Weather is no bother for Swan's favouritePunters who arrived at Thurles yesterday expecting a 12Mon Dec 20 1999 - 00:00
Imperial Call to miss EricssonA possible attempt on the King George VI Chase is still very much on Dorans Pride's agenda but his old rival Imperial Call will…Sat Dec 18 1999 - 00:00
Parting Company looks the pickIt's usual at this time of year to look at pre-Christmas fixtures as chances to get those festive expenses but from the look …Sat Dec 18 1999 - 00:00
Turf Club hold fireThe Turf Club stewards will meet on Monday to discuss the proposal by the Minister for Finance, Charlie McCreevy, that the Turf…Thu Dec 16 1999 - 00:00
Pearl is carrot for RubyThe carrot of riding Gold Cup favourite Florida Pearl in the Ericsson Chase could bring further drama to Ruby Walsh's race against…Thu Dec 16 1999 - 00:00
Golden deal for Irish NationalThe Irish Grand National will now be known as the Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National after the announcement by Irish Distillers…Wed Dec 15 1999 - 00:00
McCreevy calls for mergerThe Minister for Finance, Charlie McCreevy, has challenged racing's two ruling bodies, the Irish Horseracing Authority and the…Mon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
Limestone Lad to see off Le CoudrayLimestone Lad will insure there is no hanging about when he clashes with Le Coudray at Navan today, and punters cannot afford…Sat Dec 11 1999 - 00:00
Sly Empress can enhance reputationMichael Hourigan's attempt to run Dorans Pride and others of his team at Haydock today has been foiled by the weather but that…Sat Dec 11 1999 - 00:00
Micko's to reappear at ChristmasMicko's Dream has been installed as a 7 to 1 joint favourite with Lanturn for the £125,000 Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown, …Thu Dec 09 1999 - 00:00
Le Coudray takes on LimestoneAidan O'Brien yesterday confirmed that his staying hurdle star Le Coudray will attempt revenge on Istabraq's conqueror Limestone…Wed Dec 08 1999 - 00:00
Walsh starts physiotherapyThe champion jockey Ruby Walsh received a boost for his hopes of returning to action at Christmas by starting a course of physiotherapy…Wed Dec 08 1999 - 00:00
Return of Buck RogersConventional wisdom may be that "they don't come back" but Buck Rogers blew convention out of the water with a stirring defeat…Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Big upset by Little LenRisk Of Thunder started 1 to 3 for a banks race at Punchestown yesterday and was beaten. Yes, beaten.Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Dorans Haydock boundDorans Pride is set to make a pre-Christmas English raid on Saturday when he takes part in the three-mile Tommy Whittle Chase…Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Thunder to crash throughHe may not be an attractive betting proposition, but the remarkable Risk Of Thunder should again prove the highlight of tomorrow…Sat Dec 04 1999 - 00:00
His Song to hit right noteWith the absolute top-notchers such as Florida Pearl and Dorans Pride keeping their powder dry until Christmas, today's £50,000…Sat Dec 04 1999 - 00:00
Carberry set for SandownBritish racegoers will get to see another Carberry in action when 19-year-old Philip Carberry, brother of Grand National-winning…Fri Dec 03 1999 - 00:00
Geraghty to win on Kings ValleyPaul Carberry's delayed return and Ruby Walsh's current injury problems have left gaps at the top end of the jump jockeys' tree…Thu Dec 02 1999 - 00:00
Florida Pearl for LeopardstownWillie Mullins yesterday punctured any lingering hopes the Kempton Park executive held of luring Florida Pearl across to England…Thu Dec 02 1999 - 00:00
Spring campaign likely for Stage Affair after defeatDermot Weld is holding fire about a possible Christmas appearance by his star novice hurdler Stage Affair.Tue Nov 30 1999 - 00:00
Florida Pearl to silence doubtersNorthern Ireland's richest race, the £100,000 Nicholson Champion Chase, has attracted a range of runners as fascinating as the…Sat Nov 06 1999 - 00:00
Confident in CastleThe accent may be on the jumps today but the wind-up of the flat is at Leopardstown tomorrow with a card featuring three £25,…Sat Nov 06 1999 - 00:00
Owen Bart looks goodThe clash of Florida Pearl, Strong Promise et al lies in wait at Down Royal tomorrow, but there is a valuable pipe-opener for…Fri Nov 05 1999 - 00:00
Sallie's the GirlSallie's Girl and Oa Baldixe, from opposite ends of the financial scale, shouted winter potential for Noel Meade and Paul Carberry…Thu Nov 04 1999 - 00:00
Go with EgoWillie Mullins and Michael Hourigan look to have reasonable prospects of visiting the winner's enclosure twice today with Mullins…Thu Nov 04 1999 - 00:00
New code for INBAIrish bookmakers have promised to revamp their betting rings on Irish racecourses and have introduced a code of practice which…Wed Nov 03 1999 - 00:00
Steinlen Stakes beckons WeldBeckon The King, a winner this season at Naas and the Curragh, will add to the Irish presence at Gulfstream Park, Florida, this…Wed Nov 03 1999 - 00:00
Sallie's Girl to seal chasing winA pretty average card at Fairyhouse today is enhanced by the chasing debut of the remarkable Sallie's Girl in the Mulhuddart …Wed Nov 03 1999 - 00:00
Viscaria to fulfil Curragh promiseFollowing a stable in form is a basic rule of thumb, but it can pay off in spades at today's mixed Dundalk fixture where the …Tue Nov 02 1999 - 00:00
Florida Pearl runsWillie Mullins dispelled negative rumours about Florida Pearl yesterday and confirmed his stable star on course for Saturday'…Tue Nov 02 1999 - 00:00
Feathered Leader on top as rivals struggleThe 1 to 2 favourite Feathered Leader, as expected, won yesterday's Irish Field Chase at Punchestown but the four-runner race…Mon Nov 01 1999 - 00:00
Feathered Gale setThere are two £20,000 chases at Punchestown tomorrow with the remarkable Risk Of Thunder going for another course success in …Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Bach set to join BrahmsAidan O'Brien's hopes of running three horses in the Breeders Cup Juvenile are increasing as he gave an upbeat bulletin yesterday…Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Le Coudray to let his talent shineThere's something of a rarity this weekend with the Saturday card at Navan easily outstripping tomorrow's Punchestown fixture…Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Kildare Chiller triumphsJim Bolger maintained his end of season purple patch with a 104/1 double at the Curragh's last meet of the year but what many…Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Alluring start for Curragh puntersA Friday fixture would normally mean a low-key wind-up to the Curragh's year, but be warned - a free drink for the first 500 …Fri Oct 29 1999 - 01:00
Hourigan bookedPaul Hourigan will ride Dorans Pride in Saturday week's £100,000 Nicholson Champion Chase at Down RoyalThu Oct 28 1999 - 01:00
Boley Lad nappedA total of 123 horses line up for an eight-race card at Thurles today, with the connections of 76 others who have been balloted…Thu Oct 28 1999 - 01:00
O'Brien celebratesAidan O'Brien passed the century mark of flat winners in Ireland this season with a near 157 to 1 four-timer at Leopardstown …Tue Oct 26 1999 - 01:00
Istabraq makes it all look too easyIt's a case of as you were following Istabraq's comeback victory at Tipperary on SaturdayMon Oct 25 1999 - 01:00
O'Brien seeking to extend juvenile runAidan O'Brien's remarkable run of success with his two-year-old team may not be over for the season as either Royal Kingdom and…Mon Oct 25 1999 - 01:00
Monashee set to peakThe Bank Holiday glut of racing winds up with another double header today at Leopardstown and GalwayMon Oct 25 1999 - 01:00
Quinze likely to prevail in clash of the titansThe feature of tomorrow's two meeting programme is surely the clash of Quinze and Go Roger Go at Galway and although Quinze loses…Sat Oct 23 1999 - 01:00
Istabraq to make winning debutJump racing's greatest star Istabraq makes his customary seasonal debut in the £60,000 John James McManus Hurdle at Tipperary…Sat Oct 23 1999 - 01:00
Aretha can bring up 50 for BolgerAfter a treble at Punchestown yesterday, Jim Bolger will hope that his twoyear-old filly Aretha will bring his total of winners…Fri Oct 22 1999 - 01:00
Grimes is the choiceFor a midweek October meeting, there is an intriguing clash between the hardy annual Cockney Lad and the lightly-raced Grimes…Thu Oct 21 1999 - 01:00
Three more for MeadeVictories for local trainer Noel Meade in the last two races on Tuesday were followed up by three of the first four contests …Thu Oct 21 1999 - 01:00
Aristotle may have companyLermontov and Zentsov Street, in Group action last weekend, could be in line to make a quick reappearance alongside stable companion…Wed Oct 20 1999 - 01:00
