Cross-channel raiders thin on the groundRACING: The cross-channel challenge for Sunday's AIG Europe Champion Hurdle has taken a blow with reports that Intersky Falcon…Mon Jan 19 2004 - 00:00
Veteran Florida Pearl steals the show at FairyhouseRACING: Almost a decade of headline-grabbing appears to have left Florida Pearl with a penchant for the dramatic entrance because…Mon Jan 19 2004 - 00:00
Murtagh joins LoderRacing: The former champion jockey Johnny Murtagh will ride for the top Newmarket trainer David Loder in the upcoming flat season…Fri Jan 16 2004 - 00:00
Florida Pearl to run at FairyhouseRACING: Willie Mullins yesterday confirmed that his veteran star Florida Pearl will reappear at Fairyhouse on Saturday but the…Thu Jan 15 2004 - 00:00
Levy problem looks overRACING: After a meeting between the bookmakers and Horse Racing Ireland that was described as "tough but constructive" a solution…Thu Jan 15 2004 - 00:00
What's up doc? - no steeplechasesDOWN ROYAL/Course problems: Invading rabbits have managed to stop the two steeplechases planned for Down Royal tomorrow from…Wed Jan 14 2004 - 00:00
Byrnes launches his Festival ExpressRacing: Charles Byrnes's suspicion he was about to have the greatest day of his training career proved gloriously correct yesterday…Mon Jan 12 2004 - 00:00
King is back in the good booksRACING: Relief coursed from Kildare to Buenos Aries after Kicking King got his Cheltenham ambitions back on track at Punchestown…Thu Jan 08 2004 - 00:00
Bookies hopeful ahead of levy talksRACING: Cautious optimism appears to have emerged ahead of this afternoon's crucial talks between Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) …Thu Jan 08 2004 - 00:00
Cross on Champion trial in AIGIRISH RACING/News and Previews: Golden Cross is on track to try to seal his Champion Hurdle credentials in the AIG at Leopardstown…Wed Jan 07 2004 - 00:00
Kicking King can get back on winning trackIRISH RACING: Kicking King is the star turn at Punchestown today where a good round of jumping will be the primary requirement…Wed Jan 07 2004 - 00:00
Salmon found to be sickBeef Or Salmon faces at least a week on the easy list with the discovery that he was a sick horse when running third to Best …Tue Dec 30 2003 - 00:00
Golden victory for LaneLeopardstown's mini-Champion Hurdle was indeed all about a claiming jockey, just not the one predicted.Tue Dec 30 2003 - 00:00
Back In Front to outgun RhinestoneRiding the Champion Hurdle favourite automatically creates pressure but JP Magnier will be under an even stronger microscope …Mon Dec 29 2003 - 00:00
Flyer in festival spiritWorld Wide Web might have carried home the cash in Saturday's Paddy Power Chase but it was Moscow Flyer that once again had his…Mon Dec 29 2003 - 00:00
O'Grady gets it rightLeopardstown Sunday: Edward O'Grady produced Pizarro and Sacundai in top shape to rehabilitate their Cheltenham credentials …Mon Dec 29 2003 - 00:00
King's departure the Central issueRacing Leopardstown report: It's not often a trainer can grin at a replay of his pride and joy throwing away possible victory…Sat Dec 27 2003 - 00:00
Moscow Flyer the bankerIrish Racing Leopardstown Saturday preview: With a prize pot of €170,000, the Paddy Power Handicap Chase brings the puzzle to…Sat Dec 27 2003 - 00:00
Florida Coast has the class and LimerickRacing: Sunday previews Leopardstown: Even if Best Mate and Beef Or Salmon weren't going at it in the Ericsson, the rest of …Sat Dec 27 2003 - 00:00
IMO and AIR agree termsDoctors' dispute: There was widespread relief yesterday at the news that the threat to racing from a possible withdrawal of …Wed Dec 24 2003 - 00:00
Hi Cloy looks good starterPREVIEWS: Limerick and Down Royal: Michael Hourigan's Christmas menu primarily revolves around Beef Or Salmon's Ericsson clash…Wed Dec 24 2003 - 00:00
First Gold goes for the King GeorgeRACING: Michael Hourigan's wish for a mini-Gold Cup clash in Sunday's Ericsson Chase at Leopardstown doesn't look like being…Mon Dec 22 2003 - 00:00
Talks to avert strike continueRACING: Talks to avert a withdrawal of services by racecourse doctors on January 1st broke up last night with both sides set…Mon Dec 22 2003 - 00:00
New Sky package for Irish racingRacing: The original start off date of February 24th appears unlikely but Irish racing is set to reappear on the Sky digital…Sat Dec 20 2003 - 00:00
Mediator likely to be agreedRacing: The Racecourse Medical Officers Association (RMOA) last night appeared to give a positive response to the proposal of…Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
First Gold may switch to LeopardstownRacing News round-up: The JP McManus camp have confirmed that the star French-trained stayer First Gold could have to switch…Thu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
No ordinary doctor will sufficeRacing News: The Turf Club have confirmed that GPs are not qualified to cover for regular racecourse medical officers who have…Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
Solerina can raise Bowe's stakesRacing Leopardstown Christmas Festival: Solerina could yet get the chance to take the remarkable success story of the Bowe …Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
Mullins stars firmly back in limelightRacing: Willie Mullins is considering the holiday options for Davenport Milenium, who put himself firmly back in the Champion…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Aga Khan gives Turf Club early Christmas presentRacing: The Aga Khan has made a present to the Turf Club of funds which allowed it to purchase a hotel that could result in …Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00
Turf club gets money from Aga Khan to buy hotelThe Aga Khan has presented the Irish Turf Club with the money to buy a hotel with an estimated value of almost €15 million.Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00
Minimum weight set to riseRACING: The minimum riding weight to be carried in Irish Flat racing is likely to be raised by 2lb in time for the 2004 season…Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Supreme to ruleRACING: The highly rated Rule Supreme, a 33 to 1 shot for the SunAlliance Chase with Cashmans, starts on the road to Cheltenham…Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Industry endures a taxing waitRACING: The racing and betting industries will be holding their breath today to see if the Minister for Finance Charlie McCreevy…Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
Sunday's Durkan to benefit CoudrayRACING: Christy Roche indicated yesterday that his star chaser Le Coudray will benefit significantly for the run in Sunday's…Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
Mullins to keep goingRACING: Paddy Mullins may be about to celebrate his 85th birthday next month but the veteran trainer insisted yesterday he has…Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon set for PunchestownRACING: Beef Or Salmon is on track to try to boost his Gold Cup claims at Punchestown on Sunday and his chances look better …Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
Solerina leads Bowe heroicsRacing Fairyhouse report: Sports-scribbling tends towards the overblown but it is difficult to overstate just how remarkable…Mon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00
Solerina is set to shineRacing Fairyhouse Sunday preview: Solerina has some pretty big shoes to fill at Fairyhouse tomorrow in the Ballymore Properties…Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Martinstown to win bumper duelFairyhouse Saturday preview: Today's Fairyhouse card has its own Graded highlights but even they will be eclipsed for many by…Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Take-off for SalmonRACING: It's been a long wait but Beef Or Salmon finally starts on the road to possible Cheltenham Gold Cup glory at Clonmel…Thu Nov 20 2003 - 00:00
Holy Orders set for Fairyhouse returnRacing News and preview: Holy Orders, the horse which hit the world headlines for all the wrong reasons in Australia, could …Wed Nov 19 2003 - 00:00
Medical talks near an endRACING: Negotiations between Ireland's racecourses and doctors on duty at race meetings over pay and conditions are coming to…Tue Nov 18 2003 - 00:00
Front made to workRACING: Those who bet the odds on Back In Front at Punchestown yesterday stared at defeat more than once but Ireland's premier…Mon Nov 17 2003 - 00:00
Geraghty to be Back In FrontRacing Punchestown previews: The spluttering stop-start nature of the jumps season up to now can be forgotten as Punchestown…Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
Desperandum can go the distanceRacing: Nil Desperandum, who missed out on an intended chasing debut at Navan last weekend, has side-stepped tomorrow's Grade…Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon set to reappear at ClonmelRacing News and Clonmel preview: The Cheltenham Gold Cup second favourite Beef Or Salmon looks like he will finally make his…Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Racing world mourns sudden death of jockeyThe racing industry was shocked yesterday by the sudden death of jockey Timmy HoulihanWed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Thaix to give Walsh a winning comebackRACING: Ruby Walsh returns to action at Fairyhouse this afternoon with two hurdle race rides.Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Punchestown is expecting 'proper winter ground'Racing News: Ireland's major Champion Hurdle hope Back In Front is set to run on Sunday at Punchestown where the first "proper…Tue Nov 11 2003 - 00:00
