Rachael Blackmore
A Punter’s Diary: Nice drop of Chianti makes it a palatable first day at Festival
Jonbon jumped like an elephant on stilts last time out at Cheltenham and is easily discounted on that score while El Fabiolo also tries to take at least one fence home with him
Colm Cavanagh: Jonny Sexton deserves crowning glory of World Cup win after unforgettable week for Irish sport
St Patrick’s weekend is the weekend of the year when everyone stakes their claim to be Irish.
Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup: Defending champ A Plus Tard has a point to prove
A Plus Tard was nothing short of sensational in winning last year's Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup - but returns with a point to prove.
Galopin Des Champs tops the field for Friday's Cheltenham Gold Cup
Ante-post favourite Galopin Des Champs heads 13 declarations for Friday's Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Cheltenham: Emotions high as Honeysuckle wins for fourth consecutive year
Henry de Bromhead's mare brought the curtain down on her phenomenal career with an emotional victory in the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle.
Henry de Bromhead has fresh perspective on Cheltenham Festival after personal heartache
Henry de Bromhead will head into this year’s Cheltenham Festival with a different outlook on the sport and life in general following the most painful of years for him and his family.
Leading the way for women... Trailblazer Ann Ferris the first female jockey to win the Irish National
SINCE international women’s day was this week and the Cheltenham Festival is coming up next week, this is an appropriate time to remember jockey Ann Ferris.