Horse-racing

Last week
1st March 2026 - 7th March 2026
Racing
Mullins announces Galopin Des Champs to miss Cheltenham Gold Cup
6 Mar
Cheltenham Festival
Ryanair defence a perfect fit for Fact To File - McCoy
6 Mar
Cheltenham
Marine Nationale ruled out of Champion Chase
3 Mar
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Last month
February 2026
choice
Henderson decides against Champion Hurdle bid for Constitution Hill
25 Feb
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decision
Constitution Hill '50-50' to run in Champion Hurdle
24 Feb
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Winner winner
Constitution Hill wins on Flat debut with Oisín Murphy at Southwell
20 Feb
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Cheltenham 2026
Willie Mullins' Triumph Hurdle favourite Narciso Has ruled out of Cheltenham
20 Feb
Racing
Constitution Hill set for unusual Friday night flat run after narrowly making cut for Southwell
18 Feb
Tribute
'He would want me to keep going' - Alan O’Sullivan on brother Michael's one-year anniversary
16 Feb
Racing
Henderson counting down to only Southwell for now with Constitution Hill
12 Feb
Cheltenham
Trainer confident Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man in perfect condition for Gold Cup
9 Feb
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
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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
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January
January 2026
Called Off
Today's Dublin Racing Festival card postponed after further rain at Leopardstown
31 Jan
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Horse Racing
'He’s entitled to be rated with the best three-mile hurdlers': Impose Toi wins the Long Walk
20 Dec 2025
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