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
Could be a lark in the Park for WeldAidan O'Brien's dominance this season sees him on the verge of lifting the British trainers title but no one has trained more…Fri Oct 12 2001 - 01:00
Danehill colt tops sale at £2.1mMaybe it's the hypnotic quality of the procession around the ring, or maybe it's the auctioneer's constant "ba-de-de-ba" recital…Thu Oct 11 2001 - 01:00
Micko's Dream looks bestPaul Carberry and the syndicate of prison officers that own Micko's Dream know how to celebrate success, and that is what they…Thu Oct 11 2001 - 01:00
Magnier buying power to foreDick Mulhall, chief buyer for Prince Ahmed Salman's Thoroughbred Corporation, arrived at the Goffs sales ring yesterday like …Wed Oct 10 2001 - 01:00
Irish head to AscotBoth John Oxx and Aidan O'Brien are considering a significant Irish challenge for Saturday's Princess Royal Stakes at Ascot.Wed Oct 10 2001 - 01:00
Milan finished for the seasonAidan O'Brien is gearing up for Newmarket's Champion Stakes fixture and the Breeders Cup in New York, but one of the Ballydoyle…Tue Oct 09 2001 - 01:00
Smullen to cash in on Murtagh's misfortuneJohnny Murtagh hopes to return to the saddle on Thursday despite a foot injury that kept him out of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe…Mon Oct 08 2001 - 01:00
Milan to break the mouldMilan will be Aidan O'Brien's first serious attempt at winning tomorrow's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe-Lucien Barriere but history…Sat Oct 06 2001 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe to miss CupThe Irish St Leger hero Vinnie Roe will not attempt to follow in the Melbourne Cup footsteps of Vintage Crop and instead will…Sat Oct 06 2001 - 01:00
Halford taken to complete hat-trickMichael Halford can complete a notable hat-trick at the start of Galway's three-day September meeting today.Mon Sept 10 2001 - 01:00
Breeders Cup to be the showdownThe Breeders Cup Classic in New York next month looks set to host the decider between Galileo and Fantastic Light.Mon Sept 10 2001 - 01:00
Repertory taken to outpace home teamNamid ended a streak of British domination in the Group Three Miller Flying Five last year but Repertory can renew normal service…Sat Sept 08 2001 - 01:00
Stargazers to see Galileo and Fantastic LightIt's Galileo and Fantastic Light, the sequel at Leopardstown this afternoon, where the first two from July's epic King George…Sat Sept 08 2001 - 01:00
Galileo set to start at cramped oddsGalileo is set to start the shortest priced Irish Champion Stakes favourite in almost 20 years for tomorrow's clash with Fantastic…Fri Sept 07 2001 - 01:00
Kinane on board HawkeyeJockey arrangements for the Ballydoyle team heading to Haydock for Saturday's big sprint are still undecided, but Michael Kinane…Thu Sept 06 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien unconcernedAidan O'Brien has dismissed concerns about Galileo dropping back in trip for Saturday's potentially epic clash with Fantastic…Wed Sept 05 2001 - 01:00
All set for Galileo-Light returnAn upbeat weather forecast for Leopardstown looks set to bring Galileo and Fantastic Light together again for another titanic…Tue Sept 04 2001 - 01:00
Imagine back on trackThe dual-classic winner Imagine looks set to go straight to France's autumn showpiece, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.Sat Aug 25 2001 - 01:00
Beau Cheval can make big impactRichard Hannon has won the last five runnings of the £200,000 Tattersalls Breeders Stakes but his six in a row attempt could …Sat Aug 25 2001 - 01:00
Johannesburg bound for DeauvilleThe Sagitta 2,000 Guineas favourite Johannesburg is set to put his unbeaten record on the line in Sunday's Prix Morny at Deauville…Fri Aug 24 2001 - 01:00
New appeal for KinaneA new appeal by Michael Kinane to the Turf Club's appeals and referrals committee is set to be heard on Monday in front of a …Thu Aug 23 2001 - 01:00
Kinane waits on Turf ClubThe second act of Michael Kinane's High Court saga will be played out in Dublin today if the Turf Club decide to contest the …Wed Aug 22 2001 - 01:00
