What are you most looking forward to in the 2020 sporting year?
Monday
30 Dec 2019
Open thread: What was your favourite moment from the 2019 sporting year?
Open thread: What was your favourite moment from the 2019 sporting year?
Sunday
29 Dec 2019
Sharjah triumphs and Klassical Dream flops on final day at Leopardstown
Sharjah triumphs and Klassical Dream flops on final day at Leopardstown
Saturday
28 Dec 2019
Elliott lost for words after Apple's Jade turns back the clock at Leopardstown
Elliott lost for words after Apple's Jade turns back the clock at Leopardstown
Delta Work leaves it late to clinch Savill's Chase thriller at Leopardstown
Delta Work leaves it late to clinch Savill's Chase thriller at Leopardstown
Friday
27 Dec 2019
Johnny Ward: Bull roars to dramatic victory in festive Leopardstown test
Johnny Ward: Bull roars to dramatic victory in festive Leopardstown test
‘The truth is I’m not that attached to life’ - The forgotten female sports icon who defied the Nazis
‘The truth is I’m not that attached to life’ - The forgotten female sports icon who defied the Nazis
Davy Russell lands feature race at Limerick and Welsh Grand National sees home winner
Davy Russell lands feature race at Limerick and Welsh Grand National sees home winner
Rachael Blackmore's magical Christmas continues as A Plus Tard scoops Grade 1
Rachael Blackmore's magical Christmas continues as A Plus Tard scoops Grade 1
Johnny Ward: Time may be a great healer for those who love Samcro
Johnny Ward: Time may be a great healer for those who love Samcro
Thursday
26 Dec 2019
Johnny Ward: Racing in Limerick, Faugheen captures hearts at Leopardstown
Johnny Ward: Racing in Limerick, Faugheen captures hearts at Leopardstown
Clan Des Obeaux cruises to back-to-back King George victories
Clan Des Obeaux cruises to back-to-back King George victories
Faugheen produces Christmas magic in Limerick
Faugheen produces Christmas magic in Limerick
Sunday
22 Dec 2019
Test your sports knowledge in The42's Big Fat Quiz of the Year
Test your sports knowledge in The42's Big Fat Quiz of the Year
Saturday
21 Dec 2019
The World's End rallies late to win Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot
The World's End rallies late to win Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot
Friday
20 Dec 2019
Johnny Ward: All-weather track in Tipperary could see Dundalk suffer greatly
Johnny Ward: All-weather track in Tipperary could see Dundalk suffer greatly
Wednesday
18 Dec 2019
King George still fascinating despite Altior's likely absence
King George still fascinating despite Altior's likely absence
Sunday
15 Dec 2019
Elliott's favourite Andy Dufresne is upset at Navan
Elliott's favourite Andy Dufresne is upset at Navan