Walsh in ParisRuby Walsh is in Paris tomorrow for the big Auteuil meeting where he rides the Pat Hughes-trained Montayral in the French Gold…Sat May 29 2004 - 01:00
All is fine after Yeats canterJamie Spencer teamed up with the Derby favourite Yeats for a pre-Epsom workout at Ballydoyle yesterday morning.Sat May 29 2004 - 01:00
Weld colt set for Italian DerbyFairyhouse preview: Relaxed Gesture is a probable starter in Sunday's Italian Derby as the Irish look to make their mark on …Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
Meath set for a step up in FranceThe Aidan O'Brien-trained Meath has earned his own shot at Classic glory and will be aimed at the French Derby at Chantilly.Tue May 25 2004 - 01:00
Duke puts the locals in placeThe late Duke of Devonshire achieved a certain notoriety in life through his use of the "V" sign and there remained a sense of…Mon May 24 2004 - 01:00
Yeats remains on trackAidan O'Brien insisted again yesterday that the Derby favourite, Yeats, remains on course to try and retain his unbeaten record…Mon May 24 2004 - 01:00
Cat's form too cool for GuineasNews round-up: Jamie Spencer will now ride the ante-post each-way gamble Grand Reward in the Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas…Fri May 21 2004 - 01:00
Hourigan has no problemMichael Hourigan insisted yesterday that is not worried about who will ride Beef Or Salmon next season after Timmy Murphy's decision…Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
Attraction evens for historic doubleNews and preview: Attraction is rated as low as evens favourite to complete a historic English-Irish 1,000 Guineas double at…Wed May 19 2004 - 01:00
Azamour favourite to fill Oxx's trophy chestRACING/Irish 2,000 Guineas News: Azamour, the horse John Oxx rates as his best ever chance of winning the Irish 2,000 Guineas…Tue May 18 2004 - 01:00
Wests Awake hat-trick bidRoscommon on a Monday evening is a sure sign of summer and the first fixture of 2004 at the western venue features Wests Awake…Mon May 17 2004 - 01:00
Warrior has breedingThe most illustrious winners' list of any of the 15 races on offer tomorrow must be the very first at Gowran, where Hard Warrior…Sat May 15 2004 - 01:00
Pius has credentialsStay-at-home punters will be able to look at recorded highlights of Aidan O'Brien's triple Group One challenge at tomorrow's …Sat May 15 2004 - 01:00
It's still all talk and no picturesTELEVISION COVERAGE: Horse Racing Ireland are involved in talks with the two British-based television groups over future coverage…Thu May 13 2004 - 01:00
Haafhd odds look generous Racing News round-upThe Newmarket 2,000 Guineas winner Haafhd is rated just fourth best by the bookmakers if he does travel to the Curragh on Saturday…Thu May 13 2004 - 01:00
One Cool Cat ticking over nicelyRacing News and previews: One Cool Cat continues to receive top marks in his preparation for Saturday week's Boylesports Irish…Wed May 12 2004 - 01:00
Karramalu can deliverRacing Preview: Jamie Spencer's determination to hang on to his clear early lead in the jockeys table is shown by his presence…Tue May 11 2004 - 01:00
Pius heads French bidAidan O'Brien's Guineas expedition to Newmarket ended in disaster but he will be hoping that Antonius Pius has better luck in…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
Yeats stays on targetYeats remains at the top of the Epsom Derby betting after retaining his unbeaten record at Leopardstown yesterday with a display…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
Attraction gets green light to attempt doubleNews and previews: The unbeaten 1,000 Guineas heroine, Attraction, has been given the green light to attempt a double up in …Sat May 8 2004 - 01:00
Darabanka looks smartRACING NEWS: John Oxx and Michael Kinane will team up for Barati in the Derby Trial but before that they will travel to Wexford…Fri May 7 2004 - 01:00
Cat may yet run at the CurraghRACING: Aidan O'Brien has confirmed that Yeats will have his final Epsom Derby warm-up at Leopardstown on Sunday but the Ballydoyle…Tue May 4 2004 - 01:00
Brian Boru can repel raidersRacing/ News: Back on home ground Aidan O'Brien will be hoping that Brian Boru can get the Ballydoyle team back into the wining…Mon May 3 2004 - 01:00
Cat all set to lick Classic creamOne Cool Cat so impressed Aidan O'Brien as a two year-old that he threatened to knock a door into his bedroom to keep him near…Sat May 1 2004 - 01:00
Relaxed Kinane still the one to watchNo one knows better than Michael Kinane the weight of expectation Jamie Spencer will be under in today's 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket…Sat May 1 2004 - 01:00
Maharib due for Vintage outingThe Dermot Weld-trained Maharib should be the appropriate winner of tomorrow's Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan.Sat May 1 2004 - 01:00
Jack High appears a good dealAfter the thrills of the four-day festival, the 2003-04 National Hunt season fizzles out somewhat at Punchestown today, but punters…Sat May 1 2004 - 01:00
Going could boost Rooster ahead of Hardy EustaceBoth the Hardy Eustace and Rooster Booster camps were fancying their chances yesterday ahead of their much awaited rematch in…Fri Apr 30 2004 - 01:00
Iris's Gift should take this mouth-watering clashRACING / Punchestown Preview: Jonjo O'Neill looks to have a stranglehold on today's Ballymore Properties Champion Stayers Hurdle…Thu Apr 29 2004 - 01:00
Golden display by Beef Or SalmonRACING - Punchestown Report: Beef Or Salmon left it until the end of the season to unleash his best but it was worth the wait…Thu Apr 29 2004 - 01:00
Flyer set for KemptonRACING: Punchestown report: Moscow Flyer might have fluffed some of his jumping lines in the past but the star chaser gave a…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
Spencer faces dangerous riding chargeRacing News round-up: Just 48 hours before his 2,000 Guineas date with One Cool Cat, Ballydoyle's number one jockey Jamie Spencer…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Rely on Fair ReplacementRacing Cork preview and Fairyhouse report: The Curragh trainer Jim Gorman has an outstanding record in the opening sprint handicap…Mon Apr 12 2004 - 01:00
Xenophon heads betting despite chasing recordRacing: The Tony Martin-trained Xenophon has never won over fences but that hasn't stopped some bookmakers installing him as…Wed Apr 7 2004 - 01:00
Hedgehunter chases gloryRACING: Some locals may be tempted to ring the monopolies commission after the Martell Grand National, because Hedgehunter looks…Sat Apr 3 2004 - 01:00
Moscow Flyer stands up to be countedRACING: It's almost a year until the 2005 Queen Mother Champion Chase but as Moscow Flyer passed the Martell Melling Chase winning…Sat Apr 3 2004 - 01:00
Weld eyes warm-up race for SwallowRacing News: Dermot Weld is leaning towards giving his major 2,000 Guineas hope Grey Swallow a pre-classic warm up at Leopardstown…Fri Apr 2 2004 - 01:00
Bookies like look of Irish contingent in NationalRacing: Despite the defection of Timbera, bookmakers still rate the chances of a fourth Grand National success in six years …Thu Apr 1 2004 - 01:00
Live Irish coverage thrown in doubtRacing: This week's closure of the attheraces channel in Britain has also thrown the proposed live coverage of Irish racing …Thu Apr 1 2004 - 01:00
Sheehy's Rathgar Beau and Paddy's Girl disqualifiedRacing: The Turf Club's Appeals & Referrals Committee yesterday disqualified two winners trained by "Dusty" Sheehy in February…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Timbera shock for National puntersRacing News round-up: Punters were dealt a massive blow yesterday with the shock news that Martell Cognac Grand National ante…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Wave set to carry WalshRACING: Ruby Walsh will ride Exit To Wave in Saturday's Martell Grand National after former ante-post favourite Rince Rí was…Mon Mar 29 2004 - 01:00
Boru to prevailRacing Sunday's previews: Michael Kinane will no doubt have more than half an eye on Brian Boru at Leopardstown tomorrow when…Sat Mar 27 2004 - 00:00
Inca to stay hurdlingRACING: Last week's Cheltenham winner Brave Inca is set to be trained for a tilt at the Smurfit Champion Hurdle next season.Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
This is one Swallow who can make Weld's summerRACING: Most racehorse trainers would regard a platoon of Press descending on their yard with the sort of enthusiasm that Egytians…Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
O'Brien unveils his A-TeamRacing Curragh report: The weather might have felt more Cartmel than Curragh but the upcoming classics were also in the air …Mon Mar 22 2004 - 00:00
Suite success will mark a Sunday firstWeekend previews: The first Sunday race meeting in Northern Ireland to allow on-course betting will take place at Downpatrick…Sat Mar 20 2004 - 00:00
Stars to stretch legs at CurraghIrish Racing Weekend previews: Just as soon as the winter game has reached its peak, the summer sport kicks into gear at the…Sat Mar 20 2004 - 00:00
Roche reluctant to championMartinstown Interview Christy Roche: Those of you holding ante-post vouchers on Martinstown, the long-time ante-post favourite…Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00
Scene is set for Moscow Flyer successMoscow Flyer and Azertyuiop present something of a script writer's dream in today's Queen Mother Champion Chase and it's the …Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00