Limit may drop back in tripRacing News: Edward O'Grady is considering dropping his star novice Sky's The Limit back to a two-mile trip for the St Stephen…Thu Dec 13 2007 - 00:00
Another twist in Fallon taleThe former champion jockey Kieren Fallon is once again facing a potentially crippling blow to his career after a positive drugs…Mon Dec 10 2007 - 00:00
Conditions look tailor-made for Hi CloyConditions are sure to be gruelling at Punchestown tomorrow for the 100,000 Grade One John Durkan Memorial Chase, and while that…Sat Dec 08 2007 - 00:00
Dylan Thomas can end career on a highCoolmore-Ballydoyle got a perfect result in London's Old Bailey yesterday, and there will be high hopes of another success in…Sat Dec 08 2007 - 00:00
Georgebernardshaw looks bestThe opening of Dundalk's all-weather track in August has changed the face of flat racing in Ireland, and appropriately the country…Fri Dec 07 2007 - 00:00
Moore happy as the covers come off MansonyIrish interest in top-flight racing will span the globe this Sunday, with Dylan Thomas continuing to impress in his preparation…Thu Dec 06 2007 - 00:00
Meade's charge looks the OneThe Noel Meade team had a triple Grade One-winning weekend and while tonight's €12,000 mile and a quarter maiden at Dundalk hardly…Wed Dec 05 2007 - 00:00
Dylan in 'good order' for Sha Tin VaseRacing News The world's highest-rated racehorse Dylan Thomas is as low as 5 to 4 favourite to bring a vintage year to a successful…Tue Dec 04 2007 - 00:00
Newbay can deliver the first legSaturday's Previews: A total of 18 horses will line up in the Hennessy at Newbury today and also in Fairyhouse's highlight where…Sat Dec 01 2007 - 00:00
Patsy Hall to take his chance at NewburyThe news that bookmakers didn't want to hear arrived yesterday when the Co Meath trainer Tony Martin confirmed that Patsy Hall…Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
Via Mantua looks pickThurles Preview: There will be plenty of interest in the jumping debut of Via Mantua at Thurles this afternoon where the ex-…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
Katchit faces tough test in Fighting FifthKatchit's credentials as the principal British hope for landing the Champion Hurdle in March will face an acid test at Newcastle…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
New generation to take on Macs JoyMacs Joy is set to venture over the minimum two-mile trip for just the second start in his career at Fairyhouse on Sunday when…Wed Nov 28 2007 - 00:00
Bowe team Sweet on KilnIt's already a Grade One record to make even Aidan O'Brien feel envious but the Michael Bowe team are confident that Sweet Kiln…Tue Nov 27 2007 - 00:00
Martin stings bookiesNavan report: Tony Martin's ability to inflict grievous financial harm on bookmakers has been a notable feature of the Co Meath…Mon Nov 26 2007 - 00:00
Irish pair face mighty KautoNews and Gowran preview : The impact of one run on the perception of a race will rarely be better illustrated than by today'…Sat Nov 24 2007 - 00:00
Step up in distance should be ideal for Taaffe's MerdekaNavan Preview : Tom Taaffe won last year's William Hill Troytown Chase with Cane Brake, who ended up running in the Cheltenham…Sat Nov 24 2007 - 00:00
Happy ending on for DylanDylan Thomas's fruitless trip to Japan looks like it might get an almost happy ending next week as hopes are growing that the…Fri Nov 23 2007 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon tries his luck againBeef Or Salmon may be the veteran of the field for Saturday's Betfair Chase at Haydock but even the presence of the Gold Cup …Wed Nov 21 2007 - 00:00
Mahler is given prime approvalMelbourne Cup Preview: If Aidan O'Brien is unaware of the hold the Melbourne Cup has over the popular Australian imagination…Mon Nov 05 2007 - 00:00
Justified can get trip in these conditionsRacing Irish previews and report Ground conditions at Down Royal could yet mean just a handful of runners line up for today'…Sat Nov 03 2007 - 00:00
Go with flow On The NileTomorrow's November Handicap meeting at Leopardstown, the traditional curtain call for the Irish flat campaign, has lost that…Sat Nov 03 2007 - 00:00
Conditions should be ideal for Farmer BrownPreview and news There may be over four months to the Champion Hurdle but today's Down Royal feature could still play a role…Fri Nov 02 2007 - 00:00
Mahler looking the part once againRacing Melbourne Cup A haircut appears to have put Mahler's bid for Tuesday's Emirates Melbourne Cup back on track after the…Fri Nov 02 2007 - 00:00
Clonmel PreviewSher Beau is a ratings stand-out for today's feature race at Clonmel and it will be a surprise if Philip Fenton's ultra-smart…Thu Nov 01 2007 - 00:00
Ballydoyle laments George WashingtonMichael Kinane returns for some Bank Holiday Monday action at Leopardstown following a miserable Breeders' Cup experience at …Mon Oct 29 2007 - 00:00
Time looks ripe for Curtain CallWeekend Previews: Curtain Call will attempt to secure a first Group One success for both trainer Jessica Harrington and jockey…Sat Oct 27 2007 - 01:00
Irish duo get the ball rollingIreland has two bullets to fire in tonight's opening salvoes of the 2007 Breeders' Cup at Monmouth Park in New Jersey where Aidan…Fri Oct 26 2007 - 01:00
Massive Melbourne Cup gamble on O'Brien's MahlerAidan O'Brien's five-strong Breeders' Cup team arrived at Monmouth Park last night but their arrival is unlikely to have the …Wed Oct 24 2007 - 01:00
All systems go for Mahler and ScorpionMelbourne Cup : Scorpion and Mahler touched down in Australia in the early hours of yesterday morning after a gruelling 30-hour…Tue Oct 23 2007 - 01:00
Dylan looks the 'banker'News Round-Up : The Irish team for the Breeders' Cup extravaganza are expected to arrive at Monmouth Park in New Jersey tomorrow…Mon Oct 22 2007 - 01:00
Taralaya looks bestCurragh Preview : Winning tomorrow's Hacketts Irish Cesarewitch will be a big ask for a three-year-old but Taralaya looks the…Sat Oct 20 2007 - 01:00
O'Brien and Oxx seek more gloryCanadian International : Both Michael Kinane and Johnny Murtagh will be in double Grade One action in Toronto tomorrow night…Sat Oct 20 2007 - 01:00
O'Brien pair to take Newmarket chanceAidan O'Brien indicated yesterday that both Eagle Mountain and Mount Nelson will take their chance in Saturday's Emirates Airline…Thu Oct 18 2007 - 01:00
Drunken Disorderly will be hard to beatDrunken Disorderly returned from a lengthy absence to make a successful chasing debut at last month's Listowel festival and Charlie…Thu Oct 18 2007 - 01:00
Curragh behind scheduleRacing news: The Curragh's €100 million facelift is estimated to be four months behind schedule due to a delay in an An Bord…Wed Oct 17 2007 - 01:00
George to have another crack at Breeders' ClassicRACING: George Washington is set to have another crack at the Breeders' Cup Classic at Monmouth Park on Saturday week and Aidan…Tue Oct 16 2007 - 01:00
Astronomer primed for actionAidan O'Brien's team will be in Group One action on both sides of the Atlantic today, culminating in Astronomer Royal's attempt…Sat Oct 06 2007 - 01:00
Strong Irish team heading to ParisThe Aidan O'Brien-trained pair of Dylan Thomas and Soldier Of Fortune remain on track to head a powerful Irish team for Sunday…Thu Oct 04 2007 - 01:00
Coolmore boss Magnier forks out €2.4m for Sadler's Wells fillyEconomic highs and lows mean there is usually a steady flow of different names at the top table of Ireland's most important yearling…Wed Oct 03 2007 - 01:00
Coolmore go to €650,000 for smart Montjeu coltThe economic soothsayers, who have been loudly proclaiming the fall of the sky, would probably do well to steer clear of the …Tue Oct 02 2007 - 01:00
Pundits call tune and find Eddie out of syncTV View : If it really is better to travel expectantly than to arrive then Ireland were in deep slurry long before Brian O'Driscoll…Mon Oct 01 2007 - 01:00
Fallon gears up for 'trial of century'The drama of what is already being described as racing's "trial of the century" is set to begin at London's Old Bailey today …Mon Sept 24 2007 - 01:00
George heads strong O'Brien challengeGeorge Washington could head a three-strong Aidan O'Brien team into Saturday's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot but only if…Mon Sept 24 2007 - 01:00
Dream has advantageLeg Spinner was last seen bounding up the Ascot straight to win one of the Shergar Cup races under the legendary Japanese rider…Sat Sept 22 2007 - 01:00
Bellamy Cay will have to improveIt's a long way from Meath to Melbourne, but a prominent display by Bellamy Cay at Fairyhouse in the featured Diamond Stakes …Sat Sept 22 2007 - 01:00
George may head to USAAidan O'Brien has opened up the possibility of a pre-Breeders Cup trip to the USA for the enigmatic champion miler George Washington…Thu Sept 20 2007 - 01:00
Ballycullen Boy best in KerryNational Racing: Listowel Preview Bothar Na will today attempt to become the first horse in 42 years to win back-to-back renewals…Wed Sept 19 2007 - 01:00
Russell can score on Apt To RunListowel Preview: The Listowel festival's second day feature is the €55,000 Supporters Club Latigue Hurdle in which Apt To Run…Tue Sept 18 2007 - 01:00
Approach leading juvenileNews Round-Up : Jim Bolger's latest superstar two-year-old, New Approach, is now officially Europe's leading juvenile after …Tue Sept 18 2007 - 01:00
