All posts tagged "Cork"
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News
/ 1 day ago2026 Punchestown Festival: Betway ambassador Paul Townend previews day four rides
It’s day four of the 2026 Punchestown Festival, and Betway ambassador Paul Townend previews his rides on the penultimate day of...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 days ago2026 Punchestown Festival: Betway ambassador Paul Townend previews day two rides
It’s day two of the 2026 Punchestown Festival, and Betway ambassador Paul Townend previewing his four rides at the prestigious event.
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Irish Racing
/ 1 week agoUPSETS FOR THE BiG PRICE BUYS
Karl Hedley reports on mixed fortunes as Irish Flat starts to gather pace Celestial Orbit Cheltenham, Aintree, Fairy-house and Punchestown have...
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Talking Two-Year-Olds
/ 1 week agoFRESH STARTS FOR NEW CROP
Ian Heitman on the latest prospects in new generation of Flat starlets Persian Force ridden by Rossa Ryan winning at Newbury...
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Irish Racing
/ 1 month agoPIEL LEADS WAY OVER THE SEA FOR IRISH SPRING FESTIVALS: Karl Hedley focuses on the spring jumps action across the Irish Sea
Karl Hedley focuses on the spring jumps action across the Irish Sea Brechin Castle, ridden by Jack Quinlan winning at Cheltenham...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 months agoCheltenham Festival 2026: Queen Mother Champion Chase race analysis and preview
Britain and Ireland will resume their annual head-to-head this week, as the 2026 Cheltenham Festival is underway.
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoNO COMMENT? THAT’S DUMB: Rolf Johnson asks – Can racing find its voice again?
Hackneyed “Ten (or more, if the editor is short of inspiration) Best” Derby winners, jockeys, gambles, divot treaders, jobsworths (the last...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoDUBLIN SPRINGS INTO JUMPS AT LEOPARDSTOWN: Karl Hedley is straight into action with top class Irish cards lining up
The Spring Festivals are rapidly racing towards us, none quicker than the Dublin Festival at Leopardstown this month. Galopin Des Champs,...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoEARLY SPRING IN IRISH STEP: Paul Jacobs pinpoints the star challengers for Ireland’s big spring prizes
February always used to be a bit of a low key month in the world of National Hunt racing leading up...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 months agoMYSTIC LOOKS A DARK HORSE: Karl Hedley shines spotlight on rising stars from across the Irish Sea
With the new year upon us, many horses will be heading towards their prep races for upcoming festivals including the Dublin...
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Form Guide
/ 4 months agoJohn Anthony: MAJ SO NIFTY WITH A FIFTY
John Anthony cannot split quickest clocking pair after tight clash at Cork Majboroughand inset: Found A Fifty MAJBOROUGH and FOUND A...
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Irish Racing
/ 5 months agoSONG HITS THE WINNING NOTE: Karl Hedley sees some drama at last fence for Henry’s maiden ex-pointer
The Henry de Bromhead trained Some Song made a winning Rules debut in rather fortunate circumstances when left clear at the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 9 months agoSAL BUMPS UP THE VOLUME: Paul Ferguson takes note as Henry de Bromhead starlet Salsinha flies in
When looking back at notable winners, or eye-catchers from the month of July I wouldn’t usually expect to start with a...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 10 months agoIrish Oaks Festival 2025: Irish Oaks analysis and preview
The fourth Irish Classic race of the season gets underway this weekend, as The Curragh hosts another one of its premier...
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Form Guide
/ 11 months agoLOC IN FOR A QUICK THRILL
John Anthony expects lightning to strike again after Goodwood triumph Pride Of Arras AMILOC looked a horse to follow thanks to...
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News
/ 12 months agoRachael Blackmore: Retirement crept into my head at Cheltenham
Rachael Blackmore first had thoughts of retiring at the Cheltenham Festival in March. The trailblazing jockey, a Grand National, Cheltenham Gold...
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News
/ 12 months agoRachael Blackmore announces retirement from riding
Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National-winning rider Rachael Blackmore has announced her retirement from the saddle. The 35-year-old made international headlines...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 year agoEURO RIDERS MAKE POINT
Xander Brett profiles the FEGENTRI interational amateur riders federation. Alice Keighley after winning the 2023 FEGENTRI race in Mauritius -credit Abx....
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Irish Racing
/ 1 year agoLIFFEY RIGHT IN THE SWIM
Karl Hedley keeps track on contenders across the water as the Flat picks up pace Colin Keane Cheltenham, Aintree, Fairy-house and...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 year agoElectric performance sees Kopek Des Bordes crowned at Cheltenham Festival
Kopek Des Bordes did all that was asked of him to land the Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. Sporting...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 year agoCheltenham Festival: Willie Mullins keen to keep Kopek Des Bordes cool in what will be an emotionally-charged Supreme test
Emotions will be running high ahead of the Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, but Willie Mullins is looking to keep a...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 year agoJonathan Burke: Joy away from Cheltenham Festival
Nick Townsend speaks to Johnny Burke about hope and cool ambition While, for the majority of the National Hunt fraternity the...
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Big Interview
/ 1 year agoHARRY DERHAM: I’ll play my Joker at Aintree
Jumps trainer Harry Derham spoke exclusively to online tips centre OLBG with plans in place to target the Foxhunters at Aintree.
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News
/ 1 year agoPaul Townend and Nico De Boinville ready for another Ascot blockbuster
Paul Townend and Nico de Boinville are relishing another big-race clash in the BetMGM Clarence House Chase at Ascot on Saturday....
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News
/ 1 year ago‘All systems go’ – Jonbon and Energumene poised for blockbuster clash at Ascot
Jonbon and Energumene are on course to meet in what Nicky Henderson anticipates will be a “big battle” for the BetMGM...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 year agoBetting dives sales rocket: Viewing the numbers
Rolf Johnson views the numbers and reckons ‘it just does not add up’.
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Featured
/ 1 year agoDown Royal Review: Envoi Allen back on top
Karl Hedley reports on Down Royal's major jumps meeting as Envoi Allen and Brighterdaysahead star
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 year agoTHE TIME TO DECLARE IS APPROACHING
Rolf Johnson pays tribute to Sir Michael Stoute Sir Michael Stoute with Queen Elizabeth If time is relative, then the rate...
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Irish Racing
/ 2 years agoALL SET FOR FRESH START
Karl Hedley is on the spot for the new season action across Ireland The nights are drawing in now and the...
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Irish Racing
/ 2 years agoDREAMING JUMPS IN FOR CIAN WIN
Karl Hedley follows the changing seasons across the Irish Sea Summer is now fading fast, and the focus rightly begins to...







