Racinghttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/en-ieRTÉ 2023-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:56:40 +0000Exceptional Equinox retired to Shadai Stallion Stationhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1130/1419330-exceptional-equinox-retired-to-shadai-stallion-station/Equinox, the world's highest-rated racehorse, has been retired to stud.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:50:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1130/1419330-exceptional-equinox-retired-to-shadai-stallion-station/RacingErrant Shishkin handed Newcastle assignmenthttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1129/1419099-errant-shishkin-handed-newcastle-assignment/Nicky Henderson has confirmed Shishkin will join esteemed stablemate Constitution Hill on the trip to Newcastle to contest Saturday's BetMGM Rehearsal Chase.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:01:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1129/1419099-errant-shishkin-handed-newcastle-assignment/RacingImpaire Et Passe could return in Hatton's Gracehttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1128/1418955-impaire-et-passe-could-return-in-hattons-grace/Impaire Et Passe is the star name among seven horses confirmed for the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:49:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1128/1418955-impaire-et-passe-could-return-in-hattons-grace/RacingLove Envoi faces Constitution Hill in Fighting Fifthhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1128/1418983-love-envoi-faces-constitution-hill-in-fighting-fifth/Harry Fry has confirmed that Love Envoi will tackle Constitution Hill in the BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:06:58 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1128/1418983-love-envoi-faces-constitution-hill-in-fighting-fifth/RacingHenderson stars looking to shine on Fighting Fifth cardhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1125/1418490-henderson-stars-looking-to-shine-on-fighting-fifth-card/It could be a big day for Nicky Henderson at Newcastle on Saturday, with his two most high-profile horses, Constitution Hill and Shishkin, entered on the card.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:32:43 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1125/1418490-henderson-stars-looking-to-shine-on-fighting-fifth-card/RacingBuddy One still in contention for Hatton's Grace Hurdlehttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1127/1418780-buddy-one-still-in-contention-for-hattons-grace-hurdle/A late call will be made on Buddy One's participation in Sunday's Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse, with Leopardstown's Jack de Bromhead Christmas Hurdle also an option for Paul Gilligan's thriving hurdler.Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:14:44 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1127/1418780-buddy-one-still-in-contention-for-hattons-grace-hurdle/RacingNo more ground excuses for Joyeux Machin - Nolanhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1127/1418784-no-more-ground-excuses-for-joyeux-machin-nolan/Paul Nolan says there will be no more ground excuses for Joyeux Machin as he contemplates a step up to Grade One company at Leopardstown over the Christmas period.Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:30:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1127/1418784-no-more-ground-excuses-for-joyeux-machin-nolan/RacingJohn Durkan joy for Fastorslow at Punchestownhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1126/1418591-john-durkan-joy-for-fastorslow-at-punchestown/Fastorslow inflicted a second successive shock defeat on Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Galopin Des Champs with a comeback victory in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 15:15:45 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1126/1418591-john-durkan-joy-for-fastorslow-at-punchestown/RacingWorld's highest-rated horse Equinox reigns in Japan Cuphttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1126/1418565-worlds-highest-rated-horse-equinox-reigns-in-japan-cup/Equinox, the world's highest-rated horse, delivered a dominant performance to win Sunday's Japan Cup.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:19:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1126/1418565-worlds-highest-rated-horse-equinox-reigns-in-japan-cup/RacingState Man makes statement with taking Morgiana defencehttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1125/1418485-state-man-makes-statement-with-taking-morgiana-defence/State Man made a pleasing return to action when retaining his title in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:09:44 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1125/1418485-state-man-makes-statement-with-taking-morgiana-defence/RacingRoyale Pagaille upsets Bravemansgame in Betfair Chasehttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1125/1418489-royale-pagaille-upsets-bravemansgame-in-betfair-chase/Royale Pagaille shone brightest at his favourite track when upsetting Bravemansgame to land the Betfair Chase at Haydock.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:36:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1125/1418489-royale-pagaille-upsets-bravemansgame-in-betfair-chase/RacingPic D'Orhy wins Ascot Chase as Shishkin refuses to racehttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1125/1418477-pic-dorhy-wins-ascot-chase-as-shishkin-refuses-to-race/Shishkin stunned onlookers at Ascot when refusing to start in the Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase, which went the way of Pic Paul Nicholls' Pic D'Orhy.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 14:01:01 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1125/1418477-pic-dorhy-wins-ascot-chase-as-shishkin-refuses-to-race/RacingFavori De Champdou takes Florida Pearl at Punchestownhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1125/1418491-favori-de-champdou-takes-florida-pearl-at-punchestown/Gordon Elliott's Favori De Champdou impressed in winning the Liam & Valerie Brennan Florida Pearl Novice Chase at the Punchestown Winter Festival.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:42:14 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1125/1418491-favori-de-champdou-takes-florida-pearl-at-punchestown/RacingState Man bids to extend Mullins' Morgiana hegemonyhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1124/1418368-state-man-bids-to-extend-mullins-morgiana-hegemony/State Man will take the first step on the path back to the Champion Hurdle when he defends his Unibet Morgiana Hurdle title at Punchestown on Saturday.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:38:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1124/1418368-state-man-bids-to-extend-mullins-morgiana-hegemony/RacingShishkin already in bloom for Nirvana comeback at Ascothttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1124/1418349-shishkin-already-in-bloom-for-nirvana-return-at-ascot/Nicky Henderson describes Shishkin as being 'in very good form' as he sets out on what his trainer hopes will be a fruitful staying campaign, commencing with Saturday's Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase at Ascot.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:40:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1124/1418349-shishkin-already-in-bloom-for-nirvana-return-at-ascot/RacingCromwell readying Encanto Bruno for Fairyhouse tilthttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1122/1417966-cromwell-readies-encanto-bruno-for-fairyhouse-tilt/Letsbeclearaboutit and Encanto Bruno are being readied to bid for Grade One honours at the Bar One Fairyhouse Winter Festival.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:50:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1122/1417966-cromwell-readies-encanto-bruno-for-fairyhouse-tilt/RacingLove Envoi may meet Constitution Hill In Fighting Fifthhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1122/1417971-love-envoi-may-meet-constitution-hill-in-fighting-fifth/Love Envoi could make her seasonal debut against Constitution Hill, as the BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle is considered by connections.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:15:40 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1122/1417971-love-envoi-may-meet-constitution-hill-in-fighting-fifth/RacingTownend relishing reunion with Galopin Des Champshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1121/1417764-townend-relishing-reunion-with-galopin-des-champs/Paul Townend is relishing the prospect of being reunited with Galopin Des Champs this weekend, when the Cheltenham Gold Cup hero bids for back-to-back victories in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:56:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1121/1417764-townend-relishing-reunion-with-galopin-des-champs/RacingHenderson favours Ascot Chase for Shishkin reappearancehttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1121/1417691-henderson-favours-ascot-chase-for-shishkin-reappearance/Shishkin is "almost certain" to line up in Ascot's 1965 Chase on Saturday in preference to the Grade One Betfair Chase at Haydock.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:12:35 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1121/1417691-henderson-favours-ascot-chase-for-shishkin-reappearance/RacingElliott stands by Troytown strategyhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1120/1417562-elliott-stands-by-troytown-strategy/Gordon Elliott has defended the number of runners he had in Navan's Troytown Chase on Sunday after reiterating his desire to one day be crowned Ireland's champion trainer.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:21:42 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1120/1417562-elliott-stands-by-troytown-strategy/RacingBravemansgame set for Betfair Chase with Jacob on boardhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1120/1417448-bravemansgame-set-for-betfair-chase-with-jacob-on-board/Daryl Jacob has been handed the plum spare ride aboard Bravemansgame in the Betfair Chase, with Paul Nicholls confirming his Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up is likely to line up at Haydock on Saturday.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:03:57 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1120/1417448-bravemansgame-set-for-betfair-chase-with-jacob-on-board/RacingCoko Beach wins testing Troytown at Navanhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1119/1417351-coko-beach-wins-testing-troytown-at-navan/The likeable grey Coko Beach put in a neat round of jumping to land the Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase for Danny Gilligan and Gordon Elliott - who had 14 of the 20 starters in the Navan feature.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 15:48:48 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1119/1417351-coko-beach-wins-testing-troytown-at-navan/RacingJonbon impresses in landing Shloer Chase at Cheltenhamhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1119/1417365-jonbon-impresses-in-landing-shloer-chase-at-cheltenham/Jonbon was much the best and had little trouble in the winning the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 18:23:43 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1119/1417365-jonbon-impresses-in-landing-shloer-chase-at-cheltenham/RacingBob Olinger and Captain Guinness deliver at Navanhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1118/1417234-bob-olinger-and-captain-guinness-deliver-at-navan/Bob Olinger and Captain Guinness returned to winning ways to provide Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore with a Graded race double at Navan.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 15:36:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1118/1417234-bob-olinger-and-captain-guinness-deliver-at-navan/RacingDenis O'Regan calls time on historic careerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1118/1417209-denis-oregan-calls-time-on-historic-career/Denis O'Regan, who recently completed the full set of riding a winner at all Irish and UK National Hunt tracks, announced his retirement at Navan on Saturday.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 13:02:26 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1118/1417209-denis-oregan-calls-time-on-historic-career/RacingFoxy Jacks wins at Cheltenham for Morrishttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1117/1417099-foxy-jacks-wins-at-cheltenham-for-morris/Mouse Morris made another successful raid to Britain as Foxy Jacks claimed the Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on Friday.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:01:54 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1117/1417099-foxy-jacks-wins-at-cheltenham-for-morris/RacingLee making 'positive progress' after spinal cord injuryhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1117/1417101-lee-making-positive-progress-after-spinal-cord-injury/Irish jockey Graham Lee has made "positive progress" after suffering spinal cord damage following a serious fall at Newcastle last week.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:41:15 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1117/1417101-lee-making-positive-progress-after-spinal-cord-injury/RacingSpirit Dancer scores for Ferguson in Bahrain featurehttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1117/1417063-spirit-dancer-scores-for-ferguson-in-bahrain-feature/Spirit Dancer, co-owned and jointly-bred by Alex Ferguson, quickened up impressively to give the former Manchester United manager a famous victory in the Bahrain International Trophy.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:01:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1117/1417063-spirit-dancer-scores-for-ferguson-in-bahrain-feature/RacingAlex Ferguson aiming for $1m Bahrain pot with stud starhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1116/1416857-alex-ferguson-aiming-for-1m-bahrain-pot-with-stud-star/Alex Ferguson may have one of the most decorated footballing CVs around, but he is attempting to break new ground when his horse Spirit Dancer lines up in the Bahrain International Trophy on Friday.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:42:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1116/1416857-alex-ferguson-aiming-for-1m-bahrain-pot-with-stud-star/RacingContinuous misses out on the chance to be big in Japanhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1116/1416805-continuous-misses-out-on-the-chance-to-be-big-in-japan/Aidan O'Brien's St Leger winner Continuous will miss the Japan Cup next weekend due to stiffness.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:16:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1116/1416805-continuous-misses-out-on-the-chance-to-be-big-in-japan/RacingConflated heading for Leopardstown as Haydock ruled outhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1115/1416693-conflated-heading-for-leopardstown-as-haydock-ruled-out/Conflated is likely to bid for back-to-back victories in next month's Savills Chase following a pleasing effort at Down Royal last weekend.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:57:25 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1115/1416693-conflated-heading-for-leopardstown-as-haydock-ruled-out/RacingEnvoi Allen set for Leopardstown after Down Royal losshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1113/1416230-envoi-allen-set-for-leopardstown-after-down-royal-loss/Envoi Allen is poised for an outing at Leopardstown over Christmas following his narrow defeat at Down Royal on Saturday.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:53:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1113/1416230-envoi-allen-set-for-leopardstown-after-down-royal-loss/RacingAuguste Rodin to stay in training, O'Brien confirmshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1113/1416241-auguste-rodin-to-stay-in-training-obrien-confirms/Aidan O'Brien is excited by the prospect of training Auguste Rodin as a four-year-old after he confirmed the dual Derby and Breeders' Cup winner is to stay in training.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:36:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1113/1416241-auguste-rodin-to-stay-in-training-obrien-confirms/RacingTuesday's meeting at Fairyhouse cancelledhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1113/1416199-tuesdays-meeting-at-fairyhouse-cancelled/The chasing debut of the exciting Gaelic Warrior has been put on temporary hold with the meeting at Fairyhouse on Tuesday called off due to waterlogging.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:37:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1113/1416199-tuesdays-meeting-at-fairyhouse-cancelled/RacingLee damaged spine in fall, remains in intensive carehttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1112/1416127-lee-damaged-spine-in-fall-remains-in-intensive-care/Irish jockey Graham Lee has been diagnosed with an unstable cervical fracture and remains in intensive care following a serious incident at Newcastle on Friday.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 20:07:58 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1112/1416127-lee-damaged-spine-in-fall-remains-in-intensive-care/RacingDinoblue wins on seasonal return at Naashttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1112/1416103-dinoblue-wins-on-seasonal-return-at-naas/Dinoblue kicked off the new season as she finished the last with a determined victory in the Barberstown Castle Chase at Naas.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:38:29 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1112/1416103-dinoblue-wins-on-seasonal-return-at-naas/RacingGerri Colombe's stamina seals Down Royal successhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1111/1415993-gerri-colombes-stamina-seals-down-royal-success/Gerri Colombe galloped to a dogged success in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 15:12:04 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1111/1415993-gerri-colombes-stamina-seals-down-royal-success/RacingIrish jockey Lee in intensive care after fallhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1111/1415973-graham-lee-in-intensive-care-after-fall-at-newcastle/Galway native Graham Lee is in intensive care after suffering a neck injury in a fall at Newcastle on Friday evening.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 11:34:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1111/1415973-graham-lee-in-intensive-care-after-fall-at-newcastle/RacingElliott dominates Down Royal with five-timerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1111/1415999-elliott-dominates-down-royal-with-five-timer/Gordon Elliott enjoyed another good day at the office as the trainer claimed the first five races at Down Royal.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 17:10:56 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1111/1415999-elliott-dominates-down-royal-with-five-timer/RacingElliott saddles six-timer at Down Royalhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1110/1415894-elliott-saddles-six-timer-at-down-royal/Gordon Elliott dominated on the first day of Down Royal's big meeting, saddling six of the seven winners.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:31:21 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1110/1415894-elliott-saddles-six-timer-at-down-royal/RacingGerri Colombe faces three rivals at Down Royalhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1110/1415877-gerri-colombe-faces-three-rivals-at-down-royal/It is a definite case of quality over quantity for the rearranged Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:01:48 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1110/1415877-gerri-colombe-faces-three-rivals-at-down-royal/RacingAllaho triumphs in Clonmel after 561-day layoffhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1109/1415642-allaho-triumphs-in-clonmel-after-561-day-layoff/Allaho made the perfect return to action when making every yard of the running in the Clonmel Oil Chase.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:51:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1109/1415642-allaho-triumphs-in-clonmel-after-561-day-layoff/RacingDe Bromhead's A Plus Tard likely to skip Betfair Chasehttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1109/1415614-de-bromheads-a-plus-tard-likely-to-skip-betfair-chase/A Plus Tard is "odds against" to bid for a second win in the Betfair Chase at Haydock later this month, according to Cheveley Park Stud director Richard Thompson.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:02:59 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1109/1415614-de-bromheads-a-plus-tard-likely-to-skip-betfair-chase/RacingAllaho set for return at Clonmel on Thursdayhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1108/1415398-allaho-set-for-return-at-clonmel-on-thursday/Jumps fans are served up a midweek treat on Thursday as one of the sport's superstars makes his long-awaited return in the Clonmel Oil Chase.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:41:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1108/1415398-allaho-set-for-return-at-clonmel-on-thursday/RacingO'Brien has Guineas trial in mind for Porta Fortunahttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1108/1415385-obrien-has-guineas-trial-in-mind-for-porta-fortuna/Porta Fortuna could be aimed at a Guineas trial in the spring following her narrow defeat at the Breeders' Cup on Saturday.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:22:43 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1108/1415385-obrien-has-guineas-trial-in-mind-for-porta-fortuna/RacingRare double as Without A Fight wins Melbourne Cuphttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1107/1415044-rare-double-as-without-a-fight-wins-melbourne-cup/Without A Fight stormed home to complete a big-race double in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:46:39 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1107/1415044-rare-double-as-without-a-fight-wins-melbourne-cup/RacingImagine scores on chasing debut at Fairyhousehttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1107/1415178-imagine-scores-on-chasing-debut-at-fairyhouse/Gordon Elliott's Imagine looks set to go on to bigger and better things judged on a successful start to his career over fences in the opening race at Fairyhouse on Tuesday.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:50:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1107/1415178-imagine-scores-on-chasing-debut-at-fairyhouse/RacingCody Dorman dies returning from Breeders' Cuphttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1106/1414973-cody-dorman-dies-returning-from-breeders-cup/Cody Dorman, who was closely associated with dual Breeders' Cup winner Cody's Wish, has died.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:57:32 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1106/1414973-cody-dorman-dies-returning-from-breeders-cup/RacingFrankel to command joint-record stud fee of £350khttps://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1106/1414968-frankel-to-command-joint-record-stud-fee-of-l350k/Frankel will command a joint-record stud fee of £350,000 in 2024 following another successful campaign for his progeny this season.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:40:45 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2023/1106/1414968-frankel-to-command-joint-record-stud-fee-of-l350k/Racing