Barry McEneaney

RTÉ Sport journalist

Harry Cobden and Clan Des Obeaux win the 2018 King George in front of packed stands at Kempton

Kempton preview: Clan has strong hat-trick claims

There are three Grade One races up for decision on Kempton's behind-closed-doors card, with the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase the highlight at 3pm.

Racing • 25 Dec 20

Tarnawa has proven a revelation this season

Ireland's Turf trio head potent European challenge

The betting suggests that the best chance of a European-trained winner at Keeneland will come in the Breeders' Cup Turf, but which horse boasts the best credentials?

Racing • 07 Nov 20

Sir Dragonet scores in front of the empty stands at Moonee Valley

Sir Dragonet slays Cox Plate rivals Down Under

Sir Dragonet (13-2) defeated former stablemate Armory to land the 100th running the of the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

Racing • 24 Oct 20

Magical is bidding for a second consecutive win in the Champion Stakes

British Champions Day: Champions Stakes & QEII preview

Will Magical and Palace Pier justify favouritism in the Qipco Champion Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday afternoon?

Racing • 16 Oct 20

Rafael Nadal taking a bite of the Coupe des Mousquetaires has become an iconic image in sport

King of Clay Nadal crowned for the 13th time in Paris

Perennial French Open champion Rafael Nadal overcame late resistance from Novak Djokovic to roar to a 6-0 6-2 7-5 success in the final at Roland Garros as he claimed the Coupe des Mousquetaires for the 13th time.

Tennis • 11 Oct 20

Sanita Puspure put her rivals to the sword in emphatic fashion

Puspure grabs gold at European Rowing Championships

Sanita Puspure has become a double world and European champion after defending her women's single sculls title at the European Rowing Championships in Poland on a day when Ireland also secured bronze medals in three other events.

Rowing • 11 Oct 20

An elated Pat Smullen celebrates partnering Harzand to Derby glory at Epsom in 2016

Pat Smullen - Racing's driven gentleman

Following the death of nine-time champion jockey Pat Smullen on Tuesday, former weighing room colleague Andrew McNamara remembered a rider who was obsessive and professional in the saddle, but warm and generous with his time out of it.

Racing • 17 Sep 20

Ghaiyyath and William Buick triumph at York

Big race preview: Irish Champion Stakes

Ghaiyyath is already the odds-on favourite for the feature race at Leopardstown on Longines Irish Champions Weekend, but it's an even shorter price that he will lead the field for much of the trip in the Irish Champion Stakes.

Racing • 11 Sep 20

Authentic hits the finish line at Churchill Downs

Authentic proves the real deal in Kentucky Derby

Tiz the Law found one too good in his bid to justify favouritism in the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, with Authentic prevailing after his duel with the Belmont Stakes winner amid a heavy police presence at Churchill Downs.

Racing • 06 Sep 20

Conor Hourihane gets his pass off in Sofia before Todor Nedelev can intervene

Hourihane: Winning remains the priority under Kenny

Conor Hourihane may be one of the more technically adroit players in the Republic of Ireland squad, but the Cork man had no qualms about citing the merits of winning ugly when interviewed earlier, while still expressing the hope that fans can expect better than that with Stephen Kenny in charge.

Soccer • 09 Sep 20