The Irish Times

Precocious jockey Jack Kennedy destined for the very top

Shrewd judges agree the young Kerry man can conquer the world of National Hunt

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 07:00

Charlie Swan expects Faugheen to defend title at Cheltenham

Irish Champion Hurdle performance has impressed observers

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 18:16

Faugheen puts in a display for the ages at Leopardstown

Douvan also impresses as Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh seal big-race double

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 12:16

Ruby Walsh expected to partner Faugheen in Irish Champion hurdle

Two more of Willie Mullins’ top trio Nichols Canyon and Artic Fire also in the frame

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 01:58

Willie Mullins hopes Faugheen can emulate Hurricane Fly

Nichols Canyon and Arctic Fire only real competition for Irish Champion Hurdle

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00

Former lobbyist and jockey named as tax defaulters

Frank Dunlop and retired jockey and trainer Charlie Swan on latest tax defaulters list

Tue Sept 08 2015 - 15:52

Swiss leaks: Mail not sent to HSBC account holder Aidan O’Brien

Racehorse trainer says matter is now resolved and company fully tax-compliant

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 10:29

Charlie Swan looks to Make A Track for perfect send off

Former champion jockey hoping for swan song at Gowran to end career as trainer

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 15:28

Mullins poised for landmark 10th success in Hennessy Gold Cup

If successful the achievement will equal Tom Dreaper’s tally in the Irish Grand National

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 01:00

Jezki and Hurricane Fly both fine after latest battle

Charlie Swan believes Ruby Walsh will opt for Faugheen at Cheltenham

Mon Jan 26 2015 - 15:30

Joanna Morgan calls times on training career

Last runner will be in Switzerland

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 01:00

Joanna Morgan announces her retirement from training

Pioneer jockey says she was making a ‘meagre living doing the work of two men’

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 09:57

Prendergast’s call on former apprentice pays off as Katie T romps home at Leopardstown

Foxrock obliges for local owner and may now be steered towards the Hennessy

Mon Jan 19 2015 - 01:00

Charlie Swan to retire from training ranks

Former star jockey blames rising costs and less horses for decision

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 20:27

The Paparrazi Kid heads a Mullins trio in Saturday’s big chase

Meanwhile, Sunday’s card throws up an intriguing four-runner feature

Sat Dec 27 2014 - 01:00

Irish race horse trainer Dessie Hughes dies aged 71

Jockey-turned-trainer, who enjoyed success at Cheltenham, had been battling an illness

Sun Nov 16 2014 - 11:26

Inside Track Q&A: Dermot Dix, headmaster, Headfort School, Kells, Co Meath

‘Our specialist approach to teaching is unique’

Wed Jan 08 2014 - 01:00

Durkan stroll for Avrika Ligeonniere as Sir Des Champs hits the deck

Following his heavy at Punchestown Davy Russell stood down for rest of the day

Mon Dec 09 2013 - 01:00

Drive Time can make amends for last year’s fall in lucrative Galway Hurdle

Trainer Willy Mullins gives him another crack, this time under Paul Townend, at the big pot

Thu Aug 01 2013 - 01:00

Murtagh confident Sole Power will get July Cup trip

O’Brien has four possibles for the Grand Prix de Paris

Tue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00