Horse-racing

This week

8th February 2026 - 12th February 2026

Cheltenham

Trainer confident Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man in perfect condition for Gold Cup

9 Feb

Last week

1st February 2026 - 7th February 2026

Report

Byrnes cleared of deliberately jumping off horse at final flight

5 Feb

Racing

Fact To File roars back to his best with Irish Gold Cup victory

Earlier Romeo Coolio denied Kargese in Irish Arkle at Leopardstown.

2 Feb

Racing

Willie Mullins claims early Grade 1 double at Leopardstown

2 Feb

over and out

Frankie Dettori’s career ends as he bows out in Brazil

2 Feb

3

Dublin Racing Festival

Brighterdaysahead shines in Irish Champion Hurdle for Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary

Gigginstown mare is now joint-favourite for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham next month.

1 Feb

2

Last month

January 2026

Called Off

Today's Dublin Racing Festival card postponed after further rain at Leopardstown

31 Jan

6

Racing

Opening day of Dublin Racing Festival must pass morning inspection

Updated 30 Jan

Horse Racing

Supreme Novices' fancy El Cairos survives minor scare in final prep before Cheltenham

29 Jan

Horse Racing

Kopek Des Bordes to miss Dublin Racing Festival and head straight to Cheltenham

29 Jan

Course Update

Leopardstown fully expecting Dublin Racing Festival to go ahead as planned

27 Jan

Injury

Nicky Henderson confirms fractured pelvis for Sir Gino

24 Jan

2

Gowran Park

Thyestes Chase decided in thrilling finish as Now Is The Hour gets up on the line

22 Jan

success

Jonbon and James Bowen the Clarence House heroes

17 Jan

quizzical endurance

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16 Jan

5

Horse Racing

Is this Willie Mullins' best bet for the Supreme? Mighty Park wins by 38 lengths at Fairyhouse

15 Jan

Horse Racing

Flat option appears be edging closer for Constitution Hill

12 Jan

Number One

JP McManus appoints Harry Cobden as new retained rider next season

12 Jan

Racing

33-strong entry released for Cheltenham Gold Cup, Marine Nationale heads up Champion Chase possibles

6 Jan

1

Racing

Champion Hurdle winner could have Kingwell prep run, Arkle the ‘ultimate target’ for Irish Panther

5 Jan

RIP

Former top trainer Ian Balding dies aged 87

2 Jan

1

NYD Racing

Dinoblue gives punters a last-fence fright at Fairyhouse, Heart Wood shines at Tramore

1 Jan

Last year

2025

Punchestown

Willie Mullins eyes Aintree Hurdle as El Fabiolo returns to winner's enclosure

31 Dec 2025

by a nose

Lossiemouth holds on to deliver December Hurdle honours for Mullins at Leopardstown

Gordon Elliott’s Brighterdaysahead proved to be a tough challenge down the home straight but the 4-6 favourite prevailed.

29 Dec 2025

Winning

Affordale Fury brushes aside big names to secure Savills Chase title

Elsewhere, Teahupoo produced a dominant performance in the Grade One Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.

28 Dec 2025

Take a Bow

Final Demand scoops Grade One glory at Limerick

28 Dec 2025

Racing

Solness denies Marine Nationale in Leopardstown thriller

27 Dec 2025

Winner winner

Romeo Coolio finishes strong to snatch Leopardstown Novice Steeplechase

26 Dec 2025

Racing

The Jukebox Man wins the King George for owner Harry Redknapp

Updated 26 Dec 2025

2

Horse Racing

'He’s entitled to be rated with the best three-mile hurdlers': Impose Toi wins the Long Walk

20 Dec 2025

Horse Racing

'He definitely won’t be 300-1 next time': Record broken for longest-odds winner in UK history

18 Dec 2025

7

The Shortlist

All-Ireland-winning bosses and horse racing winners among RTÉ Manager of the Year nominees

15 Dec 2025

3

The Cool Runnings Syndicate enjoy shock 250-1 racing winner at Naas

15 Dec 2025

5

Horse Racing

Top Cheltenham hopeful Kopek Des Bordes will miss festive run at Leopardstown

10 Dec 2025

Upset

Kala Conti conquers favourite Kargese at Cork

7 Dec 2025

Racing

Harry Redknapp dreaming of King George glory at Kempton

1 Dec 2025

sunday races

Teahupoo battles bravely for Hatton’s Grace hat-trick

30 Nov 2025

thrills and spills

Golden Ace clinches dramatic victory in Newcastle as Constitution Hill falls

29 Nov 2025

2

Punchestown

Gaelic Warrior triumphs in thrilling John Durkan duel

23 Nov 2025

Racing

Lossiemouth in cruise control to take Morgiana Hurdle

22 Nov 2025

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