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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hourigan bookedPaul Hourigan will ride Dorans Pride in Saturday week's £100,000 Nicholson Champion Chase at Down RoyalThu 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
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
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
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
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
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
Tushna loses raceNiall McCullagh had an up and down 45 minutes at the start of Navan yesterday, getting disqualified from first place in the opener…Wed Oct 20 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
Balla Sola selectedBarry Geraghty has made the most of his opportunities this season to lead the jump jockeys' table on the 26 winner mark and he…Wed Oct 20 1999 - 01:00
Barr Na Sraide worth the napWith the jumpers slowly grinding back to prominence it will be interesting to see how attractive today's all-flat card at Navan…Tue Oct 19 1999 - 01:00
Istabraq is readyIstabraq was yesterday reported to be right on track for his seasonal debut at Tipperary on Saturday where he could face two …Tue Oct 19 1999 - 01:00
Scallan's memorable dayAidan O'Brien was at Newmarket on Saturday and his very absence from the Curragh seemed to inspire confidence in the opposition…Mon Oct 18 1999 - 01:00
Kaselectric lurkingThe Sunday feature from both Cork and Fairyhouse is the £25,000 Pierse Munster National which has Anabatic saddled with topweight…Sat Oct 16 1999 - 01:00
Dolydille againThe purple patch enjoyed by Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning continued with yet another two winners at Gowran yesterday, a good ending…Sat Oct 16 1999 - 01:00
Injured Fasliyev not to race againWith the weekend concentration on two-year-olds, Aidan O'Brien received the sad news yesterday that Fasliyev, probably the best…Sat Oct 16 1999 - 01:00
Fasliyev hit by injuryFasliyev, the unbeaten and top rated two-year-old of Europe, was last night fighting a career-threatening injury at a veterinary…Fri Oct 15 1999 - 01:00
O'Grady in fine formThe England Davis Cup tennis coach David Lloyd had his blue and red colours carried past the post in first position in the two…Fri Oct 15 1999 - 01:00
Dolydille for quick doubleWith the "festival" tag attached to Gowran, it is not surprising to see a horse making an attempt at a quick follow up and Dolydille…Fri Oct 15 1999 - 01:00
Fasilyev ruled outZentsov Street, who races in the colours of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, will head a team of three from Aidan O'Brien…Thu Oct 14 1999 - 01:00
Annieirwin looks bestA very competitive card at Gowran today features a £20,000 handicap hurdle and an £11,000 handicap chase but for betting purposes…Thu Oct 14 1999 - 01:00
Ferbert Junior dishes out lessonThe free-wheeling Ferbet Junior gave his three opponents a lesson in flamboyance in the Powers Champion Chase at Gowran Park …Thu Oct 14 1999 - 01:00
Imperial Call to romp homeThe late defection of Dorans Pride from the £32,000 Powers Champion Chase takes some of the gloss off the start of Gowran's three…Wed Oct 13 1999 - 01:00
Carberry to ride Florida PearlPaul Carberry will ride Florida Pearl in the £100,000 Nicholson Champion Chase at Down Royal on November 6th.Wed Oct 13 1999 - 01:00
O'Brien favours Sprint for StravinskyAidan O'Brien revealed yesterday that he is leaning towards the Breeders Cup Sprint instead of the Mile for the brilliant Stravinsky…Wed Oct 13 1999 - 01:00
Smullen for MelbournePat Smullen will attempt to follow in the Australian footprints of his predecessor Michael Kinane by riding Make No Mistake in…Wed Oct 13 1999 - 01:00
Simple task for Klairon DavisThe abandonment of Tipperary last Thursday has turned to Dundalk's advantage this afternoon with the Co Louth track hosting as…Tue Oct 12 1999 - 01:00
Romanylei gives Burns a boostCurragh trainer James Burns is anticipating a return to the good times next season, especially after his unbeaten Romanylei turned…Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00
Fear And Greed preferredWhat would have been a reasonable enough Cork card has been boosted by the transfer of the Group Three Coolmore Concorde Stakes…Sat Oct 09 1999 - 01:00
