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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In-form Orpen may be Kentucky-boundAidan O'Brien announced yesterday that the exciting two-year-olds Black Rock Desert and Sunspangled will not run again this season…Sat Oct 10 1998 - 01:00
Success on cards for WalshToday's six-race session at Downpatrick is hardly one to set the pulse racing but a winner is a winner and nobody has had more…Fri Oct 09 1998 - 01:00
Foxchapel King bestToday's eight-race Thurles card features an intriguing clash on the flat between two horses who have the potential to be excellent…Thu Oct 08 1998 - 01:00
Cecil and Carson pleased with 400,000 guineas buy"Fifty thousand, sixty, seventy thousand," rattles the auctioneerThu Oct 08 1998 - 01:00
Coliseum to run in FranceColiseum is set to try and become Aidan O'Brien fourth juvenile Group One scorer this season in Sunday's Grand Criterium at Longchamp…Thu Oct 08 1998 - 01:00
Rush Brook for hat-trickThe Hopefuls at Goffs sales may be banking on potential but today's meeting at Fairyhouse caters for the hardy durables that …Wed Oct 07 1998 - 01:00
Lot 105 takes the lootSix days ago Sheikh Mohammed paid three million Guineas for a yearling at Newmarket, a new European recordWed Oct 07 1998 - 01:00
National Stud purchase Croco RougeCroco Rouge, fourth in yesterday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, has been bought to stand as a stallion at the Irish National Stud…Mon Oct 05 1998 - 01:00
Pleasing debut by O'Brien juvenileAidan O'Brien already has three Group One winners among his juvenile team and Black Rock Desert's impressive debut at the Curragh…Mon Oct 05 1998 - 01:00
His Song off to good start over fencesHis song duly won the first chase of his career at Tipperary yesterday but only after a crashing fall by Go Roger Go saw a badly…Mon Oct 05 1998 - 01:00
Leading bloodstock agent diesThe renowned bloodstock agent Jack Doyle died on Saturday morning, aged 83Mon Oct 05 1998 - 01:00
Easier assignment for Rolo TomasiIt will be all roads to Paris tomorrow for the Arc de Triomphe but the road out of Paris should prove profitable for Rolo Tomasi…Sat Oct 03 1998 - 01:00
Confidence in His SongFor a beleagured racecourse Tipperary produces a very interesting programme tomorrow and it's a sure sign of the approaching …Sat Oct 03 1998 - 01:00
Hill Society cruises inHill Society, beaten a whisker in Cheltenham's Arkle Trophy, reverted to the smaller obstacles in some style at Punchestown yesterday…Fri Oct 02 1998 - 01:00
Formbook points to Tarfaa victoryThe revamped Punchestown gets its first airing since its rain-soaked baptism at the April festival this afternoonThu Oct 01 1998 - 01:00
Ebadiyla misses Arc and is retiredEbadiyla, last season's Irish Oaks and French St Leger winner, has been retired, just days before an intended appearance in the…Thu Oct 01 1998 - 01:00
