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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rely on Maura's ChoiceThe Listed Retza & Soudavar Garnet Stakes may be the most valuable event at Naas tomorrow but this is always known as Birdcatcher…Sat Oct 09 1999 - 01:00
Hammond has fine reducedJohn Hammond's week began with a magnificent success for Montjeu in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Chantilly-based trainer…Fri Oct 08 1999 - 01:00
O'Byrne goes to £700,000 for son of A P IndyNo one leaves you in doubt about how important the two-day Goffs Orby Sale isThu Oct 07 1999 - 01:00
Overseas Holdings secure Mr Prospector filly for £1.2mTypical. A day spent circulating among the great, the good and the downright shady but the star of the show may as well have …Wed Oct 06 1999 - 01:00
Determination looks answerMillions may be being invested in dreams at Goffs but up the road at Fairyhouse today, the bread and butter reality for the vast…Wed Oct 06 1999 - 01:00
Criterium target for CiroAidan O'Brien yesterday nominated Ciro as his likely runner in Sunday's Group One Grand Criterium at Longchamp and intriguingly…Wed Oct 06 1999 - 01:00
Melbourne no mistake for WeldMake No Mistake, who will attempt to provide Dermot Weld with another landmark Australian success in the BMW Cox Plate in 18 …Tue Oct 05 1999 - 01:00
Weld's win proof of theoretical potentialSaturday's Curragh feature, the CL Weld Park Stakes, may remember Dermot Weld's father but going into this year's renewal it …Mon Oct 04 1999 - 01:00
Extra distance should suit Excuse Me SirPunchestown begins its winter campaign with a pretty average card tomorrow but for those interested in proceedings at Longchamp…Sat Oct 02 1999 - 01:00
McCullagh and Earlene likely to prevailSheikh Mohammed's weekend focus may be on Longchamp and Daylami's attempt on the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe but all the attention…Sat Oct 02 1999 - 01:00
Knockdoo to follow upTwo Group One two-year-old races almost guarantees Aidan O'Brien's presence at Newmarket this week.Mon Sept 27 1999 - 01:00
Dustin profits from Stringer's wretched misfortuneA matter of ounces cost Willyelkra yesterday's Kerryman Handicap Hurdle after the 10 to 1 shot's jockey, Patrick Stringer, weighed…Sat Sept 25 1999 - 01:00
Diamond dual winFestivals often throw up their share of dual winners and Perugino Diamond is selected to win his second race of the week in today…Fri Sept 24 1999 - 01:00
Carberry misses winning rideAfter the high of Wednesday's Kerry National, the Carberry brothers were in the doldrums at Listowel yesterday, with Paul stood…Fri Sept 24 1999 - 01:00
Lanturn in controlAnother National fell to a Carberry yesterday but this time it was the £70,000 Kerry version and 18-year-old Philip Carberry …Thu Sept 23 1999 - 01:00
Chief contenderNorman Williamson looks the ideal final equation for Daraheen Chief's chance in today's Smithwicks Handicap Hurdle at Listowel…Thu Sept 23 1999 - 01:00
Akasian bolts inAkasian continued his remarkable winning streak and in the process gave trainer Pat Hughes a third Lartigue Hurdle success at…Wed Sept 22 1999 - 01:00
Dorans Pride fitHe's making his seasonal debut, he's got to give 21lb and more to an ultra-competitive field and he's now a steeple-chasing veteran…Wed Sept 22 1999 - 01:00
Ascot raidAfter Bernstein's National Stakes flop, Aidan O'Brien is eyeing up this weekend's festival of racing at Ascot to get the Ballydoyle…Tue Sept 21 1999 - 01:00
Balla Sola notedThe stamina Listowel demands is emphasised yet again with an eight-race card that could stretch punters to their limit.Tue Sept 21 1999 - 01:00
Win for MurphyListowel 1999 will always be a fond memory for 18-year-old amateur Brian Murphy who displayed astonishing confidence for a jockey…Tue Sept 21 1999 - 01:00
Final testAfter the Group One weekend at the Curragh, racing's grass roots get their last festival bash of the year with the beginning …Mon Sept 20 1999 - 01:00
Tara lands doubleThe Curragh overcame the elements just in time but Kayf Tara had a much less anxious experience overcoming just four opponents…Mon Sept 20 1999 - 01:00
Bernstein againThe awesome strength of Ballydoyle's two year old squad is emphasised by Michael Kinane missing today's Leger to ride Giants …Sat Sept 18 1999 - 01:00
Kayf Tara to succeedTHE CURRAGH management are only "reasonably hopeful" of today's Jefferson Smurfit Irish St Leger meeting going ahead because …Sat Sept 18 1999 - 01:00
Fine for drug charge trainerThe Co Tipperary trainer Thomas Hogan was fined £3,000 by the Turf Club yesterday for attempting to administer a prohibited substance…Sat Sept 18 1999 - 01:00
O'Brien makes his final decisionGiants Causeway has been chosen as the latest Aidan O'Brien-trained two year old to go on the Group One prowl in tomorrow's Prix…Fri Sept 17 1999 - 01:00
Carberry misses GowranPaul Carberry missed three rides at Fairyhouse yesterday and will also miss out at Gowran today after his knee swelled up following…Thu Sept 16 1999 - 01:00
Quality in QuestRacing at Gowran depends on the track passing a 7 a.m. inspection this morningThu Sept 16 1999 - 01:00
O'Brien undecidedAidan O'Brien's Genghis Khan remains a possible runner in the Irish St Leger but the Ballydoyle trainer's focus is likely to …Thu Sept 16 1999 - 01:00
Adari wins in battle of the sexesApprentice jockey Mary Williamson struck another blow in the battle of the sexes when guiding the favourite Adari to a narrow…Thu Sept 16 1999 - 01:00
