National Hunt Racing

Feb 01
Day 1 of Dublin Racing Festival

Saturday is day one of the 2025 Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown. The first race of the festival gets underway at the South County Dublin venue at 1.15pm. The 7-race card includes 4 Grade 1 contests with the highlight being the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at 3.30pm. The opening Grade 1 of the day […]

Jan 06
ITM Irish Stallion Trail on Friday & Saturday 10th and 11th January

The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing [ITM] Irish Stallion Trail will take place next weekend, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th January 2025. The Irish Stallion Trail is an annual showcase for the Irish thoroughbred breeding industry, with stallion farms across Ireland opening their doors to breeders and the general public. Over 30 stallion farms will participate in […]

  • Breeding
Dec 18
Leopardstown Christmas Festival 2024: Full Race Times and Schedule

Leopardstown Christmas Festival 2024: Full Race Times and Schedule The Leopardstown Christmas Festival is one of Ireland’s most anticipated horse racing events, running from December 26th to 29th, 2024. This four-day extravaganza attracts racing enthusiasts from across the globe, offering world-class action and festive excitement. Whether you’re a seasoned racegoer or experiencing the thrill for […]

Flat Racing

Oct 10
2024 Tatterstall Book 1 Yearling Sales: Key Statistics and Trends Dominating the Marketplace

Here’s an analysis based on the information available up to October 10, 2024, regarding the 2024 Tattersalls Book 1 Yearling Sales: Click to view the Tatterstalls  2024 yearling sales – PDF Click to view 2024 yearling sales – Sales Table  in EXCEL **Key Statistics and Trends:** 1. **Record-Breaking Prices:** – The sale saw the highest […]

Oct 03
2024 Ireland Yearling Sales: Key Statistics and Trends Dominating the Equestrian Marketplace

Fresh off the press, we’re unveiling the definitive statistics on Yearling Sales across Ireland for the current year, offering an exclusive insight into the bustling heart of the equestrian trade. This report encompasses the prestigious Tattersalls and Goffs Orby Book 1 &2 , providing a thorough analysis for enthusiasts and investors alike. Discover the trends, […]

Aug 21
City of Troy & The Lion In Winter Smash Course Records and a Triple at York for Aiden O’BRIEN

CITY OF TROY 🚀 The Derby winner makes all to win a star studded Juddmonte International!pic.twitter.com/QmStRErbuq — irishracing.com (@irishracing) August 21, 2024 City of Troy smashes the course Record at York in the Juddmonte InternationalJuddmonte International Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) New Course Record Time: 2m 4.32s This followed The Lion In Winter smashing […]

Breeding

Jul 06
Ezeliya, This Year’s Oaks Winner, Retired to Stud

Ezeliya, the winner of this year’s Oaks, has been officially retired to stud. The announcement was made by Aga Khan Studs on Saturday morning. Setback Leads to Retirement The statement revealed that Ezeliya experienced a training setback earlier in the week. Consequently, it was decided that she would retire to Gilltown Stud to become part […]

Jun 25
First Season Sires, top performers based on progeny performance.

First Season Sires: A Promising New Generation The excitement in the world of  racing reaches a new high with the debut of first-season sires. These stallions, each having showcased exceptional talent on the racetrack, now embark on a journey in their stud careers. Here’s an in-depth look at this years first-season sires, their top performers. […]

Apr 23
Todays Breezup at Goffs- First Season Sire Lots

Arizona (IRE) Lot71 Arizona (IRE) x Weekend Getaway (IRE) 2022 B.F Derryconnor Stud Lot71  x Weekend Getaway (IRE) Best RPR 69   SERGEI PROKOFIEV (CAN) 114 60 Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) x Tongue Twista (GB) 2022 B.C Lackendarra Stables 62 Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) x Tout Va Bien (IRE) 2022 B.C Lacka House Stables 65 Sergei Prokofiev […]