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.
Gordon Elliott holds a slim lead in the trainers’ race but it’s all still to play for, writes Johnny Ward.
Our columnist on the prospect of change for the March racing showpiece.
2020 is set to be a big year in the life of current U21 (and soon-to-be senior) boss Stephen Kenny.
The 2019 Christmas Festival concluded today at the Dublin track.
It was another disappointing afternoon for Willie Mullins.
There was a memorable soundtrack as Jack Kennedy took the main prize on Day 2 of the Christmas Festival.
Faugheen struck a blow on St Stephen’s Day, but Samcro’s race is far from run.
Our columnist reports from the first day of the Christmas Festival.
There is clamour for a second all-weather track among trainers in Ireland, but Tipperary is not the answer.
Vanessa Maye speaks to The42 as she reaches the verge of her major breakthrough.
‘He is the messer at the bar who wants the night to continue, yet there is no chance whatsoever of him being late for work at the morning.’
There was drama involving the former Ireland and Premier League footballer at Fairyhouse this week, writes Johnny Ward.
Johnny Ward catches up with Ireland’s two-time champion flat jockey.
As of Monday of last week, the Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite is not allowed to race.
