Mullins withdraws Alexander Banquet for the seasonAlexander Banquet will miss not only the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup but has also been ruled out for the rest of the seasonWed Feb 21 2001 - 00:00
Dundee for NaasNick Dundee could run over two miles at Naas on Sunday to try and revitalise his Cheltenham Gold Cup credentials but one man …Mon Feb 19 2001 - 00:00
Stayers' is next stop for the LadIt's a case of "as you were" for Limestone Lad who comfortably won at Navan yesterday and remains a 4 to 1 favourite for Cheltenham…Mon Feb 19 2001 - 00:00
Carberry doubtfulPaul Carberry's chances of returning from injury in time for the Cheltenham Festival appear to fading.Mon Feb 19 2001 - 00:00
Nick Dundee on trialJust having the horse back on the racecourse is more than most could have dared hope for but where his Cheltenham Gold Cup hopes…Sat Feb 17 2001 - 00:00
Weld set to run two in DubaiThe majority of the country might be feeling the first stirs of Cheltenham frenzy, but despite having the Smurfit Champion Hurdle…Thu Feb 15 2001 - 00:00
Nick Dundee ready for Gowran testNick Dundee is set to be schooled this morning ahead of Saturday's Red Mills Chase, a race that trainer Edward O'Grady believes…Wed Feb 14 2001 - 00:00
Williamson on MantlesNorman Williamson will partner the 20 to 1 Champion Hurdle outsider, Mantles Prince, at Gowran on Saturday and is also likely…Tue Feb 13 2001 - 00:00
Ned Kelly shows his battling qualitiesNorman Williamson ended the day on the sidelines but in time may look back happily on yesterday as the occasion when the exciting…Mon Feb 12 2001 - 00:00
Joe Cullen can state his case for CheltenhamLast year's Cheltenham hero Joe Cullen starts his new jumping career at Fairyhouse today and it could be a start that again finishes…Sat Feb 10 2001 - 00:00
Ned Kelly to prove his worth in real testRuby Walsh and Conor O'Dwyer return to action at Fairyhouse this weekend and the indications are that the mercurial Paul Carberry…Sat Feb 10 2001 - 00:00
Imperial Call to miss CheltenhamWest Cork trainer Raymond Hurley has called time on the former Gold Cup hero Imperial Call returning to Cheltenham.Fri Feb 09 2001 - 00:00
Grimes ready for actionYoulneverwalkalone has been dogged by misfortune on his British trips this season but Christy Roche's other top jumper Grimes…Thu Feb 08 2001 - 00:00
Too early to decide on Pearl, says RubyWillie Mullins yesterday repeated his belief that Ruby Walsh will renew his association with Florida Pearl in the Cheltenham …Tue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
Pearl shines in triple crownFlorida Pearl completed a Hennessy Gold Cup treble at Leopardstown yesterday and is now as low as 8 to 1 to finally get it right…Mon Feb 05 2001 - 00:00
Florida Pearl out to rewrite the record booksIt might not be the Gold Cup record everyone originally hoped for but tomorrow's Hennessy version can see Florida Pearl enter…Sat Feb 03 2001 - 00:00
O'Dwyer out due to injuryConor O'Dwyer misses out on the prized ride on Native Upmanship in tomorrow's £110,000 Hennessy Gold Cup due to a rib injury …Sat Feb 03 2001 - 00:00
Bowe charge to improvePermit holder James Bowe already has the Stayers' Hurdle favourite in his Kilkenny yard, but Florida Coast can prove at Naas …Sat Feb 03 2001 - 00:00
Native Upmanship set for the HennessyLeopardstown looks set to provide testing conditions for Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup but Arthur Moore has confirmed Native Upmanship…Fri Feb 02 2001 - 00:00
Dorans Pride switched to take on Florida PearlA late switch has deprived Thurles of the presence of Dorans Pride today, but it does leave the veteran's trainer, Michael Hourigan…Thu Feb 01 2001 - 00:00
Florida is 6-4 for SundayFlorida Pearl continues to impress in his preparation for a Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup threetimer on Sunday and is now a general…Wed Jan 31 2001 - 00:00
Florida in fine form for treble attemptFlorida Pearl is reported in "tremendous form" ahead of his treble attempt on next Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup but the Leopardstown…Mon Jan 29 2001 - 00:00
Papillon's Aintree bid still on track despite defeatFreezing fog meant racegoers didn't see much but they saw enough to know that Grand National hero, Papillon, is doing just fine…Mon Jan 29 2001 - 00:00
All eyes on Papillon's progressThere may be just three runners in tomorrow's £20,000 Fairyhouse feature but since it contains a former champion chaser and the…Sat Jan 27 2001 - 00:00
Limestone Lad to cement plansLimestone Lad takes the first step back into familiar territory at Naas today when just four opponents will threaten his position…Sat Jan 27 2001 - 00:00
Murless denies course rumoursThe Punchestown executive said yesterday they are "utterly confident" about having their main track ready in time for the four…Fri Jan 26 2001 - 00:00
Sweet victory for veteran Bob TreacyGowran Park turned into a veterans paradise yesterday as the 12-year-old Bob Treacy regained his Cuisine de France Thyestes Chase…Fri Jan 26 2001 - 00:00
Stage to try againIt looks as if Stage Affair will, after all, take his chance against Istabraq in the Smurfit Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.Thu Jan 25 2001 - 00:00
Over the Furze looks the partGaze down the historic Thyestes Chase winning roll and you won't find too many novice winners of the race, but Over The Furze…Thu Jan 25 2001 - 00:00
Huge leap in SP bettingThe amount of money wagered in Irish betting shops last year was up by a dramatic 27 per cent to a total of £927 million, while…Wed Jan 24 2001 - 00:00
Banquet ready for actionAlexander Banquet looks set to provide some heavyweight back-up to his stable companion Florida Pearl in Sunday week's Hennessy…Wed Jan 24 2001 - 00:00
Limestone for NaasShane McGovern will be reunited with Limestone Lad at Naas on Saturday when the James Bowe-trained star faces a likely clash …Tue Jan 23 2001 - 00:00
Istabraq now on target to make historyThe Cheltenham express is back on track after Istabraq swept the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle opposition aside in devastating fashion…Mon Jan 22 2001 - 00:00
Istabraq silences the doubtersThe doubters were silenced, the champ reigns supreme and the road to history is wide openMon Jan 22 2001 - 00:00
Istabraq should be up to this challengeIt has to be said he is a superstar. Only true superstars have their every step monitered to such an extentSat Jan 20 2001 - 00:00
Istabraq rumours denied by O'BrienThe Istabraq team have poured cold water on rumours about the triple champion hurdler's well-being, but it hasn't stopped one…Fri Jan 19 2001 - 00:00
Stage set for Ruby WalshRuby Walsh has retained the ride on Stage Affair for Sunday's AIG Europe Champion Hurdle.Thu Jan 18 2001 - 00:00
Weather may strike againLeopardstown's battle with the weather looks set to continue after a track spokesman yesterday admitted to being "concerned" …Wed Jan 17 2001 - 00:00
Istabraq hot favouriteIstabraq will face just six opponents when he bids for a record fourth AIG Europe Champion Hurdle success at Leopardstown on …Tue Jan 16 2001 - 00:00
O'Brien looks westAidan O'Brien has taken the first tentative steps for a possible attempt on the Kentucky Derby by submitting a colossal 21-strong…Tue Jan 16 2001 - 00:00
Grinkov breaks bookmakersIt took 15 attempts but Charlie Swan finally broke a rare big race hoodoo when Grinkov broke the bookmakers in yesterday's £100…Mon Jan 15 2001 - 00:00
Frost nearly delayed startDermot Weld has confirmed Stage Affair on course to tackle Istabraq in Sunday's AIG Europe Champion Hurdle, but the Leopardstown…Mon Jan 15 2001 - 00:00
Sparkling show by Grinkov as he lands gambleThe subsequent record of the winners of Ireland's richest handicap hurdle at Cheltenham may be less than inspiring, but Grinkov…Mon Jan 15 2001 - 00:00
Istabraq set for second runIstabraq has been confirmed as an intended runner in tomorrow week's AIG Europe Champion HurdleSat Jan 13 2001 - 00:00
Williamson looking for doubleA Pierse Hurdle-Leopardstown Chase double is a lot to ask of any jockey but if anyone can do it Norman Williamson can and Wild…Sat Jan 13 2001 - 00:00
Walsh should record doubleWith the emphasis apparently on value in tomorrow's Pierse Hurdle, racing's lack of hard and fast punting rules can be witnessed…Sat Jan 13 2001 - 00:00
Istabraq may have run lazilyAidan O'Brien now believes the triple champion hurdler Istabraq was lazy instead of tired during his New Year's Eve comeback …Thu Jan 11 2001 - 00:00
Hors La Loi III and Istabraq likely to meet at LeopardstownA critical weekend gallop will decide if Hors La Loi III takes another shot at the mighty Istabraq in Leopardstown's AIG Europe…Wed Jan 10 2001 - 00:00
Imperial is no back numberHe is dismissed as a 200 to 1 shot by the bookies but Imperial Call could yet have one last crack at regaining the Cheltenham…Tue Jan 09 2001 - 00:00
