O'Grady's dry runIrish racing: Nobody will be watching the first three races at Fairyhouse more closely than Edward O'Grady, who is investing…Sat Feb 19 2005 - 00:00
Murphy finds consolation in IncaRACING: Colm Murphy has lost the smart novice Feathard Lady from his Cheltenham festival team but stable star Brave Inca is …Thu Feb 17 2005 - 00:00
Sheehy feels Justified set for Cheltenham openerThe top novice Justified has been committed to run in the opening race of the Cheltenham festival, the Letheby & Christopher…Wed Feb 16 2005 - 00:00
Hourigan refuses to panic over Beef Or SalmonMichael Hourigan yesterday issued a "no panic" bulletin on Beef Or Salmon, despite the likelihood of the Cheltenham Gold Cup …Tue Feb 15 2005 - 00:00
Russell passed over againRACING News: Jockey Davy Russell said yesterday he is "disgusted" at his replacement on the Smurfit Champion Hurdle second favourite…Mon Feb 14 2005 - 00:00
Watson Lake has the Arkle in sightRACING Navan report: Gale force winds briefly threatened racing at Navan yesterday, but even the extreme elements couldn't halt…Mon Feb 14 2005 - 00:00
Victory is absolute must for EustaceA narrow defeat in last year's Red Mills Trial was a prelude to Smurfit Champion Hurdle glory for Hardy Eustace, but nothing …Sat Feb 12 2005 - 00:00
Mullins to delay naming Supreme festival targetRacing News round-up A final decision on the Hennessy Gold Cup winner Rule Supreme's Cheltenham target is not likely to be made…Fri Feb 11 2005 - 00:00
Like-A-Butterfly to miss NavanRACING: The JP McManus-owned mare Like-A-Butterfly is set to go straight for the Cheltenham Festival without another runThu Feb 10 2005 - 00:00
Spencer quits O'Brien postJohn Murtagh has been installed as the bookies favourite to take over as stable jockey at Aidan's O'Brien's Ballydoyle yard after…Mon Feb 07 2005 - 00:00
Carberry gets Beef ridesRacing: Weeks of speculation finally ended yesterday with confirmation that Paul Carberry will ride Beef Or Salmon in Sunday…Thu Feb 03 2005 - 00:00
Quality of opposition a worry for HouriganRacing: Most of the pre-race build-up so far has surrounded the question of who will ride Beef Or Salmon in Sunday's Hennessy…Wed Feb 02 2005 - 00:00
All systems go for Moscow FlyerPunchestown report : Moscow Flyer officially became an even better horse yesterday - and that was even before he won his final…Mon Jan 31 2005 - 00:00
Flyer's form is too hot to handleMoscow Flyer has his final preperations for Cheltenham at Punchestown tomorrow and while the bookmakers reckon he is home and…Sat Jan 29 2005 - 00:00
Focus can live up to expectationsIt might seem strange to be talking Cheltenham about a horse with no jumping experience but there has already been a sizeable…Sat Jan 29 2005 - 00:00
River should have the last wordTramore preview: Tom Taafffe is eyeing up the Cheltenham bumper for his impressive Leopardstown scorer Beautiful Vision and …Sat Jan 29 2005 - 00:00
Rathgar the pickRacing/Thurles preview: The Maclochlainn Ltd Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles has been a solo-show in recent years for Native Upmanship…Thu Jan 27 2005 - 00:00
No regrets for Tom TaaffeRacing/News: Tom Taaffe insisted yesterday he has no regrets about skipping Sunday week's Hennessy Gold Cup with his King George…Thu Jan 27 2005 - 00:00
Legal saga of David's Lad comes to a closeRacing: The almost two-year legal wrangle over the former Irish Grand National winner David's Lad ended yesterday with the Turf…Tue Jan 25 2005 - 00:00
Moscow Flyer back in frameRacing News: Jessica Harrington, who mopped up Leopardstown's Grade One features on Sunday, also looks set to dominate next …Tue Jan 25 2005 - 00:00
Murtagh joins HalfordRACING: The former champion jockey John Murtagh will link up with Curragh trainer Michael Halford in the upcoming flat season…Sat Jan 22 2005 - 00:00
Elements right for Macs JoyLeopardstown preview: It's only 15 months since a first hurdles start by Macs Joy yielded a fifth placing in a modest maiden…Sat Jan 22 2005 - 00:00
Eustace a big doubtRacing News: Hardy Eustace could this morning be declared for Sunday's AIG Europe Irish Champion but may still be withdrawn …Fri Jan 21 2005 - 00:00
Calladine can claim Thyestes for RocheThe days of quality horses like Arkle and Flyingbolt winning the Goulding Thyestes Chase may be long gone, but resilience will…Thu Jan 20 2005 - 00:00
Harchibald likely to be out of the runningNoel Meade will make a final decision today, but it now looks like Harchibald will miss Sunday's AIG Europe Irish Champion Hurdle…Thu Jan 20 2005 - 00:00
Grey Swallow and Azamour best of IrishAzamour and Grey Swallow notched up three Group One victories between them last season, and they have been jointly rated as the…Wed Jan 19 2005 - 00:00
Macs Joy gives right signalsMacs Joy, favourite for the AIG Europe Irish Champion Hurdle, continues to give all the right signals ahead of Sunday's big race…Wed Jan 19 2005 - 00:00
Harchibald team wait for ground reportThe Harchibald team are facing an anxious week to see if the ground will allow the Champion Hurdle favourite to run in Sunday…Tue Jan 18 2005 - 00:00
Riding at the front of the revolutionBrian O'Connor profiles Cathy Gannon, the first woman to win the apprentice jockeys title in Ireland: There is a temptation …Sat Jan 15 2005 - 00:00
Native Scout the pickRACING/Fairyhouse preview: Tomorrow's Fairyhouse feature, the Keogh Car Sales Normans Grove Chase, might not wind up with the…Sat Jan 15 2005 - 00:00
Flamingo gets voteRACING/Cork Sunday preview: Barry Geraghty has decided to go to Cork tomorrow rather than ride at Fairyhouse which will only…Sat Jan 15 2005 - 00:00
Sky's The Limit againRACING/Punchestown preview: Sky's The Limit has a name to live up to but the Edward O'Grady- trained grey can make it two from…Sat Jan 15 2005 - 00:00
Betting drop blamed on return of TV racesRACING: The return of live television coverage of Irish racing has been blamed for the sharp dip of 4Thu Jan 13 2005 - 00:00
Like-A-Butterfly in fitness testRACING: Like-A-Butterfly will undergo an important weekend work-out to see if she will be able to try to get her season back…Thu Jan 13 2005 - 00:00
Irish raiders are odds on for glory at CheltenhamRacing: There might be over two months to go until the Smurfit Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, but Ireland's bookmakers are…Tue Jan 11 2005 - 00:00
Silk looks smooth in PierseRACING Leopardstown preview: The presence of Adamant Approach in the race is a reminder of how dangerous the Willie Mullins-…Sat Jan 08 2005 - 00:00
Wild Passion should make a mark at NaasSunday preview: Wild Passion might have got Christmas off but Noel Meade isn't allowing his star novice rest on any Grade One…Fri Dec 31 2004 - 00:00
Chance for EnjoymentToday's preview: Total Enjoyment brings some star quality to Punchestown's New Year's Eve fixture today as she tries to get …Fri Dec 31 2004 - 00:00
Cloudy Bays the stand outSaturday preview: Cloudy Bays won't have had long to get over his Lexus Chase exertions, but tomorrow's feature at Tramore should…Fri Dec 31 2004 - 00:00
Space sought for SolerinaRacing News round-up: Solerina has emerged "kicking and squealing" from her Christmas defeat at Leopardstown and will return…Fri Dec 31 2004 - 00:00
Conditions perfect for Solerina to show true formToday's Leopardstown preview: Solerina's claims for Smurfit Champion Hurdle glory next March have been largely ignored so far…Wed Dec 29 2004 - 00:00
Golden has meritLimerick preview: David Wachman provided the St Stephen's Day feature winner at Limerick with Cane Brake and the trainer can…Wed Dec 29 2004 - 00:00
Mullins banks on Our BenLimerick preview: Willie Mullins has a Grade One pot in his sights at Leopardstown but he also looks to have the goods for a…Tue Dec 28 2004 - 00:00
Bennie's Pride to jump right back to topLeopardstown Festival preview: It may be over 10 months since Bennie's Pride last jumped a fence in anger but that can prove…Mon Dec 27 2004 - 00:00
Supreme to reignLimerick and Down Royal previews: Charlie Swan is represented at all three meetings today and while Oh Be The Hokey is after…Mon Dec 27 2004 - 00:00
O'Dwyer in for a festive pay-offOver the years Conor O'Dwyer has seen enough supposed "good things" hit the fan, or indeed the ground, to ever let himself get…Fri Dec 24 2004 - 00:00
Courses are ready for cold spellHopes are high Ireland's St Stephen's Day racing programme can escape any impact from the cold weather snap that is forecast …Fri Dec 24 2004 - 00:00
Roche happy with Like-A-ButterflyRacing News round-up Christy Roche is taking nothing for granted but still reports the star mare Like-A-Butterfly on track for…Thu Dec 23 2004 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon all set for rerunRacing: Best Mate's Christmas expedition to Ireland last year resulted in a Leopardstown rout but the Beef Or Salmon team haven…Wed Dec 22 2004 - 00:00
Ned Kelly to make a welcome return after two-year waitRacing/Leopardstown Festival: Edward O'Grady has given an upbeat bulletin on the chances of his former star hurdler Ned Kelly…Tue Dec 21 2004 - 00:00
