Dorans set for CheltenhamMichael Hourigan has had a change of heart about his veteran star Dorans Pride who will after all take his chance in the Foxhunters…Fri Feb 28 2003 - 00:00
Festival ground conditions a worry for MooreRACING: The drying conditions at Cheltenham continue to provide headaches for Irish trainers, none more so than Arthur Moore…Thu Feb 27 2003 - 00:00
Le Coudray to run in CathcartRACING: Christy Roche yesterday revealed there will be a dramatic festival switch for Le Coudray to the Cathcart Cup - if ground…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Solerina to miss CheltenhamRACING: Solerina, one of the main Irish hopes for the SunAlliance Hurdle, will miss the Cheltenham Festival due to a leg infection…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Martin to appeal Davids Lad banRACING: Tony Martin has announced he will appeal against the controversial ban that rules Davids Lad out of the Martell Grand…Tue Feb 25 2003 - 00:00
It's all systems go for LimestoneRACING: Limestone Lad worked so well yesterday he may skip the traditional pre-Cheltenham warm-up after racing at Leopardstown…Tue Feb 25 2003 - 00:00
Rely on GoldenRACING: Golden Cross can prove that the punters have got it right for the Triumph Hurdle by scoring at Fairyhouse todaySat Feb 22 2003 - 00:00
Ground no problem for BeefRACING: Michael Hourigan yesterday expressed his confidence in Beef Or Salmon's ability to act on faster ground if the Cheltenham…Sat Feb 22 2003 - 00:00
HRI set channel time frameRACING: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) have described their initial meetings with various cable and satellite companies as "positive…Fri Feb 21 2003 - 00:00
Queries delay drug hearingsRACING/News: The Turf Club chief executive admitted yesterday that it could be "some time" before the adjourned hearings into…Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Lad over coughing scareRACING/News: Limestone Lad appears to be over the coughing scare that threatened his appearance at the Cheltenham Festival.Wed Feb 19 2003 - 00:00
Commanche Court scores but fails to show old sparkleRACING: Commanche Court remains as low as 12 to 1 for the Cheltenham Gold Cup despite a desperate struggle to win at Navan …Mon Feb 17 2003 - 00:00
Paoraigh goes on TrialIRISH RACING/News and Previews: Today's Red Mills Trial Hurdle lives up to its name in the case of the Champion Hurdle outsider…Sat Feb 15 2003 - 00:00
Losing raiders offered incentiveIRISH RACING/News and Previews: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) announced yesterday they will pay a travel allowance of €1,000 to…Sat Feb 15 2003 - 00:00
Approach for ArkleIRISH RACING/News and Previews: Willie Mullins has ruled out a possible switch to the Smurfit Champion Hurdle for Adamant Approach…Sat Feb 15 2003 - 00:00
Pride won't take place at festivalRACING NEWS: A final throw of the Cheltenham dice in the Foxhunters Chase has been all but ruled out for the veteran star Dorans…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Media Puzzle has setback in DubaiRACING: The Melbourne Cup winner Media Puzzle has had a setback in Dubai and is doubtful for next month's Sheema Classic at …Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
Deadline set for Limestone LadRACING: Limestone Lad has just 17 days to recover from the sickness that is threatening his Cheltenham participation or he will…Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
Le Coudray in great shape despite last-fence hiccupRACING: Despite his horrific last-fence fall at Leopardstown on Sunday, Le Coudray could still make the line-up for Cheltenham…Wed Feb 12 2003 - 00:00
Lad misses final warm-upRACING: Limestone Lad's Cheltenham preparation was thrown into turmoil yesterday when the popular stayer started coughing.Wed Feb 12 2003 - 00:00
Louisville in openerNaas Preview: Paul Carberry can get the weekend off to a flier on the enigmatic Louisville at Naas today.Sat Feb 08 2003 - 00:00
Mullins not happy with Pearl's preparationFlorida Pearl is gearing up for an attempt to make history in Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup but his trainer Willie Mullins admits…Thu Feb 06 2003 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon to go for GoldRACING: Michael Hourigan has confirmed that the star novice Beef Or Salmon is on course to try and retain his unbeaten record…Tue Feb 04 2003 - 00:00
Last-fence warning for Moscow FlyerRACING: A last-fence mistake was the only slight hiccup to Moscow Flyer's Cheltenham warm-up at Punchestown yesterday.Mon Feb 03 2003 - 00:00
Bannow Bay out injuredRACING: Christy Roche confirmed yesterday that Bannow Bay will not run again this season after picking up a knee injuryMon Feb 03 2003 - 00:00
Flyer to stake his claimRACING: The presence of Moscow Flyer and Commanche Court in tomorrow's Byrne Group Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown means there…Sat Feb 01 2003 - 00:00
Scolardy heads for Tote Gold TrophyHORSE RACING: The Triumph Hurdle winner Scolardy is being targeted at Newbury's Tote Gold Trophy in eight days as Willie Mullins…Fri Jan 31 2003 - 00:00
Weld's Dubai missionHORSE RACING: The Melbourne Cup winner Media Puzzle was flown to Dubai yesterday and the Cheltenham festival fancy Mutakarrim…Thu Jan 30 2003 - 00:00
Bowe happy to aim for Stayers'HORSE RACING: Michael Bowe insisted yesterday he has no regrets about not entering Limestone Lad in Cheltenham's Smurfit Champion…Tue Jan 28 2003 - 00:00
Be My Belle cheers MurphyRACING: Timmy Murphy continued his plundering of some of Ireland's top chasing prizes when he guided the locally-trained novice…Fri Jan 24 2003 - 00:00
Paoraigh is doubtfulLiss A Paoraigh was described yesterday as "unlikely" to run in the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.Thu Jan 23 2003 - 00:00
Foxchapel King can rule Thyestes roostFoxchapel King has to concede weight all around in today's IAWS Thyestes Chase but the Gowran Park feature has a habit of rewarding…Thu Jan 23 2003 - 00:00
Geraghty to team up with Lad againRACING: For the second time this season, Barry Geraghty has come in for a Grade One mount on Limestone Lad in Sunday's AIG Champion…Wed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
Colonel Braxton on course for CheltenhamRACING: Colonel Braxton is now a 20 to 1 shot for the Cheltenham Gold Cup after a winning performance at Fairyhouse yesterday…Mon Jan 20 2003 - 00:00
Limestone Lad gets green lightRACING: Limestone Lad has been given the green light to run in Sunday's AIG Champion Hurdle and already the race has begun to…Mon Jan 20 2003 - 00:00
Brady set to roarRACING/Punchestown Preview: There won't be a more popular winner at Punchestown today if Kenilworth can come home first in the…Sat Jan 18 2003 - 00:00
Sackville injured at GowranRACING: Sackville looks certain to miss next week's IAWS Thyestes Chase after a mishap over the Gowran Park fences yesterday…Fri Jan 17 2003 - 00:00
Gibraltar rated best of 2002Rock of Gibraltal emerged yesterday as top rated in the international classifications, earning the unofficial title of world'…Thu Jan 16 2003 - 00:00
Morphine cases put backFor the second week running the Turf Club have had to cancel hearings into cases of horses testing positive for morphine.Thu Jan 16 2003 - 00:00
Bowes may be tempted to run Lad in AIG HurdleRACING/News Round-Up: The Limestone Lad team admitted yesterday they are tempted to run their star stayer in the AIG Champion…Wed Jan 15 2003 - 00:00
Rare Ouzel looks the pick of Martin's pairRACING: Tomorrow's €130,000 Pierse Hurdle is the first big pot of the new year and Arthur Moore is ready to take his customary…Sat Jan 11 2003 - 00:00
Rely on Over The FirstRACING: A spokesman for Navan said yesterday they are "95-99 per cent certain" of racing getting the green light from this morning…Sat Jan 11 2003 - 00:00
HRI may launch its own racing channelRACING: Horse Racing Ireland are examing the possibility of starting their own specialist television channel.Sat Jan 11 2003 - 00:00
Turf Club set to deal with just one doping caseRACING: The Turf Club are set to deal with just one of the eight cases in the morphine doping controversy when the Appeals and…Thu Jan 09 2003 - 00:00
Ascot may be the alternative for PearlRACING: Florida Pearl could miss out on his usual Cheltenham warm-up in the Hennessy Gold Cup in favour of a race at Ascot six…Wed Jan 08 2003 - 00:00
Punchestown in the balanceThe chances of Punchestown running off an all-hurdles card tomorrow afternoon have been described as little better than "50-50…Tue Jan 07 2003 - 00:00
Butterfly aimed at Foxrock featureLike-a-Butterfly remains on target to make her first start of the season in the AIG Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown at the end…Tue Jan 07 2003 - 00:00
Beef or Salmon not for saleRACING/Leopardstown - Saturday's Report: Beef or salmon was reported to be "A1" yesterday and a solid "not for sale" sign has…Mon Dec 30 2002 - 00:00
Diamond proves best in dreadful conditionsRACING/Leopardstown Sunday: Noel Meade adopted the scatter-gun approach to the Paddy Power Handicap Chase and it was the 14 …Mon Dec 30 2002 - 00:00
Limestone Lad has the edgeFingers, toes and everything else will be crossed that today's Leopardstown card, perhaps the jewel in the Christmas crown, gets…Sat Dec 28 2002 - 00:00
