Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

White Birch to go back up in trip for Arc

The White Birch team are excited to tackle a mile and a half for the first time in over two years when they take aim at the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on 5 October.

Racing • 18 Sep

Kalpana has shown herself to be versatile in terms of ground conditions

Arc remains the plan for Kalpana

One-time Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe favourite Kalpana remains "on track" for next month's Longchamp feature, with connections confident of an improved performance following her recent defeat at Kempton.

Racing • 17 Sep

Connections hope Daryz is a dark horse for the Arc

Daryz looks to have booked his ticket to the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with his runner-up finish at Longchamp on Sunday.

Racing • 16 Sep

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 06: Rossa Ryan riding Bluestocking (pink cap) win The Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Hippodrome de ParisLongchamp on October 06, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Aventure disputing Arc favouritism after Vermeille win

Aventure went one better than 12 months ago to seal top honours for the first time in the Qatar Prix Vermeille at Longchamp, in which Whirl was a bitter disappointment.

Racing • 07 Sep

A stayer he may be, but Kyprios is not devoid of acceleration, recording impressive closing sectionals in a number of his victories

Star stayer Kyprios could contest Arc

Aidan O'Brien is giving serious consideration to running his superstar stayer Kyprios in this year's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Racing • 15 Apr

Rossa Ryan became the first Irish jockey to win the Paris feature since Mick Kinane on Sea The Stars in 2009

Ryan hails stellar Bluestocking after 'surreal' Arc win

Galway jockey Rossa Ryan describes as "surreal" the moment when he partnered Bluestocking to win the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp.

Racing • 07 Oct 24

It's a record seventh Arc for the late Khalid Abdullah's decorated racing operation.

Bluestocking repays Beckett's faith to take the Arc

Bluestocking repaid the faith shown in her by connections as she soared to victory in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Racing • 07 Oct 24

Aidan O'Brien with jockey Ryan Moore following a win in Dubai in June

Aidan O'Brien has designs on another Arc victory

Los Angeles leads Aidan O'Brien's bid for a third victory in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp on Sunday.

Racing • 05 Oct 24

Bluestocking (right) won the Pretty Polly Stakes in June

Bluestocking added to Arc field at cost of €120,000

Ralph Beckett's Bluestocking has been supplemented for Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Racing • 02 Oct 24

Los Angeles won the Group One Criterium de Saint-Cloud as a juvenile on his only previous visit to France

O'Brien hoping for big things from Los Angeles in Paris

Aidan O'Brien believes the best is still to come from Los Angeles as the Irish Derby winner is set to spearhead a two-pronged attack on the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for Ballydoyle.

Racing • 01 Oct 24

Unbeaten in five starts this year, Kyprios claimed the Irish St Leger last time out

Kyprios scares away stayers Cadran

Kyprios is one of only eight remaining entries in Saturday's Prix du Cadran at Longchamp, with just one contender trained in France.

Racing • 01 Oct 24

The 103rd edition of the great race takes place on Sunday

Fabre set to saddle three runners in Arc as 18 remain

Andre Fabre is likely to have at least three runners in Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, with Sevenna's Knight given the green light to join the favourite Sosie and multiple Group One winner Mqse De Sevigne.

Racing • 30 Sep 24

Los Angeles will take his chance in the Arc

O'Brien chasing third Prix de l'Arc with Los Angeles

Los Angeles is set to lead the Ballydoyle assault on next Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe – with Auguste Rodin also poised to be left in the race in case conditions at ParisLongchamp are quick.

Racing • 29 Sep 24

Trainer Andre Fabre has won the great race a record eight times

Fabre fancies Mqse De Sevigne to stay Arc trip

Andre Fabre believes the extra distance of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe will bring about even more improvement in Mqse De Sevigne.

Racing • 24 Sep 24

Six of Andre Fabre's eight wins in the Arc have come with three-year-olds

Fabre fancies a top-three finish for Sosie in open Arc

Andre Fabre was delighted that Sosie did not appear to have too hard a race in Sunday's Prix Niel as he replaced Look De Vega as favourite for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Racing • 16 Sep 24

Ambiente Friendly's last win came In Lingfield's Derby Trial Stakes in May

Ambiente Friendly 'in great form' ahead of Arc prep

Ambiente Friendly is reported to be in "great form" heading into his showdown with Prix du Jockey Club hero and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe favourite Look De Vega in the Qatar Prix Niel.

Racing • 11 Sep 24

Japanese raider targeting ambitious Irish-French double

Japanese raider Shin Emperor is on course to attempt an ambitious double in the Irish Champion Stakes and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after coming through a ParisLongchamp gallop.

Racing • 08 Sep 24

Cristian Demuro celebrats after riding Ace Impact across the finish line at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe earlier this month

Arc winner Ace Impact retired to stud

Unbeaten Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe victor Ace Impact has been retired to stud.

Racing • 12 Oct 23

Highfield Princess was winner on Arc day

Highfield Princess back to best in Prix de l'Abbaye win

Highfield Princess bounced back to her very best to claim the Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp Longines with a thrilling late thrust at ParisLongchamp.

Racing • 01 Oct 23

Cristian Demuro rode favourite Ace Impact home first

Sensational Ace Impact all class to take Prix de l'Arc

Ace Impact once again displayed his sensational turn of foot as he sprinted to glory in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp.

Racing • 01 Oct 23

Sea Silk Road goes out in blaze of glory for Haggas

Sea Silk Road evoked memories of her illustrious sire after seemingly going out in a blaze of glory in the Qatar Prix de Royallieu at ParisLongchamp.

Racing • 30 Sep 23

Detorri and Kinross have enjoyed success together

Dettori to make one final withdrawal from 'ATM machine'

Frankie Dettori will have trusted ally Kinross for company in what could be his final ride on French soil when he partners the defending champion in the Qatar Prix de la Foret on Sunday.