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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Red hot Moscow off to a flyerRacing Navan report Moscow Flyer got his season off to the expected smooth start at Navan yesterday but there was nothing smooth…Mon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00
Flyer's only threat is self Racing Navan previewHorse Racing: Moscow Flyer is a worthy headliner at Navan tomorrow and looks good value as he is scheduled to face just three…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Hourigan still to decide on Beef Or SalmonRacing/Leopardstown preview: It's six days later but Michael Hourigan still looks like having to call a halt to plans to run…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Kinane makes his exit Racing NewsHorse Racing: The race for what is possibly the most coveted job in racing began yesterday evening with the confirmation that…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Swallow set to soarHorse Racing: One Cool Cat may have won a pair of Group One races this year but he looks like being beaten to the crown of Irish…Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
Fine weather takes its tollRACING: Beef Or Salmon could be forced to wait another month before getting the chance to race again.Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00
Kinane in the frame for Criterium outing on MagritteRACING: Magritte, the former ante-post favourite for next year's Vodafone Epsom Derby, is set to try and gain Group One glory…Wed Nov 05 2003 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon looks good to goRacing: The 2003 flat season winds up at Leopardstown tomorrow where Beef Or Salmon could provide the ideal transition dish …Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Zum hope at NaasRacing: There will be few keener to get to Naas this afternoon than Paul CarberrySat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Hourigan plays safeRACING NEWS: Hourigan faces an anxious decision this morning about whether or not to run the Cheltenham Gold Cup second favourite…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Kinane chasing seventh century of winnersRacing News round-up Michael Kinane is closing in fast on what would be his seventh century of winners in a season and has until…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
New Group incentive for filliesRacing Two new Group One races have been created for the 2004 flat season in Ireland.Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Apprentice jockeys remain in hospitalRACING: Helen Keohane, the apprentice jockey knocked out at Leopardstown on Monday, will remain in St Vincent's Hospital for…Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
Tiger may run in JapanRACING: Aidan O'Brien has a team of five to pick from in Saturday's Criterium International at St Cloud but his overseas raids…Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
Grey Swallow sets sights on classicsRACING: Even the old American hack whose advice to younger colleagues consisted of "nothing on this beat justifies a superlative…Tue Oct 28 2003 - 00:00
Santa Anita won't be barrel of laughs for Irish raidersRacing Breeders' Cup preview: The track has already been likened to the inside of a barrel and/or a dog trackSat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
Silken plain sailing for Noahs ArkIrish Racing Weekend preview: Dermot Weld is in Los Angeles putting the final touches to his Breeders' Cup team but he can keep…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
One Night loses out in morphine follow-upRacing News: The morphine controversy from last year reared its head again at the Turf Club yesterday when a Willie Mullins-…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Locals have edge in Breeders' Cup battleRacing News: Punters appear to have taken the line that Saturday will be another blank Breeders' Cup in California for Irish…Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Williamson retiresRacing: Norman Williamson the Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle winning jockey yesterday announced his retirement from race riding…Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
Turf Club reject Falbrav appealRacing: High Chaparral held on to his controversial Irish Champion Stakes success at yesterday's Turf Club hearing and is reported…Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
In Time's Eye is Cup doubtfulRacing News: Dermot Weld reported yesterday that In Time's Eye is now unlikely to run in the Melbourne Cup after his disappointing…Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
