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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Time Away to cheer DunlopAidan O'Brien saddles half the 12 strong field as he attempts to maintain his big race grip in tomorrow's Kildangan Stud Irish…Sat Jul 14 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
Dettori to ride LailaniIt was confirmed yesterday that Frankie Dettori will attempt to win his first Kildangan Stud Irish Oaks on Lailani at the Curragh…Fri Jul 13 2001 - 01:00
Dunlop in bid to win first OaksTime away was yesterday described as a "probable runner" to fill in John Dunlop's classic blank in the Kildangan Stud Irish Oaks…Thu Jul 12 2001 - 01:00
Love Me True has the edgeThe action is at Naas this evening where the strength in depth of the Ballydoyle fillies can come to the fore again courtesy …Wed Jul 11 2001 - 01:00
Bookies relish thought of raiderRelish The Thought, third to Imagine at Epsom, has been installed as low as 7 to 2 favourite for Sunday's Kildangan Stud Irish…Wed Jul 11 2001 - 01:00
Galileo heads for AscotThe unbeaten dual-Derby winner Galileo is set to have his next race in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes…Mon Jul 09 2001 - 01:00
Imagine must now be considered doubtfulAidan O'Brien has conceded there is now a doubt about the likely hot favourite Imagine taking her chance in the Kildangan Stud…Sat Jul 07 2001 - 01:00
Leopardstown's Champion StakesLeopardstown's Champion Stakes, the Irish leg of the Emirates world series, has a new sponsor and it looks like they could have…Thu Jul 05 2001 - 01:00
Clean sweep on the cards for all-conquering O'BrienIt is now just 3 to 1 about Aidan O'Brien completing a remarkable clean sweep of the Irish classics and Imagine is sure to be…Tue Jul 03 2001 - 01:00
Rebelline lands a pretty gambleRebelline set herself up for another crack at the double Classic winner Imagine in the Kildangan Stud Irish Oaks with a smooth…Mon Jul 02 2001 - 01:00
Galileo confirms he is out of the top drawerGalileo confirmed his domination of the three-year-old ranks when spreadeagling his field to add the Budweiser Irish Derby to…Mon Jul 02 2001 - 01:00
Kinane breaks Derby duck in spectacular styleA swelteringly humid day at the Curragh seemed to demand peels of thunder but instead received an equine bolt of lightening called…Mon Jul 02 2001 - 01:00
Rebelline sitting pretty for PollyOne man who will have been beaming with satisfaction at the rain on the Curragh in recent days is local trainer Kevin Prendergast…Sat Jun 30 2001 - 01:00
Business as usual for HannonBy noon today the final confirmation of the Budweiser Irish Derby field will be known and with a sizeable cross-channel challenge…Fri Jun 29 2001 - 01:00
Decision on Golan delayed until FridayVital decisions on the make up of the cross-channel challenge to Galileo in Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby are being delayed …Thu Jun 28 2001 - 01:00
Exaltation joins big gunsExaltation's expected £90,000 supplementary entry to Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby resulted in a 10 to 1 third favourite quote…Wed Jun 27 2001 - 01:00
Presence of Galileo fails to deter Curragh challengersThe opposition is starting to gather strength against Michael Kinane's attempt to win Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby on Galileo…Mon Jun 25 2001 - 01:00
Chasing success on two frontsAfter such a successful Royal Ascot for horses trained here, the Irish influence will be felt even further afield this weekend…Sat Jun 23 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien has two in Grand Prix de ParisAidan O'Brien is set to try and extend his remarkable Group One winning streak in Sunday's Grand Prix de Paris.Fri Jun 22 2001 - 01:00
Ahern's efforts to be rewardedEddie Ahern can wind up an exceptionally busy day with success on Crimphill in this evening's EBF Race at NaasThu Jun 21 2001 - 01:00
Guineas duo to meet at Royal AscotAidan O'Brien has decided to let Minardi have another crack at his Irish 2,000 Guineaswinning stable companion, Black Minnaloushe…Fri Jun 15 2001 - 01:00
Exaltation gives Sheikh Irish Derby headacheExaltation picked up a £35,750 first prize for last night's Gallinule Stakes and presented Sheikh Mohammed with a £90,000 Irish…Thu Jun 14 2001 - 01:00
Mull Of Kintyre ready to return at Royal AscotThe 1999 Gimcrack winner, Mull Of Kintyre, is on the verge of a comeback in next Tuesday's Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.Thu Jun 14 2001 - 01:00
Need for new six furlong trackThe need for Leopardstown to develop a new straight six furlong track was emphasised yesterday by the Irish Horseracing Aurhority…Wed Jun 13 2001 - 01:00
Milan set for French challengeMilan is set to try to make it third time lucky in a French Group One by attempting to win the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp…Wed Jun 13 2001 - 01:00
Galileo now heads for Irish DerbyIt looks almost certain that Michael Kinane will get the chance to fill the one major gap in his big-race collection on the brilliant…Mon Jun 11 2001 - 01:00
