http://www.rte.ie/sport Latest Irish and international news supplied by RTE.ie Copyright © RTÉ http://www.rte.ie/images/logo_rss_goog.gif http://www.rte.ie/sport Thu, 23 May 2013 19:29:05 +0100 Thu, 23 May 2013 19:29:05 +0100 Sport News Jim Bolger is convinced Dawn Approach will go to the Investec Derby an even better horse than he was when winning the Qipco 2000 Guineas. Thu, 23 May 2013 18:08:22 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/uk/2013/0523/452203-bolger-believes-approach-is-better-than-ever/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/uk/2013/0523/452203-bolger-believes-approach-is-better-than-ever/ Ralph Beckett has firmed up the riding arrangements for his Investec Oaks contenders, with Jim Crowley sticking with Secret Gesture and Richard Hughes coming in for the mount on Talent. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:29:05 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/uk/2013/0523/452226-beckett-reveals-riding-plans-for-oaks-duo/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/uk/2013/0523/452226-beckett-reveals-riding-plans-for-oaks-duo/ Silky made the best possible start to her career with victory in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden at Clonmel. Thu, 23 May 2013 20:40:25 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0523/452239-silky-gets-off-to-a-flier-at-clonmel/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0523/452239-silky-gets-off-to-a-flier-at-clonmel/ Aidan O'Brien has declared a team of four as he goes for a ninth triumph in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:35:23 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0523/452113-obrien-to-run-quartet-in-irish-2-000-guineas/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0523/452113-obrien-to-run-quartet-in-irish-2-000-guineas/ Sheikh Mohammed has vowed his Godolphin operation will go from "strength to strength" after ordering a decree banning the use of anabolic steroids in Dubai. Thu, 23 May 2013 18:48:47 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/world/2013/0523/452216-sheikh-mohammed-issues-steroid-decree/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/world/2013/0523/452216-sheikh-mohammed-issues-steroid-decree/ Telescope has a sore left shin and "won't be running" in the Investec Derby at Epsom on 1 June, said trainer Sir Michael Stoute. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:54:58 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/uk/2013/0523/452094-telescope-ruled-out-of-epsom-derby/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/uk/2013/0523/452094-telescope-ruled-out-of-epsom-derby/ A seven-race jumps card takes place at Cork on Friday evening featuring the Father's Day Racing June 16th Handicap Hurdle. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:13:21 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0523/452173-cork-preview/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0523/452173-cork-preview/ Group One-winning jockey Eddie Ahern has been disqualified for a total of 10 years following the conclusion of a British Horseracing Authority corruption hearing. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:28:41 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0522/451923-ahern-found-guilty-of-corruption/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0522/451923-ahern-found-guilty-of-corruption/ Frankie Dettori's legal representative hopes the licensing committee of the British Horseracing Authority will reconvene in a bid to hasten the rider's return to action. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:50:25 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/uk/2013/0522/451966-dettori-licence-remains-at-impass/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/uk/2013/0522/451966-dettori-licence-remains-at-impass/ Willie Mullins claimed a one-two in Sligo's All Sports Betting Tubbercurry Hurdle but needed the intervention of the stewards. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:50:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0522/452012-mullins-wins-on-the-double-in-sligo/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0522/452012-mullins-wins-on-the-double-in-sligo/ Jamie Spencer is likely to adopt different tactics on Havana Gold in Saturday's Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:06 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0522/451826-havana-gold-changing-tactics-for-2000-guineas/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0522/451826-havana-gold-changing-tactics-for-2000-guineas/ Aidan O'Brien is gearing up for a Classic weekend and warms up with just one runner at Clonmel on Thursday. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:41:13 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0522/451901-obriens-half-moon-set-for-clonmel-test/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0522/451901-obriens-half-moon-set-for-clonmel-test/ French racing authority France Galop has said it is awaiting further contact from Frankie Dettori concerning a "medical" matter if the rider's application for a renewed licence is to be approved. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:07:34 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/european/2013/0522/451809-french-await-dettori-contact-before-approval/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/european/2013/0522/451809-french-await-dettori-contact-before-approval/ Richard Hannon has ruled Olympic Glory out of Saturday's Etihad Airways Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. Wed, 22 May 2013 08:07:01 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0522/451790-olympic-glory-ruled-out-of-1000-guineas/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0522/451790-olympic-glory-ruled-out-of-1000-guineas/ On His Own reverts to the smaller obstacles for the All Sports Betting Tubbercurry Hurdle at Sligo on Wednesday. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:25:19 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2013/0521/451672-on-his-own-set-for-sligo-on-wednesday/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2013/0521/451672-on-his-own-set-for-sligo-on-wednesday/ Celestial Halo will return to France for a crack at the French Champion Hurdle at Auteuil in three weeks after his thrilling victory in the Prix La Barka at the weekend. Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:45 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2013/0521/451570-celestial-halo-returning-to-france/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2013/0521/451570-celestial-halo-returning-to-france/ Protestant confirmed the promise of his debut effort by picking up the prize for the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction (C & G) Maiden at Roscommon. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:01:29 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/uk/2013/0520/451553-protestant-earns-first-win-at-roscommon/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/uk/2013/0520/451553-protestant-earns-first-win-at-roscommon/ Johnny Murtagh is aiming for a dream start to his training career with Fort Knox in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:10:07 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0520/451445-murtagh-aims-for-dream-start-in-2-000-guineas/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0520/451445-murtagh-aims-for-dream-start-in-2-000-guineas/ Last year's English St Leger hero Encke is among seven further horses formerly in the care of Mahmood Al Zarooni to test positive for anabolic steroids, the British Horseracing Authority has said. Mon, 20 May 2013 15:51:05 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/uk/2013/0520/451480-encke-tests-positive-for-anabolic-steroids/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/uk/2013/0520/451480-encke-tests-positive-for-anabolic-steroids/ Trainer Dermot Weld wants to see some rain at the Curragh ahead of Big Break's run in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas on Sunday. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:55:46 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0520/451446-weld-hoping-for-soft-ground-for-1000-guineas/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/irish/2013/0520/451446-weld-hoping-for-soft-ground-for-1000-guineas/