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Murphy poised for first ride over jumps at Wincanton on St Stephen's Day

Murphy poised for first ride over jumps at Wincanton on St Stephen's Day

A nephew of Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National-winning rider Jim Culloty, Murphy has a long held ambition to compete under National Hunt rules

Merry Crambo again for Fergal O'Brien after Long Walk repeat

Merry Crambo again for Fergal O'Brien after Long Walk repeat

Grooveykindoflove can land Thurles spoils

Grooveykindoflove can land Thurles spoils

Spillane's Tower added to King George line-up

Spillane's Tower added to King George line-up

Horse Racing from Punchestown

HRI to increase prize money by €1m for 2025

The HRI hopes that a Tipperary all-weather course will finally get government go-ahead early next year.

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

A general view of the action 23/11/2024

Jack Anderson: For Ireland's greyhound industry, no publicity is good publicity

The reasons for the decline and fall of the sport in the US and UK contains lessons for the sport’s survival in its other retaining jurisdictions, including Ireland

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Cheltenham Racing Festival 2024 - Day Two

Tramore earmarked as starting point for Monty's Star

The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase runner-up looks set to begin his Gold Cup quest at the Waterford vene

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Elliott still favouring Mares' Hurdle for Brighterdaysahead

Elliott still favouring Mares' Hurdle for Brighterdaysahead

The five-year-old has been beaten only once in nine runs under rules, when second to Golden Ace at the Festival last season

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Gavin Cromwell 17/12/2024

Cromwell on weather watch with Inothewayurthinkin

The runaway Kim Muir winner is being aimed at the Savills Chase at Leopardstown

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Cheltenham Festival 2024: Day Three

Hold your horses Ireland, Britain's jump racing half-term report looks promising with Cheltenham on horizon

The first half of the National Hunt season has offered some British cause for optimism at last

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Lecky Watson denies Rachael Blackmore comeback win

Lecky Watson denies Rachael Blackmore comeback win

Willie Mullins took the training honours with a fine double

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Cheltenham Racing Festival 2024 - Day One

Rachael Blackmore set for return from lengthy absence at Naas on Monday

The Tipperary jockey has been sidelined since sustaining a neck injury at Downpatrick in September.

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Cheltenham Races

Gemirande rewards Charlie Deutsch’s weight loss with December Gold Cup

Majborough, last year’s Triumph Hurdle winner, made a successful debut over fences in the Beginners’ Chase at Fairyhouse and was immediately cut to around 6-1 for the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham on 11 March.

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Kel Histoire off to winning start for Willie Mullins in Mallow Maiden Hurdle

Kel Histoire off to winning start for Willie Mullins in Mallow Maiden Hurdle

Paul Townend kept it quite simple aboard the six-year-old, who won a bumper at this venue in January 2023 but was last seen at the Punchestown festival of the same year.

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Ruby Walsh: Latest strategy for Irish horse racing far from convincing

S Ruby Walsh: Latest strategy for Irish horse racing far from convincing

Madarra can turn the tables on Il Ridoto in the December Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Cheltenham Festival 2024 - Gold Cup Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

Irish preview: Majborough has potential to be star chaser

Trainer Willie Mullins can also take the Lacey’s Plumbing & Heating Supplies Maiden Hurdle with Fishery Lane

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Eclairage completes hat-trick for trainer Danny Murphy

Eclairage completes hat-trick for trainer Danny Murphy

“She’s a nice filly, improving with every run,” stated Murphy, “She’s quick and loves the game. She wasn’t as quick away but was able to dominate again.”

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Fugitif file photo

Fugitif now fully primed for Cheltenham title defence

Richard Hobson's nine-year-old enjoyed a titanic battle with Il Ridoto in last year's renewal to land the Grade Three handicap

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Fairyhouse Winter Festival - Day Two

Irish preview: McColgan may have the magic for successful hurdling debut

Mark Walsh will be on board the JP McManus-owned Kel Histoire, winner of his only start, on the flat, in France for his Irish debut in the opening Mallow Maiden Hurdle

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Ascot calling, with Energumene in good shape after Cork return

Ascot calling, with Energumene in good shape after Cork return

10-year-old will be aimed next at the Clarence House Chase at Ascot

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Ladbrokes Christmas Festival - Day One - Kempton Park

Ground conditions crucial to festive plans for Kempton king Hewick

We're very ground dependent, we're going to wait on the weather, says Tara Lee Cogan

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Newcomers Spycraft and Sweet Illusions help Joseph O'Brien to Dundalk double

Newcomers Spycraft and Sweet Illusions help Joseph O'Brien to Dundalk double

A 310,000 Guineas purchase, sent off at 10/11 favourite, the Declan McDonogh-ridden Spycraft overcame his inexperience to take the seven-furlong Irish Stallion Farms EBF 2-Y-0 Maiden by a half-length from fellow debutant Nepal

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Wincanton Races

Henrietta Knight ends long wait for jumps win

It was the Gold Cup-winning trainer's first success for obstacles since 2015

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Ease in the ground top of Mangan's Christmas wishlist

Ease in the ground top of Mangan's Christmas wishlist

King George favourite Spillane's Tower wil only make the journey to Kempton if conditions are in his favour

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Hey Sunshine lights up Punchestown mares hurdles

Hey Sunshine lights up Punchestown mares hurdles

Jockey Paul Townend said the Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old is "improving every run".

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

James's Gate sheds maiden tag over Punchestown hurdles

James's Gate sheds maiden tag over Punchestown hurdles

"We know he has raw talent from his bumper days and we'll see how much we can capitalise on that."

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Horse Racing Fom Punchestown

Dancing City obliges at first time of asking over fences at Punchestown

"That was nice, he jumped brilliant in the main and then took in the scenery down the straight!"

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

A general view of the action 23/11/2024

New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns

Greyhound industry group says government hasn’t recognised its work to address welfare issues that have plagued racing for years.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Mullins: Ferny Hollow death 'an awful shame'

Mullins: Ferny Hollow death 'an awful shame'

The 2020 Champion Bumper winner suffered a fatal fall in Sunday's Hilly Way Chase at Cork

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

O'Brien eyeing King George glory with Banbridge

O'Brien eyeing King George glory with Banbridge

Banbridge is a previous winner at Kempton, having claimed the notable scalp of Pic D'Orhy when landing the Grade Two Silviniaco Conti Chase at the track in January

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Energumene makes stylish return to winning ways in Cork

Energumene makes stylish return to winning ways in Cork

The Willie Mullins-trained 10-year-old claimed this Grade Two prize in both 2021 and 2022, kicking off campaigns which both featured victory in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Betfair Tingle Creek Saturday - Sandown Park Racecourse - Saturday 7th December

Jonbon all class to retain Tingle Creek title

Nicky Henderson's elite chaser was winning at the highest level for the eighth time and took his record under rules to 16 wins from 19 starts.

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

The Yellow Clay leaves it late in Navan feature

The Yellow Clay leaves it late in Navan feature

Gordon Elliott's five-year-old was second in the Grade One bumper at Punchestown at the end of last season and has made a superb start to his hurdling career so far.

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Energumene file photo

Energumene can defy lengthy absence by completing Hilly Way Chase hat-trick at Cork

Champion trainer Willie Mullins is responsible for six of the eight runners in this Grade Two showpiece

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Jonbon File Photo

Jonbon looking to emulate Kauto Star

Just as he did last season, Jonbon will be looking to follow up a comeback victory in the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Fastorslow File Photo

Fastorslow suffers season-ending injury

The dual Punchestown Gold Cup hero was last seen finishing fourth in his defence of the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

London International Horse Show 2023 - Day 1 - ExCel London

Double Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin handed one-year suspension

Dujardin has been suspended from all competition for one year.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Four years after deciding he wanted to be a jockey, James Ryan's talent emerges

Four years after deciding he wanted to be a jockey, James Ryan's talent emerges

"He's very tall but it doesn't seem to deter him and he seems to have great balance."

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Dundalk preview: Karazhal looks set for return to winning ways

Dundalk preview: Karazhal looks set for return to winning ways

Joseph O’Brien can take the Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Nursery with Temps Leve

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

'It was a good idea to come here' - Franciscan Rock wins convincingly at Clonmel

'It was a good idea to come here' - Franciscan Rock wins convincingly at Clonmel

Also at Clonmel, 18-year-old Kerry native Thomas O’Connor had his first winner on the track.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Haystacks ready for giant leap at Clonmel

Haystacks ready for giant leap at Clonmel

Three Card Brag favoured to beat old rival Sandor Clegane in the Jim Strang & Sons Kilsheelan Peugeot Hurdle

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day Four

Galopin Des Champs named Horse of the Year

Willie Mullins claimed the National Hunt Award while Aidan O'Brien won the Flat Award.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Jonbon looks good to defend Tingle Creek title

Jonbon looks good to defend Tingle Creek title

Henry de Bromhead’s Quilixios is a major contender from Ireland

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Boss Robin wins competitive renewal of open lightweight at Ballindenisk point-to-point

Boss Robin wins competitive renewal of open lightweight at Ballindenisk point-to-point

Jonathan Fogarty continued his stellar run by sending out debutant Walk Tall (3/1), whose dam is a half-sister to the mighty Hurricane Fly, to oblige in the second part of the four-year-old maiden

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Fairyhouse Winter Festival - Day Two

Lossiemouth top of market for Champion Hurdle with sensational Hatton's Grace Hurdle run

The five-year-old grey was taking on Stayers Hurdle champion Teahupoo, who was seeking a hat-trick in this race, but she casually brushed him aside in the manner of a mare whose connections are entitled to believe they have found their second Annie Power

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

The Bar One Fairyhouse Winter Festival - Sunday December 1st

Six-year-old Croke Park brings it home for Gordon Elliott in Drinmore Novice Chase

Ewing set a slow pace, dictated matters throughout, and while he had challengers on both sides as they raced down over the last two fences, he had a willing partner who stuck his head out to prevail by a neck

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Jack Kennedy breaks leg for sixth time at Fairyhouse

Jack Kennedy breaks leg for sixth time at Fairyhouse

The Dingle native was riding Twoohthree in the opening race on Saturday's card.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Irish weekend preview: Kala Conti can strike for Elliott

Irish weekend preview: Kala Conti can strike for Elliott

Teahupoo gets the vote to see off Lossiemouth in the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Galopin Des Champsr ridden by Paul Townend, prior to the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Steeplechase 24/11/2024

Ruby Walsh: We really shouldn’t be aspiring to be like the UK

Catering for everyone dilutes your product, so how we strategise to move forward is essential because the UK has gotten it all wrong

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Rachael Blackmore File Photo

Rachael Blackmore 'counting down the days' to racing return

The Grand National and Cheltenham Festival-winning rider has been absent since a fall at Downpatrick in late September, where she suffered a neck injury

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

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