Two Irish-trained horses test positive for morphineHundreds of racehorses in Ireland and Britain this weekend could face automatic disqualification following last night's news …Sat Dec 07 2002 - 00:00
Banquet set for ChristmasWillie Mullins confirmed yesterday that Alexander Banquet is likely to return to action in the Ericsson Chase at Leopardstown…Sat Dec 07 2002 - 00:00
First Gold makes comeback in Durkan ChaseRACING: First Gold has been confirmed a definite runner in Sunday's John Durkan Memorial Chase at PunchestownThu Dec 05 2002 - 00:00
Listowel to go ahead as plannedRACING: Next year's Listowel Festival looks set to go ahead as planned on its current dates after the track manager ruled out…Wed Dec 04 2002 - 00:00
Banquet to take placeRACING: Alexander Banquet has been given the go-ahead to run in Sunday's John Durkan Memorial ChaseWed Dec 04 2002 - 00:00
Royal may be retiredRACING: TheHennessy Cognac Gold Cup winner, Be My Royal, is likely to be retired having broken down during Saturday's big race…Mon Dec 02 2002 - 00:00
Forecast good for IrelandRACING/NEWS: No weather problems are reported for Thurles today and there is a similarly optimistic bulletin for the weekend…Thu Nov 28 2002 - 00:00
Roche stars kept under wraps until ChristmasRACING/NEWS: Christy Roche has confirmed that his stable stars Like-A-Butterfly and Bannow Bay will not race until Christmas…Thu Nov 28 2002 - 00:00
Geraghty to partner the LadRACING: Barry Geraghty has picked up the coveted ride on Limestone Lad in Sunday's Hattons Grace Hurdle at FairyhouseWed Nov 27 2002 - 00:00
Alcapone can lead the ChaseRACING: Clonmel hosts its most important race of the year tomorrow and the €55,000 Morris Oil Chase has thrown up a real teaser…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Le Coudray's class to tellRACING: The Champion Chase runner-up Native Upmanship has a relative "penalty kick" on his first start of the season at Naas…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Irresistible Jewel lands favourable big-race drawRACING: Ireland's Japan Cup representative, Irresistible Jewel, has been given a favourable stall four draw in Sunday morning…Fri Nov 22 2002 - 00:00
Normal service to resumeRACING: Prospects appear to be brighter than the actual weather for racing's normal service to resume at the weekend.Thu Nov 21 2002 - 00:00
Native Upmanship set to start season off at NaasRACING: Last season's Champion Chase runner-up Native Upmanship is on target to make his first start of the new term at Naas…Wed Nov 20 2002 - 00:00
Waiting on inspectionsRACING: Racing at Punchestown tomorrow is rated at only 50-50. An inspection has been called for 8Fri Nov 15 2002 - 00:00
Ned Kelly set for a return at FairyhouseRACING: Edward O'Grady confirmed yesterday that the star hurdler Ned Kell will make his comeback at Fairyhouse at the end of…Thu Nov 14 2002 - 00:00
Milenium is major doubtRACING: The ground at Punchestown looks likely to upset plans for an intriguing clash between Limestone Lad and the Smurfit …Wed Nov 13 2002 - 00:00
Kinane lands 12th title in style Michael KinaneRACING: What had been billed as a last-day duel turned into a one-man show when Michael Kinane rode three winners to become …Mon Nov 11 2002 - 00:00
Alberto digs deepRACING: Aidan O'Brien, who took the British trainers' championship for the second year running, continued his Group One winning…Mon Nov 11 2002 - 00:00
Give Over may shake up the big boysRACING: Ireland's top chaser Florida Pearl gets his season under way with the usual kick-off in Down Royal's James Nicholson…Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
Kinane may just hold the acesRACING: A dramatic finale to the Flat season is guaranteed at Leopardstown tomorrow where Michael Kinane and John Murtagh have…Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
Kinane, Murtagh levelMichael Kinane and John Murtagh will go into the last day of the season locked on 76 winners each.Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
Memories is made for thisRACING: The Smurfit Champion Hurdle favourite, Davenport Milenium, makes his comeback at Down Royal today but it will be Christmas…Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
Punchestown rescue package is acceptedRACING/News: The future of Punchestown racecourse was last night described as secure after the members of the Kildare Hunt Club…Tue Nov 05 2002 - 00:00
Gutsy display by Limestone LadRACING: Limestone Lad will try to maintain his 100 per cent record in handicap hurdles next Saturday on the back of a typically…Mon Nov 04 2002 - 00:00
Weld much happier with Vinnie RoeRACING: The night before Vintage Crop's unique Melbourne Cup triumph nine years ago, Flemington racecourse was the centre of…Mon Nov 04 2002 - 00:00
Limestone is rock solidRACING: Limestone Lad goes in search of career win number 31 at Navan tomorrow but his trainer is already looking ahead to Naas…Sat Nov 02 2002 - 00:00
Media pleases WeldRACING: Dermot Weld was last night playing down the chances of Vinnie Roe emulating the epic 1993 Melbourne Cup triumph Of Vintage…Sat Nov 02 2002 - 00:00
Stroud flies highest for top lotGOLF: The Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary reaped the €770,000 benefit of a three-way battle for the top lot at yesterday…Thu Oct 10 2002 - 01:00
Moscow has that winter feelRACING: More valuable steeplechases have already been run this season but today's National Lottery Champion Chase at Gowran …Thu Oct 10 2002 - 01:00
Magnier secures top lotBLOODSTOCK SALES: It was a case of the usual suspects at the opening of the Goffs Orby Sale yesterday with John Magnier and …Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Trip takes its toll on Vinnie RoeRACING/News Round-Up: Vinnie Roe has begun the final leg of his preparation for the Melbourne Cup with Dermot Weld admitting…Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Chaparral set for CupRACING: Aidan O'Brien indicated yesterday that High Chaparral is likely to run in the Breeders' Cup Turf as the strength of …Tue Oct 08 2002 - 01:00
Dettori guides Marienbard homeRACING: It was billed as the clash of the Derby winners but Marienbard, the oldest horse in the race, trumped the lot of them…Mon Oct 07 2002 - 01:00
Finity set to thwart Ballydoyle teamRACING: Aidan O'Brien was out of luck with his two-year-old runners at Newmarket through the week but he unveils a substantial…Sat Oct 05 2002 - 01:00
Weld sends Dress To Thrill to NewmarketRACING: Pat Smullen will forego the Curragh tomorrow to ride Dress To Thrill in Newmarket's Sun Chariot Stakes.Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
Ground conditions may see Rebelline bypassing FranceRACING: Kevin Prendergast is losing hope of running his star filly Rebelline in Sunday's Prix de l'Opera and has nominated Newmarket…Thu Oct 03 2002 - 01:00
Kinane set to ride Tomahawk in Middle ParkRACING: The indications are that Michael Kinane will ride Tomahawk from the Aidan O'Brien quartet in tomorrow's Middle Park …Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
Chaparral heads challengeRACING/News: High Chaparral will be the flagship runner in an extensive Irish challenge for this week's Group One bonanza.Mon Sept 30 2002 - 01:00
Officials resign over HRI planRACING: The chairman and vice-chairman of Punchestown have resigned in protest at Horse Racing Ireland's proposed rescue plan…Fri Sept 27 2002 - 01:00
Ascot raid by O'BrienRacing: The $6.4 million Van Nistelrooy looks likely to try and get back on the winning trail in Saturday's Royal Lodge Stakes…Thu Sept 26 2002 - 01:00
Punchestown's plightRacing: The Kildare Hunt Club has up to six weeks to decide if they will accept Horse Racing Ireland's rescue package for Punchestown…Thu Sept 26 2002 - 01:00
Wotsitooya is nappedRacing: Only Rockholm Boy came between Wotsitooya and Galway Plate glory but compensation could be waiting in today's Guinness…Wed Sept 25 2002 - 01:00
Pasteur springs surpriseListowel Festival: Pasteur, described by his trainer as a "funny little devil", confirmed the pattern of this year's Listowel…Wed Sept 25 2002 - 01:00
Rely on Tender CoveRACING: Take the jumps out of the Lartigue Hurdle and Tender Cove would be a short price: with them in, the Paddy Mullins runner…Tue Sept 24 2002 - 01:00
Hawk in the wingsRACING: The first seven-day Listowel festival kicks off a hugely important racing week that by the end will see many eyes trained…Mon Sept 23 2002 - 01:00
Desert Glow to deliver the goodsIRISH RACING: The Listowel authorities will continue to water ahead of Monday's festival kick-off but the ground yesterday remained…Sat Sept 21 2002 - 01:00
Mkuzi to give Murtagh a liftIRISH RACING: John Murtagh was a midweek market springer in the betting for the jockeys' championship and the support might …Sat Sept 21 2002 - 01:00
All systems go for VinnieRACING: Vinnie Roe has been given a provisional green light to challenge for the Melbourne Cup.Fri Sept 20 2002 - 01:00
Ballyconnell bestRACING: Aidan O'Brien is set to try and restart his plundering of Europe's top two-year-old races with Miguel Cervantes at Newbury…Thu Sept 19 2002 - 01:00
