Bach likely to miss York following first Group winBach is unlikely to run in tomorrow's Juddmonte International following his first ever Group success in the Royal Whip Stakes…Mon Aug 20 2001 - 01:00
Mutakarrim ready for Tote Ebor challengeDermot Weld has confirmed he will send Mutakarrim for Wednesday's Tote Ebor as the Irish challenge for the York festival gathers…Mon Aug 20 2001 - 01:00
Muakaad gets stall draw in a millionPat Smullen and Dermot Weld are in Chicago for Muakaad's attempt on tonight's Arlington Million but face a hectic dash back home…Sat Aug 18 2001 - 01:00
Greenmount Park gets final go-aheadThe new Greenmount Park racecourse in Limerick has finally been given the go-ahead to open its gates in October.Sat Aug 18 2001 - 01:00
Lordan looks to keep ahead in title raceOnly one winner separates Pat Smullen and John Murtagh at the top of the jockeys' table but the race for the apprentice title…Fri Aug 17 2001 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe and Pugin set to clashThe Curragh's Ballycullen Stakes on Saturday week is set to see a clash between the St Leger hopefuls Vinnie Roe and Pugin.Wed Aug 15 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien targets YorkThe all-conquering Ballydoyle team will allow the rest to fight over Sunday's Prix Jacques Le Marois but are preparing a formidable…Tue Aug 14 2001 - 01:00
Johannesburg sparklesA clean-sweep of Europe's top two-year-old races could be on the cards for Johannesburg who kept his unbeaten record intact with…Mon Aug 13 2001 - 01:00
Muakaad heading for ChicagoDermot Weld said yesterday that it was "pretty certain" that Muakaad will fly the Irish flag in Saturday's Arlington Million …Mon Aug 13 2001 - 01:00
Sharpaten gives new rating an airingJust one day after being the subject of an appeals hearing at the Turf Club, Sharpaten gives his new flat handicap rating an …Sat Aug 11 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien's three-pronged assault could make remarkable year even betterAn already remarkable 2001 could get even better for Aidan O'Brien tomorrow as the trainer is on the prowl to take his Group …Sat Aug 11 2001 - 01:00
Financial returns increaseIrish racing's financial returns for the year 2000 earned a "most satisfactory" report from the Irish Horseracing Authority Chairman…Fri Aug 10 2001 - 01:00
Johannesburg O'Brien's best betJohannesburg is a red hot 5 to 4 favourite to provide Aidan O'Brien and Michael Tabor with a fourth successive victory in Sunday…Wed Aug 08 2001 - 01:00
Leopardstown looks for sprint feedbackTheption of building the proposed six-furlong track at Leopardstown further towards the Foxrock side of the racecourse, and running…Wed Aug 08 2001 - 01:00
Kinane in Group 1 dilemmaMichael Kinane could decide on a Leopardstown date with the exciting two year old Johannesburg when he faces into a probable …Mon Aug 06 2001 - 01:00
Murtagh returns to record a trebleThe trip back to Galway from Goodwood paid off in style for John Murtagh who completed a treble, and it was Taraza's victory …Sat Aug 04 2001 - 01:00
Phoenix Stakes set for a move to the Curragh for next yearNext year's running of the Group One Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes will take place at the Curragh because of …Sat Aug 04 2001 - 01:00
Last Theatre class actLast Theatre can maintain her rapid progress up the ratings and land the featured Guinness Handicap this evening.Fri Aug 03 2001 - 01:00
Ansar proves he's a horse for the courseAnsar, the horse for the course, hit the big time with a wonderfully assured success in the £110,000 Guinness Galway Hurdle.Fri Aug 03 2001 - 01:00
Grimes silences doubtersGrimes silenced the doubters with an emphatic victory in yesterday's Compaq Galway Plate and set up a tilt at racing history …Thu Aug 02 2001 - 01:00
Ansar may have the edgeGrimes is on the verge of achieving a unique place in Galway history if he can add the £110,000 Guinness Galway Hurdle to yesterday…Thu Aug 02 2001 - 01:00
Grimes has the classThe favourite's jockey and trainer have never won the Compaq Galway Plate, his immensely powerful owner hasn't won it in 23 years…Wed Aug 01 2001 - 01:00
Shock victory for Sheer TenbySheer Tenby was sprung from the south to notch up a 20 to1 shock in last night's £100,000 McDonogh Handicap and complete a remarkable…Wed Aug 01 2001 - 01:00
Fitzgerald takes prize yet againA year went by but nothing changed: the rain poured, the crowds thronged the first day of Galway and Gamekeeper's victory in …Tue Jul 31 2001 - 01:00
Sabrinsky to deliver for MeadeSabrinsky can bring a touch of French style to the substance of the first six-figure McDonogh Handicap at Galway this evening…Tue Jul 31 2001 - 01:00
Galileo and Fantastic Light for Leopardstown re-matchAidan O'Brien emphatically declared yesterday that his King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes hero Galileo will …Mon Jul 30 2001 - 01:00
Topacio looks a local heroThe white flag is raised on the week-long Galway marathon that will see almost 200,000 people travel to Ballybrit and bet an …Mon Jul 30 2001 - 01:00
Too early to rate GalileoAidan O'Brien has already quipped that Galileo can gallop on water, but so many superlatives have been used to describe the colt…Mon Jul 30 2001 - 01:00
Kinane's world will revolve once again round great GalileoMick Kinane will after all ride Galileo in this afternoon's King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot after…Sat Jul 28 2001 - 01:00
Kinane back on GalileoMichael Kinane, one of Ireland's most successful jockeys, will after all ride Galileo in this afternoon's King George VI and …Sat Jul 28 2001 - 01:00
Smullen worth followingThe international focus may be on Ascot today but back at the Curragh Pat Smullen can use that focus to significantly improve…Sat Jul 28 2001 - 01:00
Kinane's fate remains unknownGalileo's King George rider is still unknown after almost two hours of legal submissions at the Turf Club yesterday resulted …Fri Jul 27 2001 - 01:00
Ballydoyle on attackThe Ballydoyle team can warm up for Galileo's King George clash with Fantastic Light by hitting the mark twice at Tipperary.Fri Jul 27 2001 - 01:00
Decision on Kinane todayToday is D-Day for Michael Kinane's hopes of riding Galileo in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot…Thu Jul 26 2001 - 01:00
German trip on cards for Vinnie RoeVinnie Roe`s St Leger credentials could end up being tested in Germany next month.Wed Jul 25 2001 - 01:00
Galileo for Ascot with our without KinaneAidan O'Brien has confirmed that Galileo is on track for Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, a race…Mon Jul 23 2001 - 01:00
Simply a breeze for Cool ClimateThe hits just kept on coming for the punters at Killarney and number one among them yesterday was the unconsidered 25 to 1 shot…Fri Jul 20 2001 - 01:00
Kinane's value is stressedAidan O'Brien has emphasized the importance of Michael Kinane riding Galileo in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond…Fri Jul 20 2001 - 01:00
Andretti Castle claims the spoilsAndretti Castle more than doubled his career earnings for the Co Clare-based permit holder Michael McDonagh when springing a …Thu Jul 19 2001 - 01:00
IHA announce 10 extra meetingsA total of 10 new race meetings will be run in Ireland this year, starting on Saturday week at Down Royal.Thu Jul 19 2001 - 01:00
Galileo will run at AscotAidan O'Brien has confirmed that Galileo will run in Ascot's King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes in 10 days time…Wed Jul 18 2001 - 01:00
McManus aims Vivo at Galway HurdleJ P McManus made it to the Killarney festival yesterday and the visit coincided with Vivo's victory in the £30,000 Heineken Handicap…Wed Jul 18 2001 - 01:00
Runner-up Monty's Pass grabs attentionAs expected Moscow Express won last night's Muscrai Construction Ballyvourney Chase and as usual all attention afterwards immediately…Tue Jul 17 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien still undecided on Galileo plans for AscotAidan O'Brien yesterday advised caution about backing the unbeaten double-Derby winner Galileo for the King George & Queen…Tue Jul 17 2001 - 01:00
Johannesburg to aim higherIt looks like being Group One targets and nothing else for Johannesburg for the rest of the season after the Aidan O'Brien-trained…Mon Jul 16 2001 - 01:00
Hard to oppose MoscowKillarney's four-day July Festival gets under way with a tried and trusted star to liven up proceedings in the featured Muscrai…Mon Jul 16 2001 - 01:00
This do or die thing is done to deathSky were never going to be guilty of underplaying Saturday's third and deciding Test between the Lions and Australia, but even…Mon Jul 16 2001 - 01:00
Lailani gives Dunlop family a day to savourAidan O'Brien ran six in yesterday's Kildangan Stud Irish Oaks but for once this season, the Ballydoyle trainer had to settle…Mon Jul 16 2001 - 01:00
Weld to dominateThe Ballydoyle team's domination at the top level this season has understandably grabbed the headlines but Dermot Weld and champion…Sat Jul 14 2001 - 01:00
