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Handicapping isn’t a science — and the Melbourne Cup result proves it!

As the Melbourne Cup unfolded, shortly after 4.00 on Tuesday morning, you’d imagine the Australian handicapper was starting to feel decidedly uneasy.

David Wachman departure evokes memories of David O’Brien

news

Tributes to Jacqueline O’Brien, wife of legendary horse trainer Vincent

sport

Ballymac Matt continues to dominate at Irish Greyhound Derby

racing

Bookies expect Peregrine Falcon to swoop

sport

Ballymac Matt produces another faultless display

Laughil Blake 16/1 Derby favourite after draw

One hundred and forty-four greyhounds will contest the opening round of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, following the draw, which took place yesterday morning at Shelbourne Park.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2015

Rockybay Thomas can cash in on favourable draw

Rockybay Thomas can send Curraheen punters home on a high by making the most of a favourable draw in the finale.

Sat, 01 Aug, 2015

Let’s hope the battle of the juggernauts comes to fruition

Those who love flat racing, and there are plenty of us, can only pray that Kingman and Australia take each other on in the English 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday, May 3.

Sat, 19 Apr, 2014

Stud’s ‘speed gene’ dates back 300 years

The “speed gene” behind Coolmore stud’s renowned racehorse-breeding reputation could trace back to a single mare that lived around 300 years ago, scientists have found.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2012

Piggott: Vincent was the greatest

Legendary jockey Lester Piggott last night led the tributes to the training genius of Vincent O’Brien, who died on Monday morning at the age of 92.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2009

Racing legend O'Brien dies aged 92

Vincent O’Brien, perhaps the greatest trainer of all time, died earlier today, aged 92, at his home in Straffan, Co Kildare.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2009

Racing: Istabraq books his place in history

Ireland has produced some brilliant and some highly-popular National Hunt horses down the years, with Arkle and Dawn Run perhaps the two who fit most readily into both categories.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2002

Racing: Retirement beckons for mighty Istabraq

Istabraq is set to be retired after his bid for a record fourth Smurfit Champion Hurdle victory ended in anti-climax today.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2002