Taxing times for bookiesThe Ladbrokes betting chain have vigorously defended their decision not to absorb the new two per cent betting tax in Ireland…Sat Dec 08 2001 - 00:00
Sackville to stake claimA spectacular performance from Sackville in tomorrow's John Durkan Chase at Punchestown could see the Irish star take over from…Sat Dec 08 2001 - 00:00
Punters may face tax-free era on May 1stIreland's off-course punters are on the verge of a tax-free era following the decision of several leading bookmakers yesterday…Fri Dec 07 2001 - 00:00
Bookies give 3% tax cut a guarded welcomeThe Budget move to cut betting tax in Ireland's off-course betting shops from 5 per cent to 2 per cent was greeted with resignation…Thu Dec 06 2001 - 00:00
Istabraq may travelThe triple champion hurdler Istabraq is on target for a Christmas return to action but a specific race aim for the superstar …Thu Dec 06 2001 - 00:00
Florida is doubtful for SundayDoubts have arisen over Florida Pearl's participation in Sunday's John Durkan Chase following a disappointing workout at Willie…Wed Dec 05 2001 - 00:00
Discontent over HRI decisionThe rumblings of discontent following the Government's decision to create an extra seat at the Horse Racing Ireland board are…Wed Dec 05 2001 - 00:00
Brilliant display by LimestoneIt's not often a horse leaving the winner's enclosure is applauded but Limestone Lad proved at Fairyhouse yesterday that he is…Mon Dec 03 2001 - 00:00
Ned Kelly can take his revengeRound Two between Limestone Lad and Ned Kelly will take place at Fairyhouse tomorrow as the pretenders to Istabraq's Champion…Sat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Champion still on for LimestoneLimestone Lad is approaching his peak for Sunday's clash with Ned Kelly at Fairyhouse and one result is that the tantalising …Fri Nov 30 2001 - 00:00
Coudray stays on trackIt was reported last night that Le Coudray's eagerly awaited fencing debut in Sunday's Drinmore Chase at Fairyhouse will go ahead…Thu Nov 29 2001 - 00:00
Kelly faces stiff taskEdward O'Grady has described as "formidable" the task that Ned Kelly faces in trying to re-establish his Champion Hurdle credentials…Wed Nov 28 2001 - 00:00
Stiff test for Le CoudrayLe Coudray is being dropped straight into the Grade One deep end for his first race over fences and has been immediately installed…Tue Nov 27 2001 - 00:00
Football remains focus of SaturdayIt's as integral a part of Saturday morning as a thudding head, a sick stomach and a rogue bowelMon Nov 26 2001 - 00:00
Micko's Dream looks goodMore than one punter at Clonmel tomorrow may be caught doing a double take before the £45,000 Morris Oil Chase as the winner …Sat Nov 24 2001 - 00:00
Rince Ri ready for this testFor the first time since his first ever race, the Gold Cup contender Rince Ri tackles a two-mile trip when he returns to action…Sat Nov 24 2001 - 00:00
Geraghty is back on AnsarBarry Geraghty has stepped in for the ride on the market mover Ansar in Sunday week's Hatton's Grace Hurdle.Fri Nov 23 2001 - 00:00
Stayers' is Lad's targetLimestone Lad will not race over fences this season after it was confirmed yesterday that the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham is…Thu Nov 22 2001 - 00:00
Youlneverwalkalone goes chasingYOULNEVERWALKALONE will take his place alongside some of the cream of Irish jump racing at the upcoming Fairyhouse two-day fixture…Wed Nov 21 2001 - 00:00
Dorans Pride sidelinedMicko's Dream is set to take up the Morris Oil Chase option this weekend but the Clonmel feature will have to do without its …Tue Nov 20 2001 - 00:00
McManus floats like a ButterflyJP McManus's day may have begun with ominous silence but it ended with the bookmakers shouting the odds for two potential McManus…Mon Nov 19 2001 - 00:00
Focus is on younger prospectsSome seasoned jump stars will hit the Troytown Chase stage at Navan tomorrow but for many, the exciting young talent on the wings…Sat Nov 17 2001 - 00:00
Ned Kelly in 'superb shape'Ned Kelly's status as the biggest threat to Istabraq in next March's Smurfit Champion Hurdle receives its greatest test to date…Sat Nov 17 2001 - 00:00
Quick return for Ned KellyThe Smurfit Champion Hurdle second favourite Ned Kelly is now likely to have his second race in eight days at Punchestown on …Thu Nov 15 2001 - 00:00
O'Brien sets world record with BallingarryAidan O'Brien has become the country's latest world record holder after Ballingarry became the young Irish trainer's 23rd Group…Wed Nov 14 2001 - 00:00
Morgiana looks likely target for LimestoneLimestone Lad will make a quick reappearance this weekend at either Punchestown or Navan, but which one it is appears to rest…Tue Nov 13 2001 - 00:00
Smullen retains his titleMichael Kinane did his best to create a miracle, but the 2001 Flat season ended at Leopardstown, yesterday, with Pat Smullen …Mon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
Ansar can end Flat season with a flourishLeopardstown tomorrow brings the curtain down on what has been a momentous Irish Flat season.Sat Nov 10 2001 - 00:00
Hard to oppose Ned KellyNed Kelly takes the first step towards a possible Smurfit Champion Hurdle clash with Istabraq by taking on just two horses at…Fri Nov 09 2001 - 00:00
Milan retired for season and misses Hong KongThe St Leger winner Milan has been retired for the year but will return for a four-year-old career next season.Thu Nov 08 2001 - 00:00
Mullins set for a doubleWillie Mullins has had a relatively low-key season, but ahead of Florida Pearl's weekend appearance at Down Royal, Ireland's …Thu Nov 08 2001 - 00:00
Smullen can wrap it upMichael Kinane has conceded it is now all but impossible for him to catch Pat Smullen in the race for the jockeys title.Wed Nov 07 2001 - 00:00
Carberry heads for best seasonA double at Punchestown yesterday took Paul Carberry to the 50-winner mark in a season that is fast turning into a career-best…Mon Nov 05 2001 - 00:00
Murtagh's title bid fails to clear barrierJohn Murtagh's effort to wrest the Irish jockeys' title from Pat Smullen appears to be over after the Turf Club yesterday dismissed…Sat Nov 03 2001 - 00:00
Carberry takes over on Limestone LadPaul Carberry returns from injury and straight on to the Limestone Lad hot-seat in the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan todaySat Nov 03 2001 - 00:00
Smullen to record doubleThe struggle for the jockeys' title marches on to Clonmel today, but despite the all-out effort, the bookies maintain Pat Smullen…Thu Nov 01 2001 - 00:00
O'Brien has eye on recordAidan O'Brien is set to try and break the world record haul of 22 Group One victories in a season at St Cloud on Saturday and…Tue Oct 30 2001 - 00:00
Temple one to pray onIt may not be a Group One at Belmont or Doncaster but today's Killavullan Stakes is a Group Three for two-year-olds and the magic…Mon Oct 29 2001 - 00:00
Stage set for Lady DigbyBelmont Park may host the glamour tonight but Lady Digby can introduce a winning rock 'n' roll note to this afternoon's Leopardstown…Sat Oct 27 2001 - 01:00
Black Minnaloushe to pounceIt's now over 18 months since a cold afternoon at the Curragh produced a surprise maiden winner called Hardy.Sat Oct 27 2001 - 01:00
Murtagh shows his desireJohn Murtagh faces a hectic dash from the Breeders' Cup tonight in order to resume his jockeys championship challenge with three…Sat Oct 27 2001 - 01:00
Murtagh sees the bright sideJohn Murtagh was determined to look on the bright side at Fairyhouse yesterday after a stirring 114 to 1 four-timer appeared …Thu Oct 25 2001 - 01:00
Moscow Flyer to make a winning chase debutA long flat season may be about to come to a fascinating climax in New York at the weekend, but Moscow Flyer's chasing debut …Wed Oct 24 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien team ready for CupThe strongest team ever sent to the Breeders' Cup by a European trainer will be flown to New York in the next 24 hours, but Aidan…Mon Oct 22 2001 - 01:00
Nutley King to reignThe pressure on Pat Smullen as he tries to retain his jockeys' title is getting more intense all the time but the champion can…Sat Oct 20 2001 - 01:00
'Damaging' Punchestown report is strongly disputedA report by a Kildare Hunt Club member that says Punchestown lacks the financial infrastructure to make it a viable business …Fri Oct 19 2001 - 01:00
Quest begins for SackvilleThe long road that could see the remarkable Sackville wind up as Ireland's second Cheltenham Gold Cup winner in 16 years begins…Thu Oct 18 2001 - 01:00
Ansar waits for LeopardstownDermot Weld has decided not to send Ansar for Saturday's Tote Cesarewitch in Newmarket and instead the high class dual-purpose…Wed Oct 17 2001 - 01:00
Galileo is still set for BelmontAidan O'Brien has insisted that the Breeders Cup Classic is still Galileo's next intended target despite the dual-Derby winner…Tue Oct 16 2001 - 01:00
Limerick course opens to rapturous reviewsThe premiere of the new Limerick racecourse may have been a year late but the reviews for the €12 million facility fairly gushed…Mon Oct 15 2001 - 01:00
