Istabraq faces simple testIn a game where so much can go wrong it's usually dangerous to label any horse a certainty, but Istabraq is surely that today…Tue Dec 29 1998 - 00:00
Lad's life on the right courseThis is the time of year when Pat Keating gets as close to having a nine-to-five job as he ever will againMon Dec 28 1998 - 00:00
Florida Pearl's class to tellIt doesn't get much better than it does at Leopardstown todayMon Dec 28 1998 - 00:00
Calling Wild leaves home team toilingThe trainer had been looking for an excuse not to run, the jockey had never clapped eyes on Leopardstown before, but between …Mon Dec 28 1998 - 00:00
Calling Wild kicks up a stormUsually it's St Stephen's Day when the hordes of once-a-year racegoers descend on Leopardstown's Christmas meeting, but not this…Mon Dec 28 1998 - 00:00
Stack is very illThe classic-winning trainer and former Grand National-winning rider Tommy Stack was rushed to hospital in Cork yesterday and …Mon Dec 28 1998 - 00:00
Inis Cara can be your friendLimerick looks like getting a welcome, uninterrupted run through its four days this Christmas and the local trainers look like…Thu Dec 24 1998 - 00:00
Risk of Thunder to crash throughIn a game where the unlikely occurs with uncanny frequency, Risk Of Thunder looks as good a value a bet as there is around in…Thu Dec 24 1998 - 00:00
His Song a savoury appetiser for crowdThe Christmas extravaganza kicks off on St Stephen's Day, and while professionals may regard the highlight of the meeting as …Thu Dec 24 1998 - 00:00
Twotensforafive looks goodDown Royal also hosts a six-race card on Saturday, and while the quality of some of the action may be questionable, nobody can…Thu Dec 24 1998 - 00:00
Deejaydee to win againThe domination by local trainers of Limerick races can continue where the usual suspects of Messrs Hourigan and McNamara can …Thu Dec 24 1998 - 00:00
Irish racing not amused at reportsRacing organisations have reacted with alarm to reports that RTE plans to reduce its coverage of Irish racing by almost a third…Wed Dec 23 1998 - 00:00
Carberry is booked to partner Dorans PridePaul Carberry may be missing out on the chance to ride Imperial Call in the King George VI Chase but ample compensation was provided…Tue Dec 22 1998 - 00:00
Walsh is four clear in jockeys' title raceRuby Walsh extended his lead at the top of the jockeys' table at Navan on Saturday when he landed three of the five races on …Mon Dec 21 1998 - 00:00
Dunwoody ready for Imperial CallRichard Dunwoody yesterday declared his availability to ride Imperial Call in the King George VI Chase if the former Gold Cup…Sat Dec 19 1998 - 00:00
Chase cancellations dismay trainersThe Trainers' Association says it is "dismayed" after yesterday afternoon's controversial decision to cancel the two steeplechase…Sat Dec 19 1998 - 00:00
Danoli to enjoy Christmas breakWhile the big guns will be slugging it out over Christmas, Tom Foley yesterday declared himself happy to keep Danoli's powder…Thu Dec 17 1998 - 00:00
Imperial Call to run at KemptonImperial Call was yesterday confirmed a runner in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.Wed Dec 16 1998 - 00:00
Dunwoody opts for FloridaMichael Hourigan is on the lookout for a new rider for Dorans Pride in Leopardstown's Ericsson Chase after Richard Dunwoody informed…Tue Dec 15 1998 - 00:00
Speech hits a sour noteStewart Kenny, managing director of Paddy Power bookmakers, was yesterday accused of "having an axe to grind" after his controversial…Mon Dec 14 1998 - 00:00
Bongo Man bang onConditions are sure to be testing at Thurles tomorrow where Adrian Maguire can make a flying and profitable visit.Sat Dec 12 1998 - 00:00
Sawa-Id soft option for festive cheerIt's very much a Christmas theme at Navan today, and, in the Christmas Pudding Handicap Hurdle, Sawa-Id is selected to give punters…Sat Dec 12 1998 - 00:00
Dorans dilemmaRichard Dunwoody is preparing to wrestle with a difficult decision over whether he will ride Florida Pearl or Dorans Pride in…Fri Dec 11 1998 - 00:00
Mullins is pleased with Florida Pearl's progressFlorida Pearl may be clear at the top of the Cheltenham Gold Cup market, but trainer Willie Mullins, while delighted with his…Wed Dec 09 1998 - 00:00
Lord Dal has strong claimsThe run-in to racing's Christmas hamper is well under way, but with a view to securing some expenses for that, Clonmel this afternoon…Tue Dec 08 1998 - 00:00
See More Business may travel overLeopardstown's Ericsson Chase is shaping into a Championship event in its own right with the news that See More Business may …Tue Dec 08 1998 - 00:00
Questions remain after Imperial Call victoryThe rejuvenated Imperial Call continued his winning run with a defeat of Dorans Pride at Punchestown yesterday and is now on …Mon Dec 07 1998 - 00:00
Pride is bestTomorrow's £45,000 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase hosts an intriguing clash between Dorans Pride and Imperial Call, two…Sat Dec 05 1998 - 00:00
IHA prize money to rise 20%Despite Wednesday's Budget announcement about the abolition of on-course betting tax, the Irish Horseracing Authority (IHA) yesterday…Sat Dec 05 1998 - 00:00
Carberry takes overConor O'Dwyer's spectacularly successful association with the 1996 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Call appears to be over…Thu Dec 03 1998 - 00:00
Dettori laments bright lights and fails to take share of blameThe bright lights of Breeders' Cup '98 were all home-generated and some of them left Frankie Dettori seething with frustration…Mon Nov 09 1998 - 00:00
Second Empire has the ability to win for O'BrienEvery year it seems a huge British contingent arrives at the Breeders' Cup convinced of its power and leaves seeking the comfort…Sat Nov 07 1998 - 00:00
Cork may be run tomorrowThe Cork authorities will decide today if yesterday's card, cancelled because of flooding, can be run off tomorrow.Mon Nov 02 1998 - 00:00
Severe ban for tardy O'DwyerThe GOLD CUP-winning jockey Conor O'Dwyer was hit with a massive suspension of 21 race days at Punchestown yesterday which means…Mon Nov 02 1998 - 00:00
Unfancied Gutteridge nudges out favouriteGutteridge, trained in Wales by David Evans and the 33 to 1 outsider of the field, gave a severe knock to the prestige of the…Mon Nov 02 1998 - 00:00
His Song hard to opposeOn a weekend with more than its share of stars, Punchestown pitches in tomorrow with a few of its own in the Irish Field Novice…Sat Oct 31 1998 - 00:00
Istabraq to make winning reappearanceIstabraq finally makes his much awaited reappearance, a week later than originally scheduled, in the £60,000 John James McManus…Sat Oct 31 1998 - 00:00
Nomadic looks bestNomadic can prove Noel Meade's decision to skip a clash with Istabraq to be correct in today's Lismullen Hurdle at a Navan fixture…Sat Oct 31 1998 - 00:00
Cupid is on French missionIstabraq will be the focus of Aidan O'Brien's attention at home on Sunday when the champion hurdler reappears in the re-scheduled…Fri Oct 30 1998 - 00:00
Boss Doyle heads for WetherbyLast year's top novice Boss Doyle yesterday got the green light to take on Escartefigue in Saturday's Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby…Thu Oct 29 1998 - 00:00
Tipperary deal likelyThe future of Tipperary racecourse could be secured before the end of November after the Irish Horseracing Authority' chief executive…Thu Oct 29 1998 - 00:00
Kinane annoyed over suspensionMichael Kinane picked up a two-day ban for failing to weigh in after a race at Leopardstown yesterday but is free to ride Second…Tue Oct 27 1998 - 00:00
Lehane dies aged 55The death took place yesterday morning of Ollie Lehane, the owner-breeder of the dual Irish St Leger winner Oscar SchindlerTue Oct 27 1998 - 00:00
O'Brien two-year-olds should repay supportLast spring at the annual Ballydoyle press day, Aidan O'Brien was asked if there were any potential King Of Kings-like star two…Mon Oct 26 1998 - 00:00
Weld and Kinane take the honoursIt may be different next year but for the moment it was very much as you were at Leopardstown on Saturday when the Dermot WeldMick…Mon Oct 26 1998 - 00:00
Improving Morning Breeze chosenWith the postponement of Tipperary, Leopardstown has today to itself, something that those who found the scheduled clash between…Sat Oct 24 1998 - 01:00
Hurdle switch refuels tensionThe often turbulent relationship between the Turf Club and the Irish Horseracing Authority has bubbled to the surface again following…Sat Oct 24 1998 - 01:00
Promalee to end saga with follow-up victoryThe saga of the Kevin McManus Novice Chase should end with a victory for Promalee at Galway tomorrow.Sat Oct 24 1998 - 01:00
Tipperary put pack to ThursdayThe Tipperary meeting featuring the reappearance of Istabraq, scheduled for today, has been postponed to Thursday.Sat Oct 24 1998 - 01:00
