Istabraq hit by late scareWho would have thought such drama could unfold around the greatest certainty Cheltenham has seen in over 30 years? Everyone supposed…Tue Mar 14 2000 - 00:00
Pope put paid to Chance gallopThe Gold Cup-winning trainer Noel Chance has a bone to pick with Pope John Paul IIMon Mar 13 2000 - 00:00
Lad is not a certain runnerStage Affair has been confirmed a runner in tomorrow's Smurfit Champion Hurdle, but while the drying ground contributed to Dermot…Mon Mar 13 2000 - 00:00
Carberry is readyPaul Carberry proved his readiness for the Cheltenham when returning from a 16-day layoff to ride The Bunny Boiler to success…Mon Mar 13 2000 - 00:00
McCoy waits for StageAlthough Tony McCoy has strongly indicated he will be on board Stage Affair in Tuesday's Smurfit Champion Hurdle, a definite …Sat Mar 11 2000 - 00:00
Roche star for SupremeIreland's star novice Youlneverwalkalone will run in next Tuesday's Capel Cure Sharp Supreme Novices' Hurdle.Thu Mar 09 2000 - 00:00
Swan may run No Discount at FestivalNo discount may yet bid to give Charlie Swan a first Cheltenham success as a trainer in next Wednesday's Royal & SunAlliance…Wed Mar 08 2000 - 00:00
Carberry is still not readyPaul Carberry doesn't intend to rush any return to race riding and may leave it until the Cheltenham Festival itself before getting…Tue Mar 07 2000 - 00:00
Ned Kelly heads for CheltenhamNed Kelly and his amateur rider, Tom Magnier, are as low as 5 to 1 with Paddy Power for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper after …Mon Mar 06 2000 - 00:00
Florida now ready to goFlorida Pearl pleased his connections in two pieces of work after racing at Leopardstown yesterday and remains on track for Thursday…Mon Mar 06 2000 - 00:00
Slaney Native to impressLeopardstown tomorrow is the last chance saloon to establish Cheltenham credentials, and Slaney Native for one should be up to…Sat Mar 04 2000 - 00:00
Walsh out to prove fitness on his returnThe champion jockey Ruby Walsh makes his comeback at Tramore this afternoon having been out of action since breaking a leg in…Sat Mar 04 2000 - 00:00
O'Dwyer is set to return at ThurlesConor O'Dwyer looked like he had traded punches with Mike Tyson yesterday, but the top jockey received an upbeat medical bulletin…Fri Mar 03 2000 - 00:00
Carberry delays returnPaul Carberry will miss out on riding his Aintree Grand National winner, Bobbyjo, at Leopardstown on SundayThu Mar 02 2000 - 00:00
Carberry update is goodPaul Carberry received an upbeat medical bulletin yesterday and should be fit to return to action this weekend.Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Alexander Banquet bounces back to form for TitleyAlexander Banquet bounced back to form with an impressive success at Naas on Saturday but although the former Cheltenham Festival…Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Williamson is jocked offNorman Williamson yesterday described his jocking off from the Gold Cup third favourite Looks Like Trouble as "a sickener".Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Placings reversedWin Dalus, the horse originally placed third in the last race at Thurles on Thursday, was publicly given his correct finishing…Sat Feb 26 2000 - 00:00
Danoli to miss CheltenhamDanoli has his third start of the month in today's £30,000 Brophy Farrell Chase at Naas but time has caught up with the veteran…Sat Feb 26 2000 - 00:00
Morris inJason Morris has been appointed as the new manager of the Curragh racecourse.Thu Feb 24 2000 - 00:00
Wright nappedIf Conor O'Dwyer's recent winning patch was any more purple, it could appear on the cover of a Prince album, and it will be no…Thu Feb 24 2000 - 00:00
Bobbyjo for FairyhouseThe Grand National winner, Bobbyjo, is set to have his second start of this season over the same course and distance as his first…Wed Feb 23 2000 - 00:00
Bookmakers go onlineThe internet's increasing grip on modern society has seen Irish bookmakers rise to the challenge, and the country's biggest bookmaker…Wed Feb 23 2000 - 00:00
Limestone for CheltenhamBookmaker reaction to Limestone Lad's latest success at Navan yesterday varied considerably, but at least the prices quoted for…Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Limestone difficult to opposeA three-week gap between races is normal for most horses but in Limestone Lad's case it's apparently close to idleness.Sat Feb 19 2000 - 00:00
Danoli ready to goDanoli's latest return from injury in the Hennessy a fortnight ago was cloaked in understandable sentiment but it's a different…Sat Feb 19 2000 - 00:00
Turf Club see need for some independenceThe Turf Club yesterday confirmed their welcome for the Minister for Finance's recent financial offer to racing but stressed …Fri Feb 18 2000 - 00:00
Fenton looks the one to followRacing at Clonmel today is dependant on a 7.00 a.mThu Feb 17 2000 - 00:00
Clash of stars looks on cardsThe prospects of a mouth-watering clash between Youlneverwalkalone and Monsignor, the top novices in Ireland and Britain, in …Thu Feb 17 2000 - 00:00
Off course tax money offered by McCreevyThe Minister for Finance Charlie McCreevy revealed yesterday all the money raised from the five per cent off course betting tax…Mon Feb 14 2000 - 00:00
O'Dwyer in treble formAny punter depending on the "follow the jockey in form" theory has had only one option recently, and Conor O'Dwyer's current …Mon Feb 14 2000 - 00:00
Imperial Call outImperial Call will miss the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the third successive year.Sat Feb 12 2000 - 00:00
Start off with Minella HotelThe focus of attention this weekend centres on Punchestown, which has seen its two Grade Two races tomorrow cut up quite badly…Sat Feb 12 2000 - 00:00
Amberleigh now heads for FestivalPaul Carberry helicoptered his way to Thurles yesterday and left with a double under his belt that narrowed Barry Geraghty's …Fri Feb 11 2000 - 00:00
Mullins wants balloting changeThe balloting system in Ireland was described yesterday as "out of date and not good enough" by the chairman of the trainers' …Thu Feb 10 2000 - 00:00
Native Dara to bid for Newbury prizeNoel Meade yesterday confirmed Native Dara a runner in Saturday's £100,000 Tote Gold Trophy at Newbury, but two of his big Cheltenham…Thu Feb 10 2000 - 00:00
Florida Pearl powers to emphatic winFlorida Pearl has finished in front of Dorans Pride before, and by more than the five and a half lengths he beat him by in yesterday…Mon Feb 07 2000 - 00:00
Creux Noir chosenRelatively speaking it's a case of the Naas calm today before the Leopardstown storm tomorrow but there still looks to be a number…Sat Feb 05 2000 - 00:00
It's sink or swim for PearlThere may be isolated trials for Cheltenham after this weekend, but by and large Leopardstown tomorrow is sink or swim timeSat Feb 05 2000 - 00:00
Ground is right for Roche's star noviceChristy Roche confirmed yesterday that his star novice, Youlneverwalkalone, will put his Cheltenham credentials on the line at…Fri Feb 04 2000 - 00:00
Ladbrokes pull out of big hurdleThe betting chain Ladbrokes have no immediate plans to sponsor a race in Ireland following the news of their withdrawal from …Fri Feb 04 2000 - 00:00
Hourigans expected to land doubleTrainer Michael Hourigan and his jockey son Paul may be aiming principally at Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup and the return to fences…Thu Feb 03 2000 - 00:00
McCoy on standby for His SongHis song has been the horse attracting support in the antepost market for Sunday's £110,000 Hennessy Gold Cup, but Adrian Maguire…Thu Feb 03 2000 - 00:00
Break for Lad after easy winLimestone Lad made it seven victories from 10 starts this season at Naas yesterday, but his trainer is worried that the Stayers…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Limestone must be the ladThose chasing a share of the Jackpot at Naas tomorrow - which is guaranteed for £12,500 - will have no trouble picking their …Sat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
Ollimar to time it rightIt might be a late, late show from Ollimar at Fairyhouse today, but his head should show in front at the finishing post of the…Sat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
Aintree could now be Micko's DreamMicko's Dream may have appeared a somewhat lucky winner of yesterday's Cuisine de France Thyestes Chase, but that won't dilute…Fri Jan 28 2000 - 00:00
Native Estates looks bestIt may not carry the clout it had when the likes of Arkle (1964) and Flyingbolt (1966) were winning it, but today's £50,000 Cuisine…Thu Jan 27 2000 - 00:00
There's no myth about this McManus certaintyOnce a "mystery" benefactor was mentioned in association with a £50 million donation to the national stadium, JP McManus' name…Thu Jan 27 2000 - 00:00
Magnificent performance by IstabraqIt was win number 20 from 23 starts for Istabraq in yesterday's AIG Europe Champion Hurdle and it ranks among his greatest.Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
