Racing industry criticises failure to raise tax rateBETTING: THE DECISION to leave the betting tax rate unchanged at 1 per cent while also outlining plans to extend the tax net…Wed Dec 08 2010 - 00:00
Racing industry looking for funding boost via betting taxBUDGET 2011: THE COUNTRY might be bracing itself for the worst ahead of today’s Budget, but Irish racing has its fingers crossed…Tue Dec 07 2010 - 00:00
Dundalk continues to fly the flag as weather bitesRACING: DUNDALK LOOKS like flying Irish racing’s flag on its own for much of the coming week as Fairyhouse’s authorities describe…Mon Dec 06 2010 - 00:00
Hourigan's Tornado bound for CheltenhamRACING: JUMPING FANS could have to wait some time for a return to action in this country but a strong Irish team is preparing…Mon Dec 06 2010 - 00:00
Mullins still keen for Fly to go in Hatton's GraceRACING: IT MAY mean racing close to some valuable Christmas dates, but champion trainer Willie Mullins still intends to send…Thu Dec 02 2010 - 00:00
Boost for O'BrienRACING: JOSEPH O’BRIEN received a big boost last night to his hopes of securing Ireland’s apprentice jockey title when he won…Thu Dec 02 2010 - 00:00
Turf Club may insist on late change to Dundalk's scheduleRACING: POOR WEATHER on the east coast could provoke a late shuffling of dates for this weekend’s scheduled Dundalk fixtures…Thu Dec 02 2010 - 00:00
Punchestown may move Durkan chaseRACING: PUNCHESTOWN authorities appear resigned to losing Sunday’s Grade One John Durkan Memorial Chase card to the weather, …Thu Dec 02 2010 - 00:00
Midweek bonanza now on the cardsTHE MIDDLE of next week could yet see a Grade One bonanza as Fairyhouse’s twice-postponed “Winter Festival” is now scheduled …Wed Dec 01 2010 - 00:00
Cancellations having huge financial impact at racetracksRACING’S CURRENT ‘white-out’ may be irritating to betting shop punters but it is having a much deeper impact on racetracks and…Wed Dec 01 2010 - 00:00
Fairyhouse hopes for bestRACING NEWS: THE FAIRYHOUSE authorities have their fingers crossed for a rare change of fortune this week which will allow them…Mon Nov 29 2010 - 00:00
Weather concerns as track is coveredRACING: WEATHER CONDITIONS could yet force the Fairyhouse authorities into switching tomorrow’s prestigious triple Grade One…Sat Nov 27 2010 - 00:00
Pandorama all setRACING: TODAY’S NEWBURY focus will primarily be on Denman’s efforts to secure a unique place in Hennessy Gold Cup history but…Sat Nov 27 2010 - 00:00
Big night for young O'BrienRACING: THE BATTLE for the apprentice title has added a layer of drama to the finish of Ireland’s flat season, and Joseph O’…Fri Nov 26 2010 - 00:00
Solwhit 'may have the edge'RACING NEWS ROUND-UP: CHAMPION TRAINER Willie Mullins is hoping to fill in a rare big-race blank with Hurricane Fly on Sunday…Thu Nov 25 2010 - 00:00
Geraghty to partner China RockRACING: CHINA ROCK will have the assistance of Barry Geraghty when he attempts to bridge a 30-year gap for Ireland in Saturday…Wed Nov 24 2010 - 00:00
Previous run can give Son Amix a vital edgeRACING: TOM COOPER is targeting a crack at Kauto Star with his Cheltenham festival hero Forpadydeplasterer in next month’s King…Wed Nov 24 2010 - 00:00
D'Haguenet may run in DrinmoreIT MAY be over 18 months since he has raced but Mikael D’Haguenet is set to be thrown in at the deep end on his return to action…Tue Nov 23 2010 - 00:00
O'Donoghue gets leg up on Joshua TreeHORSE RACING: JOCKEY ARRANGEMENTS for the all-powerful Aidan O’Brien stable in 2011 might be unclear after Johnny Murtagh’s …Tue Nov 23 2010 - 00:00
Big Zeb a welcome sparkRACING: THE WEEKEND weather forecast may be dark and wet, but champion chaser Big Zeb is set to provide some welcome sparks …Sat Nov 06 2010 - 00:00
Zenyatta can copperfasten her place in US affectionsRACING: NINETY-THREE of the best thoroughbreds in the world will line up for tonight’s Breeders’ Cup action at Churchill Downs…Sat Nov 06 2010 - 00:00
O'Brien's Together a first-ranked contenderR ACING BREEDERS’ CUP: COMPARED TO previous years Aidan O’Brien’s four-strong Breeders’ Cup team have arrived in America very…Fri Nov 05 2010 - 00:00
Luska Lad can maintain that winning feeling at Down RoyalKAUTO STAR is the headline act for Down Royal’s most prestigious fixture of the year when he lines up for tomorrow’s JNwine Champion…Fri Nov 05 2010 - 00:00
Hughes' Rare Bob looks the pick in feature at ThurlesTODAY’S €26,000 Listed feature at Thurles may have just five runners, but they include four individual Grade One winners and …Thu Nov 04 2010 - 00:00
So You Think set for BallydoyleAIDAN O’BRIEN may be getting ready to try to break his duck at America’s most famous racecourse with four runners at the Churchill…Thu Nov 04 2010 - 00:00
Americain powers homeMELBOURNE CUP: DERMOT WELD’S Profound Beauty couldn’t provide the trainer with a third Melbourne Cup triumph in the early hours…Wed Nov 03 2010 - 00:00
HRI supports plans for new Tipperary trackRACING NEWS : HORSE RACING Ireland intends to adopt a “wait-and-see” attitude towards plans for building a new racecourse as…Wed Nov 03 2010 - 00:00
Mexico can give De Bromhead a boostHENRY DE BROMHEAD will be hoping for encouragement at Fairyhouse today ahead of Sizing Europe’s mouth-watering weekend clash …Wed Nov 03 2010 - 00:00
Berry quick to make hay while title rivals are awayRACING: FRAN BERRY took full advantage of the absence of Johnny Murtagh and Pat Smullen to notch a near 150 to 1 hat-trick at…Mon Nov 01 2010 - 00:00
Weld's Beauty clear to goRACING: A PRE-RACE build up that left her trainer, Dermot Weld, “stressed and hassled” could still wind up with Profound Beauty…Mon Nov 01 2010 - 00:00
All systems go for Weld team as Beauty gets Cup all clearMELBOURNE CUP: DERMOT WELD packed his bags for Australia yesterday after a middle-of-the-night phonecall finally confirmed Profound…Sat Oct 30 2010 - 01:00
Soft ground ideal for Libano repeatIRISH RACING WEEKEND PREVIEWS: THE CHANGE of season is illustrated tomorrow when Leopardstown stages the final flat turf fixture…Sat Oct 30 2010 - 01:00
Training legend Mullins dies, aged 91RACING: PADDY MULLINS, the man who trained the legendary Dawn Run and who was the patriarch of an Irish racing dynasty, died…Fri Oct 29 2010 - 01:00
De Bromhead targets Ascot chase for Sizing AfricaRACING NEWS: WATERFORD TRAINER Henry De Bromhead plans to have his first runner at Ascot on Saturday when Sizing Africa lines…Thu Oct 28 2010 - 01:00
Jessies Dream set for Grade OneJESSIES DREAM could be upped to Grade One level in the Drinmore Chase at Fairyhouse next month after his hugely impressive comeback…Wed Oct 27 2010 - 01:00
Weld confirms Dubai Prince is joining GodolphinRACING : MICHAEL HALFORD waved goodbye to the Godolphin-bound Casamento after Saturday’s Racing Post Trophy and Dermot Weld …Tue Oct 26 2010 - 01:00
Donnas Palm seems a handy prospectRACING: A RARE plus for Brian Cowen recently has been the form of his horse Donnas Palm, and that can continue at Galway this…Mon Oct 25 2010 - 01:00
Weld's Dubai Prince looks a real class actRACING: CASAMENTO POWERED to the forefront of next year’s classic betting at Doncaster on Saturday, and it will be fascinating…Mon Oct 25 2010 - 01:00
Realt Dubh to shine in GalwayRACING: REALT DUBH can light up the start of Galway’s Bank Holiday fixtures tomorrow when the exciting prospect lines up for…Sat Oct 23 2010 - 01:00
Poquelin boost for GeraghtyTOP IRISH jockey Barry Geraghty will step in for the ride on Poquelin in Saturday’s Old Roan Chase at Aintree.Thu Oct 21 2010 - 01:00
Silverhand out to buck the ratingsFORMER CHAMPION trainer Noel Meade presents a dilemma for punters at Thurles today, where Aitmatov is a ratings shoo-in for the…Thu Oct 21 2010 - 01:00
Casamento warm favouriteCASAMENTO IS a warm favourite to land Saturday’s Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster which could provide a perfect Group One gloss…Thu Oct 21 2010 - 01:00
Abbey to run as four-year-oldRACING: EUROPE’S CHAMPION two-year-old of 2009, St Nicholas Abbey, will be prepared for a four-year-old campaign after Aidan…Wed Oct 20 2010 - 01:00
Dettori in Casamento hot seat at DoncasterFRANKIE DETTORI will be in the Casamento hot seat in Saturday’s Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster as Irish trainer Michael Halford…Tue Oct 19 2010 - 01:00
Joncol to restart over two-mile tripJONCOL MAY be one of Ireland’s main hopes for Gold Cup glory at Cheltenham in March but the dual-Grade One winner will get his…Tue Oct 19 2010 - 01:00
Conditions should suit WhiplessSUNDAY’S MEETINGS: WHIPLESS HAS topweight in tomorrow’s prestigious €70,000 Derrinstown Stud Birdcatcher Nursery at Naas but…Sat Oct 16 2010 - 01:00
O'Brien dispatches team on travelsSATURDAY’S MEETINGS: AWAIT THE Dawn heads a Balldoyle team on their travels today in the attempt to secure Aidan O’Brien a “…Sat Oct 16 2010 - 01:00
Bolger eyes DewhurstHORSE RACING: GLOR NA MARA may currently be a 50 to 1 outsider for Saturday’s Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket but the Jim Bolger…Thu Oct 14 2010 - 01:00
Europe set to go the distanceTODAY’S GRADE Three feature at Punchestown has a major big-race pedigree that trainer Henry De Bromhead is hoping Sizing Europe…Thu Oct 14 2010 - 01:00
