Ryhane should make the most of fast paceTo describe today's £105,000 Paddy Power Handicap Chase at Leopardstown as competitive looking is rather like describing the …Sat Dec 27 1997 - 00:00
Repairs to track leave way openThe Limerick card scheduled for yesterday has been abandoned completely and now the immediate concern is getting today's scheduled…Sat Dec 27 1997 - 00:00
Istabraq's Sun Alliance Hurdle victoryDesperation can make a punter do ridiculous things, but logic and common sense seemed to go out the window before the first race…Sat Dec 27 1997 - 00:00
It's still difficult to desert Dorans PrideThere may be six declared for tomorrow's Ericsson Chase but there is no doubt that the eyes of thousands will be be centred on…Sat Dec 27 1997 - 00:00
Ill wind blows bookies goodAt four o'clock yesterday afternoon, John White, the Leopardstown manager had the air of a man who could do some damage to a …Sat Dec 27 1997 - 00:00
Runabout to make up for lost timeRunabout was denied a run at Limerick with yesterday's card on the southern track abandoned, but the horse can make up for lost…Sat Dec 27 1997 - 00:00
Grey Guy can defy heavy ground to brighten up novice feature raceThe four-day Leopardstown Christmas extravaganza kicks off with a £25,000 jackpot guarantee, the sort of competitive fields that…Wed Dec 24 1997 - 00:00
Hughes to win on RunaboutLimerick starts its own four-day Christmas fixture with a notable visitor on the first day, top flat jockey Richard HughesWed Dec 24 1997 - 00:00
Imperial Call's run catches the eyeA clash to whet any appetite in Sunday's Ericsson Chase at Leopardstown is now very much on after the 1996 Cheltenham Gold Cup…Mon Dec 22 1997 - 00:00
Swan looks comfortable pick with Cockney LadThis is the last chance saloon for those unfortunates desperate to pick up some expenses before the Christmas racing rush, but…Sat Dec 20 1997 - 00:00
Prize money gets sponsorship boostThe Irish Horseracing Authority (IHA) will contribute £700,000 more in prizemoney to racing in 1998Fri Dec 19 1997 - 00:00
Foley makes blistering attack on Swan in new Danoli bookCharlie Swan has described as "regrettable" the blistering attack made on him by Danoli's trainer Tom Foley in a new book, Danoli…Wed Dec 17 1997 - 00:00
Moore pair significantTed Walsh's Triumph Hurdle winner Commanche Court has been installed the 10 to 1 favourite by the sponsors for the Ladbroke Hurdle…Wed Dec 17 1997 - 00:00
Swan keeps up his title challengeCharlie Swan maintained his advantage in the jockeys championship with a 15 to 1 double at Thurles yesterdayMon Dec 15 1997 - 00:00
Imperial Call to run at NavanThe former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Call will next run over hurdles at Navan on SaturdayMon Dec 15 1997 - 00:00
Kildangan hub of Sheikh's operationSheikh Mohammed's operation in Ireland is centred on Kildangan Stud, just outside Kildare town, but he has five stud properties…Thu Dec 11 1997 - 00:00
Backing for new system soughtThe Turf Club has emphasised the need for co-operation from everybody in racing if the new overnight nomination of riders is …Thu Dec 11 1997 - 00:00
Foley happy with DanoliFollowing the retirement of the Gold Cup winner Mr Mulligan, Dorans Pride has been cut to 5 to 1 favourite for this season's …Thu Dec 11 1997 - 00:00
Rules force Mullins to divert PearlThe long-awaited chasing debut of the Cheltenham bumper winner Florida Pearl has had to be postponed because, surprisingly, he…Wed Dec 10 1997 - 00:00
Hassett chaser for hat-trickClonmel has the first of its double stint this week with a £4,400 jackpot carryover, and for many the banker in the last leg …Mon Dec 08 1997 - 00:00
Dorans Pride has only to stroll inWhat had looked an easy task for Dorans Pride yesterday turned into a stroll for the Gold Cup joint favourite as he picked up…Mon Dec 08 1997 - 00:00
Dorans Pride should win easilyDorans Pride should have no more than a good blow out in Fairyhouse's £35,000 Hot Power Chase tomorrow and in the process confirm…Sat Dec 06 1997 - 00:00
Weld's Ideal PlanThe money may be relatively negligible but Ideal Plan can round off a significant week for Dermot Weld by winning today's Castletownroche…Sat Dec 06 1997 - 00:00
Dance Design will remain in trainingThe 1996 Irish Oaks winner, Dance Design, will remain in training with Dermot Weld next season after fetching a European record…Fri Dec 05 1997 - 00:00
Magical Lady best but fog is worryWith a jackpot of £3,000 being carried over, punters will be hoping that Thurles passes a 7Thu Dec 04 1997 - 00:00
Award for top trainerChampion trainer Aidan O'Brien is the Goffs Irish Racing Personality for 1997 after emerging as a clear winner in a poll of Irish…Thu Dec 04 1997 - 00:00
Hurdle money raisedThe value of the Ladbroke Hurdle, to be run at Leopardstown on January 10th, has been increased by £15,000, bringing the overall…Thu Dec 04 1997 - 00:00
Trainers want talks on jockey rulesThe Irish trainers association will refuse to support the new overnight declaration of jockeys unless agreement can be reached…Wed Dec 03 1997 - 00:00
Chasing debut for PearlThe Cheltenham bumper winner Florida Pearl is set to make his chasing debut at Navan on Saturday week.Wed Dec 03 1997 - 00:00
Moore keeps options openBoth Klairon Davis and Grimes look set to travel to Sandown on Saturday for the Tingle Creek Chase and the William Hill Handicap…Wed Dec 03 1997 - 00:00
O'Brien's Kerry honourChampion Trainer Aidan O'Brien was presented with a £4,000 cheque yesterday for being the leading trainer on the three Co Kerry…Tue Dec 02 1997 - 00:00
Papillon wings his way to joint favouritePapillon was yesterday confirmed a runner in the £105,000 Paddy Power Handicap Chase on December 27th by trainer Ted Walsh and…Tue Dec 02 1997 - 00:00
Istabraq proves too strong for Cockney LadIstabraq moved to the top of the Smurfit Champion Hurdle market with a smooth display in winning the Avonmore Waterford Hattons…Mon Dec 01 1997 - 00:00
Theatreworld's stamina will see him past quality fieldThe chasing debut of Champion Hurdle runner-up Theatreworld has kept on being postponed because of his excellent recent flat …Sat Nov 01 1997 - 00:00
Kelly and Smith team up for doubleAppropriately it was a Curragh trainer who won the last race of the season at headquarters yesterday, yet it wasn't one of the…Sat Nov 01 1997 - 00:00
Swan runner fanciedClonmel's seven-race card may not have some of the quality of the fare at Navan but it definitely makes up in quantitySat Nov 01 1997 - 00:00
Swan book is a banker betIf there is a more recognisable racing face to the general public than Charlie Swan, it's difficult to name himSat Nov 01 1997 - 00:00
Boss Doyle brightens with sharp reminderThe Sun Alliance Chase prospect Boss Doyle maintained his unbeaten record over fences at Gowran Park yesterday, but those who…Fri Oct 31 1997 - 00:00
Ballyellery ready to hit form for O'BrienThe Curragh winds up for the year today with a card that is only a shadow of some of the glories seen earlier this seasonFri Oct 31 1997 - 00:00
Mitra has right gearsThe ground, which is officially forecast to be good to firm, will be a major factor at Gowran Park this afternoon but hopefully…Thu Oct 30 1997 - 00:00
Impressive Grimes sets up trip to CheltenhamFollowing the money in the betting ring proved the key to unlocking yesterday's Gas Network Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown when…Tue Oct 28 1997 - 00:00
Delay bonus for RyhaneAny trainer who turned up at Wexford yesterday expecting the ground to tally with the advance going report of good to yielding…Mon Oct 27 1997 - 00:00
Walsh team strike formTed Walsh's end-of-term critique on this season's two-yearold crop should be especially interesting for RTE viewers today as …Mon Oct 27 1997 - 00:00
Takarian to take feature for OxxAidan O'Brien's dominance of two year-old Group races this season has been almost total, but although he sends a team of four…Mon Oct 27 1997 - 00:00
Gold Cup duo for ClonmelThe 1996 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Imperial Call, and the current Gold Cup favourite, Dorans Pride, are set for a titanic early…Mon Oct 27 1997 - 00:00
Tell The Nipper can win with styleRichard Dunwoody makes a rare trip to Wexford tomorrow, primarily to ride Tell The Nipper for Michael Hourigan in the featured…Sat Oct 25 1997 - 01:00
Lets Clic Together may prove the best value betA bumper bank holiday weekend of racing kicks off at Leopardstown this afternoon and it could be that the most valuable contest…Sat Oct 25 1997 - 01:00
Dunwoody pleased with Klairon Davis's displayKlairon Davis took a successful first step towards recapturing his Champion Chase crown when beating his two rivals in yesterday…Fri Oct 24 1997 - 01:00
Klairon Davies ensures interestWith "only" seven races and a feature containing three runners, punters won't know themselves at Fairyhouse this afternoon but…Thu Oct 23 1997 - 01:00
