Options open for Brave IncaRACING: Brave Inca remains on track to tackle his old rival Harchibald at Punchestown on Friday despite also holding an entry…Mon Apr 25 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien takes five-strong party to ParisRacing Weekend previews Aidan O'Brien has indicated that Virginia Waters is his likely starter in next weekend's Newmarket 1…Sat Apr 23 2005 - 01:00
Punchestown going will be softThe Punchestown authorities are now forecasting "soft" ground for the entire four days of next week's festival, which will have…Sat Apr 23 2005 - 01:00
Wachman looks to follow up with FracasRACING: David Wachman and Jamie Spencer have already picked up a major British Classic trial with Indesatchel in the Greenham…Wed Apr 20 2005 - 01:00
Damson all set for goDavid Wachman yesterday happily reported "no dramas" about the 1,000 Guineas ante-post favourite Damson, and the Cashel trainer…Sat Apr 16 2005 - 01:00
Royal Paradise targets Punchestown festival returnRACING: Tom Foley has confirmed that the star novice, Royal Paradise, is on track to try to make up for his Cheltenham disappointment…Fri Apr 15 2005 - 01:00
Mullins hedges bet with RoyalWillie Mullins might have charge of the ante-post favourite for tomorrow's John Smith's Aintree Grand National, but yesterday…Fri Apr 08 2005 - 01:00
Early start to dramaRACING/Aintree preview: The Grand National's capacity for delivering a dramatic storyline remains unmatched and this time it…Thu Apr 07 2005 - 01:00
Rathgar to make amendsRacing: Rathgar Beau looked an unlucky loser at the Cheltenham Festival, but fortune already looks to be favouring him ahead…Sat Apr 02 2005 - 01:00
Walsh prompts Hedgehunter cutNews and Clonmel preview: Confirmation that Ruby Walsh will seek another double Grand National triumph on board Hedgehunter…Thu Mar 31 2005 - 01:00
McCoy allows Butterfly soarTony McCoy only rode his first Fairyhouse winner on Sunday but the British champion jockey made his mark with a vengeance yesterday…Wed Mar 30 2005 - 01:00
Carrigeen Victor the pick in Gold CupToday's Fairyhouse preview: Some great champions have won the Powers Gold Cup in the past and if there is a horse with the potential…Tue Mar 29 2005 - 01:00
Carberry guides Healy's homePhilip Carberry was out of luck in the National on board Jaquouille but he had fortune very definitely on his side when winning…Tue Mar 29 2005 - 01:00
Sher Beau still unbeatenSher Beau provided the former champion amateur rider Philip Fenton with the most important success of his short training career…Mon Mar 28 2005 - 01:00
Weld looks to Tasman to deliverDermot Weld's massive string of flat horses are swinging into action with a vengeance but Tasman can keep the trainer's jumping…Mon Mar 28 2005 - 01:00
Marcus looks the pickFairyhouse preview and report: Arthur Moore has had a bittersweet relationship with the Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National…Mon Mar 28 2005 - 01:00
Sher Beau looks fresh for the finishJust 11 days after powering up the Cheltenham hill to run a mighty third in the SunAlliance, Our Ben returns to the scene of …Sat Mar 26 2005 - 00:00
Numbersixvalverde seeks to gain a famous doubleRacing: Numbersixvalverde will attempt to follow in the footsteps of some of Irish racing's most legendary names in Easter Monday…Thu Mar 24 2005 - 00:00
War of Attrition not finished yetRacing: War Of Attrition, a disappointing favourite for the Arkle Chase at Cheltenham, is not finished for the season and will…Thu Mar 24 2005 - 00:00
Barrow unlikely to startRacing: Point Barrow might be a 10 to 1 co-favourite in some lists for the Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National but his trainer…Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00
Rain forces Roche into rethinkRacing News: Up to now Le Coudray's principal target all season had been the Aintree Grand National but the JP McManus-owned…Tue Mar 22 2005 - 00:00
Taaffe's great hope fit to ruleThere are different theories about Kicking King going into today's Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup but it's as well that Tom Taaffe…Fri Mar 18 2005 - 00:00
Celestial Gold to make dream a realityIt's nine years since Imperial Call won the race that matters most to Irish race fans.Fri Mar 18 2005 - 00:00
Celestial Gold to make Pipe dream a realityIt's nine years since Imperial Call won the race that matters most to Irish race fans.Fri Mar 18 2005 - 00:00
Mullins hope set to rule supremeThere is a lot more than money being gambled on Rule Supreme in today's Ladbrokes World Hurdle where the remarkably versatile…Thu Mar 17 2005 - 00:00
Harrington feels no pressureRacing/Focus On Trainer Jessica Harrington: Talk to Jessica Harrington about the pressures of training Moscow Flyer for his …Wed Mar 16 2005 - 00:00
Never say you Missed ThatRacing/Rest of Cheltenham preview : Racecourse talk is usually cheap, but when it comes to the Champion Bumper Willie Mullins…Wed Mar 16 2005 - 00:00
Age does not diminish O'Dwyer's chanceRacing/Focus on Jockey Conor O'Dwyer: Conor O'Dwyer doesn't mind talking about his age, which is just as well because interviewers…Tue Mar 15 2005 - 00:00
Brave Inca peaking at just the right timeRacing Champion Hurdle preview: An apparently overpowering Irish challenge will line up for today's Smurfit Champion Hurdle, …Tue Mar 15 2005 - 00:00
War Of Attrition an Irish bankerRacing/Rest of Cheltenham preview: Following the crowd can be a desperately costly habit at Cheltenham, but it's hard to escape…Tue Mar 15 2005 - 00:00
War Of Attrition an Irish bankerFollowing the crowd can be a desperately costly habit at Cheltenham, but it's hard to escape the conclusion that War Of Attrition…Tue Mar 15 2005 - 00:00
Switch on the cards for ButterflyJP McManus's star mare Like-A-Butterfly is set to have her first start in almost three months at Cheltenham next week but a surprise…Sat Mar 12 2005 - 00:00
Walsh likely to hit century before setting off for festivalRuby Walsh is favourite to be the leading rider at next week's Cheltenham festival but he can reach a significant landmark before…Sat Mar 12 2005 - 00:00
Carberry on KaranjaRacing The top woman rider Nina Carberry has been given a prime opportunity to hit the Cheltenham score-sheet as she has been…Thu Mar 10 2005 - 00:00
Kicking King back in the pictureKicking King could be back in the Cheltenham Gold Cup picture after his trainer Tom Taaffe yesterday suggested that the King …Wed Mar 09 2005 - 00:00
Kicking King back in the pictureRACING: Kicking King could be back in the Cheltenham Gold Cup picture after his trainer Tom Taaffe yesterday suggested that …Wed Mar 09 2005 - 00:00
Macs Flamingo looks set for CheltenhamRACING Leopardstown report and News: Macs Flamingo looked to book himself a berth on the Cheltenham plane when making a successful…Mon Mar 07 2005 - 00:00
Support for Missed That growsRACING Leopardstown report and News: Conditions might not have been conducive to the spectacular at Leopardstown's post-race…Mon Mar 07 2005 - 00:00
Cheltenham hopefuls could miss work-outIRISH RACING Weekend previews: Some of Ireland's main Cheltenham hopes could be denied an important pre-festival racecourse …Sat Mar 05 2005 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon on courseIRISH RACING / Weekend previews: At the end of a week in which a bad scope ruled Kicking King out of Cheltenham, Ireland's other…Sat Mar 05 2005 - 00:00
Tributes pour in for MullinsRACING: Tributes to Paddy Mullins continued to flow in yesterday after the popular trainer's retirement at the weekend.Tue Mar 01 2005 - 00:00
No give likely on big dayRACING: Confidence was rising among the Cheltenham authorities yesterday that perfect jumping ground will be on offer for the…Tue Mar 01 2005 - 00:00
Early double onRacing - Thurles preview : The Noel Meade-Paul Carberry team might have longer to travel to Thurles but the first two races …Sat Feb 26 2005 - 00:00
Getting to grips with conditionsRACING: Some of the trainers of Ireland's top Cheltenham hopes are having to quickly adapt to the current cold weather which…Thu Feb 24 2005 - 00:00
Market goes quiet on FallonRACING: The rumour machine may have gone into overdrive about Kieren Fallon becoming the next stable jockey at Ballydoyle but…Thu Feb 24 2005 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon on track for CheltenhamMichael Hourigan was a happy man yesterday after Beef Or Salmon put himself firmly back on to the Cheltenham Gold Cup trail with…Wed Feb 23 2005 - 00:00
Jockeys get the all-clearThe Turf Club announced yesterday that all jockeys tested for drugs in Ireland last year returned negative results.Tue Feb 22 2005 - 00:00
Harrington says Macs Joy in perfect shapeRacing/Naas Report: Jessica Harrington returned from a ski-holiday in time to welcome Well Presented's success at Naas yesterday…Mon Feb 21 2005 - 00:00
Hutchinson feeling effects of fallIrish racing: The fallout from Solerina's tumble at Navan last Sunday appears to have continued into this weekend with the star…Sat Feb 19 2005 - 00:00
