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Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day One
An emotional day at Cheltenham: 'We all wish a very special kid could be here'
Nothing can take away the pain of losing family,  but sport can provide solace and joy in the darkest of times, and Honeysuckle’s win did both

Tue, 14 Mar, 2023

Dubai Future Champions Day - Newmarket Racecourse
Irish Examiner view: Ending things on a high 
Racing legends Frankie Dettori and Davy Russell both announced their retirements during the weekend, much to the sport's surprise

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

GRI break pledge and provide just one care home for former racing dogs
GRI break pledge and provide just one care home for former racing dogs
The body pledged to provide four new facilities for former racing dogs by March of 2022

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

Ladies Day returns in style to Killarney Races
Ladies Day returns in style to Killarney Races
Sustainability was a major theme, with many ladies hiring, borrowing, and re-wearing garments and accessories

Fri, 15 Jul, 2022

Nina Carberry: Dancing with the Stars has been very, very tough 
Nina Carberry: Dancing with the Stars has been very, very tough 
'Don't let fear take something you've always wanted to do'

Mon, 28 Mar, 2022

Rachael Blackmore: As a jockey I feel male, female doesn’t matter anymore. If you’re good enough and you work hard, you’ll get the opportunities
Rachael Blackmore: As a jockey I feel male, female doesn’t matter anymore. If you’re good enough and you work hard, you’ll get the opportunities
The Grand National champion says she never thought that 'being a jockey could be a career for me'

Fri, 07 May, 2021

Clonmel hotelier 'ecstatic' after Gold Cup and National Double 
Clonmel hotelier 'ecstatic' after Gold Cup and National Double 
John Nallen is a former owner of Minella Times and Minella Indo, who won the most prestigious races in national hunt this year

Sun, 11 Apr, 2021

Photo Essay: Staying on track in Thurles throughout the pandemic
Photo Essay: Staying on track in Thurles throughout the pandemic
The first thing you notice about Thurles Racecourse when you arrive at the entrance are two gunmetal grey stands. Once you enter into the ground, you soon realise concrete steps leading from the bottom to the top of each stand are its seats.

Thu, 24 Dec, 2020

Ludlow Races - December 2nd
Ludlow racegoers cheer return from lockdown
There was no roof-raising roar as Falberto claimed the opening Shropshire Mind Novices’ Claiming Hurdle

Wed, 02 Dec, 2020

Ruby Walsh: When there is a will, there is a way...
Ruby Walsh: When there is a will, there is a way...
Ryan Moore’s brief quarantine in Tipperary came to a quick and early close on Thursday morning when the news broke that submissions made to government by HRI had been accepted and that jockeys who were booked to ride in either Group or ...

Sat, 05 Sep, 2020

Tipperary Tips:  Finest Evermore can make a winning debut over hurdles
Tipperary Tips:  Finest Evermore can make a winning debut over hurdles
Calidus Mirabilis can make his experience count in opener

Mon, 17 Aug, 2020

Curragh Races - July 19th
Ger Lyons mixing it with the best
Having waited more than 20 years to win a Group One in his homeland, Ger Lyons wasted no time in doubling his tally - and now has his sights set on the Qatar Sussex Stakes with Siskin.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2020

Kilbeggan and Curragh tips: Arthurian Fame can make winning return to life over obstacles
Kilbeggan and Curragh tips: Arthurian Fame can make winning return to life over obstacles
Arthurian Fame can make a winning return to National Hunt racing in the second division of the Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Maiden Hurdle.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2020

Navan tips: Nullifier can make most of better draw
Navan tips: Nullifier can make most of better draw
There is a decent card this afternoon in Navan and Nullifier get the nap to take the Bohermeen Handicap for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Donnacha O'Brien doubles up with maidens at Gowran Park
Donnacha O'Brien doubles up with maidens at Gowran Park
Donnacha O’Brien, fresh from Classic success in France, won the two juvenile maidens on last night’s card in Gowran, while jockey Gavin Ryan, who has made a great start to association with that stable, was in the plate for one and added another to complete his own double.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Bellewstown tips: Loudest Whisper in with a shout
Bellewstown tips: Loudest Whisper in with a shout
National Hunt action at Bellewstown gets the day’s racing underway in Ireland and Rachael Blackmore can guide Loudest Whisper to an overdue first success when they contest the second division of the Thanks To The Frontline Workers Handicap.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Peregrine clocks up win no.17 in style
Peregrine clocks up win no.17 in style
Peregrine Run is a credit to himself and to connections, and he once again showed his liking for Killarney when completing back-to-back wins in the Grade 3 Boylesports An Riocht Chase.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Al Boum Photo and Cyrname share top spot in jumps classification
Al Boum Photo and Cyrname share top spot in jumps classification
Al Boum Photo and Cyrname share top billing in this year’s Anglo-Irish Jump Classifications.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Emmet McNamara’s Derby ride evokes happy memories for Steve Cauthen
Emmet McNamara’s Derby ride evokes happy memories for Steve Cauthen
The Limerick jockey was having just his ninth ride of the season in the Classic.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Roscommon and Killarney tips: Roving Mission looks poised to take her revenge
Roscommon and Killarney tips: Roving Mission looks poised to take her revenge
Killarney hosts the National Hunt action, with the Grade 3 Boylesports An Riocht Chase the feature, while the day’s action starts in Roscommon, where the listed Lenabane Stakes is the feature on a seven-race Flat card.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Landmark Derby success again illustrates no Aidan O’Brien runner can ever be dismissed
Landmark Derby success again illustrates no Aidan O’Brien runner can ever be dismissed
In a remarkable year, primarily for the wrong reasons, one of the least remarkable results of 2020 came on Saturday at Epsom when Aidan O’Brien saddled the winner of the Derby.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Serpentine makes all to give Aidan O’Brien record eighth Derby victory
Serpentine makes all to give Aidan O’Brien record eighth Derby victory
Serpentine sprang a 25-1 surprise as he made all for a famous victory in the Investec Derby at Epsom.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Russian Emperor the most credible Ballydoyle contender for Epsom Derby delight
Russian Emperor the most credible Ballydoyle contender for Epsom Derby delight
Today's 2020 Investec Derby will be a strange event, devoid of spectators, on-course bookmakers, and the man who could become the most successful trainer in the race’s iconic 240-year history.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Weekend tips: Tullybeg worth waiting for in Bellewstown finale
Weekend tips: Tullybeg worth waiting for in Bellewstown finale
Four meetings this weekend, three of which are on the level, but the nap comes in the closing race on the National Hunt card at Bellewstown, in the shape of Tullybeg.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Patrick Sarsfield defies 15lb hike to land Navan spoils
Patrick Sarsfield defies 15lb hike to land Navan spoils
A 15lb hike up the handicap for a facile success at Leopardstown was not enough to prevent a second success of the season for Patrick Sarsfield, who took the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nasrullah Premier Handicap for Joseph O’Brien and Declan McDonogh at Navan yesterday.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Measured Marquand the latest rider to be 'jocked off' before the big day
Measured Marquand the latest rider to be 'jocked off' before the big day
Jockey Tom Marquand was born five years after the release of the first Jurassic Park movie so at best it’s even-money that the promising 22-year-old rider has seen the film.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Navan tips: Hazel set to build on debut promise for Donnacha O’Brien
Navan tips: Hazel set to build on debut promise for Donnacha O’Brien
Donnacha O’Brien saddled his first winner on turf when Great House won at Limerick earlier this week and he can double up with Hazel, who can take the opening race on today’s card in Navan.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Bellewstown and Sligo tips: Gilt-edged opportunity for King Of Stars to make amends
Bellewstown and Sligo tips: Gilt-edged opportunity for King Of Stars to make amends
Two Flat meetings to keep Irish racing fans busy most of the day, and King Of Stars should get punters off to the perfect start by taking the first race at Bellewstown, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Know It All gives jockey Ben Coen his biggest success yet
Know It All gives jockey Ben Coen his biggest success yet
Johnny Murtagh’s team is in irresistible form right now and Know It All ran out and impressive winner of the Group 3 Derrinstown Stud Fillies’ Stakes at Leopardstown.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Leopardstown and Tipperary tips: Blackcatblackitten can repel all challengers
Leopardstown and Tipperary tips: Blackcatblackitten can repel all challengers
Another day of 16 Irish races to enjoy, and the nap comes in Leopardstown, where Blackcatblackitten can get the mark in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Fillies’ Maiden.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Gavin Ryan continues hot streak with superb double at Limerick
Gavin Ryan continues hot streak with superb double at Limerick
Killenaule, Co Tipperary, jockey Gavin Ryan rode a double last week at Fairyhouse and the 20-year-old added two more at Limerick to continue his impressive run.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

The odds are against him but, make no mistake, Sunchart is in it to win it
The odds are against him but, make no mistake, Sunchart is in it to win it
Killenaule has been revelling in the achievements of Rachael Blackmore just as much as those of star hurler, John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer in the Tipperary jersey in the past few years, and the elite jump jockey’s debut in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby today has certainly captured the imagination of her neighbours.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Weekend tips: Frenetic can prove too quick for opposition in ‘Flier’
Weekend tips: Frenetic can prove too quick for opposition in ‘Flier’
Frenetic looked a colt with great natural speed when winning on debut and he can follow up in the listed Gain First Flier Stakes, the sixth race on today’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby card at the Curragh.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Tipperary and Curragh tips: Progressive Shanroe looks ahead of the handicapper
Tipperary and Curragh tips: Progressive Shanroe looks ahead of the handicapper
Two meetings today in Ireland, and the nap comes over the jumps at Tipperary where Shanroe should prove himself well ahead of his handicap mark when contesting the Oola Handicap Hurdle.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

HRI to allow limited number of owners on track next month
HRI to allow limited number of owners on track next month
Owners will be allowed back on Irish racecourses next month, as part of new measures which will ease current strict protocols in place to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Fairyhouse Tips: Musalsal looks set for compensation
Fairyhouse Tips: Musalsal looks set for compensation
Musalsal was unlucky in running on his most recent outing and can gain compensation in the first division of the Follow Fairyhouse On Social Media Handicap, the fourth of eight races today at Fairyhouse.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Naas tips: Good opportunity for Edward Hopper to get off mark
Naas tips: Good opportunity for Edward Hopper to get off mark
There is a good card in Naas this afternoon and Ger Lyons has found some good opportunities back in maiden company for a couple of highly tried runners.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Santiago among 10 Ballydoyle hopefuls in Irish Derby
Santiago among 10 Ballydoyle hopefuls in Irish Derby
Royal Ascot hero Santiago is one of 19 horses confirmed for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Grand National winner Liam Treadwell dies at 34
Grand National winner Liam Treadwell dies at 34
Liam Treadwell sprang one of the biggest surprises in Grand National history when riding 100-1 outsider Mon Mome to victory in 2009.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Limerick report: Filon D’oudairies launches return of National Hunt racing in style
Limerick report: Filon D’oudairies launches return of National Hunt racing in style
Limerick hosted the return of National Hunt racing and right away there were familiar colours in the winner’s enclosure as Filon D’oudairies, owned by JP McManus, trained by Joseph O’Brien and ridden by Mark Walsh, made all the running to take the first division of the two-mile maiden hurdle.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Navan tips: The Blue Panther can make experience count
Navan tips: The Blue Panther can make experience count
The Blue Panther can make it third time lucky when he lines up for the second race, the Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Maiden, on today’s card in Navan.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Johnny Murtagh's Wilderness can defy 6lb penalty in Roscommon
Johnny Murtagh's Wilderness can defy 6lb penalty in Roscommon
Wilderness was an impressive winner on Friday night at Gowran Park and can follow up under the mandatory 6lb penalty when he contests the second division of the roscommonracecourse.ie Handicap.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Naas and Leopardstown tips: Master Matt can show winning credentials
Naas and Leopardstown tips: Master Matt can show winning credentials
The six-furlong handicap on today’s card in Naas looks particularly competitive, but the nature of the race should suit Master Matt. Trained by shrewd handler Matt Smith, the now four-year-old didn’t enjoy much luck in running last season, but performed very well on a number of occasions, most notably when runner-up to Make A Challenge on soft ground at the Curragh.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Today's tips: Suitable opportunity for Keats to get off the mark
Today's tips: Suitable opportunity for Keats to get off the mark
Interesting races on both of today’s cards in Ireland, and the nap goes to Keats, who can get off the mark at the third time of asking by taking the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Gowran Park.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

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