Cat all set to lick Classic creamOne Cool Cat so impressed Aidan O'Brien as a two year-old that he threatened to knock a door into his bedroom to keep him near…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Relaxed Kinane still the one to watchNo one knows better than Michael Kinane the weight of expectation Jamie Spencer will be under in today's 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Maharib due for Vintage outingThe Dermot Weld-trained Maharib should be the appropriate winner of tomorrow's Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan.Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Jack High appears a good dealAfter the thrills of the four-day festival, the 2003-04 National Hunt season fizzles out somewhat at Punchestown today, but punters…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Going could boost Rooster ahead of Hardy EustaceBoth the Hardy Eustace and Rooster Booster camps were fancying their chances yesterday ahead of their much awaited rematch in…Fri Apr 30 2004 - 01:00
Iris's Gift should take this mouth-watering clashRACING / Punchestown Preview: Jonjo O'Neill looks to have a stranglehold on today's Ballymore Properties Champion Stayers Hurdle…Thu Apr 29 2004 - 01:00
Golden display by Beef Or SalmonRACING - Punchestown Report: Beef Or Salmon left it until the end of the season to unleash his best but it was worth the wait…Thu Apr 29 2004 - 01:00
Flyer set for KemptonRACING: Punchestown report: Moscow Flyer might have fluffed some of his jumping lines in the past but the star chaser gave a…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
Spencer faces dangerous riding chargeRacing News round-up: Just 48 hours before his 2,000 Guineas date with One Cool Cat, Ballydoyle's number one jockey Jamie Spencer…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Rely on Fair ReplacementRacing Cork preview and Fairyhouse report: The Curragh trainer Jim Gorman has an outstanding record in the opening sprint handicap…Mon Apr 12 2004 - 01:00
Xenophon heads betting despite chasing recordRacing: The Tony Martin-trained Xenophon has never won over fences but that hasn't stopped some bookmakers installing him as…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Moscow Flyer stands up to be countedRACING: It's almost a year until the 2005 Queen Mother Champion Chase but as Moscow Flyer passed the Martell Melling Chase winning…Sat Apr 03 2004 - 01:00
Hedgehunter chases gloryRACING: Some locals may be tempted to ring the monopolies commission after the Martell Grand National, because Hedgehunter looks…Sat Apr 03 2004 - 01:00
Weld eyes warm-up race for SwallowRacing News: Dermot Weld is leaning towards giving his major 2,000 Guineas hope Grey Swallow a pre-classic warm up at Leopardstown…Fri Apr 02 2004 - 01:00
Live Irish coverage thrown in doubtRacing: This week's closure of the attheraces channel in Britain has also thrown the proposed live coverage of Irish racing …Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Bookies like look of Irish contingent in NationalRacing: Despite the defection of Timbera, bookmakers still rate the chances of a fourth Grand National success in six years …Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Sheehy's Rathgar Beau and Paddy's Girl disqualifiedRacing: The Turf Club's Appeals & Referrals Committee yesterday disqualified two winners trained by "Dusty" Sheehy in February…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Timbera shock for National puntersRacing News round-up: Punters were dealt a massive blow yesterday with the shock news that Martell Cognac Grand National ante…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Wave set to carry WalshRACING: Ruby Walsh will ride Exit To Wave in Saturday's Martell Grand National after former ante-post favourite Rince Rí was…Mon Mar 29 2004 - 01:00
Boru to prevailRacing Sunday's previews: Michael Kinane will no doubt have more than half an eye on Brian Boru at Leopardstown tomorrow when…Sat Mar 27 2004 - 00:00
Inca to stay hurdlingRACING: Last week's Cheltenham winner Brave Inca is set to be trained for a tilt at the Smurfit Champion Hurdle next season.Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
This is one Swallow who can make Weld's summerRACING: Most racehorse trainers would regard a platoon of Press descending on their yard with the sort of enthusiasm that Egytians…Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
O'Brien unveils his A-TeamRacing Curragh report: The weather might have felt more Cartmel than Curragh but the upcoming classics were also in the air …Mon Mar 22 2004 - 00:00
Stars to stretch legs at CurraghIrish Racing Weekend previews: Just as soon as the winter game has reached its peak, the summer sport kicks into gear at the…Sat Mar 20 2004 - 00:00
Suite success will mark a Sunday firstWeekend previews: The first Sunday race meeting in Northern Ireland to allow on-course betting will take place at Downpatrick…Sat Mar 20 2004 - 00:00
Roche reluctant to championMartinstown Interview Christy Roche: Those of you holding ante-post vouchers on Martinstown, the long-time ante-post favourite…Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00
Scene is set for Moscow Flyer successMoscow Flyer and Azertyuiop present something of a script writer's dream in today's Queen Mother Champion Chase and it's the …Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00
Visitors look for good start to festivalThe rest of the Cheltenham card : A pair of winners on the opening day of Cheltenham 2003 set the Irish on course for a sparkling…Tue Mar 16 2004 - 00:00
Punters look for good start to festivalA pair of winners on the opening day of Cheltenham 2003 set the Irish on course for a sparkling festival six-timer overall but…Tue Mar 16 2004 - 00:00
Proving Best is difficultRacing: In late January of 1995, the undersized foal that would become the steeplechasing giant that is Best Mate found himself…Sat Mar 13 2004 - 00:00
Brave Inca set for festival'sSupreme Novices Racing News and previews: Brave Inca is now rated a "probable" to bypass the SunAlliance Hurdle in favour of…Sat Mar 13 2004 - 00:00
Spirit Leader out of Champion HurdleRacing News: Spirit Leader, who had been the shortest priced Irish hope for Tuesday's Smurfit Champion Hurdle, is out of the…Fri Mar 12 2004 - 00:00
O'Connor gets 10-day banRacing: Top amateur jockey Derek O'Connor was hit with a 10-day ban for "dangerous" riding by the Turf Club yesterday.Fri Mar 12 2004 - 00:00
Hourigan in happy moodRACING: Michael Hourigan expressed his satisfaction with Beef Or Salmon's training yesterday and confirmed the horse on course…Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Festival on for O'ConnorRACING: Top amateur Derek O'Connor will visit the Turf Club in good mood today after learning that he will be riding Blazing…Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Master O'Brien saves HRI launch from falling flatRACING : There's timing, poor timing, leaving The Beatles in 1962 timing, and then there's trying to sell flat racing just …Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
Zum See joins Meade's Cheltenham teamRACING: Zum See's easy success at Naas yesterday was a form boost for the star novice Sadlers Wings but Noel Meade is convinced…Mon Mar 08 2004 - 00:00
Kiln looks sweetNavan preview An otherwise average card at Navan today could still provide something out of the ordinary if Sweet Kiln does …Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon on track for Gold CupRACING: Florida Pearl's defection means there is now even more Irish focus on Beef Or Salmon's Gold Cup chance and the Michael…Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Best Wait RacingDownpatrick preview: Barry Geraghty returns from suspension at Downpatrick today with his first century of winners in Ireland…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Concerns grow on festival goingRacing News: Michael Hourigan has indicated that Beef Or Salmon will have his final pre-Cheltenham racecourse work-out tomorrow…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Carberry to ride Golden Cross in Champion HurdleRacing News round-up: Paul Carberry has confirmed he will ride Golden Cross in the Smurfit Champion Hurdle as the Irish challenge…Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:00
Downpatrick to inspect todayRacing: Downpatrick will hold a precautionary inspection this afternoon at 2.30 to see if tomorrow's card can go ahead.Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:00
Solerina to put on an exhibitionThe big attraction at Leopardstown tomorrow probably won't even have to compete, as the star mare Solerina is being lined up …Sat Feb 28 2004 - 00:00
Florida Coast set to strike out on his ownNot even the sub-zero temperatures look like disrupting a busy weekend programme in Ireland, and Fairyhouse are predicting no…Sat Feb 28 2004 - 00:00
Sunday gallop looks trainers' best optionLeopardstown will host its annual pre-festival gallops after racing on Sunday and with the cold snap forecast to continue the…Fri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
Allen keeps plum mount on Dromlease ExpressRACING: Teenager John Allen will be entrusted with the Cheltenham ride on Dromlease Express, one of the main Irish fancies of…Thu Feb 26 2004 - 00:00
Hutchinson to keep Solerina festival rideRACING : The Solerina team indicated yesterday that the mare's regular rider Gary Hutchinson is likely to maintain the partnership…Wed Feb 25 2004 - 00:00
Diego Garcia preferredRACING: Barry Geraghty has enough ammunition with four rides at Limerick today to achieve a century of winners for the first…Wed Feb 25 2004 - 00:00
Brave Inca back on trackRACING: Brave Inca, one of the main Irish hopes for the Royal & SunAlliance Hurdle, is back on course for Cheltenham but…Tue Feb 24 2004 - 00:00