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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ITBA submit planThe Government has been asked for £26.5 million to help thoroughbred exports grow by 30 per cent by 2004.Fri Oct 23 1998 - 01:00
His Song's class act now moves to CheltenhamHis song is set to have a trial around Cheltenham next month after taking his score to two from two over fences at Punchestown…Fri Oct 23 1998 - 01:00
Dunwoody fined £500Richard Dunwoody's "joke" present of a bottle of champagne to a stewards secretary at the Listowel Festival ended yesterday with…Fri Oct 23 1998 - 01:00
Cardinal Hill trots home for MeadeNoel Meade's search for a first Cheltenham Festival winner has proved to be famously elusive but it doesn't take a great deal…Thu Oct 22 1998 - 01:00
His Song is expected to keep up tuneHis song has his second start over fences at Punchestown today but the rain-softened ground may turn out to be as much of a test…Thu Oct 22 1998 - 01:00
Istabraq on track for his returnThe Champion Hurdler Istabraq delighted Charlie Swan in a schooling session yesterday and the partnership are set for their first…Thu Oct 22 1998 - 01:00
O'Brien likely to go with ColiseumAidan O'Brien has all but ruled Tchaikovsky out of Saturday's Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster, which leaves Coliseum as the most…Thu Oct 22 1998 - 01:00
Cardinal Hill set to take honours on hurdling debutPaul Carberry's link up with Noel Meade has put him in second place in the current Irish jockeys table behind Ruby Walsh and …Wed Oct 21 1998 - 01:00
Dazzling Park can do itThere is no question about what the most significant two-year-old race of the weekend is, but whereas the Dewhurst Stakes has…Sat Oct 17 1998 - 01:00
Take a chance on Tell The NipperImperial Call, the 1996 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, bids to resurrect his career under new management at Limerick tomorrow where…Sat Oct 17 1998 - 01:00
Lisa's Storm winsConsidering the 25 to 1 shot Lisa's Storm beat another 25 to 1 runner Fountain Page at the end of the Smithwicks Handicap Hurdle…Fri Oct 16 1998 - 01:00
Ithastobedon bestBlinkers are usually not the most encouraging item for a racehorse, but the consistent Ithastobedone lacks nothing in courage…Fri Oct 16 1998 - 01:00
Commanding display by Dorans PrideDorans Pride won yesterday's Kilkenny Champion Chase, the returning hero Danoli finished third, and everybody ended up happyThu Oct 15 1998 - 01:00
She's Our Mare out for revengeMeath trainer Tony Martin's ability to place his horses has been highlighted in the last number of months by some successful …Thu Oct 15 1998 - 01:00
Kinane joins O'BrienRacing's worst kept secret - that Michael Kinane will be stable jockey at Ballydoyle next season - was finally confirmed yesterday…Wed Oct 14 1998 - 01:00
Dorans Pride looks bestThe inaugural three-day Gowran festival of racing gets under way this afternoon, with the reappearance of the old rivals Dorans…Wed Oct 14 1998 - 01:00
Consistent Cobourg Lodge seals victory for GormanCurragh trainer Jim Gorman landed his second prestigious handicap of the season when Cobourg Lodge won yesterday's £25,000 Derrinstown…Mon Oct 12 1998 - 01:00
Cockney Lad moves up to the fencesCockney Lad, just off the very top class over hurdles, makes his first appearance over fences at Roscommon today, and, although…Mon Oct 12 1998 - 01:00
Coburg Lodge worthy of support in BirdcatcherAn interesting seven-race card highlighted by the £25,000 Birdcatcher Nursery is a suitable occasion for the unveiling by the…Sat Oct 10 1998 - 01:00
Trojan Bridge should be popular winner for EnnisMiddleham trainer Mark Johnston was busy buying at the Goffs Sales during the week but he will be hoping that the cash changes…Sat Oct 10 1998 - 01:00
