Friday, November 22, 2024

Horse Racing

John ‘Shark’ Hanlon makes ‘lonely’ admission as he’s forced to sell 15 horses

'LONELY’ Shark Hanlon was forced to sell 15 of his horses yesterday — as the agonising wait to find out his fate went on.The...

The 2024 Group 1 race calendar and results for the UK and Ireland Flat seasons

The UK and Ireland Flat seasons are in the book until they start up again next March. Here Planet Sport's reviews all the Group 1...

Shrugging shoulders at Irish racing’s ‘wastage’ rate won’t cut it anymore

Irish racing’s long-term sustainability is bound up with horse welfare. If a vast middle ground of public opinion starts to doubt the sport’s social...

Greyhound racing is not a sport, says Sports Minister Thomas Byrne

Greyhound racing is not a sport but a "traditional industry" that is currently less popular than it once was, Sports Minister Thomas Byrne has...

Race meeting in Tipperary has been rescheduled for next month

Horse Racing Ireland has announced that the Thurles meeting, which was scheduled for today, Thursday, but was cancelled due to a dry spell of...

Primary school children go behind the scenes at Horse Racing Ireland event in Limerick Racecourse

A TOTAL of 140 PRIMARY school children from four different schools in Limerick were given behind the scenes access at a HRI Racing Juniors...

City Of Troy set to stand at stud in Ireland after Breeders’ Cup bid

Hailed by trainer Aidan O’Brien as “the best we’ve ever trained”, he is aiming to break new ground as a champion on turf and...

Crammed October fixture list underlines how betting turnover is profitable priority

We’re not halfway through October and there have been 17 race meetings this month already. There are 29 more to come, starting today with...

Best Bets for Newmarket on Saturday

Andrew Asquith has picked out two bets for the Future Champions Festival at Newmarket on Saturday, including one in the Cesarewitch. Weekend View: Saturday...

Irish trainer welcomes controversial rule despite possible Mullins legal action

ENDA BOLGER has welcomed a new rule which would block the "Big Four" yards from 60 races next year.Horse Racing Ireland have confirmed 60...

Confirmed Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2024 runners and riders for Sunday’s big race at Longchamp

A field of 16 runners and riders will take their chance in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday. There are three...

When is the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2024? Longchamp date, start time, runners and betting

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is the biggest race of the Flat season as the world’s best descend on Paris for a clash...

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