Thursday 20 January 2022
‘For the whole team, we have had a rough year and we are back,’ he said.
Jack Kennedy combined with Mighty Potter for Grade One success.
Ahead of today’s derby with Glentoran, Chris Shields discusses his new life at Linfield, his exit from Dundalk and Brian Kerr’s criticism of his old team-mate, Stephen O’Donnell.
Ferny Hollow pipped market rival Rivier D’etel in the spectacle that marked the first day.
Xavi Vazquez initially came to Galway to learn English for three months. Then he met Johnny Glynn.
Veteran trainer saddles one of the leading contenders in Saturday’s mouthwatering Irish Champion Stakes.
Jim Bolger’s recent comments have prompted lots of questions.
Our columnist reflects on the final day of the 2021 Festival.
‘I can certainly attest to absence rendering the heart all the fonder in Galway,’ writes Johnny Ward.
When will Irish racing sell the asset that she is to the extent of its enormous potential?
After two days’ racing, half-time, Henry de Bromhead had won three of the Grade 1s. Of 14 races, Great Britain has won three.
‘A woman won the Champion Hurdle, yet that really isn’t a big deal to those of us who follow racing, because we know how talented she is.’
Johnny Ward sets the scene ahead of a Festival like no other.
The trainer often gave others a second chance, something he now needs himself.
The trainer has put so many jobs at risk, if not the sport’s future funding, writes Johnny Ward.
Johnny Ward has his eye on some antepost value in this year’s Triumph Hurdle.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, father of missing Princess Latifa, has long been one of the sport’s great spenders.
Our columnist considers the fallout and implications from the long-shot racing treble that just came up short on Sunday.
Kemboy and Monkfish both caught the eye at Leopardstown.
It was a good day for Willie Mullins at Leopardstown.
The life of the bookmaker has been hit hard by Covid-19.
And our racing columnist earmarks one Cheltenham fancy.
Our columnist makes a case for embracing GPS technology in horse racing, and looks ahead to the March festival.
Trainer Charles Byrnes is set to appeal an IHRB decision to suspend his licence for six months following an investigation into a 2018 race.
Our columnist looks ahead to the March festival and offers his recommendation for the Triumph Hurdle.
Events of last Friday, which involved a 1-2 for trainer Denis Hogan, have been referred to the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board.
Johnny Ward reflects on the decision to continue horse racing in Ireland behind closed doors.
Johnny Ward reports from another dramatic day at Cheltenham.
Johnny Ward on a day of celebrations for Henry De Bromhead, Rachael Blackmore and Barry Geraghty.
Johnny Ward chats to the West Kerry native about his journey back to fitness.
Willie Mullins has so many big names, horses and owners, yet he nearly always seems to get his way.
Gordon Elliott was in a combative mood but is heading to Cheltenham with a team he likes a lot, writes Johnny Ward.
Willie Mullins was full of praise for ‘one of the most special winners’ he has seen.
Asterion Forlonge and A Wave Of The Sea also secured victories on a busy day of racing.
The queen still reigns, but after answering every call in the big race she nearly left as many questions as answers.
Henry De Bromhead trained the winner of the big race of the day.
Earlier Latest Exhibition won the opener for trainer Paul Nolan and jockey Bryan Cooper.
Good and thorough man Johnny Ward has cast his eye on five horses that might get you over the line.
Reflecting on a traumatic childhood in care, Mikey Place is glad to be home with Galway United and determined to be an example to kids like him.
Paul Nolan can strike symbolic victory in game dominated by a few, writes Johnny Ward.
