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Russian Emperor

Santiago a chance for English Derby start

Irish Derby winner Santiago is a possibility for the English Derby despite a quick turnaround from his Curragh triumph.
Twilight Payment

Spring doubt on Australian-owned Curragh winners

Two horses owned by Lloyd Williams have won at the Irish Derby meeting but trainer Joseph O'Brien is not sure if they will figure during...
Santiago

Aidan O’Brien claims 14th Irish Derby win

Aidan O'Brien has continued his domination of the Irish Derby with Santiago leading home a first-four result for the champion trainer.
Magic Wand

Mackinnon winner in first-up Irish success

Irish mare Magic Wand, a Group One winner during last year's Melbourne Cup carnival, has claimed the Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh.

Peaceful claims Irish 1,000 Guineas win

Trainer Aidan O'Brien won his ninth Irish 1,000 Guineas as Peaceful ran out an impressive winner of the Classic at the Curragh.

Siskin storms to Irish 2,000 Guineas win

Siskin has surged to victory in the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh, beating Vatican City with Lope Y Fernandez in third.
Yucatan

Williams’ Irish team readying for return

Melbourne spring aspirations commence in Ireland for horses owned by Team Williams as they gradually make their return to racing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Strict protocols for Irish horse racing

Horse Racing Ireland has announced the resumption of racing with coronavirus protocols involving trainers, jockeys and racecourse staff.
Boris Johnson

Program in place for British racing return

A provisional program for the resumption of racing has been published by the British Horseracing Authority.

Irish racing among sports cancelled

Racing in Ireland has been suspended along with all other sports following an announcement from the Irish government.
Atlantic Jewel

Son of Atlantic Jewel wins in Ireland

Russian Emperor, a son of Australian mare Atlantic Jewel, has stamped himself as a Derby contender with his maiden win in Ireland.

Trainers back decision to race in Ireland

Multiple Grade One-winning trainer Paul Nolan is among those backing Horse Racing Ireland's decision to let the sport continue behind closed doors.
Willie Mullins will have two runners in the 2023 Melbourne Cup

Fabulous Faugheen digs deep to win

Faugheen has brought the house down at Leopardstown as he rolled back the years with a thrilling victory in the Novice Chase.

Sizing John out for the rest of the season

Star Irish jumper Sizing John has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering another injury setback.

Tom Queally wins hurdle race at Tramore

Frankel's jockey Tom Queally has teamed with his trainer father, Declan, to win over hurdles on Owenacurra Lass.

Clan Des Obeaux in King George repeat

Clan Des Obeaux has defended his title and given trainer Paul Nicholls a record 11th victory in the King George VI Chase..
Magic Wand

Magic Wand’s odyssey continues at Hong Kong International Races

Even some of the incredibly well-travelled fillies and mares who have visited the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races over the years are comparative hermits when...
Anthony Van Dyck

Anthony Van Dyck is a Derby first at the Hong Kong International Races

It was the master Italian breeder Federico Tesio who once remarked that the existence of the thoroughbred depended on a single criterion, namely the winning...
Willie Mullins

Gold Cup contender Kemboy cleared to race

Kemboy is eligible to race again, after Horse Racing Ireland announced it will accept entries for horses formerly owned by the Supreme Horse Racing Club.

Derby winner leads O’Brien Hong Kong team

Anthony Van Dyck is likely to head Aidan O'Brien's team for the Hong Kong International races.

Faugheen survives scare in chasing debut

Faugheen has survived a couple of jumping blunders to run out a convincing winner at his steeplechase debut at Punchestown.

Syndicate barred from Irish racing

Horse Racing Ireland has has denied all registrations of horses under the ownership of Supreme Horse Racing Club which has failed to provide information.
Irish National Hunt Champions

2018/2019 Irish National Hunt Champions Crowned At Punchestown

In contrast to recent years when the trainers’ title was only secured in the final days of the season, Willie Mullins dominated from start to...

Chacun Pour Soi announces star potential in Ryanair

Chacun Pour Soi looks another potential superstar for Willie Mullins and Rich Ricci after winning Ryanair Novice Chase at the Punchestown Festival on just his...

Ruby Walsh says he’s ridden all the greats

Ruby Walsh reflected on the equine superstars he partnered during his stellar career after announcing his immediate retirement from the saddle at the Punchestown Festival...