Horse-racing

March

March 2025

Have your say

Poll: Who do you think will win today’s Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham?

11 Mar

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Day One

Cheltenham 2025: A glamour Champion Hurdle showdown commands the early interest

11 Mar

decisions decisions

Mullins defends Lossiemouth Cheltenham Festival switch

10 Mar

Questions and Answers

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7 Mar

13

Racing

Constitution Hill to face State Man and Lossiemouth in eight-strong Champion Hurdle

5 Mar

4

Cheltenham

Gordon Elliott confirms star mare will contest Champion Hurdle

3 Mar

February

February 2025

Back in the Saddle

Elliott boosted ahead of Cheltenham by Jack Kennedy return

28 Feb

Tribute

Opening race of Cheltenham Festival to be run in honour of Michael O'Sullivan

27 Feb

race to cheltenham

Gordon Elliott hoping Jack Kennedy can win Cheltenham fitness battle

26 Feb

Horse Racing

Shark Hanlon poised for training return with Hewick on Grand National trail

25 Feb

Michael Hourigan

Limerick trainer who guided stable star Beef or Salmon announces retirement

25 Feb

Horse Racing

'Absolute superstar' Delta Work dies aged 12

20 Feb

RIP

Jockey Michael O’Sullivan won the hearts of the Irish people, funeral hears

19 Feb

FreeHorse Racing

On the stage where racing's spotlight shines brightest, Michael O'Sullivan excelled

O’Sullivan’s Cheltenham Festival double in 2023 announced a young man with the talent and attitude for many big days in the sport.

16 Feb

Rest In Peace

'He was an inspiration': Tributes paid to horse racing's bright, rising star Michael O'Sullivan

16 Feb

6

RIP

Jockey Michael O’Sullivan dies aged 24 after fall at Thurles

The Cork native had been in hospital for 10 days.

16 Feb

8

back-to-back

Pic d’Orhy rules supreme once again in Ascot Chase

15 Feb

Horse Racing

Jockey Michael O’Sullivan remains in intensive care following serious fall

11 Feb

sir gino

Nicky Henderson's rising star ruled out of next month's Cheltenham Festival

10 Feb

Happy Days

Joyeuse sparks Newbury celebrations for Henderson

8 Feb

Horse Racing

Jockey Michael O’Sullivan remains in intensive care following Thurles fall

7 Feb

decision

Racing at Thurles abandoned after air ambulance called for jockey Michael O'Sullivan

6 Feb

5

RIP

Racing owner-breeder the Aga Khan has died aged 88

5 Feb

gerri colombe

Gordon Elliott rules Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up out for rest of season

3 Feb

Dublin Racing Festival

State Man lands third Irish Champion Hurdle as Lossiemouth makes dramatic exit

2 Feb

Horse Racing

Relentless Galopin Des Champs completes Irish Gold Cup hat-trick

1 Feb

January

January 2025

Question Time

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31 Jan

6

BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD

Gordon Elliott star to skip mouthwatering showdown at Dublin Racing Festival

28 Jan

Racing

Willie Mullins sees Cheltenham Festival contender shine on jumping bow

27 Jan

Cheltenham

'My heart was in my mouth': Constitution Hill survives final-flight scare in International Hurdle

25 Jan

Racing

Emotional winner of Thyestes Chase for Mullins and Townend

23 Jan

Ascot

Jonbon grinds Energumene into submission in Clarence House Chase

18 Jan

Questions and Answers

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17 Jan

17

Battle

‘All systems go’ – Jonbon and Energumene poised for blockbuster Ascot clash

13 Jan

Fairyhouse

King crowns Dan Moore clean sweep for Gavin Cromwell

11 Jan

Cheltenham

Galopin Des Champs heads Gold Cup entries with record-low British contenders

7 Jan

Called Off

Weather forces postponement of Dr Harty Cup quarter-finals and racing at Clonmel

6 Jan

Racing

Gordon Elliott and Sam Ewing claim Grade One success at Naas

5 Jan

Cheltenham

Lucky Place puts himself into Stayers’ Hurdle picture with Relkeel victory

1 Jan

Horse Racing

Willie Mullins celebrates New Year in style with six winners in Fairyhouse and Tramore

1 Jan

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