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Faugheen wins at Punchestown as Klassical Dream upset by Saldier
The 2015 Champion Hurdle Winner got off to a winning start over fences.
Kevin Doyle's €155,000 purchase of Altior's half-brother has grabbed headlines
There was drama involving the former Ireland and Premier League footballer at Fairyhouse this week, writes Johnny Ward.
Apple's Jade stunned as Bacardys claims Lismullen Hurdle win at Navan
Ballyoisin won the other Grade 2 race of the day at the Meath rack.
Donn McClean: Saturday's Champion Chase could send ripples through the season
One of Ireland’s top racing journalists picks out the horses worth following after Road To Respect’s victory at Down Royal.
If you cannot afford to pay an odds compiler you shouldn't be laying bets on Irish racing
It is obvious the majority of bookmakers are copying the work of a rival’s odds-compiler, writes Johnny Ward.
Johnny Ward: Irish racing can be proud of new horse welfare programme for prisoners
The first sod has been turned to begin work on a new facility in Castlerea.
Superstar Enable will race again in 2020 with Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe a target
Enable was last seen finishing second at Longchamp earlier this month.
17-year-old Sheridan still pinching himself after seizing his big opportunity at the Curragh
The talented apprentice jockey had a landmark win on the Willie Mullins-trained Royal Illusion, writes Donn McClean.
Johnny Ward: Irish racing can lead the way in drug testing jockeys
‘There needs to be a greater deterrent and, if we increase the number of tests when we visit a racecourse, it could act as a deterrent,’ says Dr Jennifer Pugh.
Greyhound board in 'shock' over decision to not promote the sport to tourists
Irish tourism bodies met with the Irish Greyhound Board to inform them of this decision last Thursday.
'I never dreamed we would reach a figure like this' - €2.5m raised by Pat Smullen's charity race
An all-star cast featuring Tony McCoy, Ruby Walsh, Joseph O’Brien, and Paul Carberry were in action at the Curragh last weekend.
The nights are getting longer, the mornings colder and nothing invites the winter like racing at Dundalk
Geological and Mianna are worth keeping tabs on as racing returns to Dundalk, writes Johnny Ward.
Johnny Ward: Horses do the talking for shrewd, young trainer Emmet Mullins
This has been an extraordinary year for Mullins and young owner Paul Byrne.
'We love seeing each other getting winners' - The brothers who dream of becoming champion jockey
In the final episode of Humans of Horse Racing, we meet Tipperary siblings Nathan and Shane Crosse.
'There's a fair chance you won't see us riding again. It's a special cause for a special person in my life'
Legends of racing met at Joseph O’Brien’s yard this morning to promote the Pat Smullen Champions Race for Cancer Trials Ireland.
From The42 
Leopardstown change race times to avoid clash with All-Ireland football final replay
The Irish Champions weekend takes place on 14-15 September.
The difference a year makes as Meath-based trainer Lyons wins first £1m Ebor
Having finished fourth in the race 12 months ago, Mustajeer claimed victory in York on Saturday, writes Donn McClean.
Drama aplenty as race starts four minutes early in Sligo, but result stands
Noel Meade and Sean Flanagan’s Caer won the premature start.
Cheltenham Champion Hurdle winner could be out for the season after suffering injury
The Gavin Cromwell-trained Epsoir D’Allen has suffered the setback.
Delight for Gordon Elliott as Borice claims thrilling Galway Plate
Wednesday’s win was a third in four years for Elliott, who enjoyed success last season with Clarcam.
Enable shows guts and class to fend off Crystal Ocean and claim King George VI Chase
The brilliant daughter of Nathaniel showcased her typically immense attitude on Saturday evening.
Another sprint star for Lynam as Soffia storms to victory at the Curragh
Declan McDonagh guided the filly to victory on Sunday afternoon.
'I had a marvellous life but there were sacrifices' - Meeting the voice of Irish racing
In the latest episode of Humans of Horse Racing, recently-retired commentator Des Scahill looks back on his illustrious career.
Donn McClean: Enable's place in racing history is already assured, but she can achieve even more
With Frankie Dettori on board, the John Gosden-trained five-year-old impressed in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes on Saturday.
Weekend tips: Step up in trip should suit unexposed and consistent filly
Richard Forristal makes his Saturday selections.
Galway festival ruled out for Geraghty as he recovers from broken tibia and fibula
The jockey is now aiming for a comeback at the Listowel Festival.
Almost 6,000 greyhounds killed in Ireland every year, new RTÉ documentary reveals
The programme also revealed cases of unregulated hare coursing in Cork.
No escape from lure of horse ownership for me after Operation Houdini
Johnny Ward trots down memory lane and praises the humble claimer.
Weekend Tips: Son of Sea The Stars can swell the coffers ahead of Ascot
Thom Malone runs through his picks from Saturday’s racing.
Weekend tips: Mullins will prevail with first Flat runner at Haydock
Thom Malone runs through his picks from Ireland, the UK and the US.
Weekend tips: Broome can cement O'Brien's greatness with seventh Epsom Derby victory
Galileo looms large on tomorrow’s Classic, writes Thom Malone.
'Three grand is all he cost! Can you imagine?' It's a long way from Tipperary for unlikely Epsom Dash favourite Hathiq
Trainer Denis Hogan could be headline racing news in Britain this weekend.
Weekend tips: Surprise inclusion can prove Too Darn Hot in Irish 2,000 Guineas
There’s the first Irish Classics of 2019 at the newly-revamped Kildare course, and we throw an eye towards Haydock for the Temple Stakes.
Aidan O'Brien's expectations high for Epsom Derby challenge
Sir Dragonet is a best-priced 7-2 favourite for the Derby and is set to be joined by a host of stablemates.
O'Brien mops up on Royal Ascot Trials Day, as Russell wins big in France
Russell added the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris to his already incredible CV.
Weekend tips: Focusing on the action while 'Arma-Giggin' consequences remain far from a dead cert
At the end of a week in which Michael O’Leary revealed plans to scale back his Gigginstown operation, our tipster Thom Malone looks to the immediate future.
Champion winning jockey Smullen retires from racing on medical advice
The jockey was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2018.
Raffles rounds off fine week for Henderson as Benie Des Dieux seals Annie Power win
The big winners on a busy day at Punchestown.
Buveur D'Air rebounds with Punchestown triumph under Davy Russell
JP McManus’ top-class hurdler reversed the Aintree placings with Supasundae at the Kildare venue.
Weekend tips: Dettori can clean up with Advertise in the 2000 Guineas
There’s loads of racing to look forward to over the bank holiday weekend, writes Thom Malone.
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