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# Native River

End of an era as 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner heads for well-deserved retirement

2018 Gold Cup winner has run final race after being pulled up in Welsh National.

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Dec 27th 2021, 7:04 PM

# jack kennedy

After injury nightmare, a day to cheer at Leopardstown for one of racing's good guys

Jack Kennedy combined with Mighty Potter for Grade One success.

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Dec 27th 2021, 6:33 PM

# Racing

Shishkin oozes class with faultless Kempton return

Delight for Nicky Henderson in Desert Orchid Chase.

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Dec 27th 2021, 3:38 PM

# Kempton

Tornado Flyer springs King George surprise for Danny and Willie Mullins

Willie Mullins gets better of Paul Nicholls in Christmas showpiece.

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Dec 26th 2021, 3:44 PM

# Limerick Races

'A glass of wine is the short-term plan!' - Master McShee seals Grade 1 win for Waterford trainer

‘We knew he was a Grade One horse and were confident we had a right chance’.

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Dec 26th 2021, 3:38 PM

# Day One

Mullins hails ‘awesome’ Leopardstown effort from Ferny Hollow

Sir Gerhard makes perfect start to hurdling career and Fil Dor shone on Day One of the Christmas Festival.

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Dec 26th 2021, 3:03 PM

# Minella Magic

'She didn't have to be asked to do that. She’s just a lovely person, from good people'

John Nallen on a magical racing year for the Minella horses and the success of Rachael Blackmore.

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Dec 24th 2021, 3:16 PM

# William Hill

4 tips for the Leopardstown Christmas Festival - plus your €5 free bet

William Hill have got a special offer and Johnny Ward has picked out his best selections.

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Dec 22nd 2021, 9:16 AM

# Racing

Oisin Murphy relinquishes licence to ‘focus on rehabilitation’

The champion jockey announced the news in a joint-statement with the British Horseracing Authority.

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Dec 16th 2021, 6:25 PM

# Racing

Lostintranslation all set for third crack at King George

Chaser bounced back to his best at Ascot.

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Dec 15th 2021, 3:36 PM

# Tune in

Here's your TV guide for this weekend of sport

Get stuck into this lot over the weekend.

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Dec 10th 2021, 7:30 AM

# latest

Irish jockey Robbie Dunne found guilty of bullying and harassing fellow rider Bryony Frost

The 36-year-old has been handed an 18-month ban, with three months suspended.

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Dec 9th 2021, 4:20 PM

# Racing

Dunne denies Frost's bullying and sexual misconduct accusations as hearing continues

Dunne denies all charges relating to prejudicial conduct and two of the three relating to violent and threatening behaviour.

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Dec 7th 2021, 7:06 PM

# Racing

Dunne 'opened his towel and shook himself' in front of Frost, BHA panel told at hearing

Multiple Grade One-winning rider Bryony Frost was giving evidence on the second day of the hearing.

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Dec 1st 2021, 9:45 PM

# Racing

Bryony Frost subjected to ‘foul, sexually abusive and misogynistic language’, BHA panel told

Robbie Dunne alleged to have threatened fellow rider.

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Nov 30th 2021, 8:08 PM

# Racing

Gordon Elliott pair will take on A Plus Tard at Leopardstown Christmas Festival

Christmas cracker in store in the Savills Chase.

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Nov 29th 2021, 6:48 PM

# Fairyhouse

Rachael Blackmore steers Honeysuckle to Hatton’s Grace hat-trick

This was the reigning champion’s ninth Grade One verdict.

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Nov 28th 2021, 5:44 PM

# Racing

Cheltenham winner Shishkin ruled out of Tingle Creek return

Unbeaten chaser will not reappear at Sandown.

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Nov 24th 2021, 12:53 PM

# Racing

Ruby Walsh on Kildare raid: 'Dad has explained why he was there. To me, he was an eye witness'

The former champion jockey accepts that the incident last Tuesday has been damaging for racing and those involved.

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Nov 16th 2021, 2:48 PM

# Tipp Top

Fakir D’oudairies in cruise control for Clonmel Oil strike

Classy O’Brien six-year-old sets up big Christmas targets.

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Nov 11th 2021, 3:59 PM

# Racing

Animal remedies which are banned in racehorses are seized in raid on Kildare farm

The raid was led by Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine officials.

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Nov 10th 2021, 6:30 PM

# Winner winner

'True icon' Rachael Blackmore to be honoured with 2021 Irish Racing Hero award

‘Rachael has become more than a role model; she is a true icon of our wonderful sport and a most fitting winner of the 2021 Irish Racing Hero Award.’

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Nov 10th 2021, 1:49 PM

# Report

No evidence doping rules in Irish horseracing lower than international standards

The finding was made in a report by the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee.

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Nov 9th 2021, 7:56 PM

# Flooring Porter

Cheltenham hero on course for Christmas date despite Navan fall

Reigning staying champ came to grief in the Lismullen Hurdle.

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Nov 8th 2021, 4:36 PM

# oh Captain my captain

Captain Guinness serves up Poplar Square success as Blackmore racks up Naas four-timer

De Bromhead chaser makes winning return.

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Nov 6th 2021, 4:49 PM

# Racing

A Plus Tard set for Haydock and Mullins confirms earlier start for Al Boum Photo

Willie Mullins is also hoping to have Klassical Dream ready for the Hatton’s Grace at Fairyhouse.

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Nov 4th 2021, 6:37 PM

# Racing

Fusil Raffles prevails in eventful Charlie Hall at Wetherby and Indefatigable delivers

All the attention ahead of the Grade Two contest was on defending champion Cyrname.

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Oct 30th 2021, 5:25 PM

# Racing

Frodon and Frost sparkle again while Envoi Allen returns to winning ways

Dynamic duo outbattle Galvin at Down Royal.

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Oct 30th 2021, 4:25 PM

# Tune in

Here's your TV guide for this weekend of sport

Get stuck into this lot over the weekend.

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Oct 29th 2021, 8:30 AM

# Racing

Blackmore on board as Gold Cup hero heads classy quintet at Down Royal

Frodon and Galvin among tough opposition for De Bromhead’s Cheltenham hero.

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Oct 28th 2021, 2:18 PM

# Back in the Saddle

Rachael Blackmore to return from injury layoff at Galway

The Grand National winner has one ride — on the Henry de Bromhead-trained Balko Des Flos — this Saturday.

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Oct 21st 2021, 2:37 PM

Voices

Opinion: 'I created a short couch-to-marathon-runner plan - it's not a thing for a reason'

Alan Corcoran, who once ran 35 marathons in 35 days, documents how he came to run his first Dublin City Marathon.

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Oct 20th 2021, 7:00 PM

# Racing

Renaissance effort puts Art Power in Champions Day frame

Ascot on the cards for Tim Easterby’s Curragh winner.

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Sep 25th 2021, 5:08 PM

# Racing

Monkfish sidelined due to tendon injury and Min has been retired

Trainer Willie Mullins has made the announcements.

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Sep 21st 2021, 9:09 PM

# Comeback

'Fantastic to be back' - Russell makes racing return after 11 months out

Top jockey returns with two runner-up spots after 11 months on sidelines.

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Sep 17th 2021, 6:17 PM

# William Hill

We're giving away 100 pairs of tickets to an action-packed weekend of racing at the Curragh

Enjoy a day out at the County Kildare racecourse thanks to William Hill.

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Sep 15th 2021, 4:33 PM

# Back in the Saddle

Davy Russell to return at Downpatrick

Two Friday rides follow 11 months out with neck injury.

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Sep 15th 2021, 4:30 PM

# tough decision

Nicky Henderson announces retirement of Champion Chase hero Altior

The jumping great went on an unbeaten 19-race run from October 2015 to April 2019.

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Sep 13th 2021, 4:59 PM

# Racing

Basilica bids to seal superstar status with Irish Champion victory

O’Brien colt faces off with Tarnawa and Poetic Flare at Leopardstown.

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Sep 11th 2021, 10:26 AM

# Suspension

Gordon Elliott set for return to racing as six-month ban ends today

The trainer was suspended after an image of him sitting on a dead horse was widely circulated on social media back in February.

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Sep 9th 2021, 4:32 PM